COMM Professor Opel publishes his second children’s book

Dr. Andy Opel, associate professor in the School of Communication, recently published his second children’s book, The Weirs – A Winnipesaukee Adventure. A synopsis: From the author/illustrator team of the award-winning book, The Witches, comes the latest Winnipesaukee Adventure.  Join Jack, Franny and J.J. as they take a long boat ride, learn more about the lake and have a magical …

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COMM Professor Raney ranked among top authors

Dr. Arthur Raney, James E. Kirk Professor of Communication and Director of Doctoral Studies in the FSU School of Communication, ranks among the top contributing authors to the leading journal in his area, according to The Oxford Handbook of Media Psychology. In the chapter, “Inside Media Psychology: The Story of an Emerging Discipline as told …

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19 of 20 students pass PR beta accreditation exam

After taking a prep course taught in the FSU School of Communication during the fall of 2012, 19 of 20 students passed the beta examination for what will eventually become a certificate in public relations principles. Dr.Jay Rayburn, Associate Professor, teaches public relations and has worked closely with the UAB in developing the beta test.  He …

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COMM Professor Raney to edit special issue of Journal of Communication

Dr. Arthur Raney, James E. Kirk Professor of Communication and Director of Doctoral Studies in the School of Communication, and Dr. Mary Beth Oliver, Professor and Co-Director of Media Effects Research Laboratory in the College of Communications at Penn State University, have been selected to edit a special issue of the Journal of Communication (JOC).  …

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COMM student documentaries shown at Student Life Cinema on May 2

The School of Communication’s documentary production class held a film production premiere for their final projects on Thursday, May 2.  The show featured a total of seven short pieces, each about 15-20 minutes, in FSU’s Student Life Cinema (SLC). Throughout the spring semester, groups of media production student filmmakers worked on developing and producing documentaries.  …

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Steve Ellis Memorial 5K Run/Walk on May 18 to support COMM scholarships

The second Steve Ellis Memorial 5K Scholarship Run/Walk will start at 8 a.m. on Saturday, May 18.  The race will begin and end at the FSU Baseball Stadium. Proceeds will be used towards the Steve Ellis Memorial Scholarship Fund that supports students in FSU’s School of Communication in memory of Ellis, longtime FSU sportswriter for the Tallahassee …

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