Discover the fire within you Something powerful is happening at The Florida State University. It goes far beyond our rapid rise in academic excellence. Or the breakthroughs emerging from our laboratories. It’s the collective spirit of students who are looking beyond themselves to improve the world around them. Florida State University students represent a new generation of leaders—and you can be among them. Because here, you’ll develop the strength, skill and character necessary to lead for the greater good. Emblazon your path—at The Florida State University.
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Discover the fire within you Something powerful is happening at The Florida State University. It goes far beyond our rapid rise in academic excellence. Or the breakthroughs emerging from our laboratories. It’s the collective spirit of students who are looking beyond themselves to improve the world around them. Florida State University students represent a new generation of leaders—and you can be among them. Because here, you’ll develop the strength, skill and character necessary to lead for the greater good. Emblazon your path—at The Florida State University.
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“The half of knowledge is to know where to find knowledge.� - Inscription on Dodd Hall
CONTENTS The values of The Florida State University A history of leading for the greater good Large university benefits, small campus feel Achieve your greatest potential Thrive in a compassionate environment Transform research into reality Raise your political voice Expand your cultural horizons Sharpen your competitive edge Make this moment matter
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“The half of knowledge is to know where to find knowledge.� - Inscription on Dodd Hall
CONTENTS The values of The Florida State University A history of leading for the greater good Large university benefits, small campus feel Achieve your greatest potential Thrive in a compassionate environment Transform research into reality Raise your political voice Expand your cultural horizons Sharpen your competitive edge Make this moment matter
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The values of the Florida State University The seal of The Florida State University was originally created in 1909 by undergraduate student Agnes Granberry. An accomplished athlete, campus leader and designer, Agnes believed, as we continue to believe today, that the virtues of strength, skill and character define what it means to be a well-rounded citizen of the world.
Strength (Vires) We are committed to instilling in our students, our faculty, our administrators, our alumni and our friends the moral, mental and physical strength to act with confidence, advancing our state, our nation and our world.
Skill (Artes) We understand that learning extends beyond the classroom. We prepare individuals to examine challenges from all perspectives, with critical thinking skills developed through complete immersion, discovery and appreciation of the arts, humanities, sciences and the professions.
Character (Mores) We believe character begins with compassion, respect and a deep sense of social responsibility. We are committed to the social, scientific, economic and cultural advancement of our communities throughout the world.
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The values of the Florida State University The seal of The Florida State University was originally created in 1909 by undergraduate student Agnes Granberry. An accomplished athlete, campus leader and designer, Agnes believed, as we continue to believe today, that the virtues of strength, skill and character define what it means to be a well-rounded citizen of the world.
Strength (Vires) We are committed to instilling in our students, our faculty, our administrators, our alumni and our friends the moral, mental and physical strength to act with confidence, advancing our state, our nation and our world.
Skill (Artes) We understand that learning extends beyond the classroom. We prepare individuals to examine challenges from all perspectives, with critical thinking skills developed through complete immersion, discovery and appreciation of the arts, humanities, sciences and the professions.
Character (Mores) We believe character begins with compassion, respect and a deep sense of social responsibility. We are committed to the social, scientific, economic and cultural advancement of our communities throughout the world.
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A history of leading for the greater good The Florida State University’s history dates back to 1851, when Francis Eppes, grandson of Thomas Jefferson, helped bring higher education to western Florida by leading the drive to build the Seminary West of the Suwannee in the state’s capital city. Today, we have grown to become one of the nation’s leading graduate research universities, with 8,500 graduate and professional students, 29,500 undergraduates and a growing number of top-ranked programs. The University’s diverse student body reflects our global reach and influence, with students from all 50 states and more than 130 countries. At the same time, we’ve retained the “warm-hearted and hospitable” character that attracted Francis Eppes to Tallahassee more than 150 years ago. This combination is just one of the reasons there’s no other school quite like The Florida State University—and no better place to begin writing your own history.
Francis eppes statue outside of wescott
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A history of leading for the greater good The Florida State University’s history dates back to 1851, when Francis Eppes, grandson of Thomas Jefferson, helped bring higher education to western Florida by leading the drive to build the Seminary West of the Suwannee in the state’s capital city. Today, we have grown to become one of the nation’s leading graduate research universities, with 8,500 graduate and professional students, 29,500 undergraduates and a growing number of top-ranked programs. The University’s diverse student body reflects our global reach and influence, with students from all 50 states and more than 130 countries. At the same time, we’ve retained the “warm-hearted and hospitable” character that attracted Francis Eppes to Tallahassee more than 150 years ago. This combination is just one of the reasons there’s no other school quite like The Florida State University—and no better place to begin writing your own history.
Francis eppes statue outside of wescott
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A perfect climate for ivy large university benefits, small campus feel The Florida State University is an internationally recognized teaching and research institution committed to preparing our graduates for the ever-expanding challenges of a global society. As a student here, you’ll have the opportunity to work alongside Nobel Laureates, members of the National Academy of Sciences and American Academy of Arts and Sciences, Guggenheim Fellows, Pulitzer Prize recipients and other globally recognized teachers and researchers. At the same time, you will be surprised by the intimacy of the school and its campus—and the approachability of our world-class educators. The University is built on a scale conceived to remove any obstacles to intense study and scholarly achievement, putting you in range of scholastic, artistic and public-service opportunities that reach around the world. At The Florida State University, you’ll never be just a face in the crowd.
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A perfect climate for ivy large university benefits, small campus feel The Florida State University is an internationally recognized teaching and research institution committed to preparing our graduates for the ever-expanding challenges of a global society. As a student here, you’ll have the opportunity to work alongside Nobel Laureates, members of the National Academy of Sciences and American Academy of Arts and Sciences, Guggenheim Fellows, Pulitzer Prize recipients and other globally recognized teachers and researchers. At the same time, you will be surprised by the intimacy of the school and its campus—and the approachability of our world-class educators. The University is built on a scale conceived to remove any obstacles to intense study and scholarly achievement, putting you in range of scholastic, artistic and public-service opportunities that reach around the world. At The Florida State University, you’ll never be just a face in the crowd.
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“You will find in Tallahassee an intelligent, warm hearted, hospitable people and one already disposed to regard you with affection.”
achieve your greatest potential The Florida State University is committed to keeping students one step ahead in a fast-
- Francis eppes
changing world. We’re continually investing in programs, people and progressive ideas that enable you to reach higher and achieve more than you ever dreamed, opening your life to enriching new experiences—both inside and outside of the classroom.
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“You will find in Tallahassee an intelligent, warm hearted, hospitable people and one already disposed to regard you with affection.”
achieve your greatest potential The Florida State University is committed to keeping students one step ahead in a fast-
- Francis eppes
changing world. We’re continually investing in programs, people and progressive ideas that enable you to reach higher and achieve more than you ever dreamed, opening your life to enriching new experiences—both inside and outside of the classroom.
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“There’s more to college than earning a degree. We help our students achieve more fulfilling and successful lives.” - division of student affairs
Opening doors to unlimited opportunities The world is filled with opportunities. The challenging part is: Which do you choose? At The Florida State University, we help students cut through the confusion and make more confident choices about their academic and professional lives through unparalleled information and counseling services.
“By excelling academically,
I aim to eliminate the stereotype that jocks can’t think.”
Redefining the all-around athlete Until now, U.S. Supreme Court Justice Byron “Whizzer” White has been the only person to win the prestigious Rhodes scholarship and also to play in the National Football League. But now Myron Rolle is knocking at the door. Rolle, who graduated from The Florida State University in only two-
The University’s new, state-of-the-art Dunlap Student Success
and-a-half years, is currently pursuing a master’s degree in medical
Center provides a central location to obtain the personalized
anthropology at Oxford—one of only 32 Americans to earn the
counseling you need to maximize your potential—from guidance
Rhodes honor in 2008. After receiving his degree, Rolle plans to
on course selection and career paths to help acquiring internships,
enter the NFL draft, where the AP All-American star safety has been
scholarships, fellowships and jobs.
- myron rolle Strength: Determination
projected as an early round pick.
Expanding your student experience
Our Office of National Fellowships helps extraordinary students and international scholarships and fellowships. In recent years, our
to become a medical doctor and open a clinic for the underprivileged.
The Florida State University offers countless
students have competed for and won many of the world’s most
Rolle demonstrated this same spirit of giving back while attending
opportunities to get involved, meet new friends and
prestigious honors—including Goldwater, Truman, Fulbright, Udall,
school by doing volunteer work for local high schools and nonprofit
grow as a student and as a person. From working out
Pickering and Rhodes scholarships.
organizations as well as a research project aimed at improving the
at our state-of-the-art Leach Student Recreation Center of our new Rec SportPlex, one of the nation’s largest, outdoor, collegiate, recreational facilities to enjoying a full calendar of art, culture, sports and entertainment activities—there’s always something to do—and new experiences to savor. There’s even a lake at “the Rez”— the University’s 73-acre waterfront park, just minutes
achieve even greater heights by identifying and pursuing national
Along with our Honors Program, our Office of Undergraduate
Skill: Leader Character: Role Model
Like so many of the University’s student-athletes, Rolle’s ambitions go far beyond the playing field. Following a career in the NFL, he plans
health of young members of the Seminole Tribe of Florida.
Research and Creative Endeavors gives you a head start on a deeper
Consistent with his character, Rolle enthusiastically embraces his
understanding of your academic discipline. A laboratory experiment,
responsibility as a role model. “I truly enjoy speaking to youth in an
a scholarly research project that addresses a societal concern or an
effort to impart any knowledge, experience or advice that may be
artistic project performed in a concert hall are just a few examples of
beneficial to their development.”
opportunities supported through this office.
from campus.
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“There’s more to college than earning a degree. We help our students achieve more fulfilling and successful lives.” - division of student affairs
Opening doors to unlimited opportunities The world is filled with opportunities. The challenging part is: Which do you choose? At The Florida State University, we help students cut through the confusion and make more confident choices about their academic and professional lives through unparalleled information and counseling services.
“By excelling academically,
I aim to eliminate the stereotype that jocks can’t think.”
Redefining the all-around athlete Until now, U.S. Supreme Court Justice Byron “Whizzer” White has been the only person to win the prestigious Rhodes scholarship and also to play in the National Football League. But now Myron Rolle is knocking at the door. Rolle, who graduated from The Florida State University in only two-
The University’s new, state-of-the-art Dunlap Student Success
and-a-half years, is currently pursuing a master’s degree in medical
Center provides a central location to obtain the personalized
anthropology at Oxford—one of only 32 Americans to earn the
counseling you need to maximize your potential—from guidance
Rhodes honor in 2008. After receiving his degree, Rolle plans to
on course selection and career paths to help acquiring internships,
enter the NFL draft, where the AP All-American star safety has been
scholarships, fellowships and jobs.
- myron rolle Strength: Determination
projected as an early round pick.
Expanding your student experience
Our Office of National Fellowships helps extraordinary students and international scholarships and fellowships. In recent years, our
to become a medical doctor and open a clinic for the underprivileged.
The Florida State University offers countless
students have competed for and won many of the world’s most
Rolle demonstrated this same spirit of giving back while attending
opportunities to get involved, meet new friends and
prestigious honors—including Goldwater, Truman, Fulbright, Udall,
school by doing volunteer work for local high schools and nonprofit
grow as a student and as a person. From working out
Pickering and Rhodes scholarships.
organizations as well as a research project aimed at improving the
at our state-of-the-art Leach Student Recreation Center of our new Rec SportPlex, one of the nation’s largest, outdoor, collegiate, recreational facilities to enjoying a full calendar of art, culture, sports and entertainment activities—there’s always something to do—and new experiences to savor. There’s even a lake at “the Rez”— the University’s 73-acre waterfront park, just minutes
achieve even greater heights by identifying and pursuing national
Along with our Honors Program, our Office of Undergraduate
Skill: Leader Character: Role Model
Like so many of the University’s student-athletes, Rolle’s ambitions go far beyond the playing field. Following a career in the NFL, he plans
health of young members of the Seminole Tribe of Florida.
Research and Creative Endeavors gives you a head start on a deeper
Consistent with his character, Rolle enthusiastically embraces his
understanding of your academic discipline. A laboratory experiment,
responsibility as a role model. “I truly enjoy speaking to youth in an
a scholarly research project that addresses a societal concern or an
effort to impart any knowledge, experience or advice that may be
artistic project performed in a concert hall are just a few examples of
beneficial to their development.”
opportunities supported through this office.
from campus.
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joan gabel DeSantis Professor and Department Chair for Risk Management/ Insurance, Real Estate & Business Law
Doing business right The Florida State University College of Business is one of the 10 largest business schools in the United States. Its diverse student body and distinguished international faculty are microcosms of the increasingly global and interconnected world of business. Business coursework is also offered in London, Paris, Spain, China, Japan and Switzerland. The College offers undergraduate and graduate degrees across a variety
students enrolled in international programs
of business disciplines, including nationally acclaimed programs in risk management/insurance, real estate, management information systems and hospitality. Our curriculum in professional golf management is one of
Adopting a global mindset
opportunities for honors
only 20 PGA-accredited programs in the country.
Florida State University has more than a half-century of experience in
Our University Honors Program provides an enriched curriculum and
international education, and we are consistently ranked among the top
special opportunities for exceptional, high-achieving students who are
10 study abroad programs in the U.S.
entering college for the first time.
to adhere to an integrity code that governs all aspects of University and
Studying abroad provides you with the opportunity to learn
Honors students have the opportunity to participate in small, honors-
professional life.
experientially by living within a culture—as a citizen of that culture.
only courses and special topic seminars with some of the University’s
We offer more than 40 academic programs in 20 different locations
best researchers and teachers. They can also compete to earn a place
in Europe, Latin America and Asia, including China.
in the Honors Medical Scholars Program or the Honors Legal Scholars
The University is also a leading proponent of corporate social responsibility (CSR), and all students, faculty and staff are expected
Joan Gabel, DeSantis Professor and Department Chair for Risk Management/Insurance, Real Estate & Business Law, exemplifies
Program, and apply to live in the premier Honors-only residence hall.
this commitment to “doing business right.” In addition to writing and
Nationwide, only about one percent of students choose to study
speaking extensively on various aspects of CSR, Gabel teaches students the
abroad; at Florida State University, one in every five students takes
The University Honors Program is a special community that provides
importance of conducting business ethically, while applying the rules of
advantage of the opportunity, which helps them gain an edge in
the atmosphere of a small liberal arts college within a large research
law to gain a competitive advantage.
today’s increasingly global community.
university.
business school students with professor caryn beck-dudley
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joan gabel DeSantis Professor and Department Chair for Risk Management/ Insurance, Real Estate & Business Law
Doing business right The Florida State University College of Business is one of the 10 largest business schools in the United States. Its diverse student body and distinguished international faculty are microcosms of the increasingly global and interconnected world of business. Business coursework is also offered in London, Paris, Spain, China, Japan and Switzerland. The College offers undergraduate and graduate degrees across a variety
students enrolled in international programs
of business disciplines, including nationally acclaimed programs in risk management/insurance, real estate, management information systems and hospitality. Our curriculum in professional golf management is one of
Adopting a global mindset
opportunities for honors
only 20 PGA-accredited programs in the country.
Florida State University has more than a half-century of experience in
Our University Honors Program provides an enriched curriculum and
international education, and we are consistently ranked among the top
special opportunities for exceptional, high-achieving students who are
10 study abroad programs in the U.S.
entering college for the first time.
to adhere to an integrity code that governs all aspects of University and
Studying abroad provides you with the opportunity to learn
Honors students have the opportunity to participate in small, honors-
professional life.
experientially by living within a culture—as a citizen of that culture.
only courses and special topic seminars with some of the University’s
We offer more than 40 academic programs in 20 different locations
best researchers and teachers. They can also compete to earn a place
in Europe, Latin America and Asia, including China.
in the Honors Medical Scholars Program or the Honors Legal Scholars
The University is also a leading proponent of corporate social responsibility (CSR), and all students, faculty and staff are expected
Joan Gabel, DeSantis Professor and Department Chair for Risk Management/Insurance, Real Estate & Business Law, exemplifies
Program, and apply to live in the premier Honors-only residence hall.
this commitment to “doing business right.” In addition to writing and
Nationwide, only about one percent of students choose to study
speaking extensively on various aspects of CSR, Gabel teaches students the
abroad; at Florida State University, one in every five students takes
The University Honors Program is a special community that provides
importance of conducting business ethically, while applying the rules of
advantage of the opportunity, which helps them gain an edge in
the atmosphere of a small liberal arts college within a large research
law to gain a competitive advantage.
today’s increasingly global community.
university.
business school students with professor caryn beck-dudley
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thrive in a compassionate environment The Florida State University is a collaborative, congenial community that helps students become
Building a Pathway of Excellence
Program initiatives include:
Through our innovative and ambitious Pathways of Excellence program,
• Building clusters of nationally and internationally known faculty
The Florida State University has committed to enhancing the University’s
members teaching and researching in cutting-edge interdisciplinary
standing as one of the top research and graduate education institutions
academic areas
in the United States. In addition to elevating our national standing, Pathways strengthens the University’s contributions to the educational, scientific and economic development of the State of Florida and the nation.
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compassionate and inspiring leaders. We’ve built a caring environment and a network of services to support your development on every level—academically, socially and professionally.
• Constructing exciting, new facilities and continual enhancements to FSU’s world-class research groups and centers • Making significant investments in graduate-level programs, with an emphasis on creating new, interdisciplinary doctoral programs
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thrive in a compassionate environment The Florida State University is a collaborative, congenial community that helps students become
Building a Pathway of Excellence
Program initiatives include:
Through our innovative and ambitious Pathways of Excellence program,
• Building clusters of nationally and internationally known faculty
The Florida State University has committed to enhancing the University’s
members teaching and researching in cutting-edge interdisciplinary
standing as one of the top research and graduate education institutions
academic areas
in the United States. In addition to elevating our national standing, Pathways strengthens the University’s contributions to the educational, scientific and economic development of the State of Florida and the nation.
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compassionate and inspiring leaders. We’ve built a caring environment and a network of services to support your development on every level—academically, socially and professionally.
• Constructing exciting, new facilities and continual enhancements to FSU’s world-class research groups and centers • Making significant investments in graduate-level programs, with an emphasis on creating new, interdisciplinary doctoral programs
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“Maktoub” “ When translated from Arabic, it means: ‘It is written.’ But the true spirit of the translation is: When you set out to be a part of something larger than yourself, the entire universe conspires in helping you to achieve it.”
Creating a new civilization of humanity Alex Merkovic is co-founder of the Global Peace Exchange, which he launched at The Florida State University in 2006 to create “a new civilization of humanity” by fostering mutual cooperation, understanding and peace throughout the world. In a short time, The Global Peace Exchange has grown to more than 500 student members among partner universities and operates in five countries. Among the projects he’s led, Merkovic traveled to Ghana to augment the United Nation’s humanitarian relief efforts on behalf of Liberian refugees, including providing medical treatment and creating vocational training and education opportunities. In recognition of his work, Merkovic was named a 2009 Truman Scholar, among the most prestigious awards that undergraduate students in the U.S. can receive.
Balancing what’s important in life - Alex Merkovic Strength: Visionary
A biomedical engineering major, Sean Viray hopes to one day invent a device that
Skill: Team Builder
will enable people with asthma to live fuller lives—and that will help an asthmatic
Character: Global Citizen
friend achieve his dream of becoming an astronaut. Viray lives by his own philosophy, participating in a wide range of activities at the University—from sports and cultural events to being president of the Filipino Student Association—creating a healthy balance of work and play.
“The University is a special community that embraces everyone.” - sean viray Strength: Analytic Skill: Multidisciplinary Thinker Character: Artistic
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“Maktoub” “ When translated from Arabic, it means: ‘It is written.’ But the true spirit of the translation is: When you set out to be a part of something larger than yourself, the entire universe conspires in helping you to achieve it.”
Creating a new civilization of humanity Alex Merkovic is co-founder of the Global Peace Exchange, which he launched at The Florida State University in 2006 to create “a new civilization of humanity” by fostering mutual cooperation, understanding and peace throughout the world. In a short time, The Global Peace Exchange has grown to more than 500 student members among partner universities and operates in five countries. Among the projects he’s led, Merkovic traveled to Ghana to augment the United Nation’s humanitarian relief efforts on behalf of Liberian refugees, including providing medical treatment and creating vocational training and education opportunities. In recognition of his work, Merkovic was named a 2009 Truman Scholar, among the most prestigious awards that undergraduate students in the U.S. can receive.
Balancing what’s important in life - Alex Merkovic Strength: Visionary
A biomedical engineering major, Sean Viray hopes to one day invent a device that
Skill: Team Builder
will enable people with asthma to live fuller lives—and that will help an asthmatic
Character: Global Citizen
friend achieve his dream of becoming an astronaut. Viray lives by his own philosophy, participating in a wide range of activities at the University—from sports and cultural events to being president of the Filipino Student Association—creating a healthy balance of work and play.
“The University is a special community that embraces everyone.” - sean viray Strength: Analytic Skill: Multidisciplinary Thinker Character: Artistic
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clockwise from left: Rachel rossin in uganda, more on page 42 alex merkovic in ghana, more on page 20 dr. guzman & medical school student in panama medical school student in panama
Cultivating a culture of caring Caring isn’t an extracurricular activity at The Florida State University. It’s part of who we are as a university and the very embodiment of the spirit that permeates our entire culture. Through our Center for Leadership and Civic Education, for example, we create opportunities for students to become involved
transform research into reality
in social causes and community activities that are meaningful to them—and that make a demonstrable difference in the world.
The Florida State University’s research facilities, programs and faculty
The Center’s 20 programs include innovative community outreach,
consistently rank among the nation’s top 25 public universities. Our focus is
training, seminars, certificate programs and “serviceships” that
“innovation with impact”—research that is making a real-world impact on the
enable students to expand their worlds and to connect to causes
problems and challenges that face our communities, our society and our world.
far larger than themselves. Most importantly, we practice what we preach: Through our own Center for Academic Retention and Enhancement (C.A.R.E), we provide much-needed support to students who are among the first in their families to attend college or who face other unique challenges.
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clockwise from left: Rachel rossin in uganda, more on page 42 alex merkovic in ghana, more on page 20 dr. guzman & medical school student in panama medical school student in panama
Cultivating a culture of caring Caring isn’t an extracurricular activity at The Florida State University. It’s part of who we are as a university and the very embodiment of the spirit that permeates our entire culture. Through our Center for Leadership and Civic Education, for example, we create opportunities for students to become involved
transform research into reality
in social causes and community activities that are meaningful to them—and that make a demonstrable difference in the world.
The Florida State University’s research facilities, programs and faculty
The Center’s 20 programs include innovative community outreach,
consistently rank among the nation’s top 25 public universities. Our focus is
training, seminars, certificate programs and “serviceships” that
“innovation with impact”—research that is making a real-world impact on the
enable students to expand their worlds and to connect to causes
problems and challenges that face our communities, our society and our world.
far larger than themselves. Most importantly, we practice what we preach: Through our own Center for Academic Retention and Enhancement (C.A.R.E), we provide much-needed support to students who are among the first in their families to attend college or who face other unique challenges.
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Ben Wang Assistant VP for Research in Engineering Director, High-Performance Materials Institute Simon Ostrach Professor of Engineering U.S. DOE Massie Chair of Excellence
Reinventing the way the world works Move over man of steel. Ben Wang has you out muscled. Ben Wang and his team at The Florida State University’s High-Performance Materials Institute are leading the advancement of real-world applications for “buckypaper”— an astonishing carbon-based material that is 10 times
students exploring the real-world applications of buckypaper
lighter than steel but 250 times stronger.
• NSF IUCRC
community, creating valuable internships, co-ops and employment.
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2003
2002
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1993
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1991
• SME Outstanding Young Manufacturing Engineer Award
• U.S. Patent 6532799
partnerships between the University and the industrial
• The University of Iowa Old Gold Iowa Award
• R&D100 Award
and has been instrumental in facilitating high-profile
• Who's Who in Engineering
• Micro/Nano 25 Award
2008
received numerous awards for his lifetime achievements,
• U.S. Patent 6488569
• Nano 50 Award
efficiency displays for computers and TVs. Wang has
• SME M. Eugene Merchant Manufacturing Textbook Award
• Who's Who Registry of Global Business Leaders
the design of planes and cars to developing ultra-high-
• Who's Who among Asian Americans
• US Department of Energy Massie Chair of Excellence
1996
the applications of buckypaper range from revolutionizing
• Who's Who in the Midwest
• U.S. Patents 5566092, 5566273
in the scientific and business communities, who believe
• IIE Joint Publishers Book-of-the-Year Award
Wang’s work has been called “game-changing” by leaders
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Ben Wang Assistant VP for Research in Engineering Director, High-Performance Materials Institute Simon Ostrach Professor of Engineering U.S. DOE Massie Chair of Excellence
Reinventing the way the world works Move over man of steel. Ben Wang has you out muscled. Ben Wang and his team at The Florida State University’s High-Performance Materials Institute are leading the advancement of real-world applications for “buckypaper”— an astonishing carbon-based material that is 10 times
students exploring the real-world applications of buckypaper
lighter than steel but 250 times stronger.
• NSF IUCRC
community, creating valuable internships, co-ops and employment.
2007
2004
2003
2002
1995
1993
1992
1991
• SME Outstanding Young Manufacturing Engineer Award
• U.S. Patent 6532799
partnerships between the University and the industrial
• The University of Iowa Old Gold Iowa Award
• R&D100 Award
and has been instrumental in facilitating high-profile
• Who's Who in Engineering
• Micro/Nano 25 Award
2008
received numerous awards for his lifetime achievements,
• U.S. Patent 6488569
• Nano 50 Award
efficiency displays for computers and TVs. Wang has
• SME M. Eugene Merchant Manufacturing Textbook Award
• Who's Who Registry of Global Business Leaders
the design of planes and cars to developing ultra-high-
• Who's Who among Asian Americans
• US Department of Energy Massie Chair of Excellence
1996
the applications of buckypaper range from revolutionizing
• Who's Who in the Midwest
• U.S. Patents 5566092, 5566273
in the scientific and business communities, who believe
• IIE Joint Publishers Book-of-the-Year Award
Wang’s work has been called “game-changing” by leaders
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Sharing a lab table with a Nobel Laureate
joseph travis
Rebecca Stone was inspired to pursue chemistry by her
Evolving the theories of Darwin
Robert O. Lawton Distinguished Professor
high school teacher. Today, that passion is being fueled by a Nobel Laureate—Sir Harold Kroto, The Florida State
Joseph Travis, co-editor of “Evolution: The First Four Billion Years,”
University’s Francis Eppes Professor of Chemistry and
is a global authority on the ecology of natural selection. Travis’s
a co-recipient of the 1996 Nobel Prize for Chemistry.
trailblazing research on fish and amphibian populations is helping to increase scientific understanding about the power
Stone credits Kroto and the University’s “cutting-edge
and precision of evolutionary adaptation. According to Travis:
team” for helping her win a Goldwater Scholarship,
“We’re opening an important window on comparative ecology by
the nation’s premier award for science, math and
understanding how species, including human beings, cope with
engineering students. But Kroto gives the credit all to
different ecological challenges.”
Stone: “Rebecca shows great initiative and an extremely high level of understanding. She has made a significant contribution to the field of nanoscience with her approach to the visualization of nanomaterials and has established some new methodology for the design of self-assembling
“Florida State has always meant family to me.” - rebecca stone Strength: Initiative Skill: Nanoscientist
biological fibers.” Stone has a lifelong connection to the University, often meeting cousins, grandparents, aunts, uncles and other family members for football games in the fall. “They were always like mini-reunions,” Stone recounts. “However, when choosing a college, the School’s opportunities for significant chemical research was what made it my top choice.”
“Before we can understand ourselves, we must first under stand our world.” students expanding their knowledge outside the classroom
Character: Passionate
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Sharing a lab table with a Nobel Laureate
joseph travis
Rebecca Stone was inspired to pursue chemistry by her
Evolving the theories of Darwin
Robert O. Lawton Distinguished Professor
high school teacher. Today, that passion is being fueled by a Nobel Laureate—Sir Harold Kroto, The Florida State
Joseph Travis, co-editor of “Evolution: The First Four Billion Years,”
University’s Francis Eppes Professor of Chemistry and
is a global authority on the ecology of natural selection. Travis’s
a co-recipient of the 1996 Nobel Prize for Chemistry.
trailblazing research on fish and amphibian populations is helping to increase scientific understanding about the power
Stone credits Kroto and the University’s “cutting-edge
and precision of evolutionary adaptation. According to Travis:
team” for helping her win a Goldwater Scholarship,
“We’re opening an important window on comparative ecology by
the nation’s premier award for science, math and
understanding how species, including human beings, cope with
engineering students. But Kroto gives the credit all to
different ecological challenges.”
Stone: “Rebecca shows great initiative and an extremely high level of understanding. She has made a significant contribution to the field of nanoscience with her approach to the visualization of nanomaterials and has established some new methodology for the design of self-assembling
“Florida State has always meant family to me.” - rebecca stone Strength: Initiative Skill: Nanoscientist
biological fibers.” Stone has a lifelong connection to the University, often meeting cousins, grandparents, aunts, uncles and other family members for football games in the fall. “They were always like mini-reunions,” Stone recounts. “However, when choosing a college, the School’s opportunities for significant chemical research was what made it my top choice.”
“Before we can understand ourselves, we must first under stand our world.” students expanding their knowledge outside the classroom
Character: Passionate
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Alan Marshall Kasha Professor of Chemistry Director of Ion Cyclotron Resonance Program, National High Magnetic Field Laboratory
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world records
Mag Lab world records
Attracting the global scientific community The National High Magnetic Field Laboratory (NHMFL) is the largest and highest-powered magnet laboratory on earth. More than 1,000 visiting scientists from across the globe travel to Tallahassee each
patents
awarded through the Mag Lab
from developing new medicines to powering our planet.
8,800
Florida State University’s Alan Marshall, who heads the Lab’s Ion
Lab’s educational outreach program
year to conduct experiments using the NHMFL’s state-of-the-art equipment and to search for solutions for critical world needs—
students
taught each year through the Mag
Cyclotron Resonance program, is recognized as one of the leading mass spectrometry researchers in the world. Marshall and his research team hold all the current world records for high-resolution mass analysis, a technique that simultaneously separates and identifies thousands of chemical constituents contained in various compounds. The process, which Marshall co-invented, has been a
1,000
scientists
around the world using the Mag Lab’s facilities yearly
boon to chemical, pharmaceutical, medical and electronics research, among other fields. Among his many honors, Marshall won the 2009 New Frontiers in Hydrocarbons Award for his work in analyzing crude oil samples, which enables companies to search for new sources of energy more productively, efficiently and with less impact on the environment.
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900,000,000
per second
number of times that hydrogen atoms spin in the Mag Lab’s 900 MHz magnet
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Alan Marshall Kasha Professor of Chemistry Director of Ion Cyclotron Resonance Program, National High Magnetic Field Laboratory
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world records
Mag Lab world records
Attracting the global scientific community The National High Magnetic Field Laboratory (NHMFL) is the largest and highest-powered magnet laboratory on earth. More than 1,000 visiting scientists from across the globe travel to Tallahassee each
patents
awarded through the Mag Lab
from developing new medicines to powering our planet.
8,800
Florida State University’s Alan Marshall, who heads the Lab’s Ion
Lab’s educational outreach program
year to conduct experiments using the NHMFL’s state-of-the-art equipment and to search for solutions for critical world needs—
students
taught each year through the Mag
Cyclotron Resonance program, is recognized as one of the leading mass spectrometry researchers in the world. Marshall and his research team hold all the current world records for high-resolution mass analysis, a technique that simultaneously separates and identifies thousands of chemical constituents contained in various compounds. The process, which Marshall co-invented, has been a
1,000
scientists
around the world using the Mag Lab’s facilities yearly
boon to chemical, pharmaceutical, medical and electronics research, among other fields. Among his many honors, Marshall won the 2009 New Frontiers in Hydrocarbons Award for his work in analyzing crude oil samples, which enables companies to search for new sources of energy more productively, efficiently and with less impact on the environment.
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900,000,000
per second
number of times that hydrogen atoms spin in the Mag Lab’s 900 MHz magnet
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THE FUlIIIPA ITME UMVEMITT
from left:
jayne standley Florida State University alumna, Robert O. Lawton Distinguished Professor and director of the Music Therapy Program
students in action JILL QUADAGNO Eminent Scholar in Social Gerontology
medical student caring for patient
raise your political voice
Prescribing real-world healthcare solutions
With the state capital just steps away from our front gate, The Florida State
Healthcare is one of the biggest issues of the 21st century. The Florida
Uninsured: Why the U.S. Has No National Health Insurance.” An
University offers unmatched access to political leaders and policymakers. This
State University is addressing the challenge across disciplines—from
advisor to several U.S. presidents, Quadagno’s work includes
training compassionate, community-based doctors in our College of
groundbreaking research into caring for the country’s aging
two-way street of ideas creates an inspiring environment for social progress
Medicine to advancing the art and science of patient care through our
population.
nursing program to promoting the well-being of individuals, families and communities through the College of Human Sciences.
and offers life-changing learning and career opportunities.
Under the leadership of Jayne Standley, The Florida State University’s music therapy program has risen to national
That highly personal, yet pragmatic, philosophy carries over to
prominence. Among her many achievements, Standley researched
research conducted throughout the University. Internationally
the effect of music on premature babies, discovering that music
recognized expert on aging and public policy, sociology professor
stimulated nursing in these infants, helping them to gain weight
Jill Quadagno, for example, is a leading authority on the country’s
faster. That work led to the development of a breakthrough musical
crucial healthcare challenges, and the author of “One Nation,
pacifier, as well as to the establishment of most of the musical protocols used in hospital neonatal units today.
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from left:
jayne standley Florida State University alumna, Robert O. Lawton Distinguished Professor and director of the Music Therapy Program
students in action JILL QUADAGNO Eminent Scholar in Social Gerontology
medical student caring for patient
raise your political voice
Prescribing real-world healthcare solutions
With the state capital just steps away from our front gate, The Florida State
Healthcare is one of the biggest issues of the 21st century. The Florida
Uninsured: Why the U.S. Has No National Health Insurance.” An
University offers unmatched access to political leaders and policymakers. This
State University is addressing the challenge across disciplines—from
advisor to several U.S. presidents, Quadagno’s work includes
training compassionate, community-based doctors in our College of
groundbreaking research into caring for the country’s aging
two-way street of ideas creates an inspiring environment for social progress
Medicine to advancing the art and science of patient care through our
population.
nursing program to promoting the well-being of individuals, families and communities through the College of Human Sciences.
and offers life-changing learning and career opportunities.
Under the leadership of Jayne Standley, The Florida State University’s music therapy program has risen to national
That highly personal, yet pragmatic, philosophy carries over to
prominence. Among her many achievements, Standley researched
research conducted throughout the University. Internationally
the effect of music on premature babies, discovering that music
recognized expert on aging and public policy, sociology professor
stimulated nursing in these infants, helping them to gain weight
Jill Quadagno, for example, is a leading authority on the country’s
faster. That work led to the development of a breakthrough musical
crucial healthcare challenges, and the author of “One Nation,
pacifier, as well as to the establishment of most of the musical protocols used in hospital neonatal units today.
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Inspiring a new era of optimism Author, motivational speaker and spring 2009 Florida State University graduate Laymon Hicks has a message he wants young people to hear: “Stop trying to be like others and be your own star.” Hicks takes his own message to heart, having turned his own life
“In life you must get up, get out and go get it!”
around after a troubled adolescence. Today, as CEO of his own business, Hicks inspires others to do the same, igniting young and old alike with his elevating talks. He also shares that message of hope and optimism through his books, “A Treasure Chest of Motivation: 8 Jewels of Wisdom for a Young Adult’s Success” and “Unleash the Passion for Your Purpose” (which he co-authored with other motivational speakers). While at the University, Hicks was a leading advocate for giving students a voice through the University’s active Student
- laymon hicks
Government Association (SGA). Laymon was elected at the end
Strength: Self-starter
of his junior year and served from April to April. Elected as Student
Skill: Electrifying Communicator
Body President, he oversaw the SGA’s $10.1 million budget. Hicks also
Character: Integrity
served as a Student Senator, Orientation Leader, FYE Peer Leader, Justice and Chief Justice of the Student Judicial Board, as well as many other roles. According to Hicks, Student Government is just one of the ways that students can get involved at the University: “There is a feeling of community created from the top down. The Florida State University creates an atmosphere of access, opportunity and diversity for its students, faculty and staff. We really strive for academic excellence in
student senate in session
challenging ourselves to lead for the greater good.”
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Inspiring a new era of optimism Author, motivational speaker and spring 2009 Florida State University graduate Laymon Hicks has a message he wants young people to hear: “Stop trying to be like others and be your own star.” Hicks takes his own message to heart, having turned his own life
“In life you must get up, get out and go get it!”
around after a troubled adolescence. Today, as CEO of his own business, Hicks inspires others to do the same, igniting young and old alike with his elevating talks. He also shares that message of hope and optimism through his books, “A Treasure Chest of Motivation: 8 Jewels of Wisdom for a Young Adult’s Success” and “Unleash the Passion for Your Purpose” (which he co-authored with other motivational speakers). While at the University, Hicks was a leading advocate for giving students a voice through the University’s active Student
- laymon hicks
Government Association (SGA). Laymon was elected at the end
Strength: Self-starter
of his junior year and served from April to April. Elected as Student
Skill: Electrifying Communicator
Body President, he oversaw the SGA’s $10.1 million budget. Hicks also
Character: Integrity
served as a Student Senator, Orientation Leader, FYE Peer Leader, Justice and Chief Justice of the Student Judicial Board, as well as many other roles. According to Hicks, Student Government is just one of the ways that students can get involved at the University: “There is a feeling of community created from the top down. The Florida State University creates an atmosphere of access, opportunity and diversity for its students, faculty and staff. We really strive for academic excellence in
student senate in session
challenging ourselves to lead for the greater good.”
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Charlie Crist Governor, State of Florida
Serving with a servant’s heart His office is only about a thousand yards off campus. An easy commute. A not-so-easy job: Governor of Florida, the nation’s fourth-largest state. It’s what Charlie Crist, who graduated from The Florida State University in 1978, does for a living. Crist got into politics early, handing out leaflets for his father’s candidacy for the school board when he was 10. He won a seat in the Florida Senate in 1992, serving for six years as chairman of the Senate Ethics and Elections Committee and as chairman of the Appropriations Criminal Justice Subcommittee. Following his Senate term, Crist served as Deputy Secretary of the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation, Commissioner of Education and Attorney General. He was elected as “The People’s Governor” in November 2006. Crist personifies the University’s spirit of service and community when he says, “If we truly endeavor to serve with a servant’s heart for the people who count on us, then we too must work together, listen to one another and learn from the leaders who made the kind of history the American people deserve.”
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Charlie Crist Governor, State of Florida
Serving with a servant’s heart His office is only about a thousand yards off campus. An easy commute. A not-so-easy job: Governor of Florida, the nation’s fourth-largest state. It’s what Charlie Crist, who graduated from The Florida State University in 1978, does for a living. Crist got into politics early, handing out leaflets for his father’s candidacy for the school board when he was 10. He won a seat in the Florida Senate in 1992, serving for six years as chairman of the Senate Ethics and Elections Committee and as chairman of the Appropriations Criminal Justice Subcommittee. Following his Senate term, Crist served as Deputy Secretary of the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation, Commissioner of Education and Attorney General. He was elected as “The People’s Governor” in November 2006. Crist personifies the University’s spirit of service and community when he says, “If we truly endeavor to serve with a servant’s heart for the people who count on us, then we too must work together, listen to one another and learn from the leaders who made the kind of history the American people deserve.”
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law school, students collaborating for the common good
Shaping Tomorrow’s Society
“I am committed to a life of public service.”
expand your cultural horizons
The Florida State University’s law and social science programs continue to grow in size,
At The Florida State University, creativity isn’t just an artistic pursuit. It is an
stature and national acclaim, creating future leaders in both the public and private sectors.
integral part of our experience. From our world-renowned programs to world-
Recent graduate Carly S. Nasehi, an international affairs and religion major, has long
class cultural performances and events, the University is a catalyst for creative
been interested in the wider world that exists beyond U.S. borders. “My decision to study
expression—and a conduit for a lifelong enjoyment of the arts.
international affairs comes from my fascination with international cooperation — preserving regional distinctiveness while going beyond differences to work together for the welfare of mankind.” An Iranian-American —her father came from Iran to study at FSU— she is a 2009
- Carly s. Nasehi
recipient of the Thomas R. Pickering Graduate Foreign Affairs Fellowship, a prestigious
Strength: Service
award for students seeking careers in the U.S. Foreign Service. Also in 2009, she received
Skill: Policy
a Fulbright Teaching Assistantship and a Graduate Fellowship from Phi Kappa Phi.
Character: Intercultural understanding
While earning these awards, Nasehi served her community by acting as Secretary of Multicultural Affairs in Student Government, by assisting students from abroad at the University’s International Center and by teaching English to migrant workers.
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law school, students collaborating for the common good
Shaping Tomorrow’s Society
“I am committed to a life of public service.”
expand your cultural horizons
The Florida State University’s law and social science programs continue to grow in size,
At The Florida State University, creativity isn’t just an artistic pursuit. It is an
stature and national acclaim, creating future leaders in both the public and private sectors.
integral part of our experience. From our world-renowned programs to world-
Recent graduate Carly S. Nasehi, an international affairs and religion major, has long
class cultural performances and events, the University is a catalyst for creative
been interested in the wider world that exists beyond U.S. borders. “My decision to study
expression—and a conduit for a lifelong enjoyment of the arts.
international affairs comes from my fascination with international cooperation — preserving regional distinctiveness while going beyond differences to work together for the welfare of mankind.” An Iranian-American —her father came from Iran to study at FSU— she is a 2009
- Carly s. Nasehi
recipient of the Thomas R. Pickering Graduate Foreign Affairs Fellowship, a prestigious
Strength: Service
award for students seeking careers in the U.S. Foreign Service. Also in 2009, she received
Skill: Policy
a Fulbright Teaching Assistantship and a Graduate Fellowship from Phi Kappa Phi.
Character: Intercultural understanding
While earning these awards, Nasehi served her community by acting as Secretary of Multicultural Affairs in Student Government, by assisting students from abroad at the University’s International Center and by teaching English to migrant workers.
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JAWOLE ZOLLAR Nancy Smith Fichter Professor of Dance
Stirring the heart, mind and soul Internationally known choreographer students immersed in the arts
Jawole Willa Jo Zollar divides her time between teaching at The Florida State
Fostering a culture of creativity
University and directing her all-female dance company, Urban Bush Women.
The Florida State University is a community of students and faculty dedicated
The 2009 Guggenheim Fellowship
to the dynamic inter-relationship of ideas, processes and practices. By crossing
winner was prominently featured in the
disciplinary and geographic boundaries, we both discover and create new
PBS documentary “Free to Dance,” which
opportunities for practicing, participating in and living the arts.
chronicles the African American influence
We cultivate critical, creative and compassionate thinking in an evolving
on modern dance.
global environment, developing and pursuing innovation while valuing our
Zollar’s latest work, “Les Écailles de la
traditions. We foster a vibrant culture of creative problem-solvers, responsible
Mémoire” (The Scales of Memory) has
both to themselves and to the needs of the larger communities to which
been performed in 20 cities across the
they are connected.
U.S., including a performance at the
Most importantly, we celebrate the unique role that the arts play in the construction of culture and embrace our duty to advance and share the knowledge gained through our creative research.
distinguished Brooklyn Academy of Music. During 2008, Zollar was named a USA Wynn Fellow in dance by United States Artists, one of only five choreographers to win the award that year.
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JAWOLE ZOLLAR Nancy Smith Fichter Professor of Dance
Stirring the heart, mind and soul Internationally known choreographer students immersed in the arts
Jawole Willa Jo Zollar divides her time between teaching at The Florida State
Fostering a culture of creativity
University and directing her all-female dance company, Urban Bush Women.
The Florida State University is a community of students and faculty dedicated
The 2009 Guggenheim Fellowship
to the dynamic inter-relationship of ideas, processes and practices. By crossing
winner was prominently featured in the
disciplinary and geographic boundaries, we both discover and create new
PBS documentary “Free to Dance,” which
opportunities for practicing, participating in and living the arts.
chronicles the African American influence
We cultivate critical, creative and compassionate thinking in an evolving
on modern dance.
global environment, developing and pursuing innovation while valuing our
Zollar’s latest work, “Les Écailles de la
traditions. We foster a vibrant culture of creative problem-solvers, responsible
Mémoire” (The Scales of Memory) has
both to themselves and to the needs of the larger communities to which
been performed in 20 cities across the
they are connected.
U.S., including a performance at the
Most importantly, we celebrate the unique role that the arts play in the construction of culture and embrace our duty to advance and share the knowledge gained through our creative research.
distinguished Brooklyn Academy of Music. During 2008, Zollar was named a USA Wynn Fellow in dance by United States Artists, one of only five choreographers to win the award that year.
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Frank Patterson Motion Picture, Television and Recording Arts
Creating a motion picture powerhouse Led by Frank Patterson, Florida State’s College of Motion Picture, Television and Recording Arts is one of the highest-ranked in America. Our students have won more than 700 awards and prizes, including more Student Academy awards and Student Emmys combined in one year than any film school in the history of the industry. Florida State University grad Jonathan King, who co-produced the Academy Award-winning movie “Dreamgirls,” said of Patterson: “His dual focus on artistic encouragement and business reality stuck with me. You can have the most high-minded, noble intentions, but if you can’t get audiences to pay attention to your movies as entertaining experiences, they won’t hear your message.”
Transcending boundaries in society and art
“I enjoy investigating the way in
which the politics of place and culture feed and form our landscape.”
Rachel A. Crist came to Florida State as a transfer student because “as an artist, you’re not confined to a particular medium but encouraged to pursue interdisciplinary work.” “Through interdisciplinary studies in New Media Arts and
- Rachel a. crist Strength: Collaborative Skill: Social Explorer Character: Without Boundaries
Urban and Regional Planning, it is my interest and goal to marry visual examination with scholarly investigation into the forces of place making.”
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Frank Patterson Motion Picture, Television and Recording Arts
Creating a motion picture powerhouse Led by Frank Patterson, Florida State’s College of Motion Picture, Television and Recording Arts is one of the highest-ranked in America. Our students have won more than 700 awards and prizes, including more Student Academy awards and Student Emmys combined in one year than any film school in the history of the industry. Florida State University grad Jonathan King, who co-produced the Academy Award-winning movie “Dreamgirls,” said of Patterson: “His dual focus on artistic encouragement and business reality stuck with me. You can have the most high-minded, noble intentions, but if you can’t get audiences to pay attention to your movies as entertaining experiences, they won’t hear your message.”
Transcending boundaries in society and art
“I enjoy investigating the way in
which the politics of place and culture feed and form our landscape.”
Rachel A. Crist came to Florida State as a transfer student because “as an artist, you’re not confined to a particular medium but encouraged to pursue interdisciplinary work.” “Through interdisciplinary studies in New Media Arts and
- Rachel a. crist Strength: Collaborative Skill: Social Explorer Character: Without Boundaries
Urban and Regional Planning, it is my interest and goal to marry visual examination with scholarly investigation into the forces of place making.”
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“ I believe Alice Walker’s words, ‘Whenever I have walked, a path has appeared, whenever I have knocked, a door has opened’ best describes my attitude.
Florida State University has helped tremendously in clearing paths and creating doors for me.”
Rossin (fourth from left) and fellow art and design students
Creating a bridge across cultures Supported by a Florida State University’s Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity Award, Rachel Rossin traveled to Uganda during the summer of 2008 to launch
- Rachel rossin Strength: Creativity Skill: Artist and Humanitarian Character: Entrepreneurial
The Greenhouse Project, an artistic effort dedicated to helping orphans in the capital of Kampala. There, Rossin taught drawing and painting to the children, and then brought their artwork back to the U.S. to increase awareness for their plight and to raise money to make the orphanage self-sustainable. The effort was so successful that The Greenhouse Project is now a nonprofit organization that aims to help other orphanages throughout the war-torn country.
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“ I believe Alice Walker’s words, ‘Whenever I have walked, a path has appeared, whenever I have knocked, a door has opened’ best describes my attitude.
Florida State University has helped tremendously in clearing paths and creating doors for me.”
Rossin (fourth from left) and fellow art and design students
Creating a bridge across cultures Supported by a Florida State University’s Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity Award, Rachel Rossin traveled to Uganda during the summer of 2008 to launch
- Rachel rossin Strength: Creativity Skill: Artist and Humanitarian Character: Entrepreneurial
The Greenhouse Project, an artistic effort dedicated to helping orphans in the capital of Kampala. There, Rossin taught drawing and painting to the children, and then brought their artwork back to the U.S. to increase awareness for their plight and to raise money to make the orphanage self-sustainable. The effort was so successful that The Greenhouse Project is now a nonprofit organization that aims to help other orphanages throughout the war-torn country.
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sharpen your competitive edge The Florida State University’s “Seminole spirit” is legendary. And as an NCAA
Rising above the crowd Founded in 1947, The Florida State University’s Flying High Circus is an extracurricular activity under the Division of Student Affairs.
Division 1 school, we wear that spirit loudly—and proudly. The University believes in the balanced “mind and body” development of all students—whether they are champions in the classroom or the playing field.
The Flying High Circus has no animal acts. Student performers rig all of their own equipment, sew their own costumes, produce lights and sound for performances and set up the Big Top tent on campus. There are many walk-ons, and with 18–22 circus acts taught on the ground or in the air, there is a place for everyone. Throughout its 60-year history, our Circus has traveled the world, appearing in Europe, Canada, the Bahamas and the West Indies. It’s also been featured in a CSTV documentary.
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sharpen your competitive edge The Florida State University’s “Seminole spirit” is legendary. And as an NCAA
Rising above the crowd Founded in 1947, The Florida State University’s Flying High Circus is an extracurricular activity under the Division of Student Affairs.
Division 1 school, we wear that spirit loudly—and proudly. The University believes in the balanced “mind and body” development of all students—whether they are champions in the classroom or the playing field.
The Flying High Circus has no animal acts. Student performers rig all of their own equipment, sew their own costumes, produce lights and sound for performances and set up the Big Top tent on campus. There are many walk-ons, and with 18–22 circus acts taught on the ground or in the air, there is a place for everyone. Throughout its 60-year history, our Circus has traveled the world, appearing in Europe, Canada, the Bahamas and the West Indies. It’s also been featured in a CSTV documentary.
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“I still feel like my best race is inside me. I don’t think the world has seen the best of me yet.”
Basketball Football
After a phenomenal junior year at The Florida State University, world-class sprinter Walter
- Walter Dix
Dix had the opportunity to turn pro. Instead he elected to stay in school and compete for his
Strength: Perseverance
It wasn’t an easy road, as Dix spent much of early 2008 battling a painful hamstring injury.
Baseball Cross Country
Competing on the world’s biggest stage
country in the 2008 Summer Olympic Games in Beijing, China.
ATHLETIC programs
Skill: World-Class Sprinter Character: Undaunted
Golf soccer Softball
But through his own perseverance, he not only won a spot on the U.S. team, he brought
Swimming & Diving
home bronze medals in both the 100-meter and 200-meter competitions, setting a
Tennis
personal best time of 9.91 seconds in the 100m. Dix completed his collegiate career as a 15-time All American and an eight-time NCAA champion, while leading his Florida State University team to three consecutive NCAA Division 1
Track & Field volleyball
Men’s Outdoor Track Championship titles. His outstanding performance in Beijing marked the fifth straight Summer Olympics where a University athlete earned at least one medal.
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“I still feel like my best race is inside me. I don’t think the world has seen the best of me yet.”
Basketball Football
After a phenomenal junior year at The Florida State University, world-class sprinter Walter
- Walter Dix
Dix had the opportunity to turn pro. Instead he elected to stay in school and compete for his
Strength: Perseverance
It wasn’t an easy road, as Dix spent much of early 2008 battling a painful hamstring injury.
Baseball Cross Country
Competing on the world’s biggest stage
country in the 2008 Summer Olympic Games in Beijing, China.
ATHLETIC programs
Skill: World-Class Sprinter Character: Undaunted
Golf soccer Softball
But through his own perseverance, he not only won a spot on the U.S. team, he brought
Swimming & Diving
home bronze medals in both the 100-meter and 200-meter competitions, setting a
Tennis
personal best time of 9.91 seconds in the 100m. Dix completed his collegiate career as a 15-time All American and an eight-time NCAA champion, while leading his Florida State University team to three consecutive NCAA Division 1
Track & Field volleyball
Men’s Outdoor Track Championship titles. His outstanding performance in Beijing marked the fifth straight Summer Olympics where a University athlete earned at least one medal.
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Make this moment matter Tomorrow’s leaders are shaping the future at The Florida State University, creating one of the most exciting and vibrant educational communities in the United States today. Develop your own strength, skill and character and discover how bright your own future can be. For more information about University programs and admissions policies, visit www.fsu.edu.
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Make this moment matter Tomorrow’s leaders are shaping the future at The Florida State University, creating one of the most exciting and vibrant educational communities in the United States today. Develop your own strength, skill and character and discover how bright your own future can be. For more information about University programs and admissions policies, visit www.fsu.edu.
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