The Interplay Between Law, Media, and Public Perception
2024-11-20 17:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York)
This is a presentation by James Haggerty, ’92. James Haggerty is President and CEO of PRCG | Haggerty LLC. He is an attorney, author, and communications consultant. His expertise ranges from real estate, construction, financial and wealth management, to healthcare and environmental matters, to sports & media.
He has more than 30 years of experience counseling corporate, nonprofit and individual clients.
Please join us at the College of Law as he shares his experience.

Celebrating La Cultura: Law Mixer
2024-11-21 18:00 - 21:00
Join us for our Second Annual Celebrating La Cultura: Law Mixer! This mixer aims to highlight Hispanic culture and its profound contributions to our community and beyond. Come together with us to enjoy lively networking, traditional cuisine, and an opportunity to celebrate the history and achievements that shape our Hispanic heritage.
We are hosting this mixer to create an informal yet impactful environment where Stetson students can connect with law firms across Tampa Bay. It offers a fantastic opportunity for attorneys to engage with enthusiastic students eager to build relationships with local firms, particularly those that resonate with their areas of interest and cultural backgrounds.
If there are any attorneys or professionals you would like to invite to the mixer, please do so by sharing the following link: Celebrating La Cultura: Law Mixer.

Fall Open House
2024-11-23 09:00 - 13:00 | Great Hall, 1401 61st St S, Gulfport, 33707
Ambassadors will be need to assist with tours, registration tables, etc.
Please RSVP on Engage
Food served at student organization events is for students who attend the entire program.
E-mail ada@law.stetson.edu should you need ADA accommodations for this program.

2025 National Day of Racial Healing
2025-01-21 17:30 - 20:30 | Great Hall, 1401 61st St S, Gulfport, 33707
Register to participate in our Annual National Day of Racial Healing, a celebratory event co-sponsored by the City of St. Petersburg and hosted by Stetson Law through our co-leadership of the St. Petersburg Truth, Racial Healing, and Transformation (TRHT) Center. Registration Required.
Nourish your mind and spirit with a FREE meal and interactive presentations designed to get to “Racial Healing: The Heart of Racial Equity” through art, performance and conversation.
Hosted every year on the Tuesday after MLK day, the National Day of Racial Healing is a national effort to gather in community and lay the groundwork to make Dr. King’s dream a reality through sustained action and racial healing, which is at the core of racial equity. The day prioritizes connecting, building relationships and bridging divides through artistic expression and structured dialogues about our shared humanity and concrete opportunities for the community to continue these efforts.
https://www.stpetetrht.org/event-details/2025-national-day-of-racial-healing

Emory University Law School Fair
2025-01-27 17:30 - 19:30 | Emory Student Center, Atlanta, GA

Annual Dean's Roundtable Discussion
2025-01-28 16:30 - 18:00 | Florin and Roebig Courtroom, Gulfport Campus
Join the SBA Diversity Committee for our annual Dean’s Round Table! Once a year, students have the opportunity to address concerns and opportunities for positive change as a collective directly with the Stetson Law Deans.
This year’s discussion will be divided into two portions – the first 45 minutes will focus on general student concerns, the second 45 minutes will be dedicated to student leadership concerns.
Dinner will be served.
If you are unable to attend, please send any questions/topics you want addressed in advance to the SBA Diversity Committee Chair Monica Saad at mmsaad@law.stetson.edu.
Please RSVP on Engage
Food served at student organization events is for students who attend the entire program.
E-mail ada@law.stetson.edu should you need ADA accommodations for this program.

Tuskegee University Law School Fair
2025-01-28 17:00 - 19:00 | Tuskegee University, Tuskegee, AL

SpeakOUT Dialogue Series
2025-01-28 18:30 - 20:30 | Mann Lounge, Gulfport, FL, 33707, United States
What does the future hold for Intersections between LGBTQ identity and the Humanities amidst ongoing social change? SpeakOUT’s goal is to enrich individual conversations along with a legal scholar, Stetson Law alum Nathan Bruemmer, and an award-winning Humanities scholar, Gloria Muñoz.
Gloria Muñoz, MFA, is a Colombian-American writer and advocate for multilingual literacy. She is St. Petersburg’s first Latina poet laureate; her book DANZIRLY won the Academy of American Poets 2019 Ambroggio Prize and the Gold Medal Florida Book Award. Other honors include a Hedgebrook Residency, Highlights Foundation’s 2022 Diverse Verse Fellowship and a St. Pete Arts Alliance Muse Award.
Nathan Bruemmer, J.D., is a Florida native who has served as a classroom teacher, non-profit leader, and Florida’s former LGBTQ+ Consumer Advocate. He serves on the American Bar Association Commission on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity (SOGI) and as co-chair of the ABA’s Section of Civil Rights and Social Justice SOGI Committee. He earned his J.D. from Stetson University College of Law.
Our moderator, Paul Raker, is a lifelong nonprofit professional who began as a volunteer with the YMCA in high school. Currently, Paul serves as the Vice President of the OUT Foundation and as the volunteer Board President of OUT Arts & Culture. Past roles include Executive Director of the YMCA of Southwest Florida and Associate Executive Director of the YMCA of Metropolitan Washington.
SpeakOUT is a free program, created by OUT Arts & Culture and partially funded by Florida Humanities. American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation will be available for each dialogue session.

Auburn University Law Fair
2025-01-29 12:00 - 15:00 | Auburn University, Auburn, AL

University of Alabama Law Fair
2025-01-30 12:00 - 15:00 | University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL

University of West Florida Law Fair
2025-01-31 11:00 - 15:00 | University of West Florida, Fort Walton Beach, FL

Study Abroad Fair
2025-02-04 12:00 - 13:00
The Office of International & Graduate Programs invites you to join us for the Study Abroad Fair on Tuesday, February 4, 12:00-1:00pm in Mann Lounge.
Stop by to learn more about Stetson Law’s exciting study abroad programs, meet the faculty & learn about the courses, try some delicious refreshments, and enjoy a Flamenco dance performance. There will also be raffles and prizes!
For more information regarding our study abroad programs, please visit https://www.stetson.edu/law/academics/home/international-programs.php
For questions, please contact us at InternationalProgram@law.stetson.edu
We are looking forward to seeing you at the fair!

Summer Clinic & Externship Applications Open February 10th
2025-02-10

LIVE: U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims Oral Argument
2025-02-10 12:00 - 13:30 | The Great Hall, Gulfport
Join us in the Great Hall to watch a live oral argument! The U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims is an Article 1 federal appellate court that reviews decisions from the Board of Veterans’ Appeals, a part of the VA. This is a rare opportunity, and we hope you can make it!
The argument will be followed by a short Q&A session with the judges and counsel.
If you plan to attend, please be in your seats before 12:00, as the doors will close and the argument will begin promptly at that time.

Edward and Bonnie Foreman Biodiversity Lecture - Florida Springs: From Geography to Politics to Restoration
2025-02-13 12:00 - 13:00 | Mann Lounge, 1401 61st St S, Gulfport, FL, 33707
The Institute for Biodiversity Law and Policy welcomes Dr. Christopher F. Meindl to speak about his recent book on Florida Springs at the first Biodiversity Lecture of the 2025 spring semester.
Dr. Meindl will discuss the complex geography, history, science, and politics of Florida Springs including more recent efforts to restore these treasures of the Florida landscape.
Lunch will be served.
Register to attend here: https://forms.office.com/r/E5Zi7V6BMn

Dogs & Dogs
2025-02-14 12:00 - 13:00 | Center for Elder Justice Patio
Dogs and Dogs is a fun lunch event where students can bring their own dogs, enjoy a hot dog, and learn more about the Elder Law concentration.

Open Forum with the ABA Site Team
2025-02-17 16:30 - 18:00 | Mann Lounge, 1401 61st St S, Gulfport, FL, United States
Students,
The ABA wants to hear from you! There will be an Open Forum with the ABA site team on Monday at 4:30 p.m. in the Mann Lounge. Please stop by if you can.

Random Acts of KINDness Week (February 17-21)
2025-02-18 08:00 - 2025-02-21 16:00 | People Operations Conference Room/ Great Hall foyer/ Banyan Courtyard
Join us to give a little extra love and kindness during the Random Acts of KINDness Week. Check out our events below:
Tuesday – Friday (February 18-21): Sign the OurKINDofStetson Banner in the foyer between Great Hall and Mann Lounge. Pick up Kindness* swag in the People Operations Conference Room.
Wednesday (February 19): Carnation Giveaway from 11 am – 1 pm in the foyer between Great Hall and Mann Lounge.
Friday (February 21): Group picture with Kindness T-shirt at 11:30 am at the Banyan Courtyard.
*T-shirt is first come first serve

Stetson University Spring Expo
2025-02-21 12:00 - 15:00 | Stetson University, DeLand, FL

Flagler College Career & Graduate School Expo
2025-02-26 11:00 - 15:00 | Ringhaver Student Center, St. Augustine, FL

Clinical Education Lunch & Learn!
2025-02-26 12:00 - 12:50 | Classroom F, Gulfport

Rethinking Stetson's Values - A Deliberative Dialogue
2025-03-04 14:30 - 16:30 | The Great Hall, Gulfport
Join us as our entire Stetson Law community – students, faculty, staff, and alumni – come together to collaboratively discuss and reimagine Stetson’s core values, using an innovative approach known as Deliberative Polling. We want to hear from you! Share your voice by participating in this interactive deliberative poll either online or in person. All students, faculty, and staff are invited. Food and beverages will be provided for those in person. Students participating in-person or online will be eligible for exciting prizes! The largest prizes will go to students who participate in person.

Wellness Squad Bi-Weekly Pickle Ball Game
2025-03-04 17:00 - 19:00 | Pickle Ball Court on Campus by Staff/Faculty Parking
The Wellness Squad invites you to come play with us next Tuesday, March 4th for our Bi-weekly Pickle Ball Game! We have paddles, all we need is players! We will meet on the courts at 5 pm.

Mandatory Information Sessions for Prospective Ambassadors
2025-03-05 08:00 - 2025-03-06 17:00 | Online
1Ls and 2Ls – Want to be a Stetson Law Ambassador? Attend one of two Mandatory Information Sessions!
If you want to attend the Wednesday, March 5th session from 5-6 pm, you can RSVP at this link: https://stetson.campuslabs.com/engage/event/11080376
If you want to attend the Thursday, March 6th session from 12-1 pm, you can RSVP at this link: https://stetson.campuslabs.com/engage/event/11080345
Make sure you look at the details on Engage, which explain what to do if you can’t attend one of the meetings!

TIAA Lunch and Learn - Steps to Help Secure Your Income in Retirement - Mid Career Check -In
2025-03-05 12:05 - 12:55 | Classroom A, Gulfport, United States
The financial knowledge to help plan for whatever life brings. TIAA has experience helping people save and invest since 1918.We’re proud to share that knowledge with you.
TIAA Financial Consultant, Kimya Kamran will be onsite at Stetson
University – College of Law – Gulfport for the Lunch and learn session:
Topic: Steps to Help Secure Your Income in Retirement a Mid-Career Check-in
Date & Time: March 12th, 2025, 12:05 PM- 12:55 PM
Location: Classroom A
To RSVP, use this link: https://forms.office.com/r/09AXX8u3gJ

Clemson University Law Fair
2025-03-06 09:00 - 15:30 | Clemson University, Clemson, SC

Southwest University of Political Science and Law Lecture on China's Reproduction System from the Perspective of Gender Equity
2025-03-06 12:00 - 13:00 | Classroom D
Join us as we welcome the Southwest University of Political Science and Law from Chongqing, China as they present their lecture on China’s Reproduction System from the Perspective of Gender Equity with Guest Speakers: Professor Zhao Shukun, Director of Women’s Rights Center, Human Rights Institute at SWUPL and Professor Zhu Yuanqing, Deputy Director of Human Rights Institute at SWUPL.
All student, faculty and staff are welcome!!
Lunch will be provided!

Monthly Gulfport Beach Clean Up Hosted by Keep Pinellas Beautiful!
2025-03-08 09:00 - 11:00 | 5730 Shore Blvd S 5730 Shore Boulevard South Gulfport, FL 33707
Come out and join Keep Pinellas Beautiful and Gulfport Grassroots the second Saturday of every month as we work to keep Gulfport litter-free! We can’t wait to see you there!
WHERE TO MEET: We will meet at Gulfport Beach at Shelter #4 – 5730 Shore Blvd S, Gulfport, FL 33707
TIME: January – March cleanups will take place 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM. Please arrive a few minutes early to get signed in.
WHAT TO WEAR: Volunteers should wear closed-toe shoes, sun protection, and weather-appropriate clothing.
WHAT TO EXPECT: Cleanup supplies will be provided. A water refill station will be available, please bring a reusable water bottle. Volunteers are required to sign our waiver upon arrival.

Writing Process Workshop
2025-03-11 11:30 - 13:00
Are you overwhelmed about fulfilling your upper-level writing requirement and need help getting started? Are you currently writing an academic article and interested in getting published? Join Professors Adams, Clark, Podgor, and 3L student Elisabell Velasquez for an engaging panel discussion on how to select a topic, develop a thesis, and pursue publication. All students are encouraged to attend.

2025 Giving Challenge
2025-03-12 12:00 - 13:00 | Crummer Courtyard
Student Giving Challenge Event in Crummer Courtyard on March 12th from 12pm-1pm. Food, SWAG, and a special Dean Event will take place for all student givers.
