For those of you who have voted early or plan to go on Election Day and want to see the results of your efforts, the Center for Community Engagement, in conjunction with the “Stetson Votes” initiative, will be showing election results Tuesday, Nov. 6, live in the Stetson Room, second floor of the Carlton Union […]
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This weekend is Stetson University’s HOMECOMING 2012 – the first fall Homecoming in 50 years, when Hatter Football was part of life at Stetson. Homecoming events include the 22nd Annual Wes Berner Golf Tournament, the Food and Wine Festival, Opera, Football, a Comedy Show, Theatre, Baseball, Softball, a Food Truck Bazaar and Pre-Game Party, Class […]
Continue ReadingJoin Opera Theatre Stetson University for two gala evenings of opera scenes celebrating the many scenes of love, the most powerful of emotions. Experience the drowning passion of Anthony and Cleopatra: the irresistible pull of the forbidden in Puccini’s Edgar: and the despair of unrequited love in Lucia Di Lammermoor. Sigh at the sweet beauty […]
Continue ReadingArturo Sandoval came to Stetson Friday, Oct. 26, and taught a music improvisational master class in the Feasel Rehearsal Hall inside McMahan Hall, to a group of more than 120 music majors, non-majors, music faculty, non-music faculty and staff from across all university disciplines. Sandoval is one of the most famous trumpet players of our […]
Continue ReadingOpen your mind and get your hands dirty! On Saturday, Nov. 3, from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m., the Gillespie Museum at Stetson University will host its final Science Saturday of the fall semester. Everyone is invited to tour the Museum, which turns 54 years old this month, and next door, in the Rinker Environmental […]
Continue ReadingStetson University will celebrate its first fall Homecoming in 50 years, Nov. 2-4, in anticipation of the return of football to Stetson. Greenfeather, a long-time community engagement tradition at Stetson, in which many student organizations on campus participate in events to raise funds for local non-profit organizations, is in progress this week as well. To […]
Continue ReadingZipcar is coming to Stetson beginning Friday, Nov. 2, providing an inexpensive way to ‘share’ a car without having to worry about gas or insurance. Founded in 1999, Zipcar is the world’s largest membership-based, car-sharing company, providing cars on-demand. Car sharing is a pay-per-use system, which has the effect of significantly altering driving behavior. […]
Continue ReadingStetson’s annual participation in Greenfeather begins this week. Many student organizations on campus will be participating in events throughout the week that promote and raise funds for local non-profit organizations. Then on top of that, Homecoming 2012 begins next Friday, Nov. 2! Enjoy yourselves while helping others in full Hatter spirit! Here are some of […]
Continue ReadingTickets are still available for Stetson University’s popular holiday tradition of Christmas Candlelight Concerts, scheduled this year for Thursday, Nov. 29, Friday, Nov. 30, and Saturday, Dec. 1 at 7:30 p.m., and Sunday, Dec. 2 at 4 p.m. All performances take place in Lee Chapel, Elizabeth Hall, 421 N. Woodland Blvd. in DeLand. The concerts […]
Continue ReadingOn Wednesday, Oct. 24, U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson (D-FL) will be visiting Stetson University’s DeLand campus to discuss the importance of civic engagement in our society. “We’re excited for the opportunity to host Senator Nelson on our campus,” said Kevin Winchell, assistant director of Community Engagement. “Senator Nelson’s long and distinguished record of public service […]
Continue ReadingCivil War re-enactors set up an encampment on Oct. 2and 3 in the Quad, between Sampson Hall and the Hand Art Center, and in full uniform taught a history lesson as part of Dr. Paul Croce’s The American Civil War class. Across two tables were assorted artifacts – swords, silverware, barrels, pots, chairs, flasks, glasses, […]
Continue ReadingIt may not look like studying, but these four students walking up the beach are looking for trash as part of a Consumer Marketing class. They are Claudia Radke, Brittany McDaniel, Aaron Paul and Business alumnus Dana Sotero. It was early. The clean, flat expanse of beautiful sand stretched for miles in front of the […]
Continue ReadingHold on to your hats, Hatters, because the next two weeks are jam-packed with fun and exciting events! This week starts off with the last round of Presidential Debates. Thanks to the Center of Community Engagement and Stetson Votes, we will be able to watch President Obama and Governor Romney in their last debate before […]
Continue ReadingLooking back at the female life of a lowly freshman rat, mid-1950’s Whew! Your parents have just pulled away from your dorm, and you’ve started to meet your hallmates and roommates. As you try to squeeze your latest sweater set and saddle shoes into the tiny closets, you notice a letter stating there will be […]
Continue ReadingGet out your dictionaries! Stetson University continues its 107th theatre season with William Finn’s Tony Award winning musical comedy, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. The light-hearted musical comedy allows the audience to experience a spelling bee in the most lively and heartfelt way through means of song and dance. It is also Stetson […]
Continue ReadingEnvironmental responsibility advocate Clay Henderson is the 2012 recipient of one of Stetson University’s most prestigious awards, the George and Mary Hood Award. This award, presented by Stetson President Wendy B. Libby at a recent college advisory board meeting, is named in honor of Dr. George Hood, Stetson’s former dean of students, professor and director […]
Continue ReadingStetson University will host an illustrated artist’s talk, followed by a Q&A, with Emmy Award-winning graphic novelist Dean Haspiel, 7 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 16, in Rinker Auditorium, inside the Lynn Business Center, 345 N. Woodland Blvd., DeLand. A reception will follow in Sampson Hall. The event is open to the public, free of charge. The […]
Continue ReadingAngela Myles Beeching, noted arts career specialist and director of Manhattan School of Music’s Center for Music Entrepreneurship will appear at Stetson University, Monday and Tuesday, Oct. 29-30. The two-day residency is sponsored by Stetson University’s Joseph C. Prince Entrepreneurship Program and the School of Music in collaboration with the Office of Career Development. All […]
Continue ReadingOn Wednesday, Oct. 17, candidates for Congressional District 6 Heather Beaven (D) and Ron DeSantis (R) will be meeting in DeLand for a debate about issues facing voters in the district. The debate will be from 8 to 9 p.m. at the DeLand High School Auditorium, 800 North Hill Avenue, DeLand. Co-sponsored by Stetson University’s Center […]
Continue ReadingFall break signals the time for a brief respite after mid-term exams. But, with Homecoming 2012 right around the corner, one has to realize that rest is way overrated! Once classes resume Monday morning, the Stetson community will be humming with many things to do, including public lectures, discussion opportunities, musical concerts, Hatter sports, Greenfeather Week […]
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