Stetson Cupola 1984-13-1

vupola^ The Stetson University Alumni Newspaper Vol. 13 No. I (USPS 990-560) Fall 1984 STETSON WELCOMES TWO NEW DEANS Stetson's two new deans are getting settled in their offices and homes, unpacking books and papers they have accumulated throughout their careers in education. Dr. Robert Perkins, dean of the College of Liberal Arts, brought his research library with him. "These books are very valuable to me," Perkins said. "Not only because of the information that's in them, but also because they have been part of my education and work." Perkins, 54, is a 1951 Stetson graduate with a bachelor's degree in English and history. He earned a master's degree and Dean Wright Law Review Special Issue The Local Government Law Section of the Florida Bar Association and the Stetson Law Review are proud to announce the establishment of the Local Government Law Symposium issue of the Stetson Law Review. The symposium, to be published every May as the Law Review spring issue, will address current developments in all areas of local government law in a format designed to be both scholarly and useful to the local government law practitioner. The works appearing in the symposium issue will come from both prominent scholars and practitioners in the field of local government law, as well as from students. Each symposium issue also will contain a digest of all new and significant case decisions relating to local government law. Copies will be furnished to all members of the Local Government Law Section of the Bar and to all Stetson Law Review subscribers. Copies are available by contacting the Managing Editor. Stetson Law Review, 1401 61st Street. St Petersburg. Fla. 33707. Uiw Review subscriptions are available for $10 for three issues annually including the Local Government Law Symposium issue. Single copies arc $5. doctorate at Indiana University. Perkins said he took the position, formerly held by Dr. Robert Chauvin, because he wanted to return to his alma mater. "1 am delighted to be back." Perkins said. "I have a different perspective of the university since I graduated and now I look back with fondness and I look forward with facination." he said. Perkins is a believer in the liberal arts tradition of Stetson and he supports the school's drive to gain national recognition for scholastic excellence. Perkins moved in late July from Mobile, Ala., where he was chairman of philosophy at the University of South Alabama. He is married and has two children. The other new face is that of Dr. William Wright, 52, dean of the business school. Wright is also married and has two children. He comes to Stetson from Macon, Ga., where he was president of Macon Junior College. Wright has been at Stetson since Aug. 1 and said he took the position for many reasons but one of the major influences was the small town atmosphere DeLand has to offer. "I have returned to a small town life out of choice and because I prefer it. Lucky for me. Stetson was here," Wright joked. "I am a small towner at heart." Wright said he sees the business school getting stronger and growing rapidly in the next few years. "The school is on the path to great things." Wright said. Wright's wife, Judith, isn't only helping unpack at home, she's busily unpacking her own office at Stetson. Judith is the director of testing and assistant to the director of the counseling center. She graduated from the University of Alabama in 1959, and was formerly coordinator of curriculum development and associate professor of medical education at Mercer University. WELCOME! Dean Perkins DeLand Hall Turns 100 Florida's oldest building in continuous use for higher education is not in Tallahassee. It's not even in Gainesville. DeLand Hall opened Oct. 13, 1884 to house the DeLand Academy and is celebrating 100 years in education. DeLand Hall was built by Henry A. DeLand as a secondary school and it was the first school in the town. The hall provided for all the school's needs with classrooms, chapel, library, offices and a gymnasium for its 50 students. The building has been used by almost all the departments in the university, but what stands out in most alumni minds is the music department. DeLand Hall was the home of the School of Music for 32 years. Some people still refer to it as the music building. DeLand Hal 1 held the offices and classrooms for mathematics, science, theater and speech and education pre-school classes. Beginning in 1913. it even served the university as a fraternity house for seven years. It is now being used as offices for the university president, the provost and administrators' offices. But before the building was fit for the administration, an extensive renovation took place spanning almost three years. The renovation was completed in 1981 but not after some debate. There were those who favored complete renovation in line with the recommendations of the state historical commission. Others favored removal of that "old relic" and construction of anew building. For students, alumni and the city, the gothic architecture of DeLand Hall has been a landmark. The two-story wood structure, with its bell tower, ornate stained glass and shutters, no longer sags with the weight of 100 years. There is a sense of dignity about the building. DeLand Hall was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1983. Mitcheson to head 1984-85 Alumni Fund Drive George Mitcheson. '70, president of Native Sun Sportswear, Inc.. St. Petersburg, was named the annual fund chairman for Stetson's 1984-85 Alumni Campaign. "George has helped the university in many different areas." according to Linda Parson, director of development. "He has been actively involved with Stetson in various leadership capacities and we are very grateful to have his marketing and direct mail skills available to us." Mitcheson is president of the Business School board of advisors and he set up the university's first graduate scholarship program at the Business School. The Mitcheson Award of $1,000 annually, is presented to a student in the master's business program. Mitcheson also has provided T-shirts for various Homecoming activities since acquiring Rock 'N' Roll T- shirts and he is active on the Stetson Alumni Council. Homecoming Be There!