Stetson University in the News, Dec. 3-9, 2021
Top Stories:
• The Daytona Beach News-Journal, MSN.com and USAToday.com posted the story, “Former Florida golf course’s past as city dump stymies developer’s plans to build homes.” The story quoted Wendy Anderson, PhD, professor of Environmental Science and Studies, and Asal Mohamadi Johnson, PhD, associate professor of Public Health. “Would you raise your family on a house built on a city dump?” Johnson said at a special meeting of the DeLand City Commission. “… As residents of DeLand, we deserve a more thorough investigation of what’s down there … and what could potentially leach into our groundwater.”
• The West Volusia Beacon also quoted Anderson in the Dec. 3 story, “DeBary expert urges city to get better environmental info about former dump at Southridge.”
• WKMG-TV cited Stetson in a Dec. 6 broadcast which noted, “Stetson University is rolling back its mask mandate.”
• TechRegister on Dec. 2 published the opinion piece, “A Moral Panic Is Brewing About Instagram and Video Games. Don’t Fall for It,” by Chris Ferguson, PhD, professor of Psychology. “A wealth of studies now find no evidence for a link between social media use and mental health,” Ferguson wrote. “As for those that do find a link, the effect is often tiny, quite literally the same size as for the impact of potatoes or eyeglass wearing on mental health. Yet, we don’t warn parents of the dangers of unsupervised spud eating in youth.”
• WPTV-TV in West Palm Beach interviewed Ben Tanner, PhD, associate professor and chair of Environmental Science and Studies, on Dec. 2 about his research as the leader of a team studying Florida’s natural springs.
• Surfline.com cited the Stetson Surf Club in the Dec. 8 article, “Waterman Wins Best Documentary at 2021 Florida Surf Film Festival.” The story featured a photo of the club with legendary surfer Kelly Slater.
• WorkersCompensation.com cited Carmen Johnson, JD, executive officer for Diversity, Collaboration and Inclusion, in the Dec. 6 article, “WCI Launches Diversity & Inclusion Program.”
Other News:
• Fleetstreet quoted Scott Powers, PhD, distinguished scholar in Health Sciences, in the Dec. 7 story, “Virtual Workouts vs IRL: Which Way to Exercise Is More Effective?”
• The West Volusia Beacon quoted Andrew Larson, DMA, associate dean and professor of Music, Choral Conducting, in the Dec. 7 story, “PHOTOS: Christmas in DeLand.”
• Optum Perks quoted Ronette Lategan-Potgieter, PhD, visiting assistant professor of Health Sciences, in the Dec. 6 story, “5 ways to avoid a vitamin D deficiency during winter.”
• The 19th quoted Stetson Law Professor Robyn Powell, JD, PhD, Bruce R. Jacob Visiting Assistant Professor, in the Dec. 3 story, “When federal assistance for ‘daily living’ doesn’t include parenting.”
• The St. Johns Tradewinds, St. Johns Source and St. Croix Source profiled freshman political science major Ki’Janne’ Alfred in the Dec. 6 story, “Friends of Virgin Islands National Park Announces First Recipients of Noble Samuel Scholarship.”
• The Daytona Beach News-Journal featured the Stetson Concert Band in its Dec. 2 story, “Ring in the season with these holiday music concerts in Volusia County.”
• The Orlando Sentinel cited Lou Paris, MBA, director of the Prince Entrepreneurship Program, in its Dec. 2 People on the Move column for receiving the Outstanding Collegiate Entrepreneurs Organization Chapter Advisor of the Year Award.
• Before It’s News cited Stetson in the Dec. 2 article, “Chicago Statement: University and Faculty Body Support.”
• The Tampa Bay Times cited Stetson College of Law in the Dec. 4 story, “Florida Supreme Court recommends new appeals court in Tampa Bay region.”
• Trips to Discover cited Stetson in the Dec. 7 story, “14 Best Vrbo Rentals to See Manatees in Florida.”
• MSN.com cited Stetson in the Dec. 6 story, “Florida’s charming small towns, ranked.”
• The West Volusia Beacon cited Stetson in the Dec. 7 story, “Class Notes: FUTURES Foundation for VCS’s receives award of $123,270.”
• The Daytona Beach News-Journal mentioned Stetson in the Dec. 3 article, “$1.2M DeLand estate is an entertainer’s dream home.”
Alumni:
• The Dothan Eagle featured alumnus Rick Darlington in the Dec. 6 story, “Darlington leaves Enterprise football post for DeLand (Fla.) job.” The Orlando Sentinel, Daytona Beach News-Journal and other media also covered the story.
• LexBlog.com profiled Law alumnus Jason Lambert in its Dec. 2 story, “Best of 2021: Top Construction Lawyers in Miami.”
• WBOC.com, EIN News and other outlets profiled Law alumnus Jon Parrish in its Dec. 2 story, “Businessman Jon Parrish inspires new generation of entrepreneurs.” Townhall Magazine and other media also profiled Parrish in the Dec. 9 article, “Attorney Jon Parrish reveals what keeps him motivated.”
• Stockhouse.com, BusinessWire.com and other outlets profiled Law alumna Katrina Lindsey in the Dec. 3 story, “Casey’s Announces Katrina Lindsey Joins Company as Chief Legal Officer.”
• Florida Bar News profiled Law alumna Taylor Greenberg in the Dec. 2 story, “Know Your Rights project for foster kids going digital.”
• The website Metro Atlanta CEO profiled alumna Stephanie Friese in the Dec. 3 story, “Chamberlain Hrdlicka Announces New National Chair of Real Estate Practice.”
• The Ledger cited Law alumnus David Stamey in the Dec. 4 story, “Polk County’s Problem Solving Court doles out help instead of jail time.”
• The Virginian-Pilot profiled alumni Ed White and Julie Farricker in the Nov. 12 story, “From Suffolk base, The Italian Cellar offers wine delivered to your door.”
• Florida Politics profiled Law alumna Katherine Cole in the Dec. 6 story, “Gov. DeSantis reappoints Katherine Cole to St. Petersburg College Board of Trustees.”
• CityBiz and other media outlets profiled alumna Shailee Parikh in the Dec. 8 story, “LGI Homes Appoints Shailee Parikh to Board.”
• 24-7pressrelease.com profiled alumnus Rudolph V. Slaughter in the Dec. 8 article, “Rudolph V. Slaughter Recognized by Marquis Who’s Who for Excellence in Education Administration.”
