Dr. Marcia Mardis, an assistant professor in the School of Library and Information Studies, is quoted in the latest issue of NSTA Reports about ways that school libraries can aid science achievement. NSTA Reports is a publication of the National Science Teachers Association, which has more than 60,000 members. The organization is influential is setting …
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Mardis quoted in article on libraries and science education
IFLA honors Dr. Koontz with Scroll of Appreciation
Dr. Christie Koontz, an Associate in Information Studies in the College of Communication & Information’s School of Library and Information Studies, has been awarded the 2011 International Federation of Library Agencies’ Scroll of Appreciation. The award, given annually to an individual for contributions to both the organization and the profession, was presented at the IFLA’s …
CONTINUE READINGFSUComm faculty, students present at Istanbul conference
Dr. Steve McDowell, director of FSU’s School of Communication, Dr. Jennifer Proffitt, an associate professor of Communication, and five doctoral students presented at the 2011 International Association for Media and Communication Research (IAMCR) conference held in Istanbul, Turkey, July 13-17. Presentations were as follows: Ginevra Adamoli-Kalbli, and Dr. Proffitt: “Promoting Economics with Morals: Capitalist Ideology in …
CONTINUE READINGEverhart quoted in NYT story on school library cuts
A New York Times story published Friday, June 24, 2011, “In Lean Times, Schools Squeeze Out Librarians,” includes comments from Dr. Nancy Everhart, SLIS associate professor and president of the American Association of School Librarians. Read the story..
CONTINUE READINGGovernor taps FSUComm prof MacNamara to be his chief of staff
Florida Gov. Rick Scott has selected Communication Associate Professor Stephen R. MacNamara to be his chief of staff, effective July 5. MacNamara, whose experience bridges the worlds of academia and politics, has been on unpaid leave of absence from The Florida State University since August 2010, serving as general counsel to the Florida Senate and …
CONTINUE READINGCommunication's Opel publishes his first children's book
Andy Opel, an associate professor in the School of Communication, has just published his first children’s book, The Witches: A Winnnipesaukee Adventure. A synopsis: When Jack gets his first boat, he is excited to explore Lake Winnipesaukee with his younger brother and sister. Timber Island is a magical place just across the bay, but to …
CONTINUE READINGCCI collecting supplies for University of Alabama counterparts
The College of Communication & Information is collecting supplies to send to our colleagues in the University of Alabama’s College of Communication and Information Sciences. Tuscaloosa, home of UA, and much of Alabama were devastated by the recent tornadoes. Six UA students were killed in the storms, and many other students, faculty and staff lost their …
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