Dr. Barry S. Sapolsky, 61, James E. Kirk Professor of Communication at The Florida State University, passed away on Nov. 28, 2010, after a long and hard fought battle with chronic lymphocytic leukemia. A memorial service was held at Temple Israel on Mahan Drive on Sunday, Dec. 5, at 1:30 p.m. Dr. Sapolsky began his career at Florida …
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Dr. Barry Sapolsky dies after long battle with leukemia
Manakin to present "Communication, Language(s) and Noosphere"
Dr. Vladimir Manakin, dean of the Journalism Department at Zaporozhzhye National University (ZNU) in Ukraine and a Visiting Research Fellow, will present “Communication, Language(s), and Noosphere” at 12:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 12, in Room 4400 of University Center Building C. Here is a brief summary of the presentation: Can we trust the idea of general …
CONTINUE READINGDistinguished Alum to lead SCSD Professional Seminar
Dr. Bill Williams will be the presenter at the School of Communication Science & Disorders’ monthly Professional Seminar on Friday, Nov. 5, from 2 to 3:30 p.m. in HCB 215. The title of his talk is “What a Speech-Language Pathologist should know in diagnosing and treating velopharyngeal dysfunction.” Williams will be honored the following day …
CONTINUE READINGWarrick Dunn a finalist for Jefferson Award; fans urged to vote
Warrick Dunn has represented The Florida State University well, both on and off the football field, and now the FSU community has an opportunity to show its appreciation. Dunn, a graduate of the College of Communication & Information’s School of Library & Information Studies, is a finalist for a prestigious Jefferson Award for Public Service. …
CONTINUE READINGSt. Augustine alumni host President and Mrs. Barron, CCI leaders
Old City FSU extended a warm Seminole welcome to President Eric Barron and First Lady Molly Barron when they visited St. Augustine in August. College of Communication & Information Dean Larry Dennis, Universities Libraries Dean Julia Zimmerman, CCI Development Director Mafe Brooks and Patricia Ramsey, vice president for principal gifts of the FSU Foundation/Women4FSU, were …
CONTINUE READINGICPalms project mentioned in Miami, Tampa newspapers
The Florida Associated Press moved a story about the $2.5 million grant for the ICPalms project, which will help math and science teachers by creating a computer portal linking them to a nationwide network. Among the newspapers picking up the story were The Miami Herald/Miami.com and The Tampa Tribune/tbo.com. Read the Herald coverage at http://www.miamiherald.com/. Read the Tribune …
CONTINUE READING$2.5 million grant helps team transform teaching of math, science
A doctor records his patients’ symptoms on a tiny laptop computer, receiving instant, expert feedback for his diagnosis. A police officer gets a suspect’s rap sheet in minutes, thanks to the cruiser-installed computer connecting her to critical public safety data. Even the cashier at the fast-food joint uses a high-tech system to process your order …
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