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•  DECEMBER 2, 2019 •

FSU observatory gives students a new perspective on astronomy

From a terrace along Doak Campbell Stadium, Florida State University students can now get an up-close view of planets, stars and other astronomical objects that are normally too faint to see with the human eye. These awesome views are possible thanks to the new modern astronomical observatory constructed by FSU’s physics department. Read more ...

FSU RESEARCH IN THE NEWS

CNBC: Kids with ‘helicopter parents’ more likely to burn out

CNBC and other news outlets featured new research from Florida State University Professor Frank Fincham that explores how helicopter parenting leads to lower self-control among young adults, which could contribute to school burnout.
Read more: CNBC | Deseret News | Business Insider | news.fsu.edu

FSU FACULTY IN THE NEWS

Award-winning dancer and choreographer Gwen Welliver, an assistant professor in the School of Dance, will spend a one-month residency during the spring 2020 semester at the Bogliasco Study Center in Italy. Read more ...

Holly Hanessian, who joined the Department of Art faculty in 2005, has been invited to become a member of the International Academy of Ceramics, the principal organization representing the interests of ceramists worldwide.
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Dec. 4: State of the University

Florida State University President John Thrasher will deliver the State of the University Address during a meeting of the Faculty Senate on Dec. 4. President Thrasher will review the university’s accomplishments of the past year and outline goals for the future. The address will take place at 3:35 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 4, at the College of Medicine's Durell Peaden Auditorium. For those who cannot attend, a live webcast will be available at https://wfsu.org/live.

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