When Georgios Bakamitsos (pictured left) arrived in New Orleans, La., to teach marketing at Tulane University he got an education he never expected. It was August 2005, and he hadn’t even had time to settle into his new job before Hurricane Katrina came calling. “The marketing department went from nine people to four overnight because […]
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A controversial verdict in the Zimmerman trial has kept COL professors busy commenting on national and international media stories about the trial. Another controversy – this time surrounding the reality television show “Big Brother” — also has garnered quotes from Stetson faculty. Notable national, international and regional mentions include The Wall Street Journal, The New […]
Continue ReadingThe Stetson University Community School of Music, as part of its Guitar Summer Camp, will present a classical guitar concert series, Friday, July 26, and Thursday, Aug. 1, featuring Stetson School of Music alumni. Guitarist David Stringer ’13, and the Galestro-Smith Duo, featuring guitarist Jonathan Smith ’11, and flutist Angela Galestro ’12, will perform at […]
Continue ReadingJamil Khader’s year-long Fulbright fellowship will take him to a volatile part of the world to seek extraordinary writers and help increase understanding of Palestinian culture and social justice. An uncommon, and uncommonly personal, quest into the rocky hills north of the Dead Sea is being prepared by a Stetson English professor who plans to […]
Continue ReadingThe Florida Career Professionals Association (FCPA) honored two members of Stetson University during its annual conference in June in Orlando. Robin Kazmarek, associate director of Career Development, was presented the 2013 Brownlee Leadership Award for her contribution and support of the Association, and Mark Marcus was honored with the Student of the Year Award for […]
Continue ReadingSeptember is the month to focus on the emotional and physical health of men and women at Stetson University’s Center at Celebration. Stetson’s Lifelong Learning program, which offers the best kind of education with information that can be put to use now, will offer four programs in the fall semester, beginning Tuesday, Sept. 17, at […]
Continue ReadingIf anyone would have told three budding moviemakers back in high school that their first feature film would be represented at the Cannes Film Festival in France one day, they probably would have looked at you strangely, raising their eyebrows and tilting their heads with surprise. But that is exactly what happened for Brendan Rogers, […]
Continue ReadingRecognized for their educational accomplishments at Stetson University, American studies and history professor Emily Mieras, Ph.D. (pictured left), and sociology and anthropology professor Kimberly FlintHamilton, Ph.D. (pictured below, right), have been chosen to participate in select seminars this summer hosted by the Council of Independent Colleges (CIC). For several weeks this month, the CIC will […]
Continue ReadingStetson University’s student-athletes proved during the past year that they are excellent students in addition to being outstanding athletes, and their efforts in the classroom were rewarded by the Atlantic Sun Conference on Monday when the Hatters claimed their first All-Academic Trophy. A total of 168 Stetson student-athletes, 73 percent, were recognized by the A-Sun […]
Continue ReadingRosalie Carpenter, assistant dean of students at Stetson University, was awarded the Robert D. Bradshaw Small Colleges Student Advocate Award from the National Association of Student Affairs Administrators (NASPA) at its 2013 Region III Awards. The award honors the significant role played by those who champion student issues in a small college setting and beyond. “It […]
Continue ReadingThe spring issue of STETSON University Magazine asked those viewing the university’s Facebook page to “tell us about Stetson mentors who changed your life.” Fifty-six alumni, students and faculty commented on the university’s Facebook page. “We highly value the engagement and perspectives shared in our social media channels,” said Greg Carroll, vice president of Stetson […]
Continue ReadingFaculty and staff at Stetson University were honored by the Quality of Service Council during its annual Employee Recognition Celebration. The annual event recognizes individuals who have distinguished themselves by contributing positively to the Stetson community in 10 categories. This year’s recipients are: Adapter of the Year – A flexible individual who adjusts quickly and […]
Continue ReadingPerhaps it’s every woman’s dream to spend her days lying on the sofa, getting caught up in romance novels and fantasizing what it might be like to live a life similar to the characters in those books. But imagine if you wrote them. Now that might be even more fulfilling. Well that is exactly what […]
Continue ReadingStetson University’s Teacher Education internship program in Central Florida public schools was successfully completed by recent Stetson graduates. The program prepares prospective teachers for working in diverse classrooms by enabling them to work with public school students. In addition, public school teachers mentor the Stetson student interns. Five students completed their internships in Flagler, Orange, […]
Continue ReadingStetson has one of the top-ranked Master of Accountancy programs in the country, and DeLand city commissioners unanimously approved a request to allow tailgating around Spec Martin Stadium. Notable national and local placements include Orlando Sentinel, MLB.com, Tampa Bay Times, South Bend Tribune, and Bradenton Herald. Coverage for June 14-19, 2013, includes: Top Stories Stetson’s […]
Continue ReadingSix Stetson University students will be attending American University in the fall 2013 as a part of Stetson University’s Washington Semester Program based in Washington, D.C. Since 1947, the Washington Semester has offered college students across the nation a chance to study and work in the nation’s capital and gain first-hand knowledge of its government […]
Continue ReadingStetson University alumna Isa Adney, author and speaker, was selected for GOOD Magazine’s list of 100 People Pushing the World Forward. GOOD Magazine focused on Adney’s rising status as a motivational figure in the collegiate world for their April issue. The global progress-based publication praises Adney for her work as a motivational speaker, consultant and […]
Continue ReadingCommunity leaders, professors, and students identifying social and environmental problems in central Florida have the opportunity to team up with Stetson University’s Community Based Research (CBR) programs to conduct valuable research that can assist in developing social and environmental solutions. Sociology professor John Schorr, Ph.D., teaches a CBR course which gives students the opportunity to […]
Continue ReadingA recent Goodwill donation drive held on Stetson University’s DeLand campus yielded 2,650 pounds of donations. The donations will be sold in Goodwill stores across the central Florida area and proceeds for the donations will eventually provide vocational assistance to individuals with barriers to employment. Students had the opportunity to donate for 10 days and […]
Continue ReadingStetson University graduates with a bachelor’s degree had the highest overall pass rate in Florida (84.6 percent) on the Uniform Certified Public Accountant exam in 2012, according to results released by the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA). According to NASBA, the next highest pass rate was only 63.4%; Stetson was first out […]
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