Three Stetson University Writing Center tutors: Vanna Blasczak, Victoria Aldea and Aiden Keller, pictured left to right, delivered a workshop last month to local high school students on SAT preparation and writing college application essays. During this community event, held at the duPont-Ball Library, tutors gave attendees writing tips, test-taking strategies and offered students personalized assistance […]
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For the third consecutive year in a row the Arbor Day Foundation has named Stetson University a Tree Campus USA in honor of the work it does on campus and Stetson’s commitment to supporting a healthy outdoor environment. (Photo, left, provided by Arbor Day Foundation) Tree Campus USA is a national program that strives to […]
Continue ReadingStetson University presents The No Refunds Sketch Show April 24-26, at 9 p.m., in Stetson Theatre Arts’ “Second Stage” located inside the Museum of Art, 600 N. Woodland Blvd., adjacent to the DeLand campus. Come see the hilarious antics and intriguing storytelling in this year’s brand new and totally unique sketch comedy show! Stetson’s […]
Continue ReadingStetson University’s School of Music will present pianist Jeremy Vigil in recital on Sunday evening, April 13, 2014 at 8:00 p.m. The concert will take place in Lee Chapel inside Elizabeth Hall, 421 N. Woodland Blvd., DeLand. The free recital is open to the public and is being performed in partial fulfillment of a Bachelor […]
Continue ReadingWhen it comes to veterans seeking a business degree, Stetson University is a perfect fit, according to Military Times, which named Stetson’s School of Business Administration a “Best for Vets: Business Schools” in its annual 2014 rankings. Military Times named Stetson University School of Business Administration as the 46th best school in the nation for […]
Continue ReadingA blog post regarding campaign finance law and coverage of a proposed aquatic center on Lake Beresford topped the news for Stetson this week. Notable national and regional placements include: SCOTUSblog, USA Today, Daily Mail Online, Florida Public Radio, Pacific Standard, Orlando Sentinel, Sarasota Herald-Tribune, and Tampa Bay Times. Top stories for Apr. 4-10, 2014, […]
Continue ReadingStetson University’s Student Directed One-Act Play Festival begins Thursday, April 10, and runs through Sunday, April 13, in Stetson Theatre Arts’ “Second Stage” located inside the Museum of Art, 600 N. Woodland Blvd., adjacent to the DeLand campus. A potpourri of short plays, infused with that special energy that comes from students working together, the Student Directed […]
Continue ReadingStetson undergraduates prepare to display the results of their hard work as the annual SHOWCASE approaches. The Stetson undergraduate research event will be held all day on Tuesday, April 15, beginning at 9 a.m. In addition to undergraduate research, additional events and presentations have been added to this year’s event in order to shine even […]
Continue ReadingAs part of its Science Saturday series, Stetson University’s Gillespie Museum has partnered with the Stetson Environmental Coalition to host the 2014 Earth Day: Keeping It Green at Stetson, on Saturday, April 12, from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at the Museum and the adjacent Rinker Environmental Learning Center. This annual event showcases the ongoing […]
Continue ReadingFor several years Stetson University has served as a site for Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA). This year marks the first year that the program is being run predominantly by Stetson accounting students, with periodic assistance provided by the United Way. Student volunteers received their IRS certification at a 2-day training session in early February, and […]
Continue ReadingThe Faculty Senate of Stetson University invites each student and faculty member to nominate a Stetson professor for Stetson University’s highest teaching award, the William Hugh McEniry Award for Excellence in Teaching. All full-time teaching faculty members on the DeLand Campus are eligible, with the exception of the following recent recipients: Dr. Harry Price, Dr. […]
Continue ReadingAt Stetson, we love seniors… no, not the elderly, though we love them too. We’re talking about the Class of 2014. You’ve seen a lot of changes over the last four years: a new president, a new football program, some demolition, some construction, they even painted the fountain (we’re cool with it now). It’s time […]
Continue ReadingStetson University will present the seventh annual Bernard Weiner Holocaust Memorial Lecture on Thursday, April 10, 7:30 p.m., in Rinker Auditorium inside the Lynn Business Center, 3435 N. Woodland Blvd., DeLand. “Hollywood, Hitler, and the Jews” is the name of the lecture by guest lecturer Dr. Thomas Doherty, professor and chair of American Studies at […]
Continue ReadingJoin Alpha Kappa Psi, the professional business fraternity, and the DeLand community for an evening of fabulous food, drinks and live music! On Friday evening, April 4, 5-8 p.m., Stetson University will welcome the DeLand community to campus to enjoy the culinary delights from many of Mainstreet DeLand’s restaurants. When Stetson’s Delta Eta Associates class […]
Continue ReadingCoverage of the successful Roland George Investments Program and Stetson’s pursuit of a new aquatic center on Lake Beresford topped the news for Stetson this week. Notable national and regional placements include Florida Trend, Huffington Post, Tampa Bay Times, Daytona Beach News-Journal and Tampa Tribune. Top stories for the week of Mar. 28-Apr. 3 include: […]
Continue ReadingBigger than any previous year, Hatterpalooza has been completely revamped for 2014. The student body spoke and Hatter Productions, Stetson’s programming board, listened. On April 12, we’ll be bringing Electronic Dance Music (EDM) star, 3LAU, pictured, (pronounced “Blau”), and rising DJ, heRobust. Ticketing Students will have an opportunity to receive up to two free tickets […]
Continue ReadingOn Thursday, April 10, 7-8:30 p.m., visitors to the Gillespie Museum’s Science Café will have an opportunity to tour Stetson’s Innovation House, its near neighbor. The Innovation House provides tools to develop and make tangible objects and is the gathering place for a community of makers of all kinds, tinkerers, inventors, innovators and fabricators. The […]
Continue ReadingAs students and their parents have learned, it is going to cost more to attend Stetson University next year. Stetson’s Board of Trustees recently approved a 4.5 percent ($1,710) increase in undergraduate tuition to $39,690 while keeping student fees at $350, which will bring the annual bill to $40,040. Although the increase may not be […]
Continue ReadingStetson University has named Jeffrey A. Ulmer as vice president for development and alumni engagement. Ulmer joins Stetson from the University of Central Florida where he serves as assistant vice president overseeing fundraising at multiple academic colleges. Prior to that Ulmer was responsible for setting the strategic direction for UCF’s Athletic Development Program. “I […]
Continue ReadingStetson University is celebrating its revamped sport business program with an “Open House: A New Game Plan for Stetson Sport Business,” Wednesday, April 2, 7 p.m., in the Stetson Room at the Carlton Union Building, 131 E. Minnesota Ave., DeLand. A reception in the Lynn Business Center lobby will follow the event. The Open House […]
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