Dr. Kenn Apel has begun a three-year appointment as director of The Florida State University’s School of Communication Science & Disorders. And no, that’s not a typo in his first name. He’s “double-n Kenn.” Apel, who earned his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Speech-Language Pathology at San Diego State University and his PhD at the …
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Kenn Apel new Director of Communication Science & Disorders
Deadline approaching for Bickel Scholarship applications
The College of Communication & Information is pleased to announce that another round of funding for the Karl and Madira Bickel Scholarships will take place for Spring and Summer 2010 semesters. Applications for both terms are due by 5 p.m. April 5, 2010, in the School of Communication, Suite 3100, University Center C. More information…
CONTINUE READINGMardis and Newsum earn top research award
The Florida State University team of Janice Newsum and Dr. Marcia Mardis has received the Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA) 2010 Frances Henne/YALSA/VOYA Research Award. The award provides $1,000 of seed money for small scale projects that reflect YALSA’s research agenda in the area of young adult library services. “Are Boys Radically Changing? A …
CONTINUE READINGCollaborative study using public libraries to boost toddler literacy
By Audrey Post CCI Director of Communications TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Researchers from The Florida State University’s College of Communication & Information are collaborating with a team from the University of Washington and several Washington agencies on a project intended to boost early literacy initiatives in the nation’s public libraries. “Project VIEWS: Valuable Initiatives in Early Learning …
CONTINUE READINGComm grad student wins prestigious Jim McKay Scholarship
School of Communication graduate student and former FSU tennis player Ania Rynarzewska has been awarded an inaugural Jim McKay Scholarship, to be awarded annually to one male and one female NCAA student-athlete who have excelled academically and plan pursue graduate studies in communication. Each McKay Scholar receives $10,000. More information…
CONTINUE READINGPulling together and submitting Broadband Technology Opportunity Program (BTOP) proposals: Worse than herding cats!
Speaker: Dr. Charles McClure
CONTINUE READINGDelta Zeta pledges $25,000 for Schendel Clinic endowment
By Susan Sigman FSU Foundation The Delta Zeta Sorority at The Florida State University has announced the creation of a $25,000 endowment that will benefit the School of Communication Science & Disorders’ L.L. Schendel Speech and Hearing Clinic. Delta Zeta will donate the money over a five-year period, contributing $5,000 each year. “This endowment represents …
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