Al Allen Archives - Stetson Today

Incoming students unpack their car on Move-In Day at Stetson University

Renovated Halls, Houses Ready for Move-in Day

Janie Graziani August 23, 2016

More than 2,000 students expected on campus

Summertime Projects

Michael Candelaria July 20, 2016

An update on campus construction and enhancements

New Welcome Center Takes Shape

Michael Candelaria June 9, 2016

Still to come: drywall, paint, tile, A/C, trees and more

Cottages, greener campus will greet returning students in August

Mary Anne Rogers May 4, 2016

In the fall, Stetson students will return to larger, cooler, greener residences, flood-free parking and the new Rinker Welcome Center.

Topping Out ceremony welcomes community to Rinker Welcome Center

Mary Anne Rogers April 6, 2016

The tree perched atop the final beam will become part of the Rinker Welcome Center landscaping.

Stetson University Board Approves $26 Million in Capital Improvements

Mary Anne Rogers March 10, 2016

New academic leadership, diversity on campus discussed also on agenda Stetson University Board of Trustees approved more than $26 million in capital improvement projects at the university’s DeLand and Gulfport campuses, as well as improvements at the university’s location in Celebration. The move came at its Feb. 19 meeting at Stetson’s campus in Celebration, Fla. […]

Stetson honors Veterans in ceremonies at new Flagpole and Vietnam Remembrance Site

Mary Anne Rogers November 8, 2015

Stetson’s annual Veterans Day Commemoration will be dramatically different this year with a new location and planning that was the result of much community collaboration. Officially known as the Stetson University and Stetson Student Veterans Organization Flagpole, Veterans Memorial Plaque, and Brick Path Dedication Ceremony, the 9 a.m. event will be held in front of the […]

A Blueprint for the Future

Janie Graziani September 25, 2015

New construction, renovations help Stetson stay competitive and ahead of the curve.

The Print Shop is on the move… again

Mary Anne Rogers September 17, 2015

The Print Shop has a new location — 300 N. Amelia Ave., just at the corner of Amelia and Wisconsin avenues — otherwise known as Siberia. Previously known as Stepp Office Supply, the Stetson Print Shop’s new location is one of the many changes on Stetson’s DeLand campus this semester. However, most Stetson students and […]

Earth Day: Celebrating From the Ground Up

Janie Graziani April 17, 2015

Every day is Earth Day at Stetson.

Stetson wins distinction as Tree Campus USA for 4th year

Mary Anne Rogers March 17, 2015

Stetson University has been named 2014 Tree Campus USA by the Arbor Day Foundation in honor of its commitment to effective community forestry management and a healthy outdoor environment. This is the fourth consecutive year that Stetson has received this distinction. Stetson achieved the designation by meeting the required five core standards for sustainable campus […]

New school year brings campus changes

Mary Anne Rogers August 4, 2014

Facilities management has been preparing all summer for the new faces and excitement that is coming to campus for the 2014-2015 school year. The summer of 2014 has been very productive, resulting in many significant improvements to the facilities where members of the campus community live, teach, work and play. Facilities Management staff has been […]

Trees wrapped in blue reflect fountain

Mary Anne Rogers May 1, 2014

The assignment for the final art project in his Introduction to Studio Art class called for an “ambitious” project that “demonstrates your increased conceptual and technical sophistication about art,” said Michael Katz, adjunct art professor. He specified to his students that “the subject, form, content, medium, size, approach and mode of expression are entirely your […]

Facilities Mgt reports campus improvements

Mary Anne Rogers February 14, 2014

“On behalf of Facilities Management, I am happy to make the following report to the Stetson University community on the many improvements made to our campus over the holiday break,” said Al Allen, associate vice president for facilities management. “During the time when the university was closed in December, and into the new semester, we […]