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YouTube executive to give talk March 22

Lucas Watson, vice president of global sales and industry marketing for Google’s Video business, which includes YouTube and Google TV Ads, will discuss the future of YouTube in business and sports business at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 22. The presentation will be held in the Rinker Auditorium inside the Lynn Business Center, 345 N. Woodland […]

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Athletics Groundbreaking set for March 23

Stetson 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. […]

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Panel to discuss women and American politics

From 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 […]

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A multi-media presentation, exhibit

Stetson University will host a multi-media reading/performance on Thursday, March 15, featuring Stetson Poet Terri Witek and visual artist and former Stetson professor Cyriaco Lopes, who now teaches at the City University of New York’s John Jay College. The event will begin at 7 p.m. in the Rinker Auditorium inside the Lynn Business Center, 345 […]

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Hosting the FL Undergrad Research Conference

Stetson 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 […]

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Stetson hosts 41st Model Senate

Stetson 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, […]

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MBA info sessions scheduled

Stetson University will hold several upcoming information sessions about the Stetson MBA program, and registration for the info sessions is now being accepted. Information about the university’s Master of Accountancy and Juris Doctor/Master of Business Administration will also be available. The School of Business Administration holds information sessions regularly to help prospective applicants learn about […]

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Jack’s Mannequin to headline HatterPalooza

Stetson 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 […]

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English Baroque by Echoing Air March 13

The Stetson University School of Music will present Echoing Air by the Early Music Ensemble on Tuesday, March 13. The performance, part of Stetson’s Artists & Lecturers Series, will be held at 7:30 p.m. in Lee Chapel inside Elizabeth Hall, located at 421 N. Woodland Blvd., DeLand. Echoing Air is a dynamic ensemble specializing in […]

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Steps against social injustice event March 15

Five 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. […]

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A weekend of piano

Stetson University’s School of Music presents a weekend of piano performances by faculty and scholars, Friday, Feb. 24 through Sunday, Feb. 26, with a special guest performance by recording artist Mirian Conti on Friday, Feb. 24. All concert performances are open to the public and will be in Lee Chapel inside Elizabeth Hall, located at […]

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Veritate Winds to perform March 16

Veritate Winds, the Stetson University faculty trio, will perform in a Chamber Recital, Friday, March 16, at 7:30 p.m. in Lee Chapel inside Elizabeth Hall, located at 421 N. Woodland Blvd., DeLand. Veritate Winds have received critical acclaim here and abroad. The trio is composed of Stetson School of Music faculty members: Dr. Ann Adams, oboe; Dr. Lynn […]

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A survivor’s view on genocide

Darfur genocide survivor and human rights activist Niemat Ahmadi will speak at a free public event at Stetson University at 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 27. Hosted by Stetson’s STAND, a Student Anti-Genocide Coalition, Ahmadi’s talk will be held in the Rinker Auditorium of the Lynn Business Center, 345 N. Woodland Blvd., DeLand. It is co-sponsored by […]

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Schwarz is new Dean of Business School

Stetson University has selected Dr. Thomas V. Schwarz, professor and the Rick Muth Family Endowed Chair in Family Business at California State University Fullerton, as the new dean of Stetson’s School of Business Administration, effective this summer. Schwarz has extensive professional experience in both higher education and business. He has held an endowed professorship in […]

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Cultural opportunities for March

Stetson University offers a full array of cultural opportunities open to the public, including concerts and operas by the School of Music, art exhibitions in the Homer and Dolly Hand Art Center, collections and exhibitions at the Gillespie Museum, theatre productions at Stover Theatre and public lectures. Free parking is available with easy access to […]

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