Greenfeather 2012 took Stetson’s campus by storm this year. Sixteen teams of students participated in a variety of different events, Oct. 29-Nov. 4, to raise money and awareness for local non-profit organizations. Not only was Greenfeather 2012 successful, it was record-breaking. The fundraiser, which was originally designed in 1952, had the highest student turn-out ever. […]
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Although the official observance of Veterans Day will take place Sunday, Nov. 11, there are a number of events taking place honoring Veterans, Friday through Sunday. Stetson will kick off the Veterans Day observance Friday, Nov. 9, by handing out ribbons supporting Veterans throughout the day in front of the CUB and providing free lunch […]
Continue ReadingThe Stetson University Community School of Music’s premier group, the Young Singers, is an auditioned treble choir made up of talented young people from grades two through 10. This group studies and rehearses each year from September through May, and performs each year in December and May. Next year, as reward for their hard efforts, […]
Continue ReadingMoney. The bright high-tech glass room screams money. Visual icons of high finance dominate the north hall of the Lynn Business Center’s third floor. Tan hardwood floors. Glass wall. Colorful 60” flat screen displays that stream real-time Wall Street and financial networks. A wide ticker of prices scrolls a wall, corner to corner. Key a […]
Continue ReadingStetson University launched a new partnership with Zipcar, Inc., the world’s leading car-sharing network, on Friday, Nov. 2, officially starting a Zipcar car-sharing program on campus. The convenient transportation option is now available at an affordable rate 24 hours a day, seven days a week for students, faculty, and staff ages 18 and older, as […]
Continue ReadingThis weekend is Stetson University’s HOMECOMING 2012 – the first fall Homecoming in 50 years, when Hatter Football was part of life at Stetson. Homecoming events include the 22nd Annual Wes Berner Golf Tournament, the Food and Wine Festival, Opera, Football, a Comedy Show, Theatre, Baseball, Softball, a Food Truck Bazaar and Pre-Game Party, Class […]
Continue ReadingJoin Opera Theatre Stetson University for two gala evenings of opera scenes celebrating the many scenes of love, the most powerful of emotions. Experience the drowning passion of Anthony and Cleopatra: the irresistible pull of the forbidden in Puccini’s Edgar: and the despair of unrequited love in Lucia Di Lammermoor. Sigh at the sweet beauty […]
Continue ReadingBegin with “know thyself,” the ancient Socratic wisdom. Blend with an array of business knowledge–innovative, theoretical, practical, academic. Stir in a diverse team of executives with close attachments and extremely personal commitments to success. Mix well with customized ingredients for human development and just a dash of boot camp intensity. That powerful recipe is creating a […]
Continue ReadingStetson University will celebrate its first fall Homecoming in 50 years, Nov. 2-4, in anticipation of the return of football to Stetson. Greenfeather, a long-time community engagement tradition at Stetson, in which many student organizations on campus participate in events to raise funds for local non-profit organizations, is in progress this week as well. To […]
Continue ReadingStetson University College of Law inducted six new members into its Hall of Fame on Oct. 27 in Gulfport. Hall of Fame inductees are selected for having a profound and positive impact on Stetson Law and the legal profession. This year’s inductees include: Professor Suzanne R. Armstrong Professor Suzanne R. Armstrong was an influential member […]
Continue ReadingZipcar is coming to Stetson beginning Friday, Nov. 2, providing an inexpensive way to ‘share’ a car without having to worry about gas or insurance. Founded in 1999, Zipcar is the world’s largest membership-based, car-sharing company, providing cars on-demand. Car sharing is a pay-per-use system, which has the effect of significantly altering driving behavior. […]
Continue ReadingStetson’s annual participation in Greenfeather begins this week. Many student organizations on campus will be participating in events throughout the week that promote and raise funds for local non-profit organizations. Then on top of that, Homecoming 2012 begins next Friday, Nov. 2! Enjoy yourselves while helping others in full Hatter spirit! Here are some of […]
Continue ReadingTickets are still available for Stetson University’s popular holiday tradition of Christmas Candlelight Concerts, scheduled this year for Thursday, Nov. 29, Friday, Nov. 30, and Saturday, Dec. 1 at 7:30 p.m., and Sunday, Dec. 2 at 4 p.m. All performances take place in Lee Chapel, Elizabeth Hall, 421 N. Woodland Blvd. in DeLand. The concerts […]
Continue ReadingStetson University College of Law’s National Clearinghouse for Science, Technology and the Law presents criminal profiler, Body of Evidence host Dayle Hinman on Oct. 31. The event is free and open to the public. Hinman, who served in law enforcement in Florida for close to 30 years, is the subject of the TruTV documentary, Body […]
Continue ReadingHold on to your hats, Hatters, because the next two weeks are jam-packed with fun and exciting events! This week starts off with the last round of Presidential Debates. Thanks to the Center of Community Engagement and Stetson Votes, we will be able to watch President Obama and Governor Romney in their last debate before […]
Continue ReadingLooking back at the female life of a lowly freshman rat, mid-1950’s Whew! Your parents have just pulled away from your dorm, and you’ve started to meet your hallmates and roommates. As you try to squeeze your latest sweater set and saddle shoes into the tiny closets, you notice a letter stating there will be […]
Continue ReadingGet out your dictionaries! Stetson University continues its 107th theatre season with William Finn’s Tony Award winning musical comedy, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. The light-hearted musical comedy allows the audience to experience a spelling bee in the most lively and heartfelt way through means of song and dance. It is also Stetson […]
Continue ReadingEnvironmental responsibility advocate Clay Henderson is the 2012 recipient of one of Stetson University’s most prestigious awards, the George and Mary Hood Award. This award, presented by Stetson President Wendy B. Libby at a recent college advisory board meeting, is named in honor of Dr. George Hood, Stetson’s former dean of students, professor and director […]
Continue ReadingAngela Myles Beeching, noted arts career specialist and director of Manhattan School of Music’s Center for Music Entrepreneurship will appear at Stetson University, Monday and Tuesday, Oct. 29-30. The two-day residency is sponsored by Stetson University’s Joseph C. Prince Entrepreneurship Program and the School of Music in collaboration with the Office of Career Development. All […]
Continue ReadingFall break signals the time for a brief respite after mid-term exams. But, with Homecoming 2012 right around the corner, one has to realize that rest is way overrated! Once classes resume Monday morning, the Stetson community will be humming with many things to do, including public lectures, discussion opportunities, musical concerts, Hatter sports, Greenfeather Week […]
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