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| LAW CONNECTION | October 14, 2013 | |
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Faculty News Professor Michael D. Murray recently published, For the Love of Parentheticals - The Story of Parenthetical Usage in Synthesis, Rhetoric, Economics, and Narrative Reasoning, 38 U. Dayton L. Rev. 175 (2012)Professor Nicole Negowetti will be participating in a panel discussion of Food Certification and Labeling at The Yale Food Systems Symposium on October 18th and 19th, 2013 at Yale University. The Symposium will bring scholars and practitioners to work together in action-oriented sessions that address the complex ecological and socio-economic processes of food production, consumption, climate change and rapid urbanization. Professor Negowetti's presentation is entitled Identifying the "Naturalness" of Food: A Challenge for our Modern Food System. Professor Faisal Kutty's op-ed on the hajj titled, "Hajj brings inner peace, indispensable values," was published by the NWI Times on October 10, 2013. Read More Faculty News |
Lambda General Body Meeting
Guest Lecture: Values at Work: How Sex Discrimination Law Moved from Joke to Juggernaut in 50 Years
Words of Wisdom from the Judges
Q & A on the Emerging Issues in Animal Law
Bar Exam Question and Answer Session
Professionalism Series - Drugs & Alcohol and Your Career
The Professional Moot Court for the Cure
Academic Success Program - Review: Exam Strategy - Contracts
2013 Judge Luther M. Swygert Memorial Moot Court Competition
Miss Representation Film Event with Panel and Reception |
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Student News Top 5 JobsView positions from the U.S. Merit Systems Protection Board, Dunes Learning Center, Chicago Legal Clinic, and Public Interest Law Initiative ... Read More |
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Etiquette Tip of the Week I get this question often and I don't think I've ever had it as a Tip of the Week: What if wine or coffee is being served and I don't want any? Do not reach out your hand to cover the top of the glass or cup (especially if you do not want hot coffee accidentally poured on your hand.) Do not turn your glass or your coffee cup upside down. If the coffee cup is already upside down on the table, leave it. ... Read More |
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Women's Bar Association of Illinois Cordially invites you to join us in Honoring the Achievements and Installation of Chief Justice Rita B. Garman, Illinois Supreme Court Chief Judge Diane P. Wood, United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit at a Cocktail Reception on Tuesday, October 29, 2013, 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. ... Read More |
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Pro Bono Plenary Tuesday, November 12th, 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m., Stride Courtroom The purpose of this final session is to discuss the value of engaging in pro bono work as an attorney. Presenters and students will share their experiences. Required for all December 2013 Graduates May 2014 Graduates are also welcome to attend. Those who do attend will not be required to attend the Pro Bono Plenary in April 2014. ... Read More |
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Meet the Public Interest Employers Reception Save The Date: Tuesday, October 29, 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Where: Loyola University Chicago's Corboy Law Center Come learn about non-profit and government agency volunteer, intern and employment opportunities. Questions? Call Robyn Rucker 219.465.7972 or send an email to robyn.rucker@valpo.edu ... Read More |
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Miss Representation Film Event with Panel and Reception. Friday, November 8th, 3:30 p.m., Pelzer Classroom Hosted by Women Lawyers Association, Inc. and co-sponsored by Women Law Student Association. "The film explores how the media's misrepresentations of women have led to the underrepresentation of women in positions of power and influence." www.missrepresentation.org ... Read More |
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Mini Golf Tournament and Property T Shirts All Law Students, Staff and friends and family of all students and staff, Saturday October 19, 2013 the Property Law Society will be hosting a Mini Golf Tournament at Zao Island on U.S. 30 in Valparaiso Indiana. We encourage bringing kids, spouses and friends. We have decided to host this outing not only to have a fun break from our studies, but also to help Hilltop Neighborhood House. Hilltop Neighborhood House's parking lot has a 4 foot encroachment onto the adjacent property; the money raised from selling tickets will go to helping offset the cost of removing the 4 foot encroachment. ... Read More |
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National Coming Out Day Come Celebrate National Coming Out Day with Lambda! Stop by our table in the atrium to checkout our display, show your support for the LGBTQ community, sign petitions, and take away some yummy study snacks! ... Read More |
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Lambda General Body Meeting October 16, 2013, Ulbricht Classroom, During Chapel Break Dues, Event Ideas, Volunteer work, and more! All are welcome to our meetings regardless of your gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion, etc! It takes everyone from all different backgrounds to make this group work for the good of VUL and the community! ... Read More |
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Words of Wisdom from the Judges Black Law Student Association This a unique opportunity to hear area Judges' personal journeys in their legal career, as well as to ask them questions on how to achieve success in your future legal career. Our Esteemed Panel of Judges includes the following Valparaiso University Law School Graduates: ... Read More |
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BLSA October Service Projects BLSA will be doing two service projects this month! Collection Days will be Wednesdays & Thursdays during Chapel Break! Box Tops For Education. We are still collecting Box Tops. Who will the Winner be 1Ls, 2Ls, 3Ls, or Faculty/Staff? ... Read More |
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Guest Lecture Values at Work: How Sex Discrimination Law Moved from Joke to Juggernaut in 50 Years Speaker - Kimberly A. Yuracko, Professor of Law, Northwestern University School of Law Thursday, October 17, 4:00 p.m., Wesemann Hall ... Read More |
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2013 Judge Luther M. Swygert Memorial Moot Court Competition Wednesday, November 6, 4:00 p.m., Duesenberg Recital Hall, VUCA This year's problem explores whether a student's art work was protected by the First Amendment's Free Speech Clause under Tinker and its progeny. ... Read More |
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The Professional Moot Court for the Cure Thursday, October 24, 2013, 7:00 p.m., Wesemann Hall, Tabor Classroom Judges: Porter County Superior Court Judge Roger Bradford White County Prosecutor Robert Guy CEO of Michiana Resources Bill Trowbridge Reception with h'orderves and drinks to follow. ... Read More |
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Bar Exam Registration Information Each state has its own bar registration and admission rules. Those who intend to practice law are encouraged to become acquainted with the rules in the state in which they plan to practice, especially those rules relating to registration deadlines and specific courses or course credit hours that might be required during law school. ... Read More |
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Bar Exam Question and Answer Session Do you have questions regarding the bar exam registration process or just have general questions regarding the bar exam? If so, stop by the student lounge on Wednesday, October 9th during chapel break to have your questions answered by your bar prep coaches, Bethany Lesniewski and Kim Kass. ... Read More |
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Q & A on the Emerging Issues in Animal Law Professor Rebecca Huss is conducting a talk and Q&A on the "Emerging Issues In Animal Law." The event is hosted by SALDF and will take place on Monday, October 21 from 5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m., in the Benson classroom. Hor d' oeuvres will be provided. This is a great opportunity for students since there is no animal law class offered this spring. Any questions should be directed to Louis Glinzak (Louis.Glinzak@valpo.edu). ... Read More |
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Wesemann Café Current Café menu ... Read More |
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