UA to Celebrate Constitution Day

The University of Akron will be participating in National Constitution Day with several days of activities. Constitution Day is a national celebration of the day the U.S. Constitution was signed. The United States Congress passed legislation in 2005 making it mandatory for every institution of higher education in the U.S. to celebrate Constitution Day on or around Sept. 17th on their campuses. Activities for the week include: Continue reading “UA to Celebrate Constitution Day”

China Business Summit – Managing China’s Increasing Government Influence

 October 1, 2010
8:30 AM – 3:30 PM

Quaker Square Inn, University of Akron  135 South Broadway, Akron

Industry executives from Invacare, PolyOne, and more will address:
• Legal Update – Live from China
• Government Push for Unionization
• Intellectual Property Panel – R&D China’s New Law
• Quality Development with Suppliers
• Product Liability Risk Management
• Value Selling in China & Japan

Cost:
$395 by September 27, $450 after September 27
$190 China Resource Network Members
$75 University of Akron Faculty
$35 UA students

Cost includes 5.5 hours CLE, 7 hours CPE continental breakfast and lunch

Complete Information and Registration:
www.chinaresourcenetwork.com/events.html

Questions:
Virtualsource@hotmail.com

330.573.5518

Special Weathervane Ticket Offer – Today Only!

Today Only!  Respond by 3 p.m. to receive two FREE tickets to the Weathervane Theater Alumni Event on Wednesday, May 12

Italian American Reconciliation: A Comic Folktale by John Patrick Shanley
Why would a man attempt to win back the woman who shot his dog? Hugh Maximillian Bonfigliano could tell you why — and in so doing, you might just learn something wise and wonderful! From the Oscar-, Pulitzer- and Tony-winning writer of Doubt and Moonstruck, this heartwarming and comical play shows the lengths to which a man will go to prove his capacity to love and be loved.

6:30 p.m. – Wine and Cheese Reception; 7:30 p.m. – Performance
All seating is General Admission; performance is for ages 13 and older

 To receive your two FREE tickets, respond to Diana Vickers at diana@uakron.edu by 3 p.m. today!

Lecture to be Held in Honor of the Late Justice T. Modibo Ocran

The University of Akron School of Law will hold a lecture in honor of the late Justice T. Modibo Ocran on Friday, May 14 at 4 p.m. at the School of Law in Room 151. (150 University Avenue, Akron, 44325). The lecture, “The United Nations, Peacekeeping, and Post-Conflict Reconstruction of States” will be given by Dr. Muna B. Ndulo, professor of law and director of the Institute for African Development at Cornell University Law School.  For further details visit http://www.uakron.edu/law/news/news-details.dot?newsId=1060630

Limited Seats Available Courtesy of Akron Law School for Akron Bar Law Day Luncheon — May 5 – details below!

The Law School has 2-3 seats for students available at the May 5 Akron Bar Law Day Luncheon beginning at 11:30 a.m. The luncheon will be held at Greystone Hall (103 South High Street). If you’d like to attend, please e-mail Sue Staats (staats@uakron.edu) ASAP! Please note that only the first 2-3 students to reply will get a seat. Great networking opportunity.