Dean of Students Office Event

Belize International Immersion Spring Break Trip Informational Session

Date: 
01.26.2012
Location: 
Room II

This session will provide information on the Belize spring break trip.  Although attendance is not mandatory, if you plan to apply for the trip to Belize, you are strongly encouraged to attend one of the two information sessions.

Belize International Immersion Spring Break Trip Information Session

Date: 
01.24.2012
Location: 
Room I

This session will provide information on the Belize spring break trip.  Although attendance is not mandatory, if you plan to apply for the trip to Belize, you are strongly encouraged to attend one of the two information sessions.

Immigration Equality: The Intersection of Immigrant and LGBT Rights

Date: 
03.26.2012
Location: 
Room V

This program will discuss the importance of LGBT rights in discussions of immigration equity.  The program will address the practical aspects of these issues (specific cases) as well as the more philosophical and policy concerns regarding LGBT immigrant rights (same sex marriage, children, etc.).  Organized by OutLaw & Latino/a Law Students Association. Sponsored by W

From Eugenics to Guardianship: A Legal History of Psychiatric Disability

Date: 
01.24.2012
Location: 
Room I

This Diversity Month event will feature a panel discussion on the legacy of Buck v. Bell in contemporary guardianship law.  Organized by the Disability Law Society.  Sponsored by the Office of the Dean of Students. Lunch will be provided.  

Winter Wellness Wednesday: Restorative Yoga Class

Date: 
01.25.2012
Location: 
Auditorium

Join Chaturanga Holistic Fitness instructor Clara Mitchell for an introduction to restorative yoga, with an emphasis on poses and stretches for individuals who spend most of their days sitting down.  If you have a mat, please feel free to bring one, although they are not required.  Sponsored by the Office of the Dean of Students.  This program also qualifies for 10 Keystone point

Racial Discrimination and the University of Chicago: A Sordid History

Date: 
01.23.2012
Location: 
Room III

This Diversity Month event will discuss the University’s past discrimination against surrounding communities, including racial restrictive covenants. The speaker will explain the University’s complicated relationship with the South Side, including the Law School’s involvement with and support of certain controversial decisions. Organized by Neighbors.

Dream Jobs: How Two Alumni Found Theirs and What They Can Tell You About the Future of Legal Services

Date: 
01.24.2012
Location: 
Room IV

Dan Currell, '97, and Anna Ivey, '97, both graduated from the Law School fifteen years ago. They both started their careers practicing law at large law firms, and fairly quickly realized that their talents, education, and skills could open other doors. Through hard work and a lot of creative career thinking, Dan and Anna both found the jobs they were born to do.

"How I Write" Session featuring Professor Geoffrey R. Stone

Date: 
01.19.2012
Location: 
Room B

This event will be the first session of “How I Write,” a lunchtime series in which professors and practitioners share some of the tips, tricks, and techniques they use to turn blank pages into highly readable ones.

Illinois Bar Presentation for 3L Students

Date: 
01.19.2012
Location: 
Room II

3Ls who are thinking of applying to the Illinois Bar should attend this session, which will be put on by the Illinois Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission.  The presenters will discuss the application process, including the moral character and fitness application.

Illinois Bar Presentation for 1L Students

Date: 
01.19.2012
Location: 
Room III

1Ls who are thinking of applying to the Illinois Bar should attend this session, which will be put on by the Illinois Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission.  The presenters will discuss the application process, including the moral character and fitness application. 

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