In the COM 5565 Social Media Campaigns class at Florida State University (FSU), students worked on a real-world challenge—creating social media campaigns for the Coastal Plains Institute (CPI). This course, taught by Dr. Katherine Dale, introduces students to theories and research related to social media campaigns. With the aim of preserving the biological diversity of the southeastern Coastal Plain, CPI faced limitations in terms of social media communication due to its small staff.
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2023
Students from the Immersive Video Production course (RTV 5596/4595) utilized 360 video technology to create a non-fiction, immersive experience for their audience. Led by Dr. Andy Opel, the students collaborated with the Apalachicola Riverkeeper, a non-profit organization committed to protecting and preserving the Apalachicola River and its watershed.
In an effort to combat food waste on campus, students enrolled in the COM 6931 Social Marketing course took on the challenge of creating impactful campaigns. With the partnership of Sustainable Campus, led by faculty member Dr. Laura Arpan, these students worked to develop innovative strategies to reduce food waste among FSU students.
Happy Summer!
If you look around, you can see the signs of summer all around us. Various flowers are in full bloom, painting the ground and plant life in a dazzling array of colors, and everyday the appeal of a swim in cool water grows stronger. As the air heats up and the days continue to get longer, what better time to take a look at what’s around us to explore? Tallahassee is full of little gems of nature that we’ll be sharing with you over the next few months in our new series: Tallahassee Outside!
Partner: Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP)
Project: Food Waste Prevention, Reduction, and Recycling at K-12 Schools
Students: Susan Morales and Jason Klein
Partner: FSU Food for Thought Pantry
Project: Sustainable Design
Student: Natalie Stiles
Partner: Leon County Office of Sustainability
Project: Leon County Landscaping
Students: Mary Noonan and E Thomas
Partner: Healing Arts Alliance
Project: Sustainable Membership Directory
Student: Kalijah Rahming
Partner: Sustainable Tallahassee
Project: Position Statements
Student: Samantha Kaddis
Partner: Sustainable Campus
Project: Greek Goes Green Coordinator
Student: Sarah Gibson