Florida State University‘s Forensics Program has a long, rich history of success. The Forensics Program at Florida State University is the oldest student activity on campus dating back to 1887. It is a student academic program that is affiliated with the College of Communication & Information. There is an important and consistent link between participation in …
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Forensics Team continues winning tradition
Meet COMM alumna: Arielle Burnette
Arielle Burnette is a busy, busy woman. During her undergraduate career at Florida State‘s School of Communication, she was a finalist for Homecoming Princess, named Top 25 Influential Women on Campus, served as Emcee for the prestigious Clock and Seal Dinner and was a Torch Night recipient. It started with a dream of being a …
CONTINUE READINGFSU’s First Data Research Librarian: Meet iSchool alumnus Renaine Julian
Renaine Julian is embarking on brand new terrain, unexplored territory, going boldly where no man has gone before (well.. at least at Florida State!). Renaine is Florida State’s very first Data Research Librarian, a goal to which he has been working toward for quite some time. A true Nole, Renaine received his Bachelor’s of Science in …
CONTINUE READINGAdams heads to Thailand for Fulbright Scholar work
Jonathan Adams, Ph.D., was selected to be apart of the Fulbright Scholar program, an honor CCI reported on earlier this year. As 2014 draws to a close, Adams is preparing to travel to Thailand to start his work through the Fulbright Program. His work will be completed at Ubon Ratchathani University (URU), a university he has …
CONTINUE READINGFrom Libraries to Fires: Meet iSchool alum: Mike Siriwardena
Libraries by day, and Fire Fighting by night; this is the life that Mike Siriwardena chooses to lead. Mike first started working in Florida State’s Strozier Library in the Collection Maintenance Unit while in his undergrad. Not content with only performing the daily tasks and projects of his assigned department, Mike spent his free time …
CONTINUE READINGBaldauf, Koontz & Magee Distance Learning Winners
Ken Baldauf, Christie Koontz, and Mireille Magee were honored at the Office of Distance Learning 2nd Annual Distance Learning Awards Ceremony. Baldauf, who serves as the Director of the Program in Interdisciplinary Computing, was awarded the Distance Learning Award for Excellence in Online Course Design. Koontz, who serves as a Research Associate in Information Studies, was honored with …
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Attorney John Marks teaches classes like information policy & legal research at Florida State University‘s School of Information. Last month, Marks spoke at the National Freedom of Information Coalition (NFOIC) in St. Petersburg. NFOIC works to protect American’s right to open government and their annual conference touched topics like the ease access of public records. Marks was invited …
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