Humanities and Communication

Student Activities

Florida Tech has over a hundred student organizations that allow students to participate in activities related to their academic pursuits or just have fun. For a full list of student organizations, visit the Florida Tech Student Activities website. Below are some organizations of particular interest to students in the Humanities and Communication Department.

Professional Organizations

Florida Public Relations Association Student chapter

Florida Tech offers a student chapter of the Florida Public Relations Association (FPRA), a statewide organization of public relations professionals. Members of the student chapter participate in exciting public relations activities through the year.

Writing and Publications

The Communicator

The Communicator is the bi-annual official newsletter of Florida Tech's Humanities and Communication Department. Aside from providing news and insight about the people and events in the Humanities and Communication Department, the newsletter also provides a great opportunity for students to polish their writing skills by submitting articles.

Browse through the lastest issue in the News Archive. To submit an article for the next issue of  The Communicator, email the editor, Dr. Heidi Edwards. The Communicator also publishes alumni updates, and we encourage Humanities and Communication Department alumni to send us updates about their careers and family life.

Kaleidoscope

Kaleidoscope is a literary magazine that publishes short stories, poetry, and artwork created by Florida Tech students, staff, and faculty. For more information, contact editor Luke Farrell at lfarrell2009@my.fit.edu. For submissions please send to kaleidoscopefit@gmail.com

The Crimson

For students interested in journalism, becoming a staff member of The Crimson, the official student-run newspaper of Florida Tech, can be a great way to gain experience. Staff members meet every Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. The Crimson's office is located in the back of Grissom Hall.

Society for Science Fiction and Fantasy

The Society for Science Fiction and Fantasy exists to further the understanding and acceptance of science fiction, fantasy, and gaming. The Society meets on Fridays at 6:00 p.m. on the second floor of the SUB.

Radio and Television

FITV

FITV, Florida Tech's student-run television, needs camera operators, writers, editors, and actors/actresses. If you are interested, email FITV@fit.edu.

FIT Student-Run Web Radio

The student-run web radio is the voice of the student body, playing the music that students request. The group meets on Thursday nights at 9:00 p.m. on the second floor of the Sub Café.

Theater, Art and Music

The College Players

College Players is Florida Tech's student-run performing arts organization. Recent productions by The College Players have included "Rumors" and "Once Upon a Mattress." The College Players meet on Thursday nights at 8:00 pm at the Gleason Performing Arts Center, and Florida Tech and community members are welcome.

Student Activism, Volunteering and Community Service

Partnership with University Park Elementary School

As part of the partnership between Florida Tech and University Park Elementary School, Florida Tech students host University Park students on campus, allowing University Park students to "get a feel" for the different departments on campus. Florida Tech students also present advice about different fields of study during an annual "careers day" held at the University Park campus. For more information, contact Dr. Judith Strother.