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Submissions due by Wednesdays @ 1 p.m. Student Publishes Article Congratulations to Richard T. Middleton IV, Ph.D., on the publication of his article, "The Historical Legal Construction of Black Racial Identity of Mixed Black-White Race Individuals: The Role of State Legislatures," in The Jackson State University Researcher, Volume XXI, No. 2. Dean's Forum Questions or concerns about current issues at SLU Law? There will be two opportunities to attend a Dean's Forum on Tuesday, Oct. 7. Date/Time/Location: Tuesday, Oct. 7 @ Noon - 1 p.m. and 5:30 - 6:30 p.m., both in Room 02 Food for Thought Speaker Series All students are invited to participate in an informal conversation with a practicing attorney who is also a graduate of SLU law school. Eric S. Christensen, associate, Lashly & Baer, will share some thoughts about his experience as a lawyer and his particular practice areas. Mr. Christensen specializes in representing employers and their insurers in workers' compensation defense matters in the St. Louis area and throughout the state of Missouri. He has experience representing both plaintiffs and defendants in a variety of litigation, and currently helps represent a large group of Missouri hospitals in their lawsuit against the tobacco industry. Questions from students are welcomed and encouraged. A complimentary lunch will be served. Space is limited to 12 students. Please R.S.V.P. by 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 7, to Liz Bolen at ebolen1@slu.edu or 977-3978. This speaker series is sponsored by the Alumni Relations department. Date/Time/Location: Wednesday, Oct. 8 @ Noon, Queen’s Daughters Dining Room School of Public Health Internship Fair Students interested in the dual degree J.D./M.H.A. or the J.D./M.P.H. program are invited to attend the 2008 Internhip Fair scheduled for Thursday, Oct. 9. Come learn about the internship experiences of current JD, MHA, and MPH students by visiting over 30 booths set-up for this event! Refreshments will be provided. Contact: Maxine Lax at laxm@slu.edu for more info. Date/Time/Location: Thursday, Oct. 9 @ 4:30 p.m., Busch Student Center, Rooms 171-172 Annual Richard J. Childress Memorial Lecture This year's Childress Memorial Lecture will be given by Emerita Professor Sandra H. Johnson. The topic of the lecture is, "Still Crazy After All These Years: Is Regulating Physician Practice an Exercise in Futility?" Click here for complete information, including panelists, panel discussion topics and the day's schedule. Date/Time/Location: Friday, Oct. 17 @ 9 a.m., Courtroom
Defense attorney Brad Kessler, whose client was acquitted after being on death row, will be the next speaker in the Criminal Justice Speaker Series. Date/Time/Location: Thursday, Oct. 16 @ 5 p.m., Courtroom
Business Law Association Event Professor Ordower will speak about "The 2008 Financial Crisis and Subprime Lending, Adjustable Rate Mortgages, Securitization and Credit Default Swaps." Buy Business Cards from WLSA WLSA will be selling business cards in the Atrium next week. SBA Meeting Lunch will be served. All students are welcome! Date/Time/Location: Wednesday, Oct. 8 @ Noon, Room 02 Phi Delta Phi Roundtable Discussion Join Judge Charles E. Rendlen III, U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Eastern District of Missouri, for the roundtable discussion, "What Judges Want to Hear When You're in the Courtroom." All students and interested faculty members are welcome to attend. Any VLSO Speaker The Veteran's Law Student Organization will host Gloria Colon, '05, an associate from Simmons Cooper. She will be presenting her past year's experience providing legal services for veterans as part of the City of St Louis' Veteran's Service Project. Lunch will be served. Date/Time/Location: Wednesday, Oct. 15 @ Noon, Jury Room
Weekly Mass A weekly mass takes place on Wednesdays. All are welcome to attend this half-hour prayer opportunity. In addition, Campus Ministry sponsors a variety of communal prayer experiences throughout the academic year, including periodic interfaith prayer services. Date/Time/Location: Wednesdays @ 12:05 p.m., Courtroom Pray-As-You-Go.org Check out pray-as-you-go.org for an excellent 10-minute – downloadable to an iPod or MP3 Player – daily reflection that includes music, scripture, and guided reflection. Prayer Room Don’t forget about the Prayer Room next to the Campus Ministry office. It is open and available as a quiet place of reflection (and refuge!) whenever the School of Law building is open. |
issue date: October 3, 2008 Calendar of Events ARCHIVES
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