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Author, media critic Jack Shaheen presents documentary film 'Reel Bad Arabs' at Stetson University

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DELAND -- Internationally acclaimed author and media critic Dr. Jack Shaheen, a former CBS News consultant on Mideast affairs, will present his documentary film, Reel Bad Arabs: How Hollywood Vilifies a People, 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 1, at Stetson University.

Stetson University art history professor to present gallery talk Nov. 11

DELAND -- Dr. Roberta Favis, professor of art history and curator of the Vera Bluemner Kouba Collection at Stetson University, will present a gallery talk Thursday, Nov. 11, from 2:30-3:30 p.m. in the Homer and Dolly Hand Art Center, 139 E. Michigan Ave., DeLand. The talk is free and open to the public.

Princeton Review lists Stetson University Business School among nation's best

DELAND -- Stetson University's School of Business Administration has been named one of the nation's "Best 300 Business Schools" in a new guidebook released Tuesday by The Princeton Review.

The education services company compiles its guidebook of top business schools annually based on input from more than 19,000 students in Master of Business Administration programs accredited by AACSB International - the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business, as well as statistical data received from the institutions.

Stetson University recognized for excellence in new Fiske Guide to Colleges

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DELAND -- Stetson University has again been recognized for its academic excellence by being included in the 2011 revised and updated edition of The Fiske Guide to Colleges, which is in bookstore shelves.

Stetson is one of eight Florida colleges and universities and more than 300 nationwide included in this year's guide. Publishers of the Fiske Guide say they include "the country's best and most interesting colleges and universities." An overview for each school is given, covering subjects including student body, academics, social life and financial aid.

Stetson University faculty panel to discuss 'Islamophobia' as part of 9/11 anniversary

DELAND -- To coincide with 9/11 commemorations nationwide, nine Stetson University faculty members will explore the issue of Islamophobia during a panel discussion from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 9, Stetson spokeswoman Cindi Brownfield said.

Stetson University School of Music offers varied public events in August, September

DELAND --. The public is invited to attend the following public performances presented in August and September by the Stetson University School of Music.

Unless otherwise noted, performances take place in Lee Chapel of Elizabeth Hall, 421 N.
Woodland Blvd., and have an admission fee of $8 general public; $5 senior citizens and area students. For additional information, contact the School of Music, 386-822-8950, or Concert Line, 386-822-8947. The full schedule is at www.stetson.edu/music/calendar.

Libby welcomed as new Stetson University president

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DELAND — For the first time ever, a woman is president of Stetson University with Saturday's ireception welcoming Wendy B. Libby, with 1,000 people on hand to welcome her at the Edmund's Center.

Courtesy photo. Stetson University President Wendy B. Libby poses for her I.D. card at the university.

"We are a community that is not content to rest on its laurels," said Libby, who has an MBA and a doctorate in educational administration.

Session at NSB campus of Daytona State College to focus on being ready for economic recovery

NEW SMYRNA BEACH -- The Small Business Development Center will present a seminar entitled: Get Your Business Ready for the Good Times to Come – Listening to Your Business. The session will be 8 a.m. - 11 a.m. Thursday at the New Smyrna Beach-Edgewater campus of Daytona State College, 940 Tenth St., portable 101, New Smyrna Beach.