CCI holds Debate & Speech 65th Anniversary Celebration

Written by: Mafé Brooks; Edited by: Natalie Kates Florida State University’s College of Communication & Information (FSU CCI) welcomed over 75 alumni for the Debate & Speech 65th Anniversary Celebration, a three-day event held on April 11-13, 2014. The reunion kicked off on Friday, April 11, with a reception at the FSU President’s House hosted by Interim President, …

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Center for Hispanic Marketing Communication hosts International Spanish Documentary Festival

The Center for Hispanic Marketing Communication (HMC) in Florida State University’s College of Communication & Information (FSU CCI) hosted the fifth edition of the International Spanish Documentary Festival, Puntos the Vista (Points of View), on April 10 and 11, 2014. “Puntos de Vista” promotes the creativity and originality of documentaries written and produced by Hispanic students in communication and film studies …

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School of Communication celebrates the life of alumnus John D. Chang with room dedication

Family and friends of late School of Communication alumnus, John D. Chang (’85, Media Production), gathered for a room dedication on Feb. 28, 2014.  What had previously been known as UCD 2401 is now named the John D. Chang Media Production Lab.  In his honor, a plaque is displayed outside the room and a scholarship in his …

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CCI students partner with peers from FSU Physics to conduct outreach event

Florida State University College of Communication & Information students are partnering with their peers from other STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics) fields of study to conduct outreach events for local elementary and middle schools. In recent years, CCI has planted deep roots in the local community by building relationships with K-12 schools through its …

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CCI is crowdfunding for projects through new SparkFSU website

Florida State University (FSU) launched a crowd-funding website known as SparkFSU on February 9.  This initiative serves as an innovative way to raise funds for unique entrepreneurial projects created by faculty and students.  It lets donors select and support projects in any amount(s) that they decide. According to SparkFSU’s website, this new platform “empowers Florida State’s best and brightest …

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SCSD hosts Study Tour in Human Communication Disorders for Japanese visitors

Florida State University (FSU)’s School of Communication Science and Disorders (SCSD) hosted a Japanese Study Tour in Human Communication Disorders from October 9-12.  During this time, a group of 12 visitors from Japan toured Florida State’s campus and facilities.  Three of the visitors were university professors and the rest were practicing professionals in the hospitals of Japan.  …

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CCI appoints three Associate Deans, McDowell, Randeree and Woods

The Florida State University College of Communication & Information (FSU CCI) appoints three new Associate Deans from current faculty members effective July 2013. John H. Phipps Professor of Communication and former School of Communication Director, Dr. Stephen McDowell, is now the College’s Associate Dean of Academic Affairs and Student & Faculty Development.  Communication Associate Professor, Dr. …

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