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FSU’s Lakefront Park Fosters Outdoor Recreation

To adequately have success in the domain of outdoor recreation, schools need sufficient space and offerings. Florida State University (FSU) Campus Recreation has successfully checked this box with its Lakefront Park & Retreat Center.
Article published in Campus Rec Magazine

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FSU Flying High Circus receives more than $12K donation to assist in rebuilding its Big Top tent

Florida State University’s Flying High Circus received a check on Friday to help rebuild their Big Top tent, which was destroyed in the May 10 storms. The news comes two weeks after the circus asked the community for assistance.
News Story published on WCTV

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Career Prep Tip: Innovating the Mock Interview

Career centers and other higher education professionals can level up students’ professional interview preparation with one of these ideas.
Article published on Inside Higher Education

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FSU grad Mike Ortoll making documentaries after losing daughter to drug overdose

After Florida State University alumnus Mike Ortoll lost his daughter to a drug overdose three years ago, he was down and depressed. But he didn’t let that stop him from creating an award-winning 2023 documentary — “One Second at a Time: Battling the Monster of Addiction” — to bring awareness to substance abuse among young adults.
Article published by the Tallahassee Democrat

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<img src="https://news.fsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Vilma-with-BridgeUSA-fellows-first-day.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="Vilma Fuentes, program director of FSU&#039;s Ukraine Task Force, with the four BridgeUSA Fellows who are on-campus June 25-July 25 to learn from mentors and colleagues. Left to right: Natalia Safonova, Andrii Roskladka, Vilma Fuentes, Andrii Balandr and Taras Panchenko. (LSI/Vilma Fuentes)" style="float: left; margin-right: 5px;" link_thumbnail="" decoding="async" fetchpriority="high" srcset="https://news.fsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Vilma-with-BridgeUSA-fellows-first-day.jpg 900w, https://news.fsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Vilma-with-BridgeUSA-fellows-first-day-512x341.jpg 512w, https://news.fsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Vilma-with-BridgeUSA-fellows-first-day-768x512.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px" /><p>Florida State University is hosting four academic fellows from Ukraine for a monthlong visit through the BridgeUSA Ukrainian Academic Fellows [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://news.fsu.edu/news/university-news/2024/07/01/fsu-welcomes-bridgeusa-fellows-from-ukraine/">FSU welcomes BridgeUSA Fellows from Ukraine</a> appeared first on <a href="https://news.fsu.edu">Florida State University News</a>.</p>

Florida State University is hosting four academic fellows from Ukraine for a monthlong visit through the BridgeUSA Ukrainian Academic Fellows […]

The post FSU welcomes BridgeUSA Fellows from Ukraine appeared first on Florida State University News.

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<img src="https://news.fsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/LouisaBlenman-3x2-1-1024x683.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="float: left; margin-right: 5px;" link_thumbnail="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://news.fsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/LouisaBlenman-3x2-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://news.fsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/LouisaBlenman-3x2-1-512x341.jpg 512w, https://news.fsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/LouisaBlenman-3x2-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https://news.fsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/LouisaBlenman-3x2-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://news.fsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/LouisaBlenman-3x2-1-900x600.jpg 900w, https://news.fsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/LouisaBlenman-3x2-1-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https://news.fsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/LouisaBlenman-3x2-1.jpg 1800w" sizes="(max-width: 945px) 100vw, 945px" /><p>Florida State University Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs Jim Clark has appointed Louisa Blenman as interim director [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://news.fsu.edu/news/fsuglobal/2024/07/01/blenman-to-serve-as-interim-director-of-international-programs/">Blenman to serve as interim director of International Programs</a> appeared first on <a href="https://news.fsu.edu">Florida State University News</a>.</p>

Florida State University Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs Jim Clark has appointed Louisa Blenman as interim director […]

The post Blenman to serve as interim director of International Programs appeared first on Florida State University News.

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<img src="https://news.fsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Attendees-2024CollegeLifeInstitute-1024x683.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="float: left; margin-right: 5px;" link_thumbnail="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://news.fsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Attendees-2024CollegeLifeInstitute-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://news.fsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Attendees-2024CollegeLifeInstitute-512x341.jpg 512w, https://news.fsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Attendees-2024CollegeLifeInstitute-768x512.jpg 768w, https://news.fsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Attendees-2024CollegeLifeInstitute-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://news.fsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Attendees-2024CollegeLifeInstitute-900x600.jpg 900w, https://news.fsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Attendees-2024CollegeLifeInstitute-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https://news.fsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Attendees-2024CollegeLifeInstitute.jpg 1800w" sizes="(max-width: 945px) 100vw, 945px" /><p>Florida State University&#8217;s success in coaching college students to thrive, helping to fuel record retention rates, has attracted national attention [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://news.fsu.edu/news/students-campus-life/2024/06/27/florida-state-university-hosts-eighth-annual-institute-to-share-college-life-coaching-insights/">Florida State University hosts eighth annual institute to share college life coaching insights</a> appeared first on <a href="https://news.fsu.edu">Florida State University News</a>.</p>

Florida State University’s success in coaching college students to thrive, helping to fuel record retention rates, has attracted national attention […]

The post Florida State University hosts eighth annual institute to share college life coaching insights appeared first on

<img src="https://news.fsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/JohnLewis2024-news-1024x683.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="float: left; margin-right: 5px;" link_thumbnail="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://news.fsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/JohnLewis2024-news-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://news.fsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/JohnLewis2024-news-512x341.jpg 512w, https://news.fsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/JohnLewis2024-news-768x512.jpg 768w, https://news.fsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/JohnLewis2024-news-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://news.fsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/JohnLewis2024-news-900x600.jpg 900w, https://news.fsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/JohnLewis2024-news-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https://news.fsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/JohnLewis2024-news.jpg 1800w" sizes="(max-width: 945px) 100vw, 945px" /><p>Two Florida State University College of Social Sciences and Public Policy students were selected to participate in the Faith &#38; [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://news.fsu.edu/news/students-campus-life/2024/06/25/two-fsu-students-earn-spots-in-latest-cohort-of-john-robert-lewis-scholars-fellows-program/">Two FSU students earn spots in latest cohort of John Robert Lewis Scholars &#038; Fellows Program</a> appeared first on <a href="https://news.fsu.edu">Florida State University News</a>.</p>

Two Florida State University College of Social Sciences and Public Policy students were selected to participate in the Faith & […]

The post Two FSU students earn spots in latest cohort of John Robert Lewis Scholars & Fellows Program appeared first on Florida State…

<img src="https://news.fsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/WelcomeFSU_Digital_1800x1200-1024x683.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="float: left; margin-right: 5px;" link_thumbnail="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://news.fsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/WelcomeFSU_Digital_1800x1200-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://news.fsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/WelcomeFSU_Digital_1800x1200-512x341.jpg 512w, https://news.fsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/WelcomeFSU_Digital_1800x1200-768x512.jpg 768w, https://news.fsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/WelcomeFSU_Digital_1800x1200-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://news.fsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/WelcomeFSU_Digital_1800x1200-900x600.jpg 900w, https://news.fsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/WelcomeFSU_Digital_1800x1200-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https://news.fsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/WelcomeFSU_Digital_1800x1200.jpg 1800w" sizes="(max-width: 945px) 100vw, 945px" /><p>As Florida State University’s summer Session B classes begin, new and returning students can connect and get to know campus with [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://news.fsu.edu/news/students-campus-life/2024/06/20/welcome-fsu-offers-summer-events-and-activities-for-new-and-returning-students/">‘Welcome FSU’ offers summer events and activities for new and returning students</a> appeared first on <a href="https://news.fsu.edu">Florida State University News</a>.</p>

As Florida State University’s summer Session B classes begin, new and returning students can connect and get to know campus with […]

The post ‘Welcome FSU’ offers summer events and activities for new and returning students appeared first on Florida State University News.

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<img src="https://news.fsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/SecondHarvest1-1-1024x683.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="float: left; margin-right: 5px;" link_thumbnail="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://news.fsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/SecondHarvest1-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://news.fsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/SecondHarvest1-1-512x341.jpg 512w, https://news.fsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/SecondHarvest1-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https://news.fsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/SecondHarvest1-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://news.fsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/SecondHarvest1-1-900x600.jpg 900w, https://news.fsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/SecondHarvest1-1-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https://news.fsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/SecondHarvest1-1.jpg 1800w" sizes="(max-width: 945px) 100vw, 945px" /><p>Florida State University students play a pivotal role in supporting the Tallahassee economy. But beyond their economic contributions, students also [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://news.fsu.edu/news/students-campus-life/2024/06/06/transforming-tallahassee-fsu-students-contribute-7-5-million-in-volunteer-hours/">Transforming Tallahassee: Florida State University students contribute $7.5 million in volunteer hours</a> appeared first on <a href="https://news.fsu.edu">Florida State University News</a>.</p>

Florida State University students play a pivotal role in supporting the Tallahassee economy. But beyond their economic contributions, students also […]

The post Transforming Tallahassee: Florida State University students contribute $7.5 million in volunteer hours appeared first on…

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Campus Recreation

Campus Recreation Department provides quality recreational programs, services and facilities that maximize opportunities for life long learning, personal development and leadership through varied recreational endeavors.

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Career Center

The Career Center strives to be the preeminent career center model for designing and delivering comprehensive, innovative, and inclusive career and employment services.

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Center for Academic Retention & Enhancement

The mission of C.A.R.E. is to assist in facilitating the successful retention and graduation of undergraduate students, while working to enhance student diversity.

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Center for Global Engagement

The Center for Global Engagement (CGE) facilitates international diversity, fosters global understanding and awareness, and enhances internationalization efforts within the FSU community

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Center for Leadership and Service

The Center is a student, faculty, and staff source for leadership learning, service opportunities, and social justice education on Florida State's campus.

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Counseling and Psychological Services

Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) provides mental health counseling services and prevention programming to currently enrolled FSU students free of charge.

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Department of Student Support & Transitions

Department of Student Support & Transitions provides services, resources, and advocacy for all students at Florida State University through creative problem-solving, accessibility, and an emphasis on personal accountability.

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Fraternity & Sorority Life

Fraternity/Sorority Life provides a unique opportunity for students to be a part of a more than 100-year-old campus tradition. We foster individual and community development focused on the values of leadership, scholarship, brotherhood/sisterhood, and service.

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New Student & Family Programs

New Student & Family Programs exists to aid in the transition of our new students and their family members to Florida State University.

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Student Conduct & Community Standards

Student Conduct & Community Standards is responsible for upholding community behavior standards and educating FSU students how to responsibly engage with the FSU community.

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Student Engagement

the Department of Student Engagement encompasses Student Organizations and Involvement, Student Agencies and Institutes, and Student Governance and Advocacy at Florida State. Through collaboration, they promote student advocacy and organizational growth.

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Student Government Association

The Student Government Association is the student's voice at Florida State University. SGA has all three branches of the government - executive, legislative, and judicial. The student body president, vice president, and treasurer are elected in the spring semester.

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Student Union

The Student Union is a student-centered organization through volunteers, boards, committees and student employment offers experiences in citizenship and educates students in leadership and social and ethical responsibility.

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University Health Services

University Health Services, Florida State University's fully accredited primary care facility, provides a full range of medical services and outreach programs.

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University Housing

University Housing provides on-campus accommodations for 7,200 undergraduate and graduate students in eighteen residence halls.

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Florida Board of Governors Statement of Free Expression

The State University System of Florida and its twelve public postsecondary institutions adopt this Statement on Free Expression to support and encourage full and open discourse and the robust exchange of ideas and perspectives on our respective campuses...