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 Opel publishes his second children’s book
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 …
CONTINUE READING19 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 …
CONTINUE READINGCOMM 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). …
CONTINUE READINGCOMM 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. …
CONTINUE READINGSteve 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 …
CONTINUE READINGCOMM Professor Korzenny quoted in Sun Sentinel about the role of U.S. Hispanic voters
In an article by the Sun Sentinel on the role of Hispanic voters in the U.S., Dr. Felipe Korzenny, director of the FSU Center for Hispanic Marketing Communication, was quoted on the subject. He mentions, “It’s a no brainer for both parties to try to be attractive to Latinos and Hispanics because they have shown …
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