During its 128th Commencement, held May 9 and 10, 2014, Stetson University graduated 662 students; 171 graduate students and 491 undergraduates. At the Celebration of Commencement and three commencement ceremonies, Stetson University presented several awards honoring outstanding students and exemplary faculty. William Hugh McEniry Award for Excellence in Teaching is considered Stetson’s most prestigious award for […]
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The American Guild of Organists Gala Concert, featuring Stetson University Organist Boyd Jones, will be held at 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, May 20, in Lee Chapel inside Elizabeth Hall, 421 N. Woodland Blvd., on Stetson’s DeLand campus. Jones, the John E. and Aleise Price Professor of Organ, will perform organ works by Kellner, Still, Hindemith, Balbastre, […]
Continue ReadingSeven members of Stetson University’s faculty have recently earned tenure and/or promotion. The new status for these faculty members will be effective August 2014, with the start of the 2014-15 academic year. “The heart of the academic enterprise is led by Stetson’s outstanding faculty,” said Provost Elizabeth Paul, who made the announcement. “Stetson’s learning community is […]
Continue ReadingThe NCAA released its annual lists of the top performing programs across divisions, academically. Stetson Athletics has four programs being honored for their academic performance and achievement. Each year, the NCAA honors selected Division I sports teams by publicly recognizing their latest multiyear NCAA Division I Academic Progress Rate (APR). This announcement is part of […]
Continue ReadingWednesday, April 30, marked the end of Spring classes for Stetson students, as well as the end of two full semesters with Stetson’s new Dining Services. To show their appreciation, the Dining Services team continued the tradition of Student Appreciation Day started by cashier Brenda Smith. This year’s theme was HatterWood. The Commons portrayed an elegant, Oscar-styled […]
Continue ReadingLocal puppeteers’ surreal, no-budget vision is an official video for the song “Am I Awake” by They Might Be Giants. In late February, They Might Be Giants put out a call for music videos based on their track “Am I Awake” to support the release of their new compilation album, Idlewild. The band demanded “…Beautiful, […]
Continue ReadingOn Thursday, April 24, Stetson University Center for Community Engagement was awarded as the 2013 Outstanding Overall Civic/Community Volunteer Group at the United Way of Volusia and Flagler counties 27th Annual Outstanding Volunteers of the Year Awards. Stetson University was also honored with the Gold Level Presidential Volunteer Service Award that recognizes the valuable contributions […]
Continue ReadingThe Stetson University Jazz Ensemble will honor the work of band leader and educator Stan Kenton on Wednesday, April 23, 7:30 p.m., in the Stetson Room, upstairs in the Carlton Union Building, 131 E. Minnesota Ave., DeLand. From the early 1940s through the 1980s Kenton led one of the most dynamic and progressive jazz orchestras […]
Continue ReadingStetson vocalist Rachel LaQuea will be showcasing her talent at her senior recital on Sunday, April 27, at 4:15 p.m. in Lee Chapel, Elizabeth Hall, 421 N. Woodland B lvd., DeLand. The public is invited at no charge. A psychology major with a minor in music and Spanish, LaQuea will perform nine classically historical vocal pieces, […]
Continue ReadingAriel Arthur, candidate for the degree of Bachelor of Music – Orchestral Performance, specializing in the violoncello, will perform her senior recital at 1 p.m., Sunday, April 27, in Lee Chapel inside Elizabeth Hall, 421 N. Woodland Blvd., DeLand. From Orlando, Fla., Arthur is a student of Music Professor David Bjella. Arthur is on the […]
Continue ReadingSamone Hicks, music/voice performance major, will perform her senior recital Saturday, April 26, 5:45 p.m., in Lee Chapel inside Elizabeth Hall, 421 N. Woodland Blvd., DeLand. The public is invited to attend at no charge. A soprano, student of voice professor Jane Christeson, Hicks is from Sarasota, Fla. She is the recipient of the Dean’s […]
Continue ReadingWith summer fast approaching, Stetson University is offering numerous summer camps, programs, courses and activities for ages 5-17. Summer@Stetson includes athletics, music, theater, gifted education, art, science, engineering and foreign languages. Camps will be held weekly from May to August. Stetson’s summer camps are taught by professionals in the particular field of study who provide […]
Continue ReadingStetson University has incorporated several changes to this year’s academic summer school program, including adding a Maymester to the summer class schedule. The changes, all listed on the Summer Classes for Stetson Students website, include: Lower tuition and housing fees New programs offered in all sessions New session options, including a two-week Maymester session […]
Continue ReadingStetson University’s School of Music will present soprano Kristen Pavlic, pictured right, and mezzo-soprano Erin Coatney, below left, in recital at 7 p.m., Saturday, April 26. The performance will take place in Lee Chapel inside Elizabeth Hall, 421 North Woodland Blvd., DeLand. The free recital is open to the public and is being performed in […]
Continue ReadingStetson University’s School of Music will present pianist Jeremy Vigil in recital on Sunday evening, April 13, 2014 at 8:00 p.m. The concert will take place in Lee Chapel inside Elizabeth Hall, 421 N. Woodland Blvd., DeLand. The free recital is open to the public and is being performed in partial fulfillment of a Bachelor […]
Continue ReadingStetson undergraduates prepare to display the results of their hard work as the annual SHOWCASE approaches. The Stetson undergraduate research event will be held all day on Tuesday, April 15, beginning at 9 a.m. In addition to undergraduate research, additional events and presentations have been added to this year’s event in order to shine even […]
Continue ReadingThe Faculty Senate of Stetson University invites each student and faculty member to nominate a Stetson professor for Stetson University’s highest teaching award, the William Hugh McEniry Award for Excellence in Teaching. All full-time teaching faculty members on the DeLand Campus are eligible, with the exception of the following recent recipients: Dr. Harry Price, Dr. […]
Continue ReadingJoin Alpha Kappa Psi, the professional business fraternity, and the DeLand community for an evening of fabulous food, drinks and live music! On Friday evening, April 4, 5-8 p.m., Stetson University will welcome the DeLand community to campus to enjoy the culinary delights from many of Mainstreet DeLand’s restaurants. When Stetson’s Delta Eta Associates class […]
Continue ReadingStetson University has named Jeffrey A. Ulmer as vice president for development and alumni engagement. Ulmer joins Stetson from the University of Central Florida where he serves as assistant vice president overseeing fundraising at multiple academic colleges. Prior to that Ulmer was responsible for setting the strategic direction for UCF’s Athletic Development Program. “I […]
Continue ReadingStetson University graduating senior Marya Barry, voice major from DeBary, Fla., will present her senior recital on Saturday, April 5, at 3:30 p.m. in Lee Chapel inside Elizabeth Hall, 421 N. Woodland Blvd., on Stetson’s DeLand campus. The recital is free and open to the public and is being performed in partial fulfillment of a […]
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