by Christopher StearmanPosted on Posted in Faculty, Graduate Students, Staff, Undergraduate Students

Stetson’s Environmental Sustainability Fellows need your help!

The Revolving Green Fund was used to help fund the solar panels on top of the Carlton Union Building. Read more about this successful project on Stetson Today.

Now, we want to hear from students, faculty and staff about how additional funds should be spent. What other sustainability projects do you want to see on the DeLand campus? Let us know!

Deadline to respond: Nov. 30.

Here is the survey link: https://forms.gle/t8ikLBvVi21GGc8U6

Questions? Please contact Environmental Fellow Jay Stearman at cstearman@stetson.edu.

by Cory LancasterPosted on Posted in Staff

The Staff Advisory Council invites you to join us for “This Thing Called Mindfulness,” the next in our staff development series, “Inside the Hat.”

As we approach the end of the semester and the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, it’s a good time to take a little time to focus on yourself and your well-being.

Join Erika Lohmus, counselor with the Stetson Counseling Services, and Lindsey Carelli, associate director for Interfaith Initiatives with the Office of Religious and Spiritual Life, to explore what mindfulness is and the benefits it can bring to our lives. Attendees will have the opportunity to participate in a few mindfulness activities during the session. Join us!

Monday, Nov. 18
2 – 3 p.m.
Lee’s Garage, Carlton Union Building

by Juanne GreenePosted on Posted in Undergraduate Students

Study in Scotland!

Would you like to earn course and experiential learning credit while visiting a beautiful destination? Please join us on Friday, Nov. 15, at 12 p.m., to enjoy some free pizza and learn about studying abroad in Scotland! There are many misconceptions about studying abroad, and students are usually surprised to learn all the options and resources available to support study abroad experiences, including scholarships to offset expenses. Students who participate in the Scotland 2020 program can take one or two courses. You do not need any prerequisites for these study abroad courses, nor do you need to be a particular major. Further, students of all years are encouraged to participate. The program application is now open, so don’t delay learning more about this opportunity!

What: Scotland Study Abroad Program Information Session
When: Friday, Nov. 15, 12-1 p.m.
Where: LBC 122
Why: The Scotland program provides the opportunity for you to travel to a beautiful destination, make new friendships, satisfy graduation requirements, and build your resume by participating in an international consulting project!

To ensure adequate space and pizza, we request that you RSVP for this event using the link below.

Follow this link to RSVP:
https://stetson.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_29KGk3cDG7eqFZX

by Eli MaulfairPosted on Posted in Undergraduate Students

On Friday, Nov. 15 at 11 a.m. in the Commons, come discuss the past week in current events over lunch! Cultural Credit will be available. If you have any questions, please contact Eli Maulfair, director of Stetson Votes, at emaulfair@stetson.edu.

by Timothy StilesPosted on Posted in Faculty, Graduate Students, Staff, Undergraduate Students

The U.S. Census Bureau will be hosting a table in front of the CUB (Carlton Union Building) to speak to all interested students, faculty and staff about part-time positions. The Bureau is hiring for Census takers and other roles — paying $14.50-$19.50 per hour, depending on location and responsibilities.

Stop by the table this Friday, Nov. 15 anytime 11 a.m.-1 p.m. to learn more about these opportunities.

If you have any questions, contact Career & Professional Development at 386-822-7315 or career@stetson.edu.

by Cory LancasterPosted on Posted in Faculty, Graduate Students, Staff, Undergraduate Students

On Thursday, Asian Pacific American Coalition (APAC) in conjunction with the Office of Religious and Spiritual Life will present a Mid-Autumn Festival on the Green at 5 p.m.

The Mid-Autumn Festival is an annual harvest festival celebrated in many Asian countries including China, Vietnam, Korea and Japan, said Tam Pham, APAC president. “Families gather, the kids play games, and there is a lot of special food and treats.”

In many Asian celebrations, people send flying lanterns aloft. “It’s sent to the heavens in hopes of a good harvest,” Tam said. We won’t be doing that at Stetson, but electrical lights will symbolize the hope expressed in the cultural event and the goodness coming to the darkness.

Food will be provided, as well as a short presentation to inform participants about the history and meaning of the festival. Chaplains and others from the Office of Religious and Spiritual Life will be on hand to bless the event.

There will be lots of fun activities, Tam added, including traditional games. And there will be Moon Cakes, a sweet filled pastry served at special events in countries like China and Vietnam.

The Mid-Autumn Festival is Thursday, Nov. 14, beginning at 5 p.m. on the Stetson Green.

by Cory LancasterPosted on Posted in Faculty, Graduate Students, Staff, Undergraduate Students

Come meet the Stetson Public Safety staff as they table in front of the CUB on Thursday, Nov. 14, from 11 a.m. to noon.

During the One Hour with Public Safety, the staff will be available to talk to students, faculty and staff who have questions or concerns. Students also can register their bikes for free. This service allows Public Safety to store students’ contact information along with the make, model, color and serial number of their bike in case it is lost or stolen.

Stop by our table Thursday in the courtyard outside of the CUB. For more information, please call Public Safety at 386-822-7300.

by jdayPosted on Posted in Faculty, Graduate Students, Staff, Undergraduate Students

As Hatters do … we come together in community on Thanksgiving Day, where we will be hosting a dinner for members of the University Community.  The dinner traditionally has supported residential students who find it necessary to remain on campus during the holiday break, but all members of the community are welcome.

Dinner will be held at 5:30 p.m. in Allen Hall on Thanksgiving (Nov. 28). It’s family-friendly and family-styled. All can participate. There is no cost to attend, but if you would like to help, you are welcome to bring a dish to share or if you are not a cook, you can certainly help with set-up and clean-up. Those who wish to help set up, please email reslife@stetson.edu by Nov. 22.

We would like to thank the many departments, staff, faculty & vendors (especially Dining Services) for their support of this event’s success!

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the Residential Living and Learning Office by calling 386.822.7201 or emailing us at reslife@stetson.edu. For additional meals during the holiday break, refer to Stetson Dining for the schedule.

 

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by Sarah HoffmanPosted on Posted in Faculty, Graduate Students, Staff, Undergraduate Students

Financial Literacy Week continues today, Nov. 13, with two events!

Thank a Donor Day, which is hosted by Donor Relations and Green, White and YOU, is an opportunity for students to write thank you notes to scholarship donors.  Thank you cards are provided, along with music, food, a free T-shirt and chances to win prizes! This event will be from 10 a.m.- 3 p.m. on the Stetson Green.

Afterward, join the Office of Student Financial Planning and earn Cultural Credit by attending Financial Aid Tips and FAFSA. Learn how to apply for financial aid and, after the presentation, have the opportunity  to complete the 2020-2021 FAFSA with a financial aid counselor. This event will be from 4 – 5:30 p.m. in LBC 317.

For more information, please visit www.stetson.edu/financial-literacy.

 

by Vincenzo CornacchionePosted on Posted in Faculty, Graduate Students, Staff, Undergraduate Students

This is a reminder that there will an informational session for those interested in learning more about Stetson’s upcoming volunteering experience through Global Brigades. We will be holding an informational session on Wednesday, Nov. 13, at 6:30 p.m. in Sage Hall Room 242. We’ll be discussing the organization’s goals, schedules and new plans for the brigade! Feel free to invite anyone who might be interested in participating (graduate students, staff and faculty members can participate as well!).

Global Brigades is the largest student-led global health movement around the world. It is a nonprofit organization that partners with communities in Central America to strive and meet their health and economic goals while promoting sustainability. Student volunteers participate in brigades that usually last around seven days. During that time, you get to actively learn about the organization’s holistic model while empowering community members and meeting fellow student volunteers.

For more information, contact Vincenzo Cornacchione at vcornacc@stetson.edu or check out Global Brigades’ website: https://www.globalbrigades.org/.

by Mary BernardPosted on Posted in Faculty, Undergraduate Students

Dr. Candace Cunningham, Brown Fellow in Public History, is offering a new course in Spring 2020, 4927 HIST 390, History Practicum: Creating a History Museum Exhibit, open to ALL undergraduate majors!

Creating a quality museum exhibit can be an intimidating but hugely rewarding experience. Students in this class will work together to research, plan, create and evaluate a successful museum exhibit on a local history topic. Students will learn how to: develop a “big idea” (the key research question an exhibit addresses), use collaboration throughout the creation process, appeal to a broad audience with various learning methods, and use experimentation and innovation to create a compelling narrative.

by Mary BernardPosted on Posted in Faculty, Graduate Students, Staff, Undergraduate Students

Please join us on Wednesday, Nov. 13, at 6 p.m. in the Rinker Auditorium (LBC 108), for this Cultural Credit event! Jamaican filmmaker and community leader, Esther Figueroa, will present her new film, Fly Me to the Moon, which has won a Merit Award from the 2019 Awareness Film Festival.  The film tells stories about the mining of bauxite in Jamaica, the prime ingredient of aluminum, used in many consumer products and for NASA rockets.  In tracing the social and environmental roots of our prime metal of modernity, she challenges us to think about the international connections of American life from our aluminum cans to our plans for space travel.

This event is sponsored by the Africana Studies, American Studies, and Gender Studies programs, the Communication & Media Studies, Creative Arts, Environmental Science and Studies, History, Political Science and Sociology departments, and the office of the Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences.

For any questions about this event, contact Paul Croce at pcroce@stetson.edu.

by Cory LancasterPosted on Posted in Faculty, Graduate Students, Staff, Undergraduate Students

It might be hard to find a concept more universally recognized by spiritual traditions than song. Music is almost inherently spiritually transcendent — whether heard or sung, a musical note has an almost magical quality that resonates in the heart.  

The Office of Religious and Spiritual Life, in conjunction with the School of Music, will celebrate that on Wednesday evening during Big Words: SING. The first such event was last year, and it was so successful a reprise was a must. As in the first event, the music will come to us thanks to the Stetson Community Choir, led by Drs. Timothy and Sandra Peter.  

Each Big Words event presents an interfaith perspective on a concept or value important to different religious and spiritual traditions. Many, if not all religions, use music in one way or another to communicate spiritual values and create a sense of community. Everyone is welcome and all are invited to lift their voices in song, regardless of their ability to sing.  

Big Words: SING will be at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 13, in the Stetson Room. Dinner will be served — a taste of the Mediterranean — and Cultural Credit is available for this event.  

by wviggianoPosted on Posted in Faculty, Graduate Students, Staff, Undergraduate Students

Interested in spending spring break exploring the exciting city of Shanghai? Dr. Rachel Core is leading a course titled, Population, Environment, and Society to Shanghai.  The course allows students to analyze population trends and phenomena in relation to their social settings and the environment. It immerses students in the most populous city in the world, where we will focus on issues such as transportation, manufacturing, consumption, waste and health in order to become more informed global citizens. The seminar will allow students to witness some of the social challenges arising from demographic change.  Don’t miss this once in a lifetime opportunity!

Join us for an information session on Wednesday, Nov. 13, 1:30 – 2:15 p.m., Elizabeth 202.

Apply now before the Nov. 15 deadline.

 

by Maia CarrPosted on Posted in Undergraduate Students

Come join Stetson Wesley at Encounter Wednesday, Nov. 13, from 6 – 7:15 p.m. There will be a home-cooked meal, live music and good conversation.

Located at Stetson Wesley, 520 N. Woodland Blvd. (next to Allen Hall).

by Melissa Ramos LoredoPosted on Posted in Undergraduate Students

Did you know that over 90 percent of Stetson students receive scholarships or grants? Come out on Wednesday, Nov. 13, 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m. to thank our donors at our annual Thank-A-Donor Day at the Stetson Green. Show your appreciation by writing a thank you letter. Cultural Credit is available, along with free food, prizes and free shirts.

by wviggianoPosted on Posted in Undergraduate Students

International Education Week (IEW) at Stetson University is Nov. 11 – 15! WORLD: The David and Leighan Rinker Center for International Learning is excited to share a variety of fun events throughout the week that highlights our global campus community. Most events offer Cultural Credit!

Each day, in front of the CUB, the WORLD Ambassadors are tabling with various international games, snacks, prizes and more! Stop by for a quick Language Speed Dating to see how quickly you can learn phrases in another language. We will also showcase our exciting Faculty Led Study Abroad Program offerings for this upcoming spring break and summer!

Don’t forget to stop by The Commons during breakfast and lunch this Friday for our International Kitchen Takeover! Several of Stetson’s international students contributed recipes from their home country and the history behind the dish to share with the Stetson Community.  Enjoy a Tortilla Espanola (Potato Omelet) for a Spanish breakfast. Come back later and enjoy pierogis with a sauce to die for and stuffed cabbage for a taste of Poland for lunch. Recipe cards are available in the Commons for those wanting to try cooking them at home.

Visit us on Facebook to vote in our Annual Photo Contest! Stop by @StetsonWORLD and vote before noon on Friday for your favorite photo! Two winners will be selected (one for study abroad and one international student on the DeLand campus).

Below is the remaining schedule of other events also taking place during IEW 2019.  We hope to see you there!

Nov. 13, 1:30 – 2:15 p.m., Elizabeth 202 – Shanghai Spring Break Faculty Led Program Information Session with Dr. Rachel Core

Nov. 13, 3 p.m., Location TBA – Artistic Songs Based on Chinese Literature

Nov. 13, 6 – 8 p.m., Hollis Center Lounge – Study Abroad 101 Information Session followed by an International Tournament – Pizza will be served

Nov. 14, 6 p.m., WORLD Center – Game Night

Nov. 15, 12 p.m., LBC 122 – Scotland Summer Faculty Led Program Information Session

Nov. 15, 12:15 p.m., CUB Garage – Peace Corps Information Session

Don’t forget, we are still accepting applications for ALL our Spring Break and Summer Faculty Led Programs.  Apply now at world.stetson.edu.

by Maia CarrPosted on Posted in Undergraduate Students

Come join Wesley Wanders as we go Paddleboarding this Saturday, Nov. 16, from 1:30 – 5 p.m. at Blue Spring State Park. The cost to participate is $10 and please RSVP ASAP so that we can save you a spot.

Please contact Maia Carr at mcarr@stetson.edu to RSVP.

We will be carpooling to Blue Spring and will meet at Stetson Wesley, 520 N. Woodland Blvd. (next to Allen Hall) around 1 p.m.

by Timothy StilesPosted on Posted in Faculty, Graduate Students, Staff

Stetson’s Office of Career & Professional Development (CaPD) is seeking a one-year, part-time Graduate Student Coordinator/Supervisor (GSCS) for the EDGE program.  The position starts in January 2020 and requires a 20 hour-per-week commitment. Pay is $13,000 for one year (grant funded).

The GSCS will plan and implement a 3-Day May 2020 Career Readiness Boot Camp. The GSCS will hire, train and supervise three undergraduate EDGE mentors. The GSCS will promote the EDGE program and select and prepare 30 financially challenged Stetson University undergraduate students for the career boot camp. After the boot camp, the GSCS will be responsible (along with EDGE mentors and CaPD staff) for all participants realizing their short-term goals as written in their career action plans (e.g., summer internship, post-graduation job, acceptance to graduate/professional school).

A complete job description can be found in HatterJobs which you can log in to from our home page:  https://www.stetson.edu/portal/career/.

Interested candidates are encouraged to send a cover letter and resume to career@stetson.edu by Sunday, Nov. 24.

Career & Professional Development offers cover letter and resume review during drop-in hours from 1-4 p.m., Monday through Friday, on the second floor of the Rinker Welcome Center or by appointment at 386-822-7315 or career@stetson.edu.

Cover letter and resume guides and templates can be found at: https://www.stetson.edu/administration/career/resourcelibrary.php.

by jdayPosted on Posted in Faculty, Staff

Can you believe that Thanksgiving is just around the corner!?

On Thanksgiving, we host a dinner for members of the University Community. We are finalizing our plans for this annual Thanksgiving dinner for this year! The dinner traditionally has supported residential students who find it necessary to remain on campus during the holiday break and has served more than 30 in the past few years.

On behalf of Residential Living and Learning, we need your help to make this another successful event.

We are seeking support from departments, individual staff and/or faculty. We ask that as you are doing your thanksgiving preparations, please think about if you have the capacity to donate a vegetarian/vegan side item, dessert or drinks to this year’s dinner. These items can be dropped off to Residential Living and Learning (located in University Hall) the week leading up to the event. Desserts that need to be refrigerated should be dropped off 1-2 days in advance. We ask that if you donate a dessert that requires preheating, please attach baking directions!

Suggested Items:

  • Vegetarian or Vegan Sides
  • Desserts
  • Beverages (water, iced tea, lemonade, etc.)

To assist us with managing donations, please register here.

Turkey and traditional side items will be provided! And with your help, we hope to continue this tradition and provide a great meal and fellowship for our Stetson family!

Thanksgiving Dinner will be hosted in Allen Hall at 5:30 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day.

Thank you, Residential Living & Learning

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by Sarah HoffmanPosted on Posted in Undergraduate Students

The Office of Student Financial Planning will be kicking off Financial Literacy Week today, Nov. 12, with two events! Both events have Cultural Credit available.

The first event is Hatter Hacks: Budgeting and Saving Money, which will be from 11 a.m.- noon in the Lynn Presentation Room of the Rinker Welcome Center. During this event, Wells Fargo Bank will share strategies for tracking spending habits, setting a personal budget, and saving money for short-term and long-term goals.

The second event today is Making Money Moves: What to Focus on First. This event will take place from 3-4 p.m. in the LBC, Room 224. Dr. Valrie Chambers will provide insight on the financial challenges that you may come across throughout your lifetime and help you learn what to tackle first.

For more information on events for Financial Literacy Week, please visit www.stetson.edu/financial-literacy

by Cory LancasterPosted on Posted in Staff

The Staff Advisory Council invites you to join us for “This Thing Called Mindfulness,” the next in our staff development series “Inside the Hat.”

As we approach the end of the semester and the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, it’s a good time to take a little time to focus on yourself and your well-being.

Join Erika Lohmus, counselor with the Stetson Counseling Services, and Lindsey Carelli, associate director for Interfaith Initiatives with the Office of Religious and Spiritual Life, to explore what mindfulness is and the benefits it can bring to our lives. Attendees will have the opportunity to participate in a few mindfulness activities during the session. Join us!

Monday, Nov. 18
2 – 3 p.m.
Lee’s Garage, Carlton Union Building

by Scott KernPosted on Posted in Faculty, Staff

If you have not completed the current Title IX online course, please schedule time on your calendar to ensure the completion of this important training by Friday, Nov. 15, 2019.

Thank you for your commitment to the safety and security of all Students, Staff, Faculty and Visitors of Stetson University! Stetson University is committed to providing a safe, supportive campus community.

We recognize and appreciate that most employees completed the AY 2019 Title IX online module during Spring 2019 semester; however, with this current AY 2020 assignment, we are resetting the Title IX annual training cycle to occur during Fall semesters moving forward.  The current course, “Harassment and Discrimination Prevention,” is estimated to take 90-120 minutes to complete, but it can be stopped and resumed at any time.

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Any questions/concerns?  Please contact Title IX Investigator Scott Kern at skern@stetson.edu, or 386-822-7566.

by Melissa Ramos LoredoPosted on Posted in Undergraduate Students

Monday, Nov. 11, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.:  

  • Come join us at the CUB steps to kick off Humble Hatter Week on Monday by signing the #Humble banner to show your thanks to our donors! Answer trivia, win prizes and get some free Jersey Mike’s subs.

by James SaviusPosted on Posted in Faculty, Staff

If you participate in tuition benefits as an employee or have a dependent who participates, the Request for Tuition Benefits Form is due 30 days prior to the start of classes for Spring 2020. The forms are due back to Human Resources no later than Dec. 13, 2019. Forms received after that time will be denied for that semester.

The form can be found on the Human Resources website under forms, or you can click on this link: https://www.stetson.edu/administration/human-resources/media/Tuition%20Waiver%20Benefit%20Form%20(April%202017).pdf.

 

by wviggianoPosted on Posted in Faculty, Graduate Students, Staff, Undergraduate Students

International Education Week (IEW) at Stetson University is Nov. 11-15!

WORLD: The David and Leighan Rinker Center for International Learning is excited to share a variety of fun events throughout the week to highlight our global campus community. Most events offer cultural credit.

Each day, in front of the CUB, the WORLD Ambassadors are tabling with various international games, snacks, prizes and more. Stop by for quick Language Speed Dating to see how fast you can learn phrases in another language.  We will also showcase our exciting Faculty Led Study Abroad Program offerings for this upcoming spring break and summer.

Don’t forget to stop by The Commons during lunch each day this week for our International Kitchen Takeover. Several of Stetson’s international students shared recipes from their home countries, as well as the history behind the dish to share with the Stetson Community. Enjoy some flavors of the world from Uganda, Mexico, Poland, Vietnam and Spain. Recipe cards are available in the Commons for those who want to try cooking them at home.

Below is a schedule of other events also taking place during IEW 2019. We hope to see you there!

Nov. 11, 1-2 p.m., Hollis Center Lounge – Women of the World Series: Unique women, sharing and living our world cultures. Women of Egypt.

Nov. 13, 1:30-2:15 p.m., Elizabeth 202 – Shanghai Spring Break Faculty Led Program Information Session with Dr. Rachel Core.

Nov. 13, 3 p.m., Location TBA: Artistic Songs Based on Chinese Literature

Nov. 13, 608 p.m., Hollis Center Lounge – Study Abroad 101 Information Session followed by an International Tournament. Pizza will be served.

Nov. 14, 6 p.m., WORLD Center – Game Night

Nov. 15, 12 p.m., LBC 122 – Scotland Summer Faculty Led Program Information Session

Nov. 15, 12:15 p.m., CUB Garage – Peace Corps Information Session

Don’t forget, we are still accepting applications for ALL of our Spring Break and Summer Faculty Led Programs. Apply now at world.stetson.edu.

by econnorPosted on Posted in Faculty, Staff

Do you know a staff member who exhibits the spirit of Stetson? Maybe it’s someone who does something remarkable, or someone who dedicates themselves every day to a job well done. If so, please join us in nominating that staff member for the November Spirit of Stetson Award!  

The winners of this award will receive a gift certificate, be recognized by coworkers and be featured on the Quality of Service website.

Nominate a staff member today!

by Melissa Ramos LoredoPosted on Posted in Undergraduate Students

Hitch a ride with our Class Cab, located near the John B. Statue and the CUB steps. Answer some fun trivia for a chance to win swag! Or, stop by our trivia tables to play our fun games and win prizes!

by Cory LancasterPosted on Posted in Faculty, Staff, Undergraduate Students

Academic Calendar
Nov. 27-29
Thanksgiving Holiday (No Classes)

Cultural Credit:
Students can find Cultural Credit events on the Stetson University calendar.

Monday, Nov. 11:
11 a.m. – 4 p.m.: *30th Undergraduate Juried Student Art Exhibition*
11 a.m. – 2 p.m.: *Build a Longer Table*
5 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.: *Navigating Commons*
6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.: *duPont-Ball Book Club Meeting*

Tuesday, Nov. 12:
10 a.m. – 4 p.m.:  *Agatized Coral and Other Silicified Fossils*
11 a.m. – 4 p.m.: *30th Undergraduate Juried Student Art Exhibition*
11 a.m. – 12 p.m.: *Hatter Hacks: Budgeting and Saving Money*
3 p.m. – 4 p.m.: *Money & What to Focus on First*
7 p.m. – 9 p.m.: *Voces Hispanas*
7:30 p.m.: *Sounds New XXV | Amernet String Quartet*

Wednesday, Nov. 13:
10 a.m. – 4 p.m.:  *Agatized Coral and Other Silicified Fossils*
10 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.: *Thank-A-Donor Day*
11 a.m. – 4 p.m.: *30th Undergraduate Juried Student Art Exhibition*
4 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.: *Financial Aid Tips and FAFSA*
6 p.m. – 9 p.m.: *Film Screening with Esther Figueroa*
6:30 p.m. – 8 p.m.: *Big Words: Sing*

Thursday, Nov. 14:
10 a.m. – 4 p.m.:  *Agatized Coral and Other Silicified Fossils*
11 a.m. – 6 p.m.: *30th Undergraduate Juried Student Art Exhibition*
11:30 a.m – 12:30 p.m..: *What You Need to Know about Personal Income Taxes*
4:30 p.m. – 9 p.m.: *APAC Mid-Autumn Festival*
6 p.m. – 9 p.m.: *Climate Change Documentary Showing*
6 p.m. – 8 p.m.: *Opening Reception: Florida’s Stewards, Photographs by Dustin Angell; in the RELC*
6 p.m – 8:30 p.m..: *SPREES Fall Lecture Series: Georgian Foodways*
6 p.m. – 7 p.m.: *Tie-Dye-Versity*
6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.: *Waste Not Workshop*

Friday, Nov. 15:
10 a.m. – 4 p.m.:  *Agatized Coral and Other Silicified Fossils*
11 a.m. – 4 p.m.: *30th Undergraduate Juried Student Art Exhibition*
11 a.m. – 12 p.m.: *Credit Basics*
5 p.m. – 7 p.m.: *Town Hall*
5:30 p.m. – 8 p.m.: *Miyazaki Film Night*
6 p.m. – 8 p.m.: *BSA-Hillel Community Shabbat*
7:30 p.m.:  *University Symphony Orchestra with Concerto Competition Winners | Anthony Hose, conductor*

Saturday, Nov. 16:
12 p.m. – 4 p.m.: *30th Undergraduate Juried Student Art Exhibition*
4 p.m. – 5 p.m.: *The Great Animal Orchestra: How animals taught us to dance and sing*

Other Events: (Not Cultural Credit)

Wednesday, Nov. 13:
10 a.m. – 2 p.m.: PAWS Therapy Dogs

Thursday, Nov. 14:
5 p.m. – 6 p.m.: M.Ed Educational Leadership Information Session

 

by Cory LancasterPosted on Posted in Faculty, Graduate Students, Staff, Undergraduate Students

It might be hard to find a concept more universally recognized by spiritual traditions than song. Music is almost inherently spiritually transcendent — whether heard or sung, a musical note has an almost magical quality that resonates in the heart.  

The Office of Religious and Spiritual Life, in conjunction with the School of Music, will celebrate that on Wednesday evening during Big Words: SING. The first such event was last year, and it was so successful a reprise was a must. As in the first event, the music will come to us thanks to the Stetson Community Choir, led by Drs. Timothy and Sandra Peter.  

Each Big Words event presents an interfaith perspective on a concept or value important to different religious and spiritual traditions. Many, if not all religions, use music in one way or another to communicate spiritual values and create a sense of community. Everyone is welcome and all are invited to lift their voices in song, regardless of their ability to sing.  

Big Words: SING will be at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 13, in the Stetson Room. Dinner will be served — a taste of the Mediterranean — and Cultural Credit is available for this event.