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LAW CONNECTION		November 12, 2014

		Law Review Symposium – National Security: Up Close and Personal Friday, Nov 14, 8 a.m. Wesemann Hall Veterans Day 5K Fun Run Saturday, Nov 15, 10:30 a.m., Registration, 11:30 a.m., Start Time Valparaiso University Law School December Grad Finale Wednesday, Nov 19, 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. St. Louis Room, Room 134 Hot Topics in Sports Law Friday, Nov 21, 12 p.m. – 5:40 p.m. Wesemann Hall Thanksgiving Luncheon Monday, Nov 24, 12 p.m. – 2 p.m. Wesemann Café
Faculty in the News Professor Faisal Kutty's article titled Creeping Sharia or Conspicuous Islamophobia? was published by the Columbia Journal of International Affairs on Oct 28. Read More

Student News Legal Studies Institute - Washington D.C. Looking for a great summer experience that combines a legal internship, course credit and many networking opportunities? Learn more from Colin Parks, Director of Legal Studies & International Affairs, U.S. Programs - The Fund for American Studies, Washington D.C. Read More

Practice Tracks Practice Tracks is an evening of informational interviewing and networking. Attorneys, including some Valpo Law graduates, representing approximately 50 different practice areas will be at the Chicago Bar Association to meet students and discuss their areas of expertise. Read More

Swygert Moot Court Competition Winners Best Oralist: James Williams Best Briefs: Emily Mussio and Michelle Kelly Best team: James Williams and Natasha Corbett Read More

Public International Law Representation Course Faith Alvarez, Monalisa Dugue, Justin Ezell, Victoria Feddeler, Whitney Johnson, Cara Tegal, Rhea Torman, and Tersiet Workneh, participants in the law school's public international law representation course, drafted on interim report, "Immunities, the Genocide Convention and the Problem of Cooperation: Moving Beyond the Conundrum," which was distributed and used to guide discussion at a conference held Nov. 12-13, in Arusha, Tanzania. Read More

Veterans Day Observance Ceremony The Men and Women of the Valparaiso University Air Force and Army ROTC programs, the Military Veteran's Law Association, and the Valparaiso University Chamber Concert Band will sponsor a Veteran's Day Observance Ceremony starting on Nov. 13 5:30 p.m. in the lobby of the Valparaiso University's Center for the Arts. Read More

Law Review Symposium - National Security: Up Close and Personal Friday, Nov. 14, 8 a.m., Wesemann Hall The symposium will focus on national security issues that affect the United States and every citizen within United States boundaries. Read More

Veterans Day 5K Fun Run Saturday, Nov 15, 10:30 a.m., Registration 11:30 a.m., Start Time Race Location: Valparaiso University Law School (656 S. Greenwich Street, Valparaiso, IN 46383) Entry Fee: $10; after November 11 the entry fee is $15 Read More

December Grad Finale Open House in St. Louis Room, Room 134 Wednesday, Nov 19, 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. One-stop shopping for the December 2014 graduates to learn everything you need to know about graduation. This event is designed to ensure things go smoothly as you prepare for the December Commencement ceremony and life after graduation. Read More

Hot Topics in Sports Law Friday, Nov. 21, 12 p.m. – 5:40 p.m. Wesemann Hall The conference will focus on current hot topics in sports law. The pre-panel will provide insight from leading professionals on how to break into the sports industry. Read More

Thanksgiving Luncheon Monday, Nov 24, 12 p.m. – 2 p.m., Wesemann Café For nearly 30 years, the Law School has had a tradition of providing a Thanksgiving Luncheon to students who remain at the Law School to study rather than venturing home for Thanksgiving Break. Read More

Wesemann Café Menu For the menu please click here Read More