Month: April 2006

Dr. Sylvia Chan-Olmsted, Al and Effie Flanagan Professor in telecommunication, has accepted the appointment as the College’s associate dean for research, beginning July 1, Dean Terry Hynes announced. Chan-Olmsted has been a faculty member at UF since 1997. Prior to her UF appointment, she was an assistant professor at Northern Illinois University for six years. […]

Spiro Kiousis has accepted the position of chair of the Department of Public Relations, effective July 1, Dean Terry Hynes announced. Kiousis, who joined the faculty in 2002, earned his Ph.D. from the University of Texas-Austin, his A.M. from Stanford, and his B.A. from the University of San Francisco. He has published numerous articles in […]

The University of Florida will soon have the next student chapter of the National Association of Hispanic Journalists. The informational meeting will be held Tuesday, April 25, 2006 at 7 p.m. in Reitz Union room 346. NAHJ offers students a network of the best and brightest Hispanic-Latino journalists in the nation. It’s an opportunity to […]

The College’s photojournalism program recently finished fifth in the annual Hearst Foundation photojournalism competition. In the third and final round, Picture Story, photojournalism senior Emily Harris placed 10th. Other students who competed included Danny Ghitis, Matt Marriott, Jarrett Baker, Jessica Crossfield and Doug Bell. UF placed second in this national contest in 2004-05 and 2003-04. […]

University of Florida student journalists won seven awards at the National Broadcasting Society Convention held March 18 in Washington, D.C. Lindsey Corley and News Five won Best Video News Program; Kevin Gribble, Sophia Lopez, and WRUF-AM Midday won Best Audio News Program; Claudia Hickey won Best Audio News Segment and Best Audio Package; and Trimmel […]

During its annual student awards banquet April 5th, the College announced the following winners: Ruth and Rae O. Weimer Award: Ashley Zandy Dean’s Cup for Professional Promise: Dennis Chase Gucciardo Dean’s Cup for Service: Meredith A. Cochie, Elisa Beth Negrin, Roy Kiperwas Dean’s Cup for Scholarship: Melissa Susan Morse, Daniel J. Wunderlich, Gabrielle Bill, Ashley […]

[jwplayer file=”college/Suarez060405.mov” html5_file=”http://fms01.jou.ufl.edu/college/Suarez060405.mov”] Professor Ana-María Suárez from the University of Medellin presents “The Perceived Communication Needs of Productive Organizations in Colombia.” Professors Juan-Carlos Molleda and Belio Martinez introduce Professor Suárez and serve as translators. Running time: 53:09.