Stetson University Russian Studies Professor Michael Denner has always encouraged his students to take risks. Teaching by example, in June 2011, he decided to take a risk of his own and trekked across the Russian countryside with his friend and academic colleague, Thomas Newlin, a professor at Oberlin College. The two men walked 100 miles […]
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DeLand, Fla. –Stetson University will hold the third annual Doug Lee Day of Service on Saturday, March 24, from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. This event honors the memory of the late Doug Lee, former president and chancellor of Stetson University, and is open to Stetson and the surrounding DeLand community. Anyone interested in participating […]
Continue ReadingOver the past few years, Stetson faculty members, including Dr. John T. York, Dr. Michael King and Dr. Tandy Grubbs, have been hard at work writing and securing much-needed grants through the National Science Foundation (NSF) to benefit the science departments. Most recently, the NSF has awarded the university a $200,000 grant to purchase a […]
Continue ReadingThe Stetson University Opera Theatre, Russell Franks, director, and Symphony Orchestra, Anthony Hose, conductor, will present two French operas on Friday, March 23, and Sunday, March 25, at the DeLand High School Theatre Center, located at the corner of Hill and Plymouth avenues, DeLand. Angélique by Jacques Ibert, and Les Mamelles de Tirésias by Francis […]
Continue ReadingNote: We want to share with you that Stetson University has joined Tuition Plan Consortium, a group of more than 270 U.S. private colleges and universities that own and operate the Private College 529 Plan. Private College 529 Plan offers families a guaranteed way to get tomorrow’s tuition at today’s prices, for up to 30 years after it […]
Continue ReadingStetson University has had a number of interesting stories in the news this month, including faculty interviews in the New York Times, Zee News in India, Tampa Bay Times and Lakeland Ledger. The Huffington Post featured Stetson students/alumni for making a difference in the world. And Lake Mary Life magazine featured the Metzger teens, with a beautiful […]
Continue ReadingTop o’ the morning to you! It’s our St. Patrick’s Day/Weekend edition of Stetson Today! And what’s more fitting than to celebrate Stetson “green” with the HatterPalooza music festival on St. Patty’s Day? And “the rest of the week” offers plenty to do on and near campus, too. So plug in, expand your thinking, expose […]
Continue ReadingStetson University will celebrate the return of Hatter Football, introduction of Women’s Lacrosse, Stetson’s outstanding Men’s and Women’s Soccer programs and the new on-campus facilities being constructed at an Athletics Expansion Groundbreaking Celebration at 5:30 p.m. Friday, March 23. The celebration will be held at the Mandy Stoll Tennis Center, 402 E. University Ave., DeLand. […]
Continue ReadingIt was a cool spring morning in northern Virginia and 9-year-old Peter was absorbing the early sun as he meandered down the country road near his home in historic Manassas. He peeled and poked his stick into the new spring ground, curious to what the cold winter had left behind. Raised in a military family, […]
Continue ReadingFrom Rush Limbaugh’s controversial statements about Sandra Fluke, to the debate over health care policies covering contraception, to state-level abortion laws, women’s reproductive rights have been a major topic in American politics over the last month. On Monday, March 19, Stetson University will hold a panel discussion on the “War Against Women in American Politics […]
Continue ReadingFor Dr. Robert Sitler, professor of Modern Languages & Literatures, the study of Spanish has always been secondary. Language simply opens the door to the opportunity to establish relationships with indigenous people he wouldn’t otherwise have the opportunity to know. Indeed, his encounters with indigenous people of Latin America, most particularly in the Mayan world, have […]
Continue ReadingSpring Break 2012 is almost in the books, but don’t let go of that relaxed, fun feeling just yet! There are tons of invigorating and enriching activities on campus this coming week – from Willy Wonka Day in the Commons to the Model Senate to amazing performances in the arts. So plug in, expand your […]
Continue ReadingStetson University will host more than 200 students and faculty members from 23 colleges and universities for the second annual Florida Undergraduate Research Conference on Friday evening, March 16, and all day Saturday, March 17. The conference is designed to celebrate excellence in student research and creativity and to foster an appreciation for undergraduate academic achievements […]
Continue ReadingA fraternal symbol of unity is found in an unlikely place. Last winter, among the military community in Georgia’s Muscogee County, construction worker Russ Lucas from upstate New York was six months into contracted work at Fort Benning Army infantry base. Lucas was building 60 miles of tank trails when something caught his eye. “I […]
Continue ReadingStetson University will host the 41st annual Floyd M. Riddick Model United States Senate on March 15-17, featuring students from nine colleges and public lectures by Florida Sen. President Mike Haridopolos and Washington, D.C., political commentator Craig Crawford. Founded in 1971 by Stetson Political Science Professor T. Wayne Bailey and then-political science student John Fraser, […]
Continue ReadingPolitical Science and Russian Studies Professor Eugene Huskey was interviewed about Vladimir Putin’s chances in the Russian elections, the likely consequences of his victory and the probable impact that the current polls would have on U.S.-Russia ties for Zee News in India on March 3. Read the story, “Russian Spring highly unlikely anytime soon.” Zee […]
Continue ReadingStetson University has purchased the Stetson Cove apartments at 315 W. Pennsylvania Ave. and plans to open the complex as student housing in August 2012 after making extensive renovations. “Our existing apartment-style student housing on campus is currently our most popular option, and we believe Stetson Cove will be another attractive housing option for juniors, […]
Continue ReadingStetson University’s spring 2012 HatterPalooza music festival will feature Jack’s Mannequin and other bands in a live concert, 3-10 p.m. on Saturday, March 17, in downtown DeLand. HatterPalooza, which is open to the public, is hosted by Stetson’s Hatter Productions and the MainStreet DeLand Association. The HatterPalooza main stage will be outside on West Indiana […]
Continue ReadingFive Stetson University student organizations and the university’s Cross Cultural Center will hold a free public event – named “Silent Steps” – designed to raise awareness of social injustices experienced by people around the world. The event will be at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 15, at the Hollis Center, 602 N. Bert Fish Drive, DeLand. […]
Continue ReadingWelcome to Stetson Today, the new website designed to serve as a single information source for all that is Stetson University! In a world where people need news and information faster and more consistently than ever before, Stetson has formed this new website, taking into consideration audience segment needs, along with industry research and best practices. […]
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