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Surf’s Up: Stetson Grad Lauren Hill

Issue 3:1

College by

the numbers Enrollment continues to be strong at Stetson as we welcome the latest class of academically talented students who will develop into leaders with insurmountable potential – a hallmark of the Stetson experience.

We review each application, and we take into consideration qualities of academic preparation (including rigor of coursework & grades), extracurricular activities, leadership potential, unique perspectives, individual talents and character, recommendations and, with the exception of test-score-optional candidates, ACT or SAT test scores.

Of 4,816 applicants, 2,905 (60 percent) were accepted. Soon after the August 18 opening weekend, this is where freshman enrollment stood:

40.57% up from 2011 in applications 27.6% up from 2011 in admits 117.19% up from 2011 in denies 13.16% up from 2011 in deposits 45.4% male, 54.6% female 33% out of state from 38 states, 18 countries average GPA was 3.77* average SAT was 1167* 9 were Valedictorians 6 were Salutatorians *Excludes 232 admitted test-score-optional students

With this exceptional incoming class, we are confident that Stetson’s mission to assist in developing critical thinkers who can express ideas clearly and creatively – who dare to pursue not just success, but significance in their community and beyond – can be met. Like all Stetson alumni, they too are ready to shape the future. 

Joel Bauman,

Vice President for Enrollment Management

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Stetson named a green college

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Eradication of bullying

On the cover: The intersection of surfing culture and conservation in Stetson grad Lauren Hill

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New life for Theatre Arts

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Division I Football kicks off

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It pays to be a scholar

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Major Gifts for Scholarships

d 5 million in estate gifts to fun Stetson University received $5. for joring in Business or preparing scholarships for students ma s of jor gifts come from the estate careers in health care. The ma sity. longtime friends of the univer C. Emory and Jeanne Smith, port t portion of their estates to sup The Smiths directed a significan ise have the financial resources students who might not otherw to attend Stetson. at stetson.edu/admission  More information is available

Tree Campus USA The Arbor Day Foundation nam ed Stetson University a 2011 Tree Campus USA in honor of its commitment to effective community forestry managem ent. Stetson achieved the

designation by meeting the required five

core standards for sustainable campus forestry: a tree advisory committee, a campus tree-care plan, dedicat ed annual expenditures for its campus tree program, an Arbor Day observance and the sponsorship of student service -learning projects. 

t SU makes exclusive Forbes listlisof “America’s 650 Top

ed to Forbes Magazine’s annual Stetson University has been nam ngton, D.C.-based lusively for Forbes by the Washi exc d pile com gs, kin ran The Colleges.” lity of teaching, great Productivity, focus on the qua and lity abi ord Aff e leg Col Center for t. tion rates and low levels of deb career prospects, high gradua ut Stetson University, To see the information online abo n-university/  go to forbes.com/colleges/stetso

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YouTube Exec Visits Campus

Lucas Watson, vice president of global marketing for YouTub e, spoke to students in Dr. Ma tt Wilson’s Sport Leadership and Administration class and Dr. Scott Jones’ Marketing class.

His remarks addressed the rap id pace of change in commu nications, the impact of video on marketing, and the future of YouTube, including the cha nnel’s commitment to meet advertiser needs while preser ving the user experience.

Visit Stetson’s YouTube channe l at

youtube.com/stetsonvideos 

In the news Check out all the latest at stetson.edu/today

cacy vo d A l ia Tr r fo 1 . o N w La n o ts Ste y again ranked Stetson Universit U.S. News & World Report has school in the nation for trial College of Law as the top law te writing in its 2013 “Best Gradua advocacy and No. 3 for legal been ranked the top school in Schools” issue. Stetson Law has 14 times and has consistently the United States for advocacy s.  ms for legal writing by U.S. New ranked among the top progra

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Photo courtesy of Dawe “Surfing in Australia”

Lauren Hill ’08 is a graceful and soft-spoken surfer, writer and activist with a message as powerful as the waves she rides.

Surfer, environmental activist and Stetson grad

A champion longboard surfer as a teen growing up in St. Augustine, Fla., her love of the ocean led her to Stetson University because of its proximity to the Atlantic Ocean. She was able to keep surfing, and the educational experience proved life-changing.

“A liberal arts education has the opportunity to make you a better person, to help you think more broadly about the world and help communicate more effectively,” Lauren said. “It also helped me think outside the model of a traditional career.”

Majoring in Environmental Science and Social Science, Lauren combined her passions for surfing, the enviBy Cindi Brownfield ronment and gender equity during college to conduct research into the philosophy of surfers as it relates to environmentalism and into how gender is treated within the surfing culture and whether that impacts the environment. Guided by her mentor and academic adviser, Associate Professor Anthony Abbott, Lauren’s senior research was published in two academic journals.

Dr. Anthony Abbott Associate Professor of Geography & Environmental Science For more info about SU’s Geography & Environmental Science program, go to www.stetson.edu/artsci/geography/

Today, Lauren applies the theory behind her senior research in a career and life as a professional freesurfer (noncompetitive), environmental and gender activist and writer who travels the world raising public awareness about conservation of oceans and beaches. She also works to advance the position of women in the surfing culture, writing for such magazines as Surf Girl, Curl, Drift and Surfer and through her own organization, Sea Kin (www.theseakin.com).

Lauren works on issues facing dolphins and whales, and last fall, she sailed the coast of California tracing the migration of the California gray whale, raising awareness of coastal environmental issues. The 26-year-old hopes to inspire other surfers to help preserve oceans and coasts.

The research she did at Stetson has profoundly shaped everything she’s done since.

“The incredible gift of Stetson is the opportunity to form a one-on-one relationship with a professor” “It is life-changing to have someone sit down and listen and understand what you’re passionate about. For me, that was Dr. Abbott. He was so encouraging, and he was able to push me academically,” states Lauren.

As a Stetson student, Lauren studied abroad (and surfed) in Australia, and she now lives in Byron Bay, Australia, with her partner and fellow pro freesurfer/ environmental activist Dave Rastovich. She spends six months a year in Australia, four months traveling the world for her sponsors, Billabong and Bing surfboards, and the rest at her family home in St. Augustine, Fla. She is proud of the home she and Dave have created in Australia, completely off the grid. They grow their own food, capture rainwater and use composting toilets. Every day that it’s possible, she swims or surfs.

“My advice to teenagers is to find something you’re passionate about and investigate it,” Lauren said.

“It’s entirely possible to make a career out of something you love.” 

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Photo courtesy of Billabong/Maassen “Lauren on location for Billabong in Hawaii”

My advice “Find something you’re passionate about and investigate it. It’s entirely possible to make a career out of something you love.” stetson.edu

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By Meghan Walter, Stetson University assistant professor of Counselor Education

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Sticks and stones may break my bones but words could never hurt me, right?

Do you speak against injustices? Do you interrupt someone when you hear words of discrimination being used? As a community, we know that this is an effective way to eradicate bullying in our schools. And this action builds a community of allies that does help to keep our students safe.

Yes, bullies can target a wide range of victims, but we cannot deny the facts: Bullying and harassment are reported significantly more often by lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) students than their heterosexual peers (GLSEN 2009 School Climate Survey), and these youth are up to four times more likely to attempt suicide than their heterosexual peers (Massachusetts Youth Risk Survey, 2007).

In April, the decision of the Sioux City Journal to dedicate a full front page to a passionate anti-bullying editorial, honoring the memory of a gay Iowa teen who committed suicide, marked an important shift in awareness.

Regardless of our individual roles in society, we are all stakeholders when it comes to creating non-threatening school environments for all students.

This, in turn, exemplifies for our young adults the expectations of their own conduct as they develop and mature into citizens who have been taught to regard the rights and welfare of others.

Also this past spring, students and educators from across Volusia County, including District Counseling Specialist Dr. Amy Hall, partnered with Stetson’s Counselor Education faculty and student groups for a day of empowerment and education at Stetson. Discussions surrounded anti-bullying strategies, legal rights and community resources to support Volusia County’s high schools’ Gay-Straight Alliance’s efforts.

High school students connected with students from other schools and with Stetson students, who served as educators and role models. Research was shared supporting the conclusion that school campuses with a gay-straight alliance have a reduced problem with homophobic language, fewer reported incidents of harassment and fewer missed days of school due to concerns about safety.

Regardless of one’s sexual orientation or gender identity, feeling safe at work, at home, in public and at school is one’s right. “Eradication of ” bullying – versus having “fewer” incidents of bullying – is our goal. Having a visible contingency of students, teachers, administrators and community members who stand for affirmation and inclusion, and who actively work to combat injustice when they see it, benefits us all.

Powerful student connections in a school validate a positive campus climate.

So, get involved, speak now and help build a community that aims to keep our students safe. 

Find out more online at stetson.edu/values

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The Theatre Arts Program

Playing I The University’s Theatre Arts program at Stetson is entering a new era this year when the program’s classes and performances move into the new theater space of the Museum of Florida Art adjacent to the DeLand campus. Stetson and the Museum of Florida Art reached a five-year, renewable lease agreement for Stetson’s use of the 8,700-square-foot main theater, box office, backstage/scene shop, greenroom, makeup room and upstairs areas. The second-floor, north side of the building will be used for teaching and storage areas, including the access corridor to control booths; and the thirdfloor, north side of the building will be for teaching and storage areas.

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It Up

Stetson announces four productions for t he 2012-13 academic year, adding to over 100 years of theater productio n.

An Evening at the Impro v

Fun and games with Ste tson student improv-artists.

Sept. 27-30, 2012

The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee

The Tony Award-winning musical comedy by Rachel Sheink in and William Finn.

Nov. 1-4 and Nov. 8-11, 201 2

Dracula

A melodramatic thriller adapted by Steven Dietz, from Bram Stoker’s novel .

Feb. 13-17, 2013

Dancing at Lughnasa

A bittersweet Irish drama

by Brian Friel set at the Festival of Lughnasa in 193 6.

April 18-21, 2013

The university installed new performance lighting and sound systems and smart classroom teaching technology and made other improvements to the leased space, including paint and carpet. Stetson’s Theatre Arts’ space at the Museum of Florida Art opened in time for fall 2012 classes. 

Check out the Theatre Arts program at stetson.edu/theatre

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It’s Back!

By Ricky Hazel

They are sounds not heard on the Stetson University campus in more than 50 years. The clash of helmets and shoulder pads, the grunts from effort being extended, the whistle and bark of coaches.

The sounds are unmistakable. Football has returned to SU. The first class of Hatters arrived on campus in early August, more than two weeks before the rest of the Stetson students.

They reported to a gleaming new building at the corner of Minnesota and Amelia avenues— a building so new that the smell of fresh paint was thick on the air, and with the goal posts marking the two practice fields not yet erected.

More than 100 strong they came, almost all having chosen Stetson on faith. When Head Football Coach Roger Hughes and his staff recruited the new players, all they had to entice with were drawings and a dream.

The dream became reality when 108 players recruited from 19 states – from as far away as California, New York and Wisconsin – joined with 72 players from Florida to form the first team.

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The reception from the Stetson and DeLand communities has been tremendous. People have flocked to the new Athletics Training Center fields to watch practices. Scrimmages have become social events.

“I am so humbled and excited that the DeLand community is really embracing this project,” Hughes said. “Our kids feel it and are very appreciative of the support they are getting.”

While the new football program has enjoyed the spotlight, they are sharing the new facility with three other Stetson teams, including another first-year program. Both the men’s and women’s soccer teams, along with the new women’s lacrosse program, have locker rooms and spacious offices in the new building. Those three teams also have a new game field to play on, as well as an additional practice field.

All four of those programs, as well as other student-athletes who want to take advantage of the facility, have access to a new strength and conditioning center at the facility. The gleaming new weight racks, all shining in Stetson green, will help all Hatters improve as athletes.

There is also a training room where athletes can work with the staff of certified athletic trainers in both the prevention of and recovery from injury.

Those sights and sounds coming from the corner of Amelia and Minnesota avenues are unmistakable. They are the product of hard work and a dream, and they are being felt in an undeniable increase in the excitement all across Stetson University. 

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See more at gohatters.com

decided on a major yet?

Don’t stress if you haven’t. At Stetson, we have this great program called Discovery. The Discovery Program allows you to start college undecided and find your passion through foundational courses and the best part is you can still graduate in 4 years, not 5 or 6. It’s pretty popular at SU.

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Check it out at stetson.edu/discovery

For more information about the Bonner Program, go to stetson.edu/bonner

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The Bonner Scholars Program

In 2005, Stetson University partnere

d with the Corella & Bertram F. Bonner Foundation out of Princeton, New Jersey. It was from that partnership that came Stetson’s very own Bonner Scholars Prog ram.

Participation in this program is meant spec ifically to

allow students with significant financial need to receive an outstanding education

from a school they might not otherwise

be able to afford.

Last year, 53 Stetson students were prov ided a combination of foundation and university-f unded scholarships, federal work-study, and AmeriCo rps educational stipends through this competi tive program, meeting 100% of the students’ demonstrated financial need. In return, those Bonner Scholars committed themselves to eight hours of direct service and two hours of training and enrichment every week.

The program intends to heighten the over students receive by asking them to enga

all education

ge in ongoing service work and helping them develop the tools and the knowledge necessary to make that work meaningful.

If you’re interested in learning more abou

t applying for this exceptional service award, contact us at

800-688-0101 or go online to stetson.edu/b

onner.

In doing so, you are taking the first step

to joining a

diverse group of dedicated individuals who a significant difference. 

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strive to make

Areas of Study Accounting Accounting Information Systems Africana Studies American Studies Applied Statistics Aquatic and Marine Biology Art Art History Biochemistry Biology Business Law Chemistry Communication Studies Computer Information Systems Computer Science Creative Writing Digital Arts Economics Education, Teacher English Entrepreneurship Environmental Science Family Enterprise Finance French Language Gender Studies General Business Geography German Language History Humanities Integrative Health Science International Business International Studies Journalism Latin American Studies Liberal Arts in Music Management Management Information Systems Marketing Mathematics Molecular Biology Modern Languages & Literatures Music (combined with another field) Music Composition Music Education Music Performance: Guitar, Orchestral Instrument, Organ, Piano, Voice Music Technology Music Theory Philosophy Physics Political Science Psychology Religious Studies Russian Language Russian Studies Social Science Sociology & Anthropology Spanish Sport Management Theatre Arts

Visiting Admission Recruiters Andy Baker, Associate Dean of Admission Originally from Belmont, Ohio; BA from Ohio University and MBA from Stetson University abaker2@stetson.edu Robert (Bobby) Andrews, Assistant Director of Admission Originally from Catskill, New York; BA from Sacred Heart University in Connecticut randrews@stetson.edu John F. Moore, Assistant Director of Transfer Admission Originally from Liberia, West Africa; BS from the University of South Carolina jmoore@stetson.edu Leah Knapp, Admission Recruiter Originally from Port Charlotte, Florida; BA from Stetson University lknapp@stetson.edu

Tobin Birney, Admission Recruiter Originally from Lake Placid, New York; BA from Stetson University tbirney@stetson.edu

Meghan Moist, Admission Recruiter Originally from Orlando, Florida; BA from Stetson University mmoist@stetson.edu

Beyond the historic campus, palm trees and Florida sunshine, you’ll find a top-ranked university that dares students to be significant.

Graduate Programs Accounting Business Administration Counselor Education Education Specialist Education Elder Law English Executive MBA International Law Law & Business Administration Law & Health Law

Pre-Professional & Other Programs

Stay for the day, or stay overnight - see for yourself, firsthand, what makes Stetson significant. Find out about the admission process, financial aid, academic programs; meet professors, current students, sit in on a real class and more.

Experience college life from the inside – Schedule a visit at stetson.edu/admission Shane Ryan, Associate Director of Admission & Director of H.A.R.T. Originally from Hewitt, New Jersey; BA from St. Bonaventure University and MEd from Clemson University sryan1@stetson.edu Rebecca Hansen, Assistant Director of International Admission Originally from Casper, Wyoming; BA from Westminster College rdhansen@stetson.edu

Bonner Scholars Program Discovery Program Entrepreneurship, Prince Program Honors Program Roland George Investments Program Pre-Dentistry Pre-Engineering Pre-Law Pre-Medicine Pre-Veterinary Study Abroad

Our Commitment - To provide an excellent education - To develop a financial package that meets your needs - To create a path to grad school or to your first job - To provide opportunities for community engagement that will change your life - To equip you to become not only successful, but significant

Camille Tolley, Admission Recruiter (School of Music) Originally from Deltona, Florida; BA from Stetson University ctolley@stetson.edu

Have Alexander Kempinski, Admission Recruiter Originally from Jacksonville, Florida; BA from Stetson University akempins@stetson.edu

Renee Tutchton, First-Year Admission Recruiter Originally from Longwood, Florida; BA from Stetson University rtutchto@stetson.edu

questions?

Call us! 800-688-0101 Web: stetson.edu/admission Email: admissions@stetson.edu

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IMPORTANT DATES

Reserve your spot now! Call 1.800.688.0101

Admission Open Houses:

Experience personal attention from professors and staff – the hallmark of a Stetson education.

Saturday, Oct. 20, 2012 Saturday, Nov. 10, 2012 Saturday, Feb. 16, 2013 Saturday, March 16, 2013

Discovery Day:

Explore the many different areas of study that Stetson has to offer.

Saturday, Feb. 2, 2013

Science Exploration Days:

Attend Science classes, meet professors and have lunch with students in your area of academic interest.

Friday, Oct. 19, 2012, Friday, Feb. 15, 2013, and Friday, March 15, 2013

Transfer Fast Track Day:

Get an inside look at Stetson and how to make SU “your school.”

Friday, Nov. 30, 2012

Hatter Days:

Days full of fun and learning, both for future students and their parents.

Saturday & Sunday, April 13 & 14, 2013