Celebration resident Barbara Kroon realized a long-standing dream last year when her first novel, The Sleepover Clause, and then her second romance novel, And He Cooks Too, were published. She plans to share what she learned from her experience with other locals on Wednesday, Oct. 2, when she presents a program on self-promotion to the […]
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StetsonUniversity presents An Evening of Improv, an unscripted comedy show featuring a variety of improvised scenes and games, Saturday, Sept. 28, at 8 p.m. at Stetson Theatre Arts’ “Second Stage” located inside the Museum of Art, 600 N. Woodland Blvd., adjacent to the DeLand campus. The interactive, improvised show draws on a popular comedy style known […]
Continue ReadingRibbon-cutting of Stetson’s new SCALE-UP classroom: Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2 p.m., Sage Science Center, room 222 “Stetson is a place that encourages faculty to dream,” said biology professor, Alicia Schultheis, pictured left. That is exactly what Dr. Schultheis did. She dreamed of creating a learning environment for a diverse group of students to impact their […]
Continue Reading6th Annual Instrument Petting Zoo – Saturday, Sept. 28, 9:30 a.m. to noon, Presser Hall Children of all ages are welcome to attend Stetson’s 6th Annual Instrument Petting Zoo, Saturday, Sept. 28. It is free of charge. Kids will be able to see and play musical instruments up close and enjoy complimentary snacks. DeLand Discount Music […]
Continue ReadingFrom September to November, Stetson University will host a series of six lectures and presentations that explore racial, sexual, gender, and religious identity and the issues surrounding them. Stetson University’s Fall 2013 Intercultural Program Series, sponsored by Stetson’s Cross-Cultural Center and the Multicultural Student Council, is free and open to the public. For more information on the […]
Continue ReadingIn addition to the second home football game this Saturday, Sept. 21, at 7 p.m., against Birmingham-Southern, there are many cultural offerings happening in the next few weeks at Stetson’s DeLand campus. Check out the full School of Music concert schedule at www2.stetson.edu/music. This weekend’s theatre production of The Day They Stole All the Colors […]
Continue ReadingThe Stetson University Marketing office is offering a series of workshops to assist the university community in communicating with internal, external or other unique constituents. These professional development sessions are being offered to help the Stetson community be more productive and gain insights into best practices in the marketing and communication fields. To register for […]
Continue ReadingKou Sua, a junior at Stetson University, has been selected to receive a $2,400 UPS Scholarship provided through the Florida Independent College Fund. Sua is from Cape Coral, Fla., and a 2011 graduate of Cape Coral High School. She is majoring in Spanish with a minor in philosophy, is a member of Stetson’s Bonner program […]
Continue ReadingStetson University opens its 108th season with a children’s theatre show written by Hector Santiago. The Day They Stole All the Colors is a delightfully fun play that tells the story of a pirate, played by Ellen Smittle, and a cowboy, played by Jacob Manos, both pictured right, riding through the Universe on a comet […]
Continue ReadingUS News, Washington Monthly, MilitaryFriendly.com name Stetson a top school Stetson University again has earned national recognition for its rigorous academics, commitment to social mobility and service, and military friendliness by ranking among the top universities in recent national surveys. “At Stetson, we take pride in being recognized as an academically rigorous institution that places […]
Continue ReadingStetson University’s School of Music will present internationally renowned classical guitarist Stephen Robinson, D.M.A., in concert on Friday, Sept. 20, at 7:30 p.m. Robinson will perform works for solo guitar and will also collaborate with Stetson colleague, Boyd Jones, D.M.A., University Organist and Price Professor of Organ, performing compositions for guitar with organ and harpsichord. […]
Continue ReadingFor everything that world-renowned classical guitarist Stephen Robinson has accomplished – and that list is quite impressive – teaching for 30 years at Stetson certainly is a feather in his cap. But he might say his greatest joy in life was marrying a true partner to him, personally and professionally, who shares a very busy […]
Continue ReadingStetson University will present New York Times bestselling author Omar Tyree in an interactive lecture Thursday, Sept. 12, at 7 p.m. The lecture, which will be held in the Stetson Room, second floor of the Carlton Union Building, 131 E. Minnesota Ave., is open to the public, free of charge. There will be a book-signing […]
Continue ReadingSoBA helps county program develop entrepreneurs who take ideas to market. An innovative effort to awaken entrepreneurial spirit, boost job skills, and improve local economies, has begun in Volusia and Flagler counties with the help of faculty, alumni and a student of the Stetson University School of Business Administration. “Startup Quest is one of the […]
Continue ReadingThe Homer and Dolly Hand Art Center at Stetson University’s DeLand campus opens the new academic year with two major art exhibitions, beginning Friday, Sept. 13. The public is invited, free of charge, to an opening reception for both exhibitions that Friday evening, from 6-8 p.m., at the Hand Art Center, 139 E. Michigan Ave. […]
Continue ReadingWelcome, Hatters, to the first day of classes! It’s a great time to be a Hatter, and a busy time, too. With so much Stetson news and so many events, how can you ever stay informed about everything? In the photo, FOCUS leader Shannon Shontz-Phillips gives directions to the family of a new student last […]
Continue ReadingStetson University’s School of Music will open its 2013-14 season with a premier concert, 7:30 p.m., Friday, Aug. 23. As is Stetson’s tradition, the School of Music’s first concert of the new academic year, known as the Friends of Music Concert, is open to the public, free of charge. It will be held in Lee […]
Continue ReadingChanges to the Stetson campus are not limited to residence halls, the Commons and Stetson Food Services. Changes have been made in the organizational structure for several administrative offices, as well. In the Office of the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs, Provost Beth Paul announced three major changes in personnel. Kathy Leitch has […]
Continue ReadingJonathan Barr, co-founder of The Imagination House, a full service, creative production company, based in Orlando, Fla., theimaginationhouse, will present a special lecture at Stetson University 2:30-3:30 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 29, in McMahan Hall, 417 N. Woodland Blvd., DeLand. This special presentation is sponsored by Stetson University’s School of Music. The event is free and […]
Continue ReadingThe Stetson University Cultural Calendar for August through October 2013, listed below, includes School of Music concerts, Stetson’s Second Stage Theatre productions and public lectures scheduled on the university’s DeLand campus. The university’s inaugural Social Justice Lecture, the first in a new series, is scheduled for Wednesday, Oct. 16 and will feature Peter Edelman, director […]
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