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The 2023-2024 Edition of Engage is Out Now!
Engage Magazine is the College of Social Sciences and Public Policy’s annual magazine highlighting the successes of our students, faculty, staff, and alumni. We invite you to read the newest issue, as well as previous editions, on our website. This year's 50th anniversary edition takes a special look back at the college's history and highlights some of the people who built our departments and programs into the powerhouses of learning they are today. FSU's College of Social Sciences and Public Policy (COSSPP) is home to 12 academic units with more than 5,000 students calling COSSPP home each year and 50,000+ alumni around the globe working to address the world’s challenges and bettering their communities.
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COSSPP Honors 2024 Distinguished Alumni
Each year, the College of Social Sciences and Public Policy presents its Distinguished Alumni Awards to accomplished individuals to recognize their professional achievements, contributions to society, and support of the college and university. We are pleased to honor our newest Distinguished Alumni — John E. Dailey, Renisha Gibbs, Vincent S. Long, and Kathy Mears — at the College’s Distinguished Alumni Gala in Spring 2025. COSSPP’s 2024 honorees join the college’s 50 Distinguished Alumni who came before them. The college began recognizing Distinguished Alumni with this award in 1992, first honoring David Coburn (B.S. Political Science ’73, M.S. Urban and Regional Planning, & J.D. ’77). “This year’s cohort of Distinguished Alumni in the College highlights the immense impact of our graduates in the fields of public service and higher education,” said Dean Tim Chapin. “Each of these individuals are true leaders, bringing the skills and knowledge they learned as students to the work they do to make Tallahassee, Leon County, the State of Florida, and Florida State University the best they can be.”
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$3M estate gift to FSU expresses couple’s ‘love for the university’
In a significant show of support for their alma mater, Florida State University alumni Scott and Suzi Brock recently announced a $3 million charitable bequest that underscores the couple’s enduring appreciation for FSU Athletics, gives back to the College of Business and honors Scott Brock’s late father, a northwest Florida native who dedicated his life to public service.Their gift includes $1.5 million to support Seminole Boosters, which financially assists FSU Athletics, $1.4 million to establish the Scott and Suzi Brock Endowed Professorship in Accounting and the Scott and Suzi Brock Endowed Scholarship in Accounting in the College of Business, and $100,000 to create the Hurdis A. Brock Endowed Graduate Scholarship in Public Administration in the College of Social Sciences and Public Policy.
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Women's Leadership Network Alumna Talk
Join the Women's Leadership Network (WLN) for an alumna talk with Landa Spingler on October 7 at 7pm on Zoom.
Join the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute for a fall showcase!
The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) for a fall showcase on Monday, September 16, 2024 starting at 1 p.m. in the Augustus B. Turnbull III Conference Center (555 W Pensacola Street). The showcase will provide an opportunity to learn more about OLLI and what courses will be offered this semester. Following the showcase, registration for membership, activities, and fall courses will open Wednesday, September 18, 2024. Classes will begin in October.
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College Photo Days
Join us for our faculty and staff photo days on Tuesday, September 24, and Wednesday, September 25, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days. Photos are taken on a walk-in basis. The process typically takes less than ten minutes! This opportunity is for faculty, staff, and students with graduate appointments or jobs where they need to be listed on our websites. If you are a graduate student publishing research during your time in our College or are working collaboratively with our faculty on a project, we would encourage you to have your photo taken.
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COSSPP Share Your Memories Survey
We invite students, faculty, staff, alumni, and friends to take a stroll down memory lane and share your fondest moments, anecdotes, and photographs that encapsulate the unique journey we’ve all shared together.
Brown Bag Seminar: Matt Brooks, Ph.D.
Join the Center for Demography and Population Health for the first Brown Bag Seminar of this semester on Friday, September 29, from 12-1 p.m. in Bellamy room 632.
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COSSPP celebrates 50th Anniversary
The College of Social Sciences and Public Policy is celebrating its 50th anniversary during the 2023-2024 academic year. A number of events honoring the College's golden anniversary will be held throughout the school year.
Subscribe to our new quarterly alumni newsletter!
We will be sending newsletters to all of our Alumni & Friends with quarterly updates. If you would like to receive our summer edition, please use the link below to subscribe!
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Meet With Our Career Liaison Tyrone "T.J." Johnson
The College of Social Sciences and Public Policy has a dedicated Career Liaison, Tyrone "T.J." Johnson, who specializes in assisting students in our College! T.J. provides drop-in career advising for both students and alumni and pre-scheduled appointments. Reach out for help with your resume, cover letter, online portfolio, applying to grad school, and searching for an internship or job!
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Student Spotlight: Lauryn Klostreich
September 18, 2024
Lauryn Klostreich – a fourth-year student majoring in Political Science and International Affairs – was selected as an intern for the Law Offices of Jessica J. Yeary, Public Defender for the 2nd Judicial Court of Florida in the Capital Division. …
The Philosophy, Politics, and Economics Lecture Series Announces Fall 2024 Speakers
September 16, 2024
The Philosophy, Politics, and Economics (PPE) Program will host four speakers in Fall 2024 for the PPE Lecture Series. The PPE Lecture Series allows faculty and students to hear about pressing issues from leading academics with an interdisciplinary approach. This Fall 2024 series is a collaboration between the Col …
Distinguished Professor of Economics Mark Isaac Wins ESA Distinguished Service Award
September 11, 2024
John and Hallie Quinn Eminent Scholar Mark Isaac, Ph.D., was awarded the inaugural Distinguished Service Award from the Economic Science Association (ESA) at their World Meeting on June 20, 2024. ESA is a professional organization for economists and scholars who contribute to their field through controlled experim …