Category: Campus & Community

Violoncello major to perform senior recital

Ariel Arthur, candidate for the degree of Bachelor of Music – Orchestral Performance, specializing in the violoncello, will perform her senior recital at 1 p.m., Sunday, April 27, in Lee Chapel inside Elizabeth Hall, 421 N. Woodland Blvd., DeLand. From Orlando, Fla., Arthur is a student of Music Professor David Bjella. Arthur is on the […]

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Voice major to perform senior recital

Samone Hicks, music/voice performance major, will perform her senior recital Saturday, April 26, 5:45 p.m., in Lee Chapel inside Elizabeth Hall, 421 N. Woodland Blvd., DeLand. The public is invited to attend at no charge. A soprano, student of voice professor Jane Christeson, Hicks is from Sarasota, Fla. She is the recipient of the Dean’s […]

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Stetson Earth Day Science Café: Focus on Water

“How Do We Meet Global Demands for Water?” is the central question posed by Harry Price, Ph.D., associate professor of chemistry, on Tuesday, April 22, 7-8:30 p.m., at Stetson’s Gillespie Museum. This event is co-sponsored by the Orlando Section of the American Chemical Society. From safe drinking water to new methods in desalinization, topics in […]

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Summer@Stetson camp programs

With summer fast approaching, Stetson University is offering numerous summer camps, programs, courses and activities for ages 5-17. Summer@Stetson includes athletics, music, theater, gifted education, art, science, engineering and foreign languages. Camps will be held weekly from May to August. Stetson’s summer camps are taught by professionals in the particular field of study who provide […]

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Law bar passage is again #1 in state

Stetson University College of Law’s bar passage rate is again number one in the state, with 85 percent of all graduates passing the February bar exam on the first try, far exceeding the statewide average of 72.9 percent. Stetson Law’s bar passage was also number one in the state on the Florida bar exam in […]

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Bar exam pass rate, coach’s contracts top news

Stetson law graduates had the highest pass rate on the Florida Bar exam, and coaching contracts with incentives for academics led the news for Stetson this week. Top national and regional placements include Huffington Post, Associated Press, Orlando Sentinel, Tallahassee Democrat, Tampa Tribune, Ocala Star Banner and Daytona Beach News-Journal. Top stories for Apr. 11-17, […]

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Summer 2014 schedule includes Maymester

Stetson University has incorporated several changes to this year’s academic summer school program, including adding a Maymester to the summer class schedule. The changes, all  listed on the Summer Classes for Stetson Students website, include:   Lower tuition and housing fees New programs offered in all sessions New session options, including a two-week Maymester session […]

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Voice Majors to Perform Senior Recital

Stetson University’s School of Music will present soprano Kristen Pavlic, pictured right, and mezzo-soprano Erin Coatney, below left, in recital at 7 p.m., Saturday, April 26. The performance will take place in Lee Chapel inside Elizabeth Hall, 421 North Woodland Blvd., DeLand. The free recital is open to the public and is being performed in […]

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Business alumnus offers internship options

Stetson University alumnus Anthony Cangelosi ’09, has achieved many goals he had set for himself, working in the sports industry. Through attending Stetson, Cangelosi was able to gain an education that would properly prepare him to start his own entrepreneurial company. Currently the commercial Manager for the Sydney Blue Sox and The ABL (Australian baseball […]

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Writing Center tutors help high schoolers

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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Stetson named Tree Campus USA

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 […]

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Stetson presents No Refunds Sketch Show April 24-26

Stetson 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 […]

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Piano major presents senior recital Sunday

Stetson 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 […]

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Stetson named Best for Veterans

When 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 […]

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Campaign law, aquatic center top news

A 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, […]

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Student Directed One-Act Plays open

Stetson 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 […]

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SHOWCASE: Undergraduate Research displayed

Stetson 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 […]

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Earth Day Celebration at Gillespie Museum

As 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 […]

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Accounting students run tax help program

For 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 […]

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Nominations: McEniry Teaching Award

The 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. […]

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