Students & Campus Life

Florida State University’s Student Veteran Film Festival on Nov. 11 brings to campus author and director Sebastian Junger and his documentary “Which Way is the Front Line From Here? The Life and Time of Tim Hetherington.” Junger will take part in a press conference, reception, film screening and panel discussion as part of the student-led […]

Florida State University President Eric J. Barron and his wife, Molly, joined friends, family and members of the U.S. military service on Sept. 21 to honor Army 2nd Lt. Justin Sisson, a 2012 graduate of the FSU Army ROTC program who was killed while on active duty in Afghanistan. During the emotional ceremony Sisson’s parents […]

Turning a tragic occasion into a day of meaning was the trend as members of the Tallahassee community gathered at the Florida State University College of Law Wednesday, Sept. 11, for the third annual “9/11 Day of Remembrance and Service.” Sponsored by Leon County and the Holland and Knight law firm, the solemn ceremony recognized […]

Florida State University will commemorate the 12thanniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks with three events on campus Wednesday, Sept. 11. MemorialAmerican Flag Display: The Students for America’s Military of FSU (formerly the Thank A Soldier Organization of FSU) is sponsoring a daylong memorial display of American flags. The display will take place 7 a.m. to […]

FSU Alert, the official source of emergency and safety information from Florida State University, is hosting informational events Monday, Sept. 9, through Friday, Sept. 13. Topics include severe weather preparedness, crime prevention, fire safety and health and wellness. There are opportunities to learn about bike security, the Guardian program and more. “The university and our […]

Thousands of earnest young faces filled the Donald L. Tucker Civic Center at Florida State University on Sunday, Aug. 25, for the Class of 2017 new student convocation, a festive event that welcomes new students to the FSU family by introducing Seminole traditions and values. New Florida State parents and students sang the Alma Mater, […]

Thousands of new freshmen students enjoyed a delicious barbecue outing Sunday afternoon at the campus residence of President Eric J. Barron and his wife, Molly. It was an opportunity for the incoming freshmen not only to meet President Barron, but also many of the FSU academic deans and other university officials early on in their […]

Before Florida State University’s fall classes begin Monday, Aug. 26, students are encouraged to participate in Seminole Sensation Week from Wednesday, Aug. 21, to Sunday, Aug. 25 — five days filled with dozens of fun activities designed to show them the many ways to get involved on campus and meet other students who share common […]

Landis Green at Florida State University is a wondrous place where Seminoles can gather on warm, sunny days to frolic, toss Frisbees and even study French. Hundreds of students strolling the green Tuesday afternoon discovered a sweet surprise served up by President Eric J. Barron, university administrators and volunteers. The 2013 President’s Ice Cream Social […]