Florida State University School of Library & Information Studies graduating senior Allison Loehr was recently inducted into the Garnet and Gold Scholar Society (GGSS). Candidates for induction to GGSS are required to demonstrate how they have “developed their leadership, professional, citizenship and/or research skills while building collaborative relationships in the academic, local or global community.” …
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Loehr inducted into Garnet and Gold Scholar Society
CCI holds 2013 Convocation & Awards Ceremony
Florida State University’s College of Communication & Information held its Annual Convocation and Awards Ceremony on Nov. 16 in conjunction with the University’s yearly Homecoming festivities. The keynote speaker for this year’s convocation was alumna Ms. Ann Thornton, the Andrew W. Mellon Director of the New York Public Libraries. The theme of Thornton’s speech was …
CONTINUE READINGCCI enjoys good food, raises funds for United Way
Florida State University’s College of Communication & Information is dedicated to reach its fundraising goal for the University’s annual United Way of the Big Bend Campaign, and faculty, staff and students have been eating some tasty treats during the quest. The College sponsored its fourth annual Chili Cook-off on Nov. 13, while the School of …
CONTINUE READINGAlumni and PEEPS volunteer Ritesh Gupta speaks to students
Ritesh Gupta is currently producing commercials for the dating web site Match.com, however, his visit to Florida State University’s College of Communication & Information (CCI) on Nov. 1 was to help facilitate a different kind of connection. Gupta stopped by the Shores Building to visit with students as a part of the college’s efforts to …
CONTINUE READINGSCSD clinic now offering cochlear implant programming
The L.L. Schendel Speech and Hearing Clinic, operated by Florida State University’s School of Communication Science & Disorders (SCSD), recently expanded their services for the hearing impaired to include the programming of cochlear implants – a service that previously had not been available in North Florida. According to the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication …
CONTINUE READINGDr. Shuyuan Ho Speaks at TCC as part of National Cyber Security Awareness Month
Dr. Shuyuan Mary Ho, an assistant professor in Florida State University’s School of Library and Information Studies, spoke at Tallahassee Community College’s Center for Workforce Development in honor of National Cyber Security Awareness Month on Oct. 24. Ho spoke about her research in cyber insider threats and online identity theft and potential careers in the …
CONTINUE READINGSLIS graduate student puts classwork into action
Graduate student Julia “Sandy” Hutchins in the School of Library & Information Studies put what she learned in class into real world action, resulting in a $12,000 grant for the Leesburg Public Library from the Lowe’s Charitable and Educational Foundation. Hutchins, who will complete her Master’s Degree in Library Science in May, used the content she …
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