Ann Thornton, who earned her master’s in Library and Information Studies at Florida State in 1994, has been named director of the New York Public Libraries, the largest public library system in the world. She will be responsible for collection development, preservation, reference and research services, and exhibitions at four world-renowned research libraries and 87 …
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SLIS alum Ann Thornton appointed director of NY libraries
Scott honored with Excellence in Graduate Teaching Award
Dr. Lisa Scott, director of clinical education in the School of Communication Science & Disorders, has won an FSU Excellence in Graduate Teaching Award. “Dr. Scott is a great teacher, both in and out of the classroom, and this award is richly deserved,” said Dr. Kenn Apel, school director. She was awarded an FSU Excellence …
CONTINUE READINGCCI students present at Undergrad Research Symposium
Three students in the College of Communication & Information presented their research at the 12th annual Undergraduate Research Symposium from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday, March 27, in Strozier Library. Nic Arete and Lauren A. Dickinson from the School of Communication and Claire Dolly from the School of Communication Science & Disorders were among …
CONTINUE READINGFSU to showcase students' digital creations March 30
Innovative digital-technology projects produced by Florida State University students will be on display during DigiTech, an exhibition running from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, March 30, in the William Johnston Building. “Digitech is unique in that it demonstrates how digital technologies are impacting all disciplines, even perhaps unexpected areas like art, dance, English, and history,” …
CONTINUE READINGAP story quoting CCI’s Jeanette Castillo on social media’s role in Trayvon Martin case published around the globe
Dr. Jeanette Castillo, an assistant professor of digital media in the School of Communication, was quoted in an Associated Press story about social media’s role in publicizing the Trayvon Martin shooting. The AP story has been picked up worldwide. A Google search of “Trayvon Martin” and “Jeanette Castillo” yields 25 pages of results, almost all …
CONTINUE READINGFSU Forensics presents Speech Showcase on March 27
The FSU Forensics Program will present a Speech Showcase from 8 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, March 27, in HCB 216. The program will include speeches and performances of literature, all of which have qualified for national competition. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. Parking is available in the faculty lot across the street from the Woodward …
CONTINUE READINGApel, Scott to be guests on 'Perspectives' on Thursday
Dr. Kenn Apel, director of the School of Communication Science & Disorders, and Dr. Lisa Scott, the school’s director of clinical education, are scheduled to be guests on the WFSU-FM program “Perspectives” on Thursday, March 29, at 11 a.m. They will talk about the School and its L.L. Schendel Speech and Hearing Clinic and their …
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