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May 2009

Dr. Lee RememberedDr. Lee Remembered for Life of Service to Others
Stetson Chancellor H. Douglas Lee was remembered at an
Aug. 28 memorial service as a devoted family man who lived by example and inspired a generation of students. See the memorial Web site...

Class of 2013Incoming Class of 2013 Welcomed to Campus
The academic year is off to a great start, with 613 new students and a new president and provost! For a report on the Class of 2013 and back-to-school highlights, read more…

Terry FarrellFaculty News for 2009-10 Announced
Biology Professor Terry Farrell is the first Brown Faculty Fellow, a new distinguished professorship in the sciences. For faculty appointments and promotions, read more...

BluemnerBluemner Artwork Now Open to Public
Stetson’s collection of artwork by Oscar Bluemner (1867-1938) has opened in the new Hand Art Center. The opening exhibition runs through Dec. 3, and three lectures are planned this fall. Read the news release…

US News & World ReportStetson Ranked 3rd in South by U.S. News
Stetson is ranked third among the South’s top regional universities for academic quality in the 2010 U.S. News & World Report’s “America’s Best Colleges” publication. Read the news releases…

Community ServiceStetson Offers Students Community Engagement Certificate
Students can now earn a Certificate of Community Engagement along with their degrees. The program requires coursework, 100 hours of volunteer community service and a capstone essay. Read the news release...

Center for Service LearningCSL Staff Plans Year of Engagement
The Center for Service Learning, a hub of co-curricular community engagement at Stetson, had a busy summer planning engagement initiatives for the academic year. Read the Stetson Story...

Students in ChinaStetson in China: Students Share Reactions
Stetson’s first field study into China, featuring culture, history and cuisine, made a lasting impression on the School of Business Administration students who visited China with Professor Carolyn Mueller. Read the Stetson Story…

College of LawCollege of Law Wins Moot Court Competition
Stetson College of Law began the academic year by winning first and second place in the
E. Earle Zehmer Workers’ Compensation Moot Court Competition in Orlando. Read the news release…

Stetson Responds to H1N1 Flu
Stetson has been carefully monitoring the H1N1 “swine” flu and has been proactive in trying to lessen the spread of the flu on campus. For information and resources for students, employees and parents, read more…

Sports Spotlight

Men'sFall Seasons Begin; Men's Tennis Earns Academic Honors; New Basketball Coaches
The fall season is under way in Athletics, and alumni, parents and friends are encouraged to come out and cheer on the Hatters! For previews and schedule info, details on new coaches, and honors received by the Men’s Tennis team, read more...

Stetson in the News

Stetson Featured in the Media
Stetson news includes stories on the university’s Forbes “Best Colleges” ranking, participation in the new GI Bill Yellow Ribbon program and a new partnership during emergencies. Read more...

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Hatters in ConnecticutAlumni Association Board Kicks Off Year
The Alumni Board of Directors met Aug. 14-15 to kick off the academic year. Board members held committee meetings and heard from Stetson administrators including the new president and provost. Read more...

Kathy Linehan GrafKathy Linehan Graf ’76 is New President-Elect
for Alumni Association

Kathy Linehan Graf, a 1976 graduate of the School of Business Administration, is the new president-elect of the Alumni Association. She will succeed Bill Gray ’89 as president at Homecoming 2010, March 18-21. Read more...

Hatters in ConnecticutAlumni Reconnect Over Summer
In a summer full of alumni activities, Hatters came out in force, creating a sea of green, for baseball games in Tampa and Jupiter and a rowing event in Connecticut. Plus, a new lunch bunch kicked off in Fort Myers. Read more...

Homecoming 2010Homecoming 2010: Reunions Take Shape, Block Party Grows
Reunion 2010 committees are forming and beginning to make plans for a busy and fun Homecoming 2010 weekend. To learn more or get involved, read more...

Wesley Whatley2002 Alumnus Nominated for Daytime Emmy Award
A song sung by Kermit the Frog, about the magic of believing, earned Stetson alumnus Wesley Whatley ’02 a nomination for a Daytime Emmy Award. Read more…

MyStudentBody.comOnline Tool Assists Students, Parents on Wellness Topics
MyStudentBody.com, an interactive online health and wellness tool, launched at Stetson on Aug. 1, offering information on alcohol, drugs, nutrition, sexual health, stress and tobacco. Read more...

Speaker Series for Apartment Residents
University Career Services and the Office of Housing and Residential Life are introducing a speaker series about future employment, financial and housing decisions for residents of the University Village Apartments. Read more…

Upcoming Alumni, Parent Events
Many events are coming up for alumni and parents. President Wendy B. Libby plans to attend as many events as possible this year to share her vision for Stetson. For dates and cities, read more…

University Career ServicesUniversity Career Services Offers Many Resources
University Career Services provides resources, coordinates programs and events, and offers a wide range of career development services to students and recent alumni. Read more...

Career Fairs Set for Oct. 1 and 22
University Career Services has two opportunities for alumni and students this fall. “Afternoon with the Firms” will be Thursday, Oct. 1, and the “Fall 2009 Career Festival” will be Thursday, Oct. 22. Read more...

Managing Hard TimesFamily Enterprise Center Offers Seminar
Register now for the Family Enterprise Center’s Sept. 24 business renewal series, “Managing Hard Times: Navigate the Economy and Control Your Own Destiny,” to be held at the Lynn Business Center. Read more...

Upcoming Campus Events Announced
Fall semester is packed full of concerts, art exhibitions, theater productions, lectures and other campus events that are open to alumni and parents. View the calendar of events...

PhonathonSupport Students during Phonathon
Will you answer the call? In September and October, Stetson students will be calling alumni, parents and friends to raise money for student scholarships and programs. Read more…

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