Gilberto Parada (’13, B.S. Information Communication Technology) has always had a knack for adventure. In 2016, Parada sold everything he owned to move west and seek a larger career market. When he arrived in San Diego, Parada worked at a design agency for a year before securing a job as a UX designer for an …
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News about the alumni of the CCI School of Library & Information Studies
Alumnus Works Remotely While Touring the Country
CCI Awards 99 Student Scholarships
CCI proudly awarded scholarships to 99 students in December 2020.
CONTINUE READINGiSchool Alumna Named President of IAMSLIC
Jaime Goldman (’09, M.S. Library and Information Science) was named President of the International Association of Aquatic and Marine Science Libraries and Information Centers (IAMSLIC). She was voted into the position over two years ago and has since then worked her way through the organization. A 4-year commitment, the position of President of IAMSLIC that …
CONTINUE READINGLeadership Alumni Series Connects Students with Industry
As with many things regarding COVID-19, restricted travel and lack of in-person classes have stopped CCI alumni from visiting classes. The IT Leadership class has always hosted 4-6 alumni each semester as part of an initiative to share industry knowledge, recruitment strategies, and information about leadership programs. COVID-19, however, presented an excellent opportunity for the …
CONTINUE READINGAaron Redda: iSchool Success Story
Aaron Redda (’20, M.S. Information Technology) is the definition of an iSchool success. On his many list of achievements, Redda was named the youngest member to serve on the FAMU NAA-Leon County Executive Board, as its fundraising chair earlier this month. He also received the Jacqueline D. Montgomery Scholarship in Information Studies and a national …
CONTINUE READINGiSchool Alumna Wins two 40 Under 40 Awards in a Week
FSU School of Information (iSchool) alumna, Julia Skinner, received two 40 Under 40 nominations within the same week. Georgia Trend announced her nomination just days after the Atlanta Business Chronicles did the same. Skinner is the first fermenter or food historian to win either award, and the first culinary professional in the country to earn …
CONTINUE READINGiSchool Alumna Publishes Book: “Guidance for Librarians Transitioning to a New Environment”
Sara Duff (’09, M.S. Library and Information Studies) and co-author Tina Buck are publishing their first book together, “Guidance for Librarians Transitioning to a New Environment.” The book aims to break down the myth that it is impossible for librarians to transition between library types throughout their career. Duff was a librarian for Gulf Coast …
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