Associate dean presents at Dalian University of Technology in China

Stephen McDowell,  associate dean of academic affairs at Florida State University’s College of Communication & Information, delivered a talk to students at the School of Humanities and Social Sciences of the Dalian University of Technology in Dalian, China on June 18. McDowell, the John H. Phipps Professor of Communication in the School of Communication, presented …

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COMM alumnus looks to establish partnership between Raycom Media and CCI

Florida State University School of Communication alumnus Collin Gaston recently returned to campus to tour his former college and help set up a pipeline for internships and employment with his employer, Raycom Media.  Gaston, who once led Florida State’s student section in cheers at Seminole football home games, is now looking to motivate students in …

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CCI visiting faculty member a facilitator at new start-up boot camp

Florida State University College of Communication & Information visiting faculty member Farhood Basiri is one three facilitators for a new boot camp in business development called, “Startup Gauntlet,” hosted by the university. The free, six-week course introduces participants to the world of startup ventures. Basiri, along with Florida State Assistant Vice President for Research and …

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Join FSU iSchool at the ALA Annual Conference!

Join FSU iSchool faculty, staff, students and alumni at the American Library Association Annual Conference in Las Vegas, Nevada, June 26 – July 1, 2014! Here are some of the places and times where you can find us at ALA Annual: Friday, June 27 8:30am to 4:00pm – Dr. Richard Urban, “Practical Linked Data with …

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Kazmer accepts new role as iSchool’s associate director

Associate professor Michelle Kazmer accepted the new role of associate director at Florida State University’s School of Information effective May 8. In the position, Kazmer will assist School of Information Director Kathleen Burnett with administrative operations, and her responsibilities will evolve over time to meet the needs of the school. Initially she will focus on student orientation, …

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iSchool alumna wins Palm Beach County Teacher of the Year Award

Florida State University School of Information alumna Michelle Gunning was named this year’s Macy’s/Florida Department of Education Teacher of the Year for Palm Beach County. Gunning graduated from the iSchool with a Master of Science in Library and Information Studies and a Project LEAD specialist degree in 2008. She is now a media specialist at …

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COMM Professor Korzenny discusses the importance of U.S. Hispanics in NPR interview

Dr. Felipe Korzenny, professor in the Florida State University (FSU) School of Communication and director of the FSU Center for Hispanic Marketing Communication, was interviewed in a story by NPR’s Here & Now Contributor’s Network, KUT, over a smart phone app that translates an English-language film about civil rights activist César Chávez.  The app, called myLINGO, partnered …

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