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“Law and Lanes” Bowling Grand Prix and Fundraiser – Nov. 18, 7pm-2am

Akron, Case, and Cleveland Marshall Law Chapters of B.L.S.A would like to invite all Law Students and Legal Professionals to enjoy a night of bowling, fundraising and friendly competition. 

 Date: November 18, 2011

Time: 7pm to 2am

Venue: Clover Leaf Lanes, 5619 Brecksville Rd Independence, OH
Tournament:
Student teams: $80 per team, 8 students per team. 
Legal Professionals: $125 per team, 8 professionals per team.

Individuals:
Students: $15
Legal Professionals: $20 

Bowling equipment, food, and refreshments are included. Keep your tickets for entry to the after party at Tavo.

If you would like to join a team or create your own, contact Terence Baptiste tmb77@zips.uakron.edu.

Join IPTLA on Wednesday, November 9 as they host Deputy Director Bill Griffin and Director John White

Please join IPTLA as they host a discussion with Deputy Director Bill Griffin of the Office of Enrollment and Disciplne at the US Patent and Trademark Office and Director John White of Patent Professional Development at PLI.

When: Wednesday, November 9, 2011 from 12:15-1:10pm in Room 152 (Pizza will be served)

Deputy Director Griffin will discuss the America Invents Act as well as career opportunities with the USPTO. Director John White will discuss patent practice and the patent bar.

Survival Tools and Workshops for Success

The Counseling Center at the University of Akron offers seminars and workshops to help you succeed and deal with life stressors inside and outside the classroom. Throughout the fall semester, the Counseling Center hosts FREE weekly workshops dealing with academic success, cultural issues, emotional health and physical well-being. Some upcoming workshops are as follows:

1)      Suicide Prevention & Wellness – Wednesday, September 14th at 2:00 pm

2)      Stress Management through Biofeedback – Wednesday, September 21st at 11:00 am

3)      Good Sleep and Academic Performance – Monday, October 10th at 11:00 am

4)      A Parent, and Also A Student – Wednesday, October 12 at 1:00 pm

5)      Creating a Safe Zone: How to be an LGBTQ Ally – Wednesday, October 18th at 1:00 pm

6)      Taking Action Against Racism – Wednesday, November 9th at 1:00 pm

7)      I’m So STRESSED! – Monday, November 14th at 1:00 pm

 All workshops are held in Simmons Hall room 306. For more information regarding the Survival Series or to view a complete list of available workshops please visit: http://www.uakron.edu/dotAsset/2171327.pdf

The Counseling Center offers comprehensive psychological services to currently enrolled students for FREE. Please visit the website for The University of Akron Counseling Center for more information.

Serbian Bar Association of America Scholarship

SCHOLARSHIPS: The Serbian Bar Association of America is hosting a scholarship gala on Saturday, October 8, 2011 at the Park Ridge Country Club in Park Ridge, Illinois. Four scholarships will be awarded; two in the amount of $2,000, one in the amount of $1,000 and one in the amount of $500.

 

ELIGIBILITY: All persons of Serbian birth, ancestry or connubial relationship who are enrolled in an accredited law school in any state of the United States of America are eligible to apply for the scholarships.

 

SUBMISSION DEADLINE: The deadline for receipt of applications has been extended to September 15, 2011. Scholarship recipients will be notified in advance of October 8, 2011 and the scholarships will be awarded at the scholarship gala.

For application materials please visit: www.uakron.edu/law/admissions/docs/sbaa.pdf