Category: Arts and Sciences

Why Angry Birds Don’t Make for Angry Children

“Why Angry Birds Don’t Make for Angry Children: How Psychological Science Got Video Game Effects Wrong” is the topic for the Stetson University Distinguished Psychology Alumni Lecture on Thursday, March 21, by Dr. Chris Ferguson, leading expert and prolific writer on the relationship between violent video games and violent behavior. The lecture, which is free […]

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Laser printer inventor speaks on imagination

Stetson University’s Finance Department in the School of Business Administration will be hosting a Roberson Executive Lecturer, Gary Starkweather, who will be giving his presentation “Imagination versus Knowledge” on March 21, at 4 p.m. in the Rinker Auditorium, LBC 108. Starkweather may be best known for inventing the laser printer while he worked for Xerox. He […]

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Stetson Writing Center tutors win awards

Jennifer Schmitt,  tutor at the Stetson Writing Center, won the prestigious 2013 Undergraduate Tutor Award, and Loren Cooper, lead tutor, claimed the $500 Tom Waldrep Scholarship at the Southeastern Writing Center Association (SWCA) conference in Ft. Lauderdale. “I felt a tangible pride and responsibility as a novice ambassador for Stetson,” said Cooper. “As undergraduate peer-tutors, […]

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Week Ahead in Hatter Country, March 15-22

Post Newtown Public Forum: This is a reminder that Stetson University will host the second of two community forums on Wednesday, March 20, 6-8:30 p.m. in the Stetson Room. At the forums panelists will discuss issues that have arisen in the aftermath of the recent school shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary in Newtown, Conn. Topics […]

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Speakers chosen for TEDx at Stetson

Speakers have been chosen for Stetson’s TEDx event and they include Stetson faculty and students as well as members of the community. The topics being discussed range from human qualities to the importance of media. Each Tedx talk will be approximately 6-18 minutes in length. In addition to the live speakers, 2-3 TED talks will […]

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Welcome back, Hatters, to the Week Ahead!

Monday night, March 11, is the first of two post-Newtown forums that Stetson is hosting, both open to the public, 6-8:30 p.m., in the Stetson Room, CUB. Tonight’s forum will focus on Safety at Schools and Campuses. Panelists will include: Candace Lankford, Vice Chairman, Volusia County School Board; Robert Matusick, Director of Public Safety, Stetson […]

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Stetson presents Early Music recital March 17

  The Stetson University School of Music will present an Early Music Faculty Recital on Sunday, March 17, 3 p.m., Lee Chapel inside Elizabeth Hall, 421 N. Woodland Blvd., DeLand. The public is invited. Featured in this concert will be Ann Adams, baroque oboe; Boyd Jones, harpsichord; Christine Kyprianides, viola da gamba; Tammara Phillips, baroque […]

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Stetson concert to honor memory of Paul Langston

Stetson University’s School of Music will honor the memory of the late Paul Langston, former music dean, who passed away Dec. 20, with a recital at 7:30 p.m., Friday, March 15 in Lee Chapel, 421 N. Woodland Blvd., DeLand. This special event will feature Stetson musicians, Earnest Murphy, Jr., tenor, and Boyd Jones, university organist […]

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Brain Awareness Science Saturday at Gillespie

Learn about the brain from Stetson University neuroscientists Camille Tessitore King, Psychology, and Mike King, Biology, and their undergraduate students at the March 16 Science Saturday at Stetson’s Gillespie Museum. This Science Saturday event is part of a global campaign, co-sponsored by the Dana Foundation and the Society for Neuroscience, to increase public awareness of […]

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Public Lecture on Bluemner art at Stetson March 13

Oscar Bluemner and Jerichow, Germany  A lecture on the Oscar Bluemner art exhibition currently on display at Stetson University’s Hand Art Center, will be presented Wednesday, March 13, by Dr. Susanne Eules, exhibition curator, coordinator of Stetson University’s Hand Art Center and adjunct professor of German language and literature. The lecture, which is open to […]

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Stetson named Tree Campus USA

For the second year in a row, Stetson has been named a Tree Campus USA, giving Stetson national recognition for the work it does on campus to support a healthy outdoor environment. “Trees directly benefit people by providing shade to buildings, walkways and outdoor spaces, beautifying outdoor space, and providing teaching opportunities,” said Cynthia Bennington, […]

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StetsonU wins eight CASE Awards

Stetson University received eight CASE awards at the CASE District III Conference held Feb. 17-20, in Atlanta, Ga. CASE stands for the Council for the Advancement and Support of Education. Criteria used for determining CASE awards include writing, editing, professional execution of publications, design, technical quality, creativity, and an array of other elements to the […]

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“Finding Bigfoot” comes to Stetson

Stetson University’s journalism program will be hosting two visitors from the Animal Planet show “Finding Bigfoot” on Monday, Feb. 25, at 7 p.m. in the Stetson Room of the Carlton Union Building. This event is free and open to the public. On “Finding Bigfoot,” a four-person team from the Bigfoot Field Researchers Organization (BFRO) — […]

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Hatter Week Ahead Feb. 22-March 1

There are many exciting events scheduled on the DeLand campus during the week before Spring Break! Here are just some of what’s planned for the Hatter community: Friday, Feb. 22: Presented by Hatter Productions, 6:30 p.m. in Rinker Fieldhouse, Hatter Fiesta highlights and encourages exploration of the Latin culture. This cultural credit event goes beyond the typical lecture […]

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Stetson presents The Vagina Monologues

Stetson University’s NOW Council presents “The Vagina Monologues,” a play about the multiple struggles of women from around the world. The Vagina Monologues will be presented Feb. 21 and 22 at 8 p.m.  and Feb. 23 at 9 p.m. “The Vagina Monologues” is made up of a number of monologues read by a varying number of […]

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Tim Peter, February Faculty Spotlight

“I was inspired by music because of its beauty. If you can express your passion, you can inspire others.” B.A., Luther College, M.M., D.M.A., University of Arizona After 21 years of teaching at Luther College, Tim Peter, appointed last fall as Stetson’s Director of Choral Activities and Professor of Music, was ready for a change. Fortunately, […]

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Concert Choir embarks on Spring Tour

Stetson University’s Concert Choir will be launching its 2013 Spring Tour on Feb. 28, in Celebration, Fla. The concert will be comprised of a five-part performance in which the choir will perform a repertoire with an array of choral genres in various languages and cultural domains. A few of the songs for the 2013 Spring […]

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Jazz Concert to feature saxophonist Dan Jordan

Daniel Jordan, nationally recognized jazz educator and musician, will perform with the Stetson University Jazz Ensemble, Don Waldrop, director, on Wednesday, Feb. 27. The concert, which is open to the public, will be at 7:30 p.m., in the Stetson Room, second floor of the Carlton Union Building, 131 E. Minnesota Ave., DeLand. Ticket prices for […]

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Guest Lecturer Richard Teitelbaum comes to StetsonU

Composer and performer Richard Teitelbaum will be visiting the Stetson University School of Music to give a guest lecture on the Composer Forum, followed by question and answer session. The lecture will take place on Friday, Feb. 22, at 2:30 p.m. in Presser Hall, Room 132, 419 N. Woodland Blvd., on Stetson’s DeLand campus. This […]

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