Amy Farnum Patronis

2 months ago | news.fsu.edu | Amy Farnum Patronis |Logan Lowery

Want to stay sharp? Continuing to learn throughout our lives stimulates our brains and helps us stay mentally agile, according to researchers who study aging. The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Florida State University offers learners over 50 a wealth of opportunities to explore the world through classes and activities tailored to their needs. Classes are stress-free with no grades, no tests and no required reading.

2 months ago | news.fsu.edu | Kelsey Klopfenstein |Amy Farnum Patronis

Director of outreach in the United Nations Department of Global Communications to deliver opening keynote address Florida State University’s College of Communication and Information will host the 11th annual South Asian Media and Cultural Studies (SAMCS) conference Thursday, Jan. 30, and Friday, Jan. 31.

Jan 13, 2025 | news.fsu.edu | Amy Farnum-Patronis |Amy Farnum Patronis

The Institute for Governance and Civics (IGC) at Florida State University will host an evening with Glenn Loury, one of the most influential voices on race and education in America, for its inaugural event. Loury’s talk is the first in a robust lineup of guest speakers that the newly created IGC will host this spring.

Dec 4, 2024 | news.fsu.edu | Patty Cox |Amy Farnum-Patronis |Amy Farnum Patronis

Florida State University President Richard McCullough reflected on the university’s record-setting achievements and heralded ambitious plans during his annual State of the University address Wednesday. McCullough praised the collective effort driving FSU’s momentum — including historic highs in graduation rates, research expenditures and fundraising — during an FSU Faculty Senate meeting at the College of Medicine Durell Peaden Auditorium.

Nov 22, 2024 | news.fsu.edu | Amy Farnum-Patronis |Amy Farnum Patronis

Florida State University dedicated the new home of its Native American and Indigenous Studies Center on Friday, bringing together FSU administrators, faculty and trustees and members of the Seminole Tribe of Florida for a special celebration during Homecoming Week. Now in its second year, the Native American and Indigenous Studies Center (NAIS Center) provides a physical and conceptual hub for community members who are committed to Native American and Indigenous research and artistic practice.