Associate Professor and Chair of History Eric Kurlander Although he always liked history, Eric Kurlander didn’t imagine in high school that he would become an historian. He expected, instead, to major in the sciences—in part because his semi-rural, northern Illinois high school only offered AP courses in biology, chemistry, and math. Still, an especially memorable high […]
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Stetson University and six other cultural museums throughout West Volusia will celebrate the Smithsonian Magazine’s National Museum Day on Saturday, Sept. 29. All participating local museums will be open to the public on Sept. 29, free of charge, with a ticket, reflecting the spirit of the Smithsonian Magazine, which emulates the free admission policy of […]
Continue ReadingThis week ahead Stetson Hatters will be busy, busy, busy. Each day is filled with another opportunity to get involved! On Wednesday, Sept. 19, Dr. Roberta Smith Favis, curator of the Vera Bluemner Kouba Collection, will give a Curator’s Talk about the new art exhibit, Oscar Bluemner’s America: Walking Along a New Jersey Canal. Plus […]
Continue ReadingStetson University opens its 107th season with an unscripted comedy show featuring a variety of improvised scenes and games. The interactive, improvised show draws on a popular comedy style known as “long form improv” which has been sweeping the nation. An Evening at the Improv is directed by Kevin Kearney, a guest director for Stetson who […]
Continue ReadingA new chapter for the Greek life on Stetson’s campus is about to begin. Each of Stetson’s 11 Greek organizations (six fraternities, five sororities) will find new members through the upcoming recruitment process. Recruitment weekend for sororities is this weekend, Sept. 14-16; rush for fraternities will take place Sept.19-23. Students can sign up online for […]
Continue ReadingStetson University’s strong academic quality has earned it a ranking of third place among the South’s top regional universities in U.S. News & World Report’s 2013 edition of “Best Colleges.” Stetson is also listed as one of the South’s “Great Schools, Great Prices,” based on academic quality and the average net cost after need-based financial […]
Continue ReadingStetson University has been ranked No. 13 nationally in Washington Monthly’s 2012 College Guide, which rates colleges and universities based on service (encouraging students to give something back to their country), social mobility (recruiting and graduating low-income students) and research (producing cutting-edge scholarship and PhDs). Stetson was compared to 681 schools nationwide that offer bachelor’s […]
Continue ReadingThe Hatter Harvest club of Stetson University will host Farmers’ Markets on three Sundays this fall semester: Sept. 23, Oct. 21, and Nov. 18. Come out and enjoy local produce and prepared foods, live music, and sunshine! The Stetson Farmers’ Markets will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the Stetson Green, the […]
Continue ReadingClasses are under way, and the first holiday of the year is in the books. Now it’s time for some enrichment! The week ahead at Stetson University offers art and music for culture; adventure on the new zip line in Daytona Beach; a day of Sept. 11 remembrances; a free lesson in politics; and the […]
Continue ReadingPanoramic Street View imagery of Stetson University is now available in Google Maps. Take a virtual look at Google Maps’ new panoramic imagery of Stetson University’s DeLand campus, beginning today. The university partnered with Google Maps for the project, which features high-definition, 360-degree images and offers viewers access to campus locations not previously available in […]
Continue ReadingStetson University will celebrate the opening of two art exhibitions with a public reception, 6-8 p.m., Friday, Sept. 7 at the Hand Art Center. Oscar Bluemner’s America: Walking Along a New Jersey Canal, will run from Sept. 7 through Dec. 5; and Drawings from the Collection of Arthur Goldberg will run Sept. 7 through Oct. […]
Continue ReadingStetson University’s business fraternity, Alpha Kappa Psi, is hosting Emmy Award-winning director Fabio Jafet to speak about his career and experience in the media industry on Thursday, Sept. 13. The event will be at 7:30 p.m. at the Rinker Auditorium located in the Lynn Business Center, 345 N. Woodland Blvd., DeLand, and is sponsored by […]
Continue ReadingPolitical Science Professor T. Wayne Bailey is an institution at Stetson University – and in politics. Dr. Bailey is a friend of President Jimmy Carter, who gave a lecture at Stetson in 1992, and met Presidents Bill Clinton and Lyndon Johnson during their terms in office. He attended President Ronald Reagan’s inaugural ball and has […]
Continue ReadingWith the first week of classes in the books, the threat of Isaac past and many new friendships flourishing, the Hatter community can enjoy a long weekend of sports, culture, and just plain fun-in-the-sun in and around DeLand. Here are some highlights of the week ahead at Stetson. Enjoy a restful Labor Day holiday, Monday, […]
Continue ReadingOn Tuesday, Sept. 11, as part of the national 911day.org movement, Stetson University will host a “Day of Action” of service and programs in remembrance of the events of 9/11. The public is invited to attend. “The attacks on 9/11 were a tragedy, but they reignited a sense of service and civic duty in our […]
Continue ReadingTwenty-four faculty members joined the faculty at Stetson University’s DeLand campus this fall – in the College of Arts & Sciences, the School of Business Administration and the School of Music. In addition, two faculty members have been promoted. Dr. Kimberly Flint-Hamilton (Sociology and Anthropology) was promoted to the rank of professor, and Dr. Scott […]
Continue ReadingStetson University has been named to Forbes Magazine’s annual list of “America’s 650 Top Colleges.” The rankings, compiled exclusively for Forbes by the Washington, D.C.-based Center for College Affordability and Productivity, focus on the quality of teaching, great career prospects, high graduation rates and low levels of debt. To see the information online about Stetson University, […]
Continue ReadingStetson’s Campus Life and Student Success division is offering the GPS: Guide for Proactive Success workshops once again this semester to aid students in staying on track with their academic and personal lives at the university. All the workshops take place at 5:15 p.m. each Tuesday in Sage Hall, room 257. The first one is […]
Continue ReadingOn Saturday, Sept. 8, from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Stetson University will host its third annual “Politics 101” conference, a free, one-day crash course on the nuts and bolts of political campaigning. The conference will be held in the Stetson Room of the Carlton Union Building. “The goal of Politics 101 is to provide […]
Continue ReadingIt’s a brand new year and campus activities are already abundant! Are you ready to make new friends, find something interesting to do, listen to great music and participate in intellectual discussion? Here are some highlights from this week’s calendar. Learn something! Org Fest: Check out the Student Organization Festival for one-stop shopping with dozens […]
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