The FAMU-FSU College of Engineering news for faculty and staff
Happening
Join us for Talk & Tea, Fridays from 2:00pm - 3:00pm in the COE Cafe area. Come relax, chat, and enjoy a sweet treat. Everyone is welcome — bring your friends! (Maryam Pakdehi)
Lunchtime Food Trucks will be at the Shaw Building's picnic area on the corner of East Paul Dirac Drive and Pottsdamer Street starting at 11:00 am. Lunch truck tentative schedule here.
LAUNCH! and Order of the Engineer Ring Ceremony, April 22, 2025, 6:00pm-7:30pm, outside on the grass.
College Awards Night, April 24, 2025, 5:30pm-7:30pm, Goodwood Museum & Gardens (Brown)
Spring Faculty and Staff Meeting, April 25, 2025, B221, 1:00pm-3:30pm
Joint Management Council Meeting, May 6, 2025, 2:00pm, Location, TBD (Brown)
ORNL Neutron Nexus Workshop, Tuesday, May 6, 2025, 9:00 AM- 5:00 PM, MRB/HPMI 114
LCS STEAM Bowl, May 9, 2025, 8:30am-2:00pm, A Atrium and Connector (Shearer)
Bookmark college events webpage.
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Save-the-Date: Spring 2025 Faculty-Staff Meeting 4/25
Please save the date for this semester's Faculty-Staff Meeting. Everyone is asked to attend.
Friday April 25th
1:00 – 3:00pm
B221
Light refreshments will be served
Federal Research Updates
Office of Research | Information for Researchers HerE
Statement from President McCullough to FSU community
Dear FSU community,
We experienced a tragic and senseless act of violence at the heart of our campus.
At lunchtime, an active shooter opened fire at the Student Union. Two were killed. Six others were injured.
We are heartbroken. We are grieving with the families, friends, and loved ones of those who were lost. We are holding close those who are injured, and we are standing by everyone who is hurting.
I’ve been in constant contact with our law enforcement and emergency teams since the incident began. The FSU Police Department, along with the Tallahassee Police Department, the Leon County Sheriff’s Office, the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, and the Florida Highway Patrol, responded immediately and decisively. FSU Police contained the threat and prevented even greater tragedy. I am grateful for their courage and professionalism.
Right now, our focus is on taking care of people. That means the victims and their families. It means students, faculty, and staff who were nearby and are now trying to make sense of what they experienced. And it means every person in our campus community who is feeling shaken or overwhelmed.
We are working closely with our leadership, law enforcement, and mental health professionals to ensure that everyone has the support they need. If you’re struggling, please reach out to our Counseling & Psychological Services team at (850) 644-TALK (8255). You are not alone.
There will be more updates in the days ahead, and more time to reflect and heal. But now, we mourn together. We lean on one another. And we remember who we are.
We are Florida State. We are family. And we stand together.
Sincerely,
Richard McCullough, President
Need to Know
engineering our future
We identified five strategic priorities to focus on for the next five years. For each of these priorities, we set goals with identified metrics for our college:
Opportunities for Faculty and Staff
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FAMU HR Upcoming Trainings Calendar
Click here for the latest Upcoming Trainings calendar.
Dissertation and Thesis Defenses
Dissertation Defenses - TBA
Thesis Defenses - TBA
For full defense announcement info click here.
Good to Know
New FSU ID Cards for COE Joint Faculty
FSU is issuing new ID cards for our FAMU faculty in the College of Engineering. These new cards are designated "COE Joint Faculty" rather than "Courtesy" at FSU. This change reflects our efforts to better recognize and integrate our faculty within the college community, as outlined in Article 4 of the Memorandum of Agreement between FAMU and FSU and the One College goal of the COE Strategic Plan.
To obtain your new ID card, drop by the FSU card office.
FAMU-FSU Engineering Career Services Liaisons
Sean Collins - sean.collins@famu.edu
Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University, Sr. Career Specialist, Career Services Liaison at FAMU-FSU College of Engineering | https://cpdcenter.famu.edu/
Abbey Hale - amhale@fsu.edu
Florida State University Career Center, Assistant Director, Employer Relations, Career Liaison at FAMU-FSU College of Engineering - amhale@fsu.edu | https://career.fsu.edu/about-us/career-liaisons
Things to Do
Challenger Learning Center of Tallahassee
Hollywood Movies at the IMAX | Call (850) 645-7796 to Buy Tickets
Faculty and Staff tickets are $11. Check out all the new movies now playing, here.
Resources
Engineering Career Services
Virtual and F2F advising hours here.
FAMU Academics
Undergraduate Links to academic info, student services, student life and more.
Grad Links to academic info, grad student services and more.
FSU Student Academic Resources
Undergraduate Links to academic info, official university announcements and public health information.
Grad Links to graduate student academic info, official university announcements and public health information.
Online Scholarship Search
Engineering Spirit Shop
Order here. All orders can be picked up locally or shipped. If you have questions, please email Dana.
In case of emergencies
Call 9-1-1. If you have concerns about your safety while on the engineering campus, call FSU Police 850-644-1234.
The Engineering Library Circulation Desk
Hours are: Monday - Friday – 8am to 5pm | (850) 410-6328 | A225 & A248
College Lost and Found
Student Services in B111 is the college lost and found location. If you've found something, drop it off here and if you've lost something, check here first!
Need a Mental Health Break?
Welcome to the Breakroom, B226-H, which is available for one person at a time, from 9:00 am - 4:50 pm on normal business days. Reserve a 50-minute slot using this link.
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