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March 28 - April 3, 2004 |
Students Host April 7 Civil Rights Program
The John Marshall Law School opens its April programs on civil rights with student organization-sponsored events on Wednesday, April 7.
"Reflections on Brown v. Board of Education: Civil Rights Past, Present & Future" will open with a breakfast reception from 9 to 10 a.m. and opening remarks by Dean Patricia Mell in Room 3-East.
A panel representing Hispanic-Americans, African-Americans and Asian-Americans will present their views on the civil rights movement from 10 a.m. to noon in Room 216.
Guest speaker Carolyn Frantz from the University of Chicago Law School will address students on the issues of children's civil rights at a 12:30 p.m. luncheon in Room 3-East.
William Kelley, chair of the Cook County Human Rights Commission, will join a panel addressing gender, sexual orientation and religious concerns, hosted by the Women's Law Caucus, the Gay and Lesbian Law Alliance and the Muslim Law Students Association, from 2 to 4 p.m. in Room 216.
The day's program will conclude with a presentation by Colleen K. Connell, executive director of the American Civil Liberties Union of Illinois. These programs are hosted by the following John Marshall student organizations: American Constitution Society, Hispanic Law Students Association, Black Law Students Association, Asian American Law Student Association, Muslim Law Student Association, Gay and Lesbian Law Alliance, Women's Law Caucus, the Student Bar Association, and the Office of Alumni Relations.
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Moore Wins Illinois Bar Foundation Scholarship
Third-year student Donna L. Moore is The John Marshall Law School's 2004 recipient of the Illinois Bar Foundation Scholarship.
Moore is a graduate of Chicago Vocational High School, and received a bachelor's degree in general studies from Roosevelt University. She received a master's degree in business administration from the University of Phoenix. After earning her J.D. degree in June 2004, Moore plans to work for a civil litigation firm in Chicago.
Moore and her two daughters, Natasha and Sharita, live on Chicago's south side. Moore is the daughter of Rev. Floyd and Captola Moore, also of Chicago's south side.
The Illinois Bar Foundation offers a need-based scholarship consistent with its goal to promote the study of law to second- and third-year law students who have demonstrated an accomplished academic record and are involved in diverse extracurricular and community activities including the Illinois State Bar Association. The Illinois Bar Foundation offers a $2000 award to one student from each of the Ill. law schools.
Paula Hudson Holderman (left) and Dean Patricia Mell (right) congratulate John Marshall student Donna L. Moore on receiving the Illinois Bar Foundation Scholarship.
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John Marshall Wears the Green on St. Patrick's Day
Jennifer Callahan, a first-year student, had her Irish eyes smiling as the queen of Chicago's St. Patrick's Day Parade on March 13.
A contingent of students and staff decked out in green and white T-shirts, represented The John Marshall Law School Brehon Society. This is the second year students have marched in Chicago's St. Patrick's Day Parade.
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Three Writing Workshops Scheduled
Elizabeth Kadlec, director of The Writing Resource Center, is offering valuable end-of-semester writing workshops in the continuing series offered by The Writing Resource Center this academic year.
• "Grammar Review Workshop," Wednesday, March 31, 4 to 6 p.m., in Room 527.
• "Pre-Writing Strategies and Overcoming Writing Anxiety," Tuesday, April 6, 12:30 to 2 p.m., in Room 531, or from 4 to 6 p.m., in Room 201.
• "Editing Techniques and Citation Guidelines," Tuesday April 13, from 12:30 to 2 p.m., in Room 531, or from 4 to 6 p.m., in Room 201.
These workshops are open to all students. Students can reserve a space for a workshop, or ask for more information about these workshops from Kadlec at 6kadlec@jmls.edu or at 987.1445.
Students also can pick up Writing Center Review Packets from the Writing Tower located outside Room 400.
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Review of IP Law Board
The Spring 2004 board members of The John Marshall Law School Review of Intellectual Property Law are (from left) Arthur Yang, David Dorth, Todd Rinner, Dennis Ventura, Brian Cheslek, Michael Schimmel, Evan Budin, Grace Leung, James Dawson, Sherry Rollo and Nicole Percel. Member John Petravich is not pictured.
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RIPL Staff Members—2004
Newly elected staff members to The John Marshall Law School Review of Intellectual Property Law are (from left) William Warmouth, Heather Sturtz, Larry Kasoff, John Gabala, Daniel Lechleiter, Natasha Cuyler-Sherman, Joanna Gunderson and Erin Fox. Not pictured are Robert Barz, Sergio Filice, Dimitry Kapmar, Mark Lang, Katherine Lienhan, Aaron Morrow and Adam Sidoti.
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Student Activities
March 29
Professor Debra Stark will moderate a special program for the John Marshall Habitat for Humanity Chapter at 12:30 p.m. in room 300. The panel will feature a speaker from the Chicago Chapter as well as a speaker from Fair Housing. The focus has been fund raising to build a home in the Pilsen neighborhood. Refreshments will be served.
March 30
Delta Theta Phi and Lambda Alpha will feature representatives from the LaSalle Bank to continue its "Art of the Deal: Lender's Perspective" at 5:00 p.m. in room 201.
The International Law Society has invited speaker, Margriet Vonno, to introduce its program "The Business and Trade Relationship between the U.S. and the Netherlands" at 12:30 p.m. in room 1200B. Vonno is the economic counselor at the Royal Netherlands Embassy.
The Gay and Lesbian Legal Alliance will feature Mr. Paul M. Smith of Jenner & Block discussing "Teaching Lawrence v. Texas" at 5:00 p.m. in room 3 east.
March 31
The John Marshall Chapter of the American Constitutional Society will meet at 11:45 a.m. in room 3 East. Geoffrey R. Stone will speak about "The Age of McCarthy: A Cautionary Tale." The $10 fee includes a buffet lunch.
The Hispanic Law Student Association will show a movie at 5:00 p.m. in room 201.
April 2
The Annual Hispanic Law Student Association Fiesta will be held from 6 to 10 p.m. in room 200. This is a great evening of fun, dancing, entertainment and good food. The Honorable Jesse Reyes (J.D. '82) will be present.
Delta Theta Phi will be selling "Shoes" for the March of Dimes...
On April 12 at 12 p.m. in room 3 east there will be a special luncheon featuring speeches by candidates running for SBA offices, as well as the presentation of student awards.
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John Marshall Community Enjoys Barrister's Ball 2004
Students Heather Neaveill, and Allie Fortunato and her guest Mark Gierach, enjoyed the evening.
Students Ronak Joshi, and Vijay Sharma and his guest Nisha Danawala, paused for a photo.
Second-year students Kim Wisniewski, Wendy Durbin, Renee Germaine, and Belinda Belk enjoyed the evening of visiting with friends.
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Faculty Activity and Publications
Professor Ralph Ruebner
Activities
He was honored by the Mayor and Village of Skokie Trustees on March 9, 2004 for five years of volunteer service on the Human Relations Commission. He will continue to serve on the commission. In February, he chaired the activities of the Village's Black History Month that featured the exhibit of nationally renowned and award winning artist Bruce Brown, whose paintings and lithographs were displayed in the Skokie Library for five weeks. Brown also visited Niles West and Niles North High Schools as visiting resident artist.
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Schedule of Events
March 28
- PMBR, Room 1200, 9:30 a.m.
March 29
- China - SIPO Lunch, Room 3East, 11:30 a.m.
- Habitat for Humanity Panel, Room 300, 12:30 p.m.
- Alumni/Student Thank-a-thon, Room 3East, 4:00 p.m.
- Career Services/Admissions - Benefits of a Joint Degree, Room 1200B, 5:00 p.m.
March 30
- CIBTL - "Business and Trade Relations between the Netherlands and the U.S." Luncheon Lecture, Room 1200B, 12:30 p.m.
- Tea Time with the Dean, Student Lounge, 4:30 p.m.
- "Teaching Lawrence v. Texas" Lecture, Room 3East, 4:30 p.m.
- Career Services - How to Research Employers, Room 216, 5:00 p.m.
- Domestic & Foreign Patent, Trademark, Trade Secret & Copyright Documentation, Room 402, 6:00 p.m.
March 31
- Alumni/Student Thank-a-thon, Room 3East, 4:00 p.m.
April 1
- The National Criminal Justice Trial Advocacy Competition, Room 3East, 9:00 a.m.
- Career Services - How to Work a Room, Room 1200A&B, 12:45 p.m.
April 2
- Law Review Symposium: Employee Benefits, Room 1200, 9:00 a.m.
- The National Criminal Justice Trial Advocacy Competition, Room 3East, 9:00 a.m.
- FAST Start, Room 300, 12:00 p.m.
- FAST Start II, Room 300, 2:00 p.m.
April 3
- The National Criminal Justice Trial Advocacy Competition, Room 3East, 9:00 a.m.
- PMBR, Room 1200, 9:30 a.m.
- FAST Start II, Room 409, 10:30 a.m.
- FAST Start, Room 409, 1:30 p.m.
- The National Criminal Justice Competition Reception, Room 200, 5:30 p.m.
April 4
- PMBR, Room 1200, 9:30 a.m.
April 5
- Faculty Assembly, Room 1200A, 12:00 p.m.
- Employee Benefits Careers Program, Room 1200B, 12:00 p.m.
April 6
- Tax Careers Program, Room 1200A, 12:00 p.m.
- Career Services - What are Fellowships, Room 1200B, 12:45 p.m.
- Domestic & Foreign Patent, Trademark, Trade Secret & Copyright Documentation, Room 402, 6:00 p.m.
April 7
- ITCC Board Meeting, Room 1101, 12:00 p.m.
April 8
- Center for Real Estate Law Annual Reception, President's Room CBA, 4:00 p.m.
- Career Services - Small and Mid-Size Firms Reception, Sargis-Miner 4:30 p.m.
- John Marshall Distinguished Scholar Reception, Room 3East, 4:30 p.m.
April 9
- Multistate Diagnostic Exam, Room 1200A&B
- FAST Start Programs, 12:00 and 2:00 p.m., Room 300
April 10
- Multistate Diagnostic Exam, Room 200
- FAST Start Programs, 12:00 and 2:00 p.m., Room 409