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Stetson University faculty, staff and students and the community will have an opportunity to learn about President Trump’s leadership style and effectiveness during a lecture by Stetson alumnus George C. Edwards III, Ph.D., University Distinguished Professor Emeritus of political science and Jordan Chair in presidential studies at Texas A&M University. [Read more…] about Stetson University Alumnus and Renowned Presidency Expert Presents Lecture on President Trump’s Leadership Style
The Stetson University Board of Trustees today announced the members of the university’s Presidential Search Committee following the retirement announcement from President Wendy B. Libby, Ph.D. [Read more…] about Stetson University Board of Trustees Chair Announces Presidential Search Committee
The Institute for Water and Environmental Resilience at Stetson University is helping to reduce the discharge of pollutants into the Suwannee River with grants to private farmers and conservation pilot projects in northern Florida. [Read more…] about Stetson University Institute for Water and Environmental Resilience Awards Sustainable Farming Fund Grants
High school and Stetson University college students and alumni have a chance to get behind the wheel and learn how to develop a 3-D car racing game for the final Stetson HackerSpace workshop, 3-D Game Development with Unity, on Saturday, Feb. 23, 2-4 p.m., at the Lynn Business Center, in computer lab room 317. [Read more…] about Stetson University HackerSpace Presents 3-D Car Racing Game Workshop
Wendy B. Libby, Ph.D., today announced her decision to retire as president of Stetson University in June 2020 after 11 years in the top leadership role. [Read more…] about Stetson University President Wendy B. Libby, Ph.D., Announces Retirement Plans
In conjunction with the opening of “Florida Calcite: Rare Specimens of a Common Mineral” exhibit, which runs from Feb. 21-May 3, the Gillespie Museum will host three of the state’s renowned geologists on Stetson University’s campus during a Science Café on Thursday, February 21, 7-8:15 p.m. [Read more…] about Science Café Features Three Florida Geologists Discussing Florida Calcite at Stetson University’s Gillespie Museum
Some studies have suggested watching movie stars smoking on the big screen prompts teens to smoke. Smoking in films also has been targeted and scrutinized by policymakers and scholars as a potential cause of adolescent smoking. However, current research disputes previous studies and opinions. [Read more…] about Stetson University Researcher Says Smoking in Films Does Not Influence Teens to Pick Up Habit
Explore Florida’s geology and paleontology with the “Fossil Hunters” cast members during the Gillespie Museum’s Science Café on Thursday, Feb. 7, 7-8:30 p.m. at Stetson University. [Read more…] about Dig Up Florida’s Geologic History with ‘Fossil Hunters’ Cast at Stetson University’s Gillespie Museum
The first Stetson HackerSpace workshop for the spring semester, Build and Deploy Your First Website, will be held Saturday, Jan. 26, 2-4 p.m. Participants will learn the structure and syntax of basic HTML and CSS. [Read more…] about Stetson University HackerSpace Presents Website-building Workshop
The community has an opportunity to get a sneak peek of “Florida Calcite,” the newest exhibit at the Gillespie Museum on Stetson University’s campus during Science Saturday on Saturday, Jan. 12, 10 a.m. — noon. The exhibit runs from Jan. 28 through April 27, 2019. [Read more…] about Gillespie Museum Exhibit Showcases Florida Calcite’s Beauty and Diversity
