Thanks to thousands of votes cast by Hatters and other members of the DeLand community, MainStreet DeLand was voted one of eight quarterfinalists in Parade’s online competition to determine the Best Main Street in America earlier this week. DeLand’s Main Street was in the field of 16 towns originally in the running. The winner will be announced later in the summer.

The Top Stetson stories in the news, week of June 29-July 4, include:

Parade announced the running of DeLand’s downtown area in competition for Best Main Street in America on June 30. Additional coverage: Reporter-Times, Daytona Beach News-Journal and West Volusia Beacon.

The New York Times, Bits, quoted Chris Ferguson, PhD., associate professor and chair, department of psychology, in the article, Readers Respond: Love and Hate for Guns and Video Games, on June 20.

Peggy Macdonald, author and adjunct professor of history, was interviewed on NPR’s Topical Currents radio show, July 1, about Marjorie Harris Carr, Florida conservationist of wildlife and the environment, and self-described “housewife from Micanopy.”

Michael Allen, Law associate dean and professor, spoke live on June 30 with Bay News 9 about the Hobby Lobby decision.

Ciara Torres-Spelliscy, professor of Law, spoke live on June 30 with WMNF radio’s Radioactivity program about the Hobby Lobby decision from the Supreme Court. The May-June issue of Judicature includes an article quoting Professor Torres-Spelliscy, The Policy Implications of Campaign Contributions: A Discussion.  

Law Professor Susan Rozelle, professor of Law, spoke with the Tampa Tribune for the June 30 story, Lawyers can peek at jurors’ social media. 

Professor T. Wayne Bailey, political science, is featured in the June 27 WMNF radio story, Is separation of church and state even still a thing?

Dr. Bailey also did an interview July 1, FSU’s Relationship with Koch Foundation Highlights Dilemma of Higher Ed Funding, with Florida Public Radio WFSU that re-aired July 2 on WMNF.

Other Stories in the News

Dr. Eliane Norman, biology professor, was on Ms. Guidry’s team helping to search the area for a unique Volusia County plant, as stated on Hometown News June 27.

The Zeta Tau Alpha National Convention awarded Stetson’s Beta Psi chapter the special recognition award along with numerous other awards, according to Zeta Tau Alpha Convention Website on June 29.

Ben Collins, adjunct religious studies professor, invites all misfits to his Methodist sponsored church called Collective, where anyone is welcome in a nonjudgmental and supportive community, according to The Daytona Beach News Journal on June 28.

The Daytona Beach News Journal reported on June 29 that The Stetson University Community School of Music guitar summer camp plans two concerts this week.

The Neighborhood Center is seeking donations for their pet food drive, and Stetson students will be volunteering their time for free dog washes, according to The Daytona Beach News Journal on June 26.

The Daytona Beach News Journal announced the partnership between DeLand and Stetson to make $4 million upgrades to Earl Brown Park on June 26.

A Stetson University freshman, 17-year-old Jeannette Ferrell, was crowned Miss Duval County at the 15th annual pageant sponsored by the Jacksonville Beach Junior Chamber of Commerce, according to the Daily Record on June 30.

SpaceCoast Business mentioned Stetson University in the article, How Visionary Realism is Uniting Central Florida on June 30.

Peter Begalla, professor of family enterprise, was mentioned in CSPnet’s article, Outlook Leadership Expands Offerings on July 1.

Stetson Law has won best brief at the Florida Bar Moot Court competition as reported in PRWeb.

PRWeb ran news of Stetson’s upcoming part-time information sessions in July and August on June 27.

PRWeb reported that Todd Hoover is starting a non-profit to help children in Pinellas County learn to read on June 26.

Rebecca Morgan, professor of Law, wrote the Elder Law Prof Blog, Those Baby Boomers-They Just Keep on Working and Working. 

Alumni in the News

Steve DiFrancesco, owner of Glenora Wine Cellars, unveiled four new wines, according to Notes on Napkins June 28.

Christina Bova and Timothy Light were married on May 25 in Wesley United Methodist Church as reported by the Amherst Bulletin on June 26.

CPA Practice Advisor reported on June 30 that The Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants (FICPA) announced that Jeffrey E. Barbacci, CPA, of Tallahassee will serve as the FICPA’s 2014-2015 Chair of the Board.

Lindsay Dee-Smith Alderman, 29, passed away, according to The Daytona Beach News Journal on July 1.

According to a press release, the City of Tampa Mayor Bob Buckhorn recently welcomed The Perry Law Group to Tampa Bay, which includes Law alumna attorney Kamilah Perry. Kamilah is the daughter of Florida Supreme Court Justice James E.C. Perry.

PRNewswire reported nationally in the Miami Herald that Stetson Lawyers Association honored eight law alumni and friends on June 27.

New York Times announced that Ellyn Angelloti married Christopher Kamke in St. Petersburg, Fla., on June 29.

PRWeb announced that Law alumna Peggy Hoyt will be a featured speaker at the WealthCounsel and ElderCounsel symposium, Planning for the Generations, on July 1.

According to Naples Newson July 1, G. Donald Thomson has been elected to the Centers for the Arts Bonita Springs board of directors.

According to News-Press, Hendry County Judge James Sloan was appointed by Gov. Rick Scott to the 20th Judicial Circuit Court on July 1.

According to the Watchdog Report on June 30, Gov. Rick Scott announced the reappointment of JD/MBA alumnus Hobel Florido to the South Broward Hospital District board of commissioners.

Telegraph reported on June 29 that Michael Lemon will open his new law firm, Michael E. Lemon LLC, in Macon, Ga. Formerly practicing with Knott & Lemon P.C., he will continue to represent workers, individuals and families for injuries, wrongful death and insurance disputes.

Tallahassee Democrat reported on June 27 that former Leon Circuit Judge Charles McClure, who gained national fame for his tough stance on deadbeat dads, has passed away.

Daytona Beach News Journal ran news that Andrew Lawrence Ringers, of New Smyrna Beach, Fla., has passed away on June 26.