(This is the second in a series about Stetson University’s Values Quest, from the Stetson Magazine, Summer issue 2014. The first article in this series was published Tuesday, June 17.) The Origin Story The university’s website asserts: “Stetson University’s mission is to provide an education in a creative community where learning and values meet.” Stetson’s values […]
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Discussions about the fate of Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl, who was recently released by his Taliban captors, and an interview regarding orcas in captivity have put Stetson in the national news spotlight. Notable national and regional placements include Association Press, NPR, MSN Travel, Chronicle of Higher Education, Florida Times-Union, Houston Chronicle, Al Jazeera and Live Science. […]
Continue ReadingA new after-school club is known for both its forward-thinking teaching methods and for the fun way it draws elementary students into the imaginative worlds of reading and artistic expression. The DaVinci Club, a school program at Blue Lake Elementary sponsored by a Stetson Nina B. Hollis Institute research effort and funds, helps foster a […]
Continue ReadingThe following is the first in a series of in-depth articles about Stetson University’s values-filled journey, covered in the new Summer 2014 issue of Stetson Magazine: When you come to a fork in the road, take it. And that’s what happens when we don’t reflect about our deepest held values. As Law Professor Michael Allen, J.D., […]
Continue ReadingStetson University undergraduates have once again participated of the Institutional Investors All-America Student Analyst Competition. This year, Stetson University was represented by Jozsef Nemeth, pictured, junior finance major, participated as one of 700 students representing 34 colleges and universities from all over the United States. Nemeth, as well as other students throughout the years, have joined the […]
Continue ReadingStetson University students John Dieck and Shelby Block have been awarded The Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship, one of the most prestigious national scholarships for study abroad. The Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program was established by the International Academic Opportunity Act of 2000 and is sponsored by the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs […]
Continue ReadingFifth Third Bank President Karen Dee For Karen Dee, president of Fifth Third Bank’s Florida and Mid-South regions, teamwork has always been the key to a winning game plan. As a Hatters basketball team captain and an academic All-American, the Stetson alumna (Class of ’83) learned the importance of investing in relationships and putting the […]
Continue ReadingHow serious is the global food crisis? Just ask Sasha Pesci, ’14, a recent graduate, and she’ll be happy to tell you. “We are in need of finding sustainable ways of growing food that will allow us to be ‘food secure’ even when modernized unsustainable ways of food production shut down,” Pesci explains. “Let me […]
Continue ReadingWESH-TV’s Tony Mainolfi, who many feel is the consummate meteorologist, communicator and guest lecturer, was a recent speaker and presenter for the Stetson Lifelong at Celebration Lecture Series. WESH 2 First Alert Chief Meteorologist Mainolfi spoke to an audience that filled the whole Atrium at the Center at Celebration, covering the history and workings of […]
Continue ReadingStetson University women’s basketball head coach Lynn Bria announced the signing last week of Newman University transfer Alexandra Ciabattoni (Adelaide, South Australia) to a Grant-in-Aid offer. The 6-0 guard/forward will have two years of eligibility remaining with the Hatters beginning with the 2015-16 season. For this and all Hatter sports news, go to GoHatters.com. “Alex’s ability to […]
Continue ReadingRecent Stetson University graduate, Alexandrina Sue Andre, was assigned a film that won her a spot in a competitive film school in Florida. She was one out of the 24 students admitted into the prestigious program. “I think my passion for showcasing diversity and equality in gender and race specifically, stood out even in the […]
Continue ReadingGov. Rick Scott’s veto of a legislative appropriation for an expansion to Sage Hall led the news for Stetson this week. Notable national and regional placements include CNBC, Reuters, New York Times, CBC News, WOGX, Orlando Sentinel, Gainesville Sun, Wisconsin Law Journal and Daytona Beach News-Journal. Top stories for May 30-June 6, 2014, include: On […]
Continue ReadingJAMFest, an acronym for “June Arts and Multicultural Festival,” is scheduled for the weekend of June 13-15 and will include the African American Museum’s Juneteenth celebration. Museums throughout the city will be open, free to the public. JAMFest will feature a variety of visual and performing arts venues and live demonstrations, many in Downtown DeLand […]
Continue ReadingThe U.S. Department of Justice recently announced a new clemency initiative, designed to prioritize clemency applications for certain non-violent offenders who would likely receive lesser sentences if they were sentenced today. To date, more than 35 Stetson Law students have signed on to assist the Office of the Federal Defender for the Middle District of Florida in identifying former clients who may qualify for the… » Read more
Continue ReadingStetson University’s Department of Education prepares aspiring teachers by providing teaching internships in classrooms across Central Florida. While education seniors are completing their internships, they are preparing for the future in their chosen field. “Student teaching is the most exciting and challenging experience for education majors,” said Mercedes Tichenor, Ed.D., professor of education. “During this […]
Continue ReadingThe Stetson University Athletics Ticket Office will begin taking new orders for Hatters football season tickets on Monday morning, June 2. Season tickets for the Hatters’ second campaign start at as little as $90 per season ticket for six home games. Season ticket holders save an average of 22 percent off the single-game ticket price. […]
Continue ReadingFor the first time in Hatter history, Stetson University held a Hatter Fast Track Day, an event designed for to assist students and families in registering for classes and offer a hands-on opportunity to complete enrollment for the fall. The event was coordinated by Lua Hancock, assistant provost for Student Success, and Shane Ryan, associate […]
Continue ReadingA sexual harassment case against Cleveland Browns quarterback Johnny Manziel, and the mental health of UCSB shooter Elliot Rodger were two national stories that put Stetson in the spotlight this week. Notable national and regional placements include USA Today, Time, Christian Science Monitor, Orlando Business Journal, Tampa Tribune, Palestine Chronicle, and WalletHub.com. Top stories for […]
Continue ReadingStetson University College of Law student Kathryn Hamilton said that the idea for Justice Grows germinated in professor Marleen O’Connor’s Food Law & Policy seminar and professor James Fox’s class on poverty law. What started as a research assignment in the classroom in Gulfport, Fla., has blossomed into collaborating with the Florida Farm to School […]
Continue ReadingScott Bruin ’75, believes philanthropy is important. “At any level, it makes a big difference,” says Bruin, who begins his term as Stetson’s new Alumni Association president on July 1. “People can connect by participating at local and on-campus events. They can make financial contributions when and as they are able. There are lots of […]
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