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FSU Film School announces partnership with Tallahassee Film Festival
Florida State University’s College of Motion Picture Arts is announcing a new partnership with the Tallahassee Film Festival. Ranked among the best in the nation, the FSU Film School will help bring the festival to the national stage.
Dance Marathon at FSU 2012
Dance Marathon at FSU is the university's largest student-run philanthropy. Over 1000 student volunteers (called "dancers") stood for 40 hours,raising money for Children's Miracle Network at Shands Children's Hospital and The FSU College of Medicine's pediatric outreach programs.
4th Annual Without Words at Florida State
Without Words is a Center for Leadership & Civic Education program meant to bring a new awareness of social justice issues to The Florida State University and Tallahassee communities.
FSU names top-ranked risk management and insurance program
Florida State University Provost Garnett S. Stokes announces a $5 million gift to the College of Business from prominent alumnus Dr. William T. Hold. The college’s top-ranked risk management and insurance (RMI) program is now known as the Dr. William T. Hold/The National Alliance Program in Risk Management and Insurance .
FSU Assistant Chemistry Professor wins prestigious award
Florida State University Assistant Chemistry Professor Michael Shatruk is the recipient the 2012 ExxonMobil Solid State Chemistry Faculty Fellowship. Since 1979, the American Chemical Society has given the award to young scientists who have made great contributions to the discipline of solid-state chemistry and have the potential to emerge as leaders in the field.
Carolina Chocolate Drops shake things up at a Tallahassee high school
The Carolina Chocolate Drops performed for more than 300 students at Rickards High School in Tallahassee as a part of Florida State University's Seven Days of Opening Nights. Students learned about the origin of folk music, and had the chance to ask the band members questions. The students were bobbing their heads and tapping their toes for a full hour.
2012 Black History Month Celebration
Florida State University’s Center for Multicultural Affairs teamed up with several agencies to co-sponsor the Black History month event “Strengthening Families and Communities One Family at a Time.” The event featured actor and film producer Ken Bevel as the keynote speaker.
Seven Days of Opening Nights art mural engages community
Seven Days of Opening Nights is adding color to the Gaines Street community. Volunteers are lending a brush to paint a nature scene on the side of a building. The project is expected to take two weeks.
Jane Monheit inspires many at master class
Jane Monheit plays an intimate concert for students for the Seven Days of Opening Nights Master Class series, and answers questions from students.
Learning how to play music from The Ahn Trio
Seven Days of Opening Nights presents a master class with The Ahn Trio. Music students got the opportunity to perform and receive feedback from the internationally acclaimed music group.