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SBA Inagural Meeting – Thurs., Sept. 11th 12:15pm and 5:30pm

“ALL AKRON LAW STUDENTS ARE INVITED to attend the Inaugural meeting of the Student Bar Association Full Council on THURSDAY Sept. 11 at 12:15 and again at 5:30 in Rm. 151. Jimmy John’s will be provided at the daytime meeting and Aladdin’s at the evening meeting.

The purpose of this initial meeting will be to introduce the new 1L Representatives and Class President. The SBA Council will also discuss and vote on a proposed new Constitution for SBA. Thomas Petropoulos from the Akron Bar will speak briefly to discuss the increased cooperation between SBA and the Akron Bar, and the Council will begin to plan important networking and social events like the Public Interest Auction, Barrister’s Ball, and Speed Networking with the Ohio State Bar Ass’n.

All Akron Law students are members of the Student Bar Association, and membership is always 100% free. You are always permitted to attend SBA meetings and your participation is a vital part of making student life at Akron Law the best in the Nation!

We look forward to seeing you there!”

1L Election Results

Good Morning!

After a very close race between all of the nominees, I am happy to announce the following four individuals as your new 1L SBA class representatives:

Class President: Haley Martinelli
Representatives: Clinton Householder, Abbey Chandler, and Rachael Aufdenkampe

Congratulations! Thank you to everyone who took the time to vote–have a great day!

Best,
Elayna Saad

University of Akron
Student Bar Association
Daniel J. Boyer│President
Elayna M. Saad│Vice President
Kallen L. Dearnbarger│Secretary
Dakota J. Fox│Treasurer

CQE Clinic Volunteer Training – Friday, September 26, from 4:15-5:30

Our next free Certificate of Qualification for Employment (CQE) clinic is Saturday, September 27th! We’re very excited to be providing opportunities for ex-offenders in Summit County to take a step toward gaining employment and independence!

We are looking for students to volunteer from 1:30p-5:00p on Saturday, September 27th. The clinic will be held at the First Apostolic Faith Church, 790 Easter Avenue, Akron, OH 44307.The time you volunteer can be applied toward your graduation requirement as pro bono limited means hours.

There will be a volunteer training on Friday, September 26, 4:15-5:30p at the law school. The time you’re at training will count toward your pro bono limited means hours as well.

If you’re interested in volunteering or have any questions, please e-mail Sarah at smw87@zips.uakron.edu. You can also learn more about the clinic at our website: http://www.uakron.edu/law/clinical/cqe-clinic.dot.

LET GO OF THE STRESS!! Upcoming University Intramural Sports Deadlines

Deadlines are fast approaching for the first Intramural Sports activities of the semester.

• Registration for flag football and softball closes on Wednesday, Sept. 10. Flag football offers men’s, women’s, co-rec, fraternity, sorority and freshmen-only leagues. The cost is $50 per team and is offered Monday through Thursday evenings.
• The Co-Rec Softball Tournament costs $40 per team and will be held all day on Saturday, Sept. 13.
All registration takes place online via IMLeagues.com/UAkron. Please contact the OASIS Office with any questions at ext. 6956 or intramurals@uakron.edu.