CNN Producer Alexis Weed gives Stetson media students a glimpse into the fast-paced world of journalism. There is a special glamour to broadcast news. The poise of the anchors, the polish of the script and the unceasing drama. Whether or not we like what we hear from our televisions, united we watch—transfixed by the magic […]
Continue ReadingOscar Bluemner (1867-1938) is regarded as one of America’s most influential modernist painters, and Stetson University is proud to house a large collection of more than 1,000 pieces of his works that were donated by his daughter, Vera Bluemner Kouba. For the uninitiated, Bluemner was a German-born painter who immigrated to the United States at the […]
Continue ReadingDr. Martin Luther King Jr. charged our world to lives of service when he stated, “Life’s most persistent and urgent question is: What are you doing for others?” To commemorate Dr. King’s vision for peace and justice, Stetson University’s Center for Community Engagement and Cross Cultural Center are partnering with local organizations to host […]
Continue ReadingStetson University’s associate director of Athletics/Senior Woman Administrator Alicia Queally has been selected to participate in the 2016 NCAA Pathway Program. A 1999 graduate of the University of North Carolina, Queally is in her fourth year as a member of the Stetson Athletics staff. She oversees internal operations including game management, budgets and Title IX […]
Continue ReadingWhile navigating the challenges offered by your next level of courses, plotting your course across campus has just become easier, courtesy of new sidewalks and parking lots.
Continue ReadingMembers of Stetson’s 1969-70 men’s basketball team will be honored at halftime of Saturday’s game against NJIT. Tip-off for the game is 3:30 p.m. at Edmunds Center. Saturday is one day shy of the 46th anniversary of arguably the greatest win in program history. The Hatters defeated 18th-ranked Louisville, 87-80, on Jan. 17, 1970, in […]
Continue ReadingMultiple student groups from Stetson University spent several weeks last semester volunteering to help rebuild Freedom Playground, a favorite play area for local children of all ages. After 20 years of wear and tear and the extremes of Florida weather, the playground had fallen into decline and had to be demolished. But, just as it had […]
Continue ReadingThe Lyonia Chapter of the Florida Native Plant Society (FNPS) is offering a seed-collecting and seed-sowing workshop on Tuesday, Jan. 19, at 7 p.m., in the Rinker Environmental Learning Center (RELC), Stetson University. Local organic gardener Pauline Coppello, of Pauline’s Lucky Market Garden, along with Nicki Cheslow, student coordinator of Stetson’s Seed Library, will lead […]
Continue ReadingSo the saying goes, one man’s trash is another man’s treasure. Stetson art students created “Disorderly Construct” in the university’s Palm Court. “Convergence” by Alex Schelb and Whitney Wolf is featured above.
Continue ReadingStetson University’s School of Music and the Guitar Program, under the direction of Stephen Robinson, D.M., professor of music and founder of the university’s Guitar Program, will present guitarist Kevin Manderville ’96, in concert on Saturday, Jan. 23, 2016 at 7:30 p.m. The performance will take place in Lee Chapel inside Elizabeth Hall, 421 N. Woodland […]
Continue ReadingConsidered by many to be the best Ragtime/Boogie-Woogie pianist in the world, Bob Milne will be performing at Stetson University’s Lee Chapel, 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 19. Lee Chapel is located inside Elizabeth Hall, 421 N. Woodland Blvd., on Stetson’s DeLand campus. The performance is open to the public, free of charge. Although Milne comes […]
Continue ReadingAspiring and established writers alike will have an amazing opportunity to hone their craft and travel the globe with a brand new residency program being launched at Stetson University in January 2016. “We are bringing in amazing instructors and visiting writers for our first master of fine arts residency in January,” explained Mark Powell, associate […]
Continue ReadingProfessor of Art Dan Gunderson, will celebrate 40 years at Stetson University with his upcoming art exhibition in Stetson’s Hand Art Center, Jan. 22 through Feb. 26. The Hand Art Center is located at 139 E. Michigan Ave. on Stetson’s DeLand campus. The exhibit is open to the public, free of charge. “Everyone, no matter […]
Continue Reading2015 is in the books. For Stetson University it was one for the books. With great pride, let us reflect on our accomplishments. 2016 – bring it on!
Continue ReadingThe Stetson University Christmas Candlelight concert will air on 90.7 FM WMFE public radio, on Friday, Dec. 25, and Saturday, Dec. 26. This concert features Stetson University’s Concert Choir and Stetson Men, Timothy Peter, conductor, and the Stetson University Women’s Chorale, Andrew Larson, conductor, including student instrumentalists from the Chamber Orchestra and Symphonic Band. Peter […]
Continue ReadingStetson University junior guard Brianti Saunders, from Hilliard, Fla., has been named Atlantic Sun co-Player of the Week, and junior forward Breana Bey, from Jersey City, N.J., has been named the league’s Newcomer of the Week, the conference office announced on Monday, Dec. 21. Saunders set a school single-game record by scoring 40 points in Stetson’s 79-57 […]
Continue ReadingWinter Break is a great time to visit Stetson University. Contact Admissions at (800) 688-0101 and schedule a campus tour.
Continue ReadingStetson University has selected Bruce Chong as its new vice president for marketing and communications, effective Nov. 4. He will lead the university’s marketing, communications and public relations efforts. Chong takes the position previously held by Gregory Carroll who retired last month after six years at Stetson. Chong comes to Stetson from South University where […]
Continue ReadingWhen you have a passion for your artistry, it shows. So it was no surprise that the expert guitar playing by junior music student Lyndall Vickers filled the lobby with joy while guests were entering Stetson University’s Gala in October at the Westin Hotel in Lake Mary, Fla. The event kicked off a comprehensive campaign […]
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