by Wendy B. Libby, Ph.D. After months of work and vetting within the broad Stetson University community, the university has emerged with a new Strategic Map that received unanimous approval at the Board of Trustees’ May meeting. Now that the 2014-2019 Strategic Map was endorsed as recommended, the President’s Cabinet will plan an implementation process to […]
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Author: Mary Anne Rogers
Stetson University College of Law presented its Lifetime Achievement Award for Excellence in Teaching Advocacy to Professor Emeritus William Eleazer on May 21. The award was presented during Stetson’s Educating Advocates: Teaching Advocacy Skills conference, May 20-22 on the Gulfport campus.
Professor Eleazer helped to establish Stetson’s reputation for excellence in ethical and effective trial advocacy. He challenged his students to maintain the highest standards… » Read more
CLICK IT OR TICKET: Not only is it the law, but seat belt use saves thousands of lives across the country every year. To reinforce that life-saving safety message, Volusia County Sheriff’s deputies will be beefing up traffic enforcement as part of a Click It or Ticket safety campaign that kicked off this week. The […]
Continue ReadingAdam Liptak, lawyer, author and New York Times Supreme Court correspondent, addressed 260 graduates of Stetson University College of Law on May 17 in Gulfport, Fla. Stetson’s morning commencement took place in the courtyard on the law school’s Gulfport campus. Photo by Brian Vandervliet. In his talk, Liptak focused on transitioning from legal counsel for […]
Continue ReadingStetson sophomore first baseman Patrick Mazeika, pictured, has been named to the Atlantic Sun Conference All-Academic team, the league office announced on Monday. He is one of 13 players selected to the squad. A-Sun Sports Information Directors voted on the team. Minimum requirements included a 3.30 grade-point average and at least one full year in residency at […]
Continue ReadingShe might have turned a few heads with her stylistic, avant-garde look when she’d walk into class at Stetson, but Abigail Breslin knew in her soul what she was born to do – be different. That difference has been parlayed into a successful business in New York City, WanderLust Fashion, which includes wardrobe styling for […]
Continue ReadingRabbi Steven Engel, Rev. Bryan Fulwider and Imam Muhammad Musri–also known as “The Three Wise Guys,” recorded a show, Friends Talking Faith, in the Carlton Union Building at Stetson University, Wednesday, April 9. This was the group’s first show to be recorded at a university venue. The three clergy members sat down as friends to discuss […]
Continue ReadingThe Catching Fire: Residence Hall Burn Simulation, held earlier in the spring semester, provided a unique educational opportunity for Stetson University students, faculty, staff and members of the DeLand community to watch the simulation of an actual fire in a residence hall room. Stetson University’s Department of Housing and Residential Life, Facilities Management and Public […]
Continue ReadingMelissa Blackerby (pictured, right), Stetson class of 2014, is the recipient of the 2014 Josephine F. Davidson Award for Integrity in Journalism for her writing and reporting, and will receive $500. Katie Dezes, class of 2015, was named runner-up. Blackerby’s advocacy journalism was written for ECPAT-USA (End Child Prostitution And Trafficking), and republished on the website of ATEST (Alliance To End Slavery […]
Continue Reading2014 Quality of Service award winners The Quality of Service Council annually recognizes individuals who have distinguished themselves among the Stetson community in 10 categories. Congratulations to the outstanding Stetson University DeLand campus staff who won this year’s service awards. This year’s recipients are: Adapter of the Year – A flexible individual who […]
Continue ReadingThe Stetson University Community School of Music’s premier group, the Young Singers, will perform in concert Saturday, May 17, 7:30 p.m., in Lee Chapel inside Elizabeth Hall, 421 N. Woodland Blvd., on Stetson’s DeLand campus. The School of Music welcomes the public to this performance. Conducted by Sandra Peter, adjunct professor of music, the Young […]
Continue ReadingDuring its 128th Commencement, held May 9 and 10, 2014, Stetson University graduated 662 students; 171 graduate students and 491 undergraduates. At the Celebration of Commencement and three commencement ceremonies, Stetson University presented several awards honoring outstanding students and exemplary faculty. William Hugh McEniry Award for Excellence in Teaching is considered Stetson’s most prestigious award for […]
Continue ReadingThe American Guild of Organists Gala Concert, featuring Stetson University Organist Boyd Jones, will be held at 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, May 20, in Lee Chapel inside Elizabeth Hall, 421 N. Woodland Blvd., on Stetson’s DeLand campus. Jones, the John E. and Aleise Price Professor of Organ, will perform organ works by Kellner, Still, Hindemith, Balbastre, […]
Continue ReadingStetson University will confer bachelor’s and master’s degrees to 662 graduates on Friday and Saturday, May 9 and 10, during three commencement ceremonies all to be held at the Edmunds Center, 143 E. Pennsylvania Ave., DeLand. Stetson will also present several awards during the commencement ceremonies to outstanding students and exemplary faculty. Wendy B. Libby, […]
Continue ReadingSeven members of Stetson University’s faculty have recently earned tenure and/or promotion. The new status for these faculty members will be effective August 2014, with the start of the 2014-15 academic year. “The heart of the academic enterprise is led by Stetson’s outstanding faculty,” said Provost Elizabeth Paul, who made the announcement. “Stetson’s learning community is […]
Continue ReadingThe NCAA released its annual lists of the top performing programs across divisions, academically. Stetson Athletics has four programs being honored for their academic performance and achievement. Each year, the NCAA honors selected Division I sports teams by publicly recognizing their latest multiyear NCAA Division I Academic Progress Rate (APR). This announcement is part of […]
Continue ReadingIn 1982, Stetson University was the first private university in Florida to achieve membership in the oldest and most prestigious liberal arts and sciences honor society in the United States – Phi Beta Kappa. Phi Beta Kappa honors outstanding students in the arts and sciences. Membership is for life, with alumni chapters active around […]
Continue Reading“I wanted to raise awareness of the darker side of consumer behavior,” said Michelle DeMoss, Ph.D., Dennis C. McNamara Sr. Professor of Marketing, chair of the Marketing Department, and a specialist in marketing ethics, sustainable business practices, and marketing education. As part of her 300-level Consumer Dynamics course, DeMoss accompanied her class of 19 students to […]
Continue ReadingStetson University’s Commencement 2014 will be held Friday and Saturday, May 9 and 10, at the Edmunds Center, located on East Pennsylvania Avenue. The campus map is a good resource for finding your way around campus. There are no tickets required for entry. Friends and family unable to attend the ceremonies can access our live video streaming […]
Continue ReadingAssistant Professor of English Mark Powell has won a Fulbright Scholarship Award, allowing him to teach at Constantine the Philosopher University in Nitra in the country of Slovakia beginning in September as part of a sabbatical that will last the spring and fall semesters. Powell has also received fellowships from the National Endowment of the […]
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