THE BIG STORY

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•  FEBRUARY 5, 2018 •

'Real culture shift on campus': FSU sets Greek Life reforms into motion

FSU President John Thrasher announced last week that significant policy changes designed to create a healthier campus community and produce safer, more responsible student behavior will begin immediately. Read more ...

FSU celebrating Black History Month throughout February

FSU's Black Student Union and the entire university community will come together during the month of February to celebrate Black History Month. This year’s theme, “The New Harlem Renaissance,” reflects the goal of highlighting the social and artistic excellence within the modern black community. Read more ...

FSU nursing researcher: Social support key to heart failure management

FSU College of Nursing Assistant Professor Lucinda Graven has dedicated her research efforts to helping heart failure patients and their caregivers. Graven shared tips for patients and caregivers on life after heart failure. Read more ...

Feb. 6: FSU Day at the Capitol

Florida State University will celebrate its preeminence  during FSU Day at the Capitol. The day features an outdoor pep rally, remarks by President John Thrasher and performances by the FSU cheerleaders, members of the Flying High Circus and a pep band from the College of Music. The event takes place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 6, at the Florida Capitol, 400 S. Monroe St. The event is free and open to the public. Attendees are encouraged to wear garnet and gold. More info ...

Feb. 9-10: Social Justice Symposium

The Black Faculty and Staff Organization and the Latin@ Faculty Advocacy Resource Group present the FSU Social Justice Symposium 2018: Activism in the Academy. The two-day event will recognize how ethnic and cultural studies are influenced and bring students, teachers and activists together to build relationships and explore opportunities and solutions. Keynote Speaker W. Kamau Bell will present "The W. Kamau Bell Curve: Ending Racism in About an Hour" at 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 9, in the Oglesby Union Ballroom. A full day of panel discussions will take place from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 10, in the Student Services Building. To register, visit fsu.qualtrics.com.

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