THE BIG STORY

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•  FEBRUARY 20, 2017 •

28 songs in 28 days: One FSU music student’s composition quest

Florida State University College of Music student Jose Hernandez is one very motivated guy. Hernandez has made it his mission to compose one piece of music every day in February.

That’s a daunting goal in itself, but he’s also tackling this challenging list every day: line up ensembles to perform his music, record performances and post them online, and keep up with his coursework. It’s just a day in the life of Jose Hernandez, a music composition major. Read more ...

Recent FSU graduate awarded prestigious Scoville Peace Fellowship

Florida State University graduate Jesse Marks is one of three spring 2017 Scoville Fellows chosen from among 124 applicants from 81 universities. He will spend six to nine months working at a nonprofit, nonpartisan institution in Washington, D.C., devoted to enhancing international peace and security through a combination of analysis and outreach. Read more ...

Healing generations: Florida State tackles heart health in African-American churches

As the nation recognizes American Heart Month this February, Florida State University’s Center on Better Health and Life for Underserved Populations has successfully helped 36 black churches in Leon and Gadsden counties set a foundation for healthier living. Read more ...

Distinguished FSU professor named fellow of Royal Society of Chemistry

FSU Professor of Chemistry Naresh Dalal has been named a fellow of the prestigious Royal Society of Chemistry in the United Kingdom. Dalal, a 22-year veteran of the FSU Department of Chemistry, was named a fellow of the society in recognition of his accomplishments in the field of information storage and materials science. In 2012, he was named a Robert O. Lawton Professor, the highest honor given by FSU faculty members to one of their own. Read more ...

MagLab Open House

The FSU-based National High Magnetic Field Laboratory will host its annual open house from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 25, at the MagLab, 1800 E. Paul Dirac Dr. Chat with MagLab scientists and get an up-close look at the record-breaking 45-tesla hybrid magnet at this free, public event. For more information, visit nationalmaglab.org.

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