Join FSU iSchool at the ALA Annual Conference!

Join FSU iSchool faculty, staff, students and alumni at the American Library Association Annual Conference in Las Vegas, Nevada, June 26 – July 1, 2014! Here are some of the places and times where you can find us at ALA Annual: Friday, June 27 8:30am to 4:00pm – Dr. Richard Urban, “Practical Linked Data with …

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iSchool alumnus combines IT, design skills as a member of Facebook’s team

With a degree in information technology and a knack for design, Florida State University School of Information alumnus Skyler Vander Molen is making his mark in Silicon Valley as a member of the Communication Design team at Facebook. The former Dean’s List student, who graduated with a bachelor’s degree in information technology in 2008, recently …

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iSchool alumna wins FLA Leader of the Year Award

Florida State University School of Information alumna Faye C. Roberts received the 2014 Florida Library Association (FLA) Leader of the Year Award in recognition of her distinguished service to the association. Roberts, who earned a Master of Science in Information Studies degree from the School of Information in 1991, served as FLA’s executive director for …

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Three CCI alumni recognized on FSU’s Thirty Under 30 Award list

Florida State University Alumni Association’s Thirty Under 30 Award list for 2014 included three graduates from the College of Communication & Information. Layla Dowdy, Shayne Mifsud and Ilya Pozin were named to the 2014 list, which recognizes the outstanding accomplishments of Florida State’s young alumni.  Each recipient must show exceptional achievement and significant contributions to …

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iSchool, Follett joins forces to provide home library for Habitat for Humanity family

Florida State University’s Partnerships Advancing Library Media (PALM) Center in the School of Information continued its support of the Warrick Dunn Charities’ Homes for the Holidays program at a dedication ceremony for Big Bend Habitat for Humanity’s newest homeowner Eunice Williams on Tuesday. Dr. Nancy Everhart, PALM Center Director, presented the Williams family with a …

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CCI doctoral graduates secure faculty positions around the nation

Three recent doctoral graduates from Florida State University’s College of Communication & Information have been hired to faculty positions at institutions around the nation. Amelia Gibson, who earned her Ph.D. last December from the School of Information, has accepted a position as assistant professor at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill’s School of …

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Join FSU at the 2014 Florida Library Association Conference

Join Florida State University faculty, staff and students and alumni at the Florida Library Association Conference May 7-9! Here’s where you can find us at FLA: In the Exhibit Hall: Florida State University Booth is #504 Wednesday, May 7 9:00 – 9:30 am poster presentation 11:30 – 12:00 pm poster presentation 6:00 – 8:00pm Florida …

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