CCI is crowdfunding for projects through new SparkFSU website

Florida State University (FSU) launched a crowd-funding website known as SparkFSU on February 9.  This initiative serves as an innovative way to raise funds for unique entrepreneurial projects created by faculty and students.  It lets donors select and support projects in any amount(s) that they decide. According to SparkFSU’s website, this new platform “empowers Florida State’s best and brightest …

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CCI discusses possible collaborations with visiting scholars from Chengdu Sport University

FSU College of Communication and Information (CCI) Dean, Dr. Larry Dennis, CCI Associate Dean and John H. Phipps Professor of Communication, Dr. Stephen McDowell, and James E. Kirk Professor of Communication, Dr. Arthur Raney, hosted faculty members from one of China’s leading sports journalism programs on Nov. 21.  The guests from Chengdu Sport University (CSU) included Assistant Professor and …

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SCSD hosts Study Tour in Human Communication Disorders for Japanese visitors

Florida State University (FSU)’s School of Communication Science and Disorders (SCSD) hosted a Japanese Study Tour in Human Communication Disorders from October 9-12.  During this time, a group of 12 visitors from Japan toured Florida State’s campus and facilities.  Three of the visitors were university professors and the rest were practicing professionals in the hospitals of Japan.  …

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CCI appoints three Associate Deans, McDowell, Randeree and Woods

The Florida State University College of Communication & Information (FSU CCI) appoints three new Associate Deans from current faculty members effective July 2013. John H. Phipps Professor of Communication and former School of Communication Director, Dr. Stephen McDowell, is now the College’s Associate Dean of Academic Affairs and Student & Faculty Development.  Communication Associate Professor, Dr. …

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Center for Hispanic Marketing Communication hosts annual advisory board events

The Center for Hispanic Marketing Communication (HMC) at the Florida State University College of Communication & Information (FSU CCI) is the first of its kind in the United States devoted to educating students and professionals in the field of Hispanic marketing and advertising.  Faculty and students working with the Center are conducting ground-breaking research and serving as …

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COMM production facilities toured by Seminole Tribe of Florida visitors

The School of Communication hosted a tour of its production facilities for three members from the Seminole Tribe of Florida on April 11.  These visitors work for Seminole Media Productions, which produces the Tribe’s radio, television, and print publications.  Their company publishes the Seminole Tribune newspaper, in existence since 1956, which preserves Tribal history. During their visit …

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