Author: Mary Anne Rogers

Jazz Drummer to Perform at Stetson University

Mark your calendars now for a presentation by renowned jazz drummer Jim Black, in his presentation of “The Portrait of a Lady: Video Improvisations with Jim Black” on Thursday, Feb. 11, in the Faculty Lounge at the CUB at 6 p.m. The event is open to the general public at no charge, and cultural credit will […]

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Peruvian Guitarist/Composer to perform at Stetson University

Stetson University’s School of Music and the Guitar Program, will present Peruvian guitarist/composer Jorge Caballero in concert on Tuesday, Feb. 9, at 7:30 p.m. Known for his dazzling virtuosity, intense musicality and spellbinding performances, Caballero is regarded as one of the finest guitarists of his generation. He is the youngest musician and the only guitarist to […]

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Stetson University in the News, Jan. 15-21, 2016

Top Stories: Valrie Chambers, Ph.D., associate professor of accounting at Stetson University, published an article in AICPA Insights on Jan. 14, regarding helping clients avoid ACA surprises. Matthew Wilson, Ed.D., associate professor of sport business, participated with MSN News on Jan. 18 in researching contracts of college sports coaches. KPCC-FM Online posted an article written […]

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Learning through Change, Interaction

If adaptability in today’s world is the name of the game, then Robert Kegan, Ph.D., holds the tools to the rules. “Dr. Kegan’s expertise is with adult learners,” explained Resche Hines, Ph.D., assistant vice president of Institutional Research and Effectiveness at Stetson University. “He has helped hundreds of institutions deal with change. And his personality […]

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Stetson’s School of Music concert calendar

Stetson University’s School of Music will be performing the following concerts, from Jan. 19 through Jan. 24. These concerts are open to the public. For more information or to view the full School of Music concert calendar, please visit Stetson University’s School of Music, call (386) 822-8950 or keep up to date with the university’s […]

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Being Newsworthy

CNN Producer Alexis Weed gives Stetson media students a glimpse into the fast-paced world of journalism. There is a special glamour to broadcast news. The poise of the anchors, the polish of the script and the unceasing drama. Whether or not we like what we hear from our televisions, united we watch—transfixed by the magic […]

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Selections from Stetson’s Bluemner Collection to be featured at Vero Beach Museum of Art

Oscar Bluemner (1867-1938) is regarded as one of America’s most influential modernist painters, and Stetson University is proud to house a large collection of more than 1,000 pieces of his works that were donated by his daughter, Vera Bluemner Kouba. For the uninitiated, Bluemner was a German-born painter who immigrated to the United States at the […]

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Stetson University in the News, Jan. 8-14, 2016

Top Stories: •Charles Rose, Director, Center for Excellence in Advocacy; Professor of Excellence in Trial Advocacy, shared his thoughts on the FBI’s decision to keep evidence from the San Bernardino shooting sealed, as reported by MyInforms.com and The Press Enterprise on Jan. 8. •Alan Green, Ph. D., Assistant Professor and Chair of Economics Director of […]

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’69-70 Basketball Team to be Honored Saturday

Members of Stetson’s 1969-70 men’s basketball team will be honored at halftime of Saturday’s game against NJIT. Tip-off for the game is 3:30 p.m. at Edmunds Center. Saturday is one day shy of the 46th anniversary of arguably the greatest win in program history. The Hatters defeated 18th-ranked Louisville, 87-80, on Jan. 17, 1970, in […]

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Student volunteers help rebuild Freedom Playground

Multiple student groups from Stetson University spent several weeks last semester volunteering to help rebuild Freedom Playground, a favorite play area for local children of all ages. After 20 years of wear and tear and the extremes of Florida weather, the playground had fallen into decline and had to be demolished. But, just as it had […]

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Winter Workshop: Seeds for Spring

The Lyonia Chapter of the Florida Native Plant Society (FNPS) is offering a seed-collecting and seed-sowing workshop on Tuesday, Jan. 19, at 7 p.m., in the Rinker Environmental Learning Center (RELC), Stetson University. Local organic gardener Pauline Coppello, of Pauline’s Lucky Market Garden, along with Nicki Cheslow, student coordinator of Stetson’s Seed Library, will lead […]

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Ragtime Pianist Bob Milne to perform at Stetson

Considered by many to be the best Ragtime/Boogie-Woogie pianist in the world, Bob Milne will be performing at Stetson University’s Lee Chapel, 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 19. Lee Chapel is located inside Elizabeth Hall, 421 N. Woodland Blvd., on Stetson’s DeLand campus. The performance is open to the public, free of charge. Although Milne comes […]

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Stetson’s new Writers’ Program travels Paradise

Aspiring and established writers alike will have an amazing opportunity to hone their craft and travel the globe with a brand new residency program being launched at Stetson University in January 2016. “We are bringing in amazing instructors and visiting writers for our first master of fine arts residency in January,” explained Mark Powell, associate […]

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