Chair of psychology at Stetson University also reveals another mystery thriller in the works. Suicide Kings, the first work of fiction by Chris Ferguson, Ph.D., is in its second printing in preparation for worldwide distribution. “It is unexpected, but I’m really pleased that the book has been so well received,” said Ferguson, associate professor and […]
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Stetson’s impressive RGIP students and law school graduates led the news about Stetson this week because of their winning ways. Top national and regional placements include Bloomberg View, Forbes, Boston Globe, SCOTUSblog, Associated Press, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Orlando Sentinel and Tampa Bay Business Journal. Top stories for Apr. 18-24, 2014, include: Coverage of the Roland George […]
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! The No Refunds Sketch Show brings […]
Continue ReadingRoland George Investments Program’s portfolio adds two more wins to its impressive list of championships. Double talk? Oh, no. Not in the hard-nosed, fact-based world of Stetson University’s Roland George Investment Program (RGIP). But there has been a lot of talk about doubles since the “George students” took double national championships – again. “It’s a double, […]
Continue ReadingThe Stetson University Jazz Ensemble will honor the work of band leader and educator Stan Kenton on Wednesday, April 23, 7:30 p.m., in the Stetson Room, upstairs in the Carlton Union Building, 131 E. Minnesota Ave., DeLand. From the early 1940s through the 1980s Kenton led one of the most dynamic and progressive jazz orchestras […]
Continue ReadingStetson vocalist Rachel LaQuea will be showcasing her talent at her senior recital on Sunday, April 27, at 4:15 p.m. in Lee Chapel, Elizabeth Hall, 421 N. Woodland B lvd., DeLand. The public is invited at no charge. A psychology major with a minor in music and Spanish, LaQuea will perform nine classically historical vocal pieces, […]
Continue Reading“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 […]
Continue ReadingAriel 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 […]
Continue ReadingSamone 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 […]
Continue Reading“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 […]
Continue ReadingWith 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 […]
Continue ReadingStetson 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 […]
Continue ReadingStetson 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, […]
Continue ReadingStetson 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 […]
Continue ReadingStetson 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 […]
Continue ReadingStetson 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 […]
Continue ReadingThree 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 […]
Continue ReadingFor 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 […]
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