Florida State University School of Information alumna Michelle Gunning was named this year’s Macy’s/Florida Department of Education Teacher of the Year for Palm Beach County. Gunning graduated from the iSchool with a Master of Science in Library and Information Studies and a Project LEAD specialist degree in 2008. She is now a media specialist at …
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iSchool alumna wins Palm Beach County Teacher of the Year Award
Attend “From School to Work” panel discussion on April 16 with local ICT professionals
Attend a panel discussion on Wednesday, April 16, from 5-6 p.m. at the FSU Shores Building, Room 006. The following local professionals from communication and information technology (ICT) fields will share advice and answer questions about transitioning from school to work and more: Emily Allman – Senior Account Manager at RB Oppenheim Associates RB Oppenheim Associates …
CONTINUE READINGUniversity of Texas Professor to present on April 16 about broadband deployment and use
Dr. Sharon Strover will present an Eppes-Summers lecture on Wednesday, April 16, in the Shores Building, Room 206, from 11:45 a.m.-1 p.m. This presentation will be webcast at webcast.cci.fsu.edu. She will also be available later that afternoon for additional conversations. The title of her presentation is “From Dial-Up to Fiber-to-the-Home: The Forgotten Rural Challenge.” Strover has a national …
CONTINUE READINGPrimary Patent Examiner from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office to share career advice on April 8
Michael B. Holmes will be presenting and sharing career-related advice this Tuesday, April 8, at 5:15 p.m. in the Shores Building, Room 006. The presentation will take place during the class time of Florida State University School of Information Assistant Professor, Dr. Mark Jowett, who extended the invitation to any other students who would like to attend. Currently, Holmes is …
CONTINUE READINGInformation Institute receives IMLS grant for rural broadband research
Florida State University’s Information Institute received a Collaborative Planning Grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) to fund research of broadband planning and education strategies with public libraries and other organizations in rural northwest Florida. The award amount is $49,990 with a matching amount of $11,070 and begins May 2014. Broadband adoption …
CONTINUE READINGMoving On Up: A Job Seekers Mini-Conference
Date: May 20, 2014 Time: 9:30 am – 4:00 pm What makes someone a good candidate for a new job or a promotion? A good resume? Good interviewing skills? A professional online presence? All of these and more! At the first annual TBLC job skills mini-conference, Moving On Up: A job seekers mini-conference, attendees will …
CONTINUE READINGCCI students impress at DIGITECH
Florida State University College of Communication & Information (FSU CCI) students showcased innovative projects at DIGITECH, an annual exhibition that recognizes achievement in digital technology and promotes collaboration between disciplines. This event took place on March 28, 2014, from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. at the FSU William Johnston Building. “I enjoyed walking around and seeing what …
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