The download period for your Fall 2011 final exams will run from Monday, November 14th through Sunday, November 27th. As always, there will be no exceptions for forgetting or claiming to be unaware of the download period. If you have any questions or of you have any problems, please contact law-support@uakron.edu.
Category: General Announcements
Food For Fines
Did you return a book a little late? Forgot what time your laptop was due? Your chance to pay off those charges and help a good cause is here! Starting Nov. 14 through Dec. 5 the Law Library and the University Libraries will be sponsoring their semiannual Food For Fines drive for the Akron-Canton Food Bank.
You can bring in non-perishable food items to pay for your fines. Two food items equal one dollar and there is no limit on the number of items you may bring in. This offer cannot be used to pay for billed or lost books. Food may be dropped off at the Law Library Circulation Desk.
2 nonperishable food items = 1 dollar credit
The Super Six most needed items are boxed cereal, peanut butter, canned tuna, canned vegetables, canned beef stew and canned soup. Here is a list of more items that are the most needed.
Tickets Available – First Come, First Served
There are two seats left for Akron Urban League “Women of Power” Luncheon
Tuesday, November 15th
Akron Urban League’s President Hall
11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Please RSVP by 4:00 today.
There are three seats available for Akron Bar Foundation’s Annual Gala (dinner and auction)
Saturday, December 3
Hilton Inn West
6:00 p.m.
RSVP by Friday, November 18th
To RSVP for either event, please email Sue Staats (staats@uakron.edu).
Looking for Venture Capital Experience? Interested in clean energy?
The Clean Energy Trust is seeking motivated graduate students for its inaugural Challenge Venture Committee. Those selected for the committee will work with experienced venture capitalists to identify and support clean energy business concepts with the potential to become sustainable enterprises.
Committee members will have the opportunity to:
- contribute to the commercialization of early-stage clean energy technology
- be mentored by experienced venture capitalists
- provide strategic input to businesses seeking capital
- expand your network in the venture capital and clean energy areas
- get one-of-a-kind, real life experience with entrepreneurs.
To apply, send resume and letter of interest to info@cleanenergytrust.org. Application deadline is December 5, 2011. Finalists will be contacted for interviews. The committee will begin its work in January 2012. Sponsored by the U.S. Department of Energy.
Visit www.Challenge.gov for more information on the Department of Energy’s National Competition.
LEXIS and WESTLAW Academic Password Use
Your law school passwords for LexisNexis and Westlaw may only be used for educational purposes directly related to coursework at the law school. Other use violates the Student Disciplinary Code and constitutes a breach of our contracts with LexisNexis and Westlaw. Using LexisNexis or Westlaw to do research in a paid position as a law clerk, intern, or clinician working for a firm, governmental entity or a nonprofit organization would violate the Student Disciplinary Code. Also, you are not permitted to conduct legal research on LexisNexis and Westlaw for friends and family.
In addition to sanctions by theSchoolofLaw, a contract violation can result in having to pay the vendors for the services misused. Repayment will be at commercial rates of about $5.00+ per minute. Moreover, violators are likely to lose their privileges to use LexisNexis and Westlaw as students. A pattern of violations at our school could result in the vendors canceling our contracts, which would have a devastating impact on all students and faculty.
For a copy of Westlaw’s and LexisNexis’ policy concerning academic passwords follow the links on the Password Use web page.
Don’t Forget Casemaker
As an alternative to using LexisNexis or Westlaw, you may use Casemaker, the database available from the Ohio State Bar Association. All Ohio law students can join the Ohio State Bar Association for free and your free membership includes access to Casemaker. Casemaker has no academic password restrictions so you can use it to conduct research for your employer.
Questions?
Any question concerning what is proper or improper use of LexisNexis or WESTLAW should be directed to Ms. Lenart or Mr. Richert.
Ms. Lenart, Assistant Law Librarian for Reference Services
330-972-6357