Ukraine will host a regional round of Stetson University’s International Environmental Moot Court Competition again this year after a hiatus from the competition. Ukraine hosted the first Central and Eastern European rounds of the IEMCC in 2010. “Ukraine has experienced many challenges in the past year, and it is especially important for us to stay […]
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This is the third of four stories in a series entitled Values Quest, featured in the Summer 2014 Stetson Magazine. A Cold, Clinical Place Stanley Fish, a Milton scholar, former dean of the University of Illinois-Chicago College of Arts and Sciences, former head of the Duke English Department and a New York Times columnist, wants a cold, […]
Continue ReadingStetson’s Lifelong Learning program hosted the third of our Lifelong Learning Summer Lecture Series. The featured guest speaker on June 18 was featured Dr. Ken Hanson (pictured far right), associate professor at the University of Central Florida in Judaic Studies, presenting “Why Judaism, Christianity and Islam?” This was a dynamic presentation with insightful vision depicting the commonalities of […]
Continue ReadingThe summer 2014 STETSON MAGAZINE explores the university’s core values. “One of Stetson’s defining attributes is how its core values affects every aspect of the university’s character,” said Bill Noblitt, editor. In this issue, for example, Spanish Professor and Values Commitment Team Leader Robert Sitler, Ph.D., takes a walking tour through campus and points out […]
Continue ReadingStetson University students John Dieck and Shelby Block have been awarded The Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship, one of the most prestigious national scholarships for study abroad. The Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program was established by the International Academic Opportunity Act of 2000 and is sponsored by the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs […]
Continue ReadingRecent Stetson University graduate, Alexandrina Sue Andre, was assigned a film that won her a spot in a competitive film school in Florida. She was one out of the 24 students admitted into the prestigious program. “I think my passion for showcasing diversity and equality in gender and race specifically, stood out even in the […]
Continue ReadingJAMFest, an acronym for “June Arts and Multicultural Festival,” is scheduled for the weekend of June 13-15 and will include the African American Museum’s Juneteenth celebration. Museums throughout the city will be open, free to the public. JAMFest will feature a variety of visual and performing arts venues and live demonstrations, many in Downtown DeLand […]
Continue ReadingFor the first time in Hatter history, Stetson University held a Hatter Fast Track Day, an event designed for to assist students and families in registering for classes and offer a hands-on opportunity to complete enrollment for the fall. The event was coordinated by Lua Hancock, assistant provost for Student Success, and Shane Ryan, associate […]
Continue ReadingThe Office of Career Development and Academic Advising is pleased to announce the student recipients of the Internship Travel Fund Program. Experiential education, including internships, is an integral part of a Stetson education and through generous alumni and organizational donations, the Career Development and Academic Advising office is able to offer funding, awarded on top […]
Continue Readingby Wendy B. Libby, Ph.D. After months of work and vetting within the broad Stetson University community, the university has emerged with a new Strategic Map that received unanimous approval at the Board of Trustees’ May meeting. Now that the 2014-2019 Strategic Map was endorsed as recommended, the President’s Cabinet will plan an implementation process to […]
Continue ReadingDuring 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 […]
Continue ReadingIn 1982, Stetson University was the first private university in Florida to achieve membership in the oldest and most prestigious liberal arts and sciences honor society in the United States – Phi Beta Kappa. Phi Beta Kappa honors outstanding students in the arts and sciences. Membership is for life, with alumni chapters active around […]
Continue ReadingAssistant Professor of English Mark Powell has won a Fulbright Scholarship Award, allowing him to teach at Constantine the Philosopher University in Nitra in the country of Slovakia beginning in September as part of a sabbatical that will last the spring and fall semesters. Powell has also received fellowships from the National Endowment of the […]
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 ReadingWhen part-time Stetson Law student Ethan Arthur began researching an independent study project on ways to end the ivory market and slaughter of African elephants, he had no idea that the project would take him to Arlington, Va. As part of his project in Professor Lance Long’s Environmental Advocacy course at Stetson, Arthur was asked […]
Continue Reading“How Do We Meet Global Demands for Water?” is the central question posed by Harry Price, Ph.D., associate professor of chemistry, on Tuesday, April 22, 7-8:30 p.m., at Stetson’s Gillespie Museum. This event is co-sponsored by the Orlando Section of the American Chemical Society. From safe drinking water to new methods in desalinization, topics in […]
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 and the Florida-Colombia Partners of the Americas, marking 50 years of connecting, serving and changing lives in the Americas, will sponsor a public forum on Climate Change and Environmental Stewardship, on Friday, April 4, on Stetson’s DeLand campus. The all-day forum, open to the public, free of charge, will be held from 9 […]
Continue ReadingThe winningest season in Stetson women’s basketball history came to an end Sunday, March 23, 2014, as host USF downed the Hatters 75-56 in the second round of the WNIT at the Sun Dome. Brianti Saunders led the way with 16 points, but the Hatters (27-8) shot just 32 percent from the floor and 18 […]
Continue ReadingThe University of Florida’s Brazilian music collective, “Jacaré Brazil” (or “Gator Brazil”), will perform on Stetson University’s DeLand campus on Friday, March 28, at 7 p.m. in Lee Chapel inside the historic Elizabeth Hall, 421 N. Woodland Blvd. The event is open to the public, free of charge, thanks to the sponsors: the Artists & […]
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