CLOTHING DRIVE-1Shirt: Make A Difference

This week, April 15th-April 19th, the University of Akron will be competing with hundreds of universities across the country to see who can collect the most clothing to benefit local charities and job training programs. This innovative contest is known as 1Shirt.

The 1Shirt competition provides us with an excellent opportunity to support a charitable organization, as well as, reuse materials before they are eventually discarded.

The University of Akron’s involvement and expected strong performance in the 1Shirt campaign will help solidify our commitment to improved recycling and sustainability.

What Can I Do?
• Clean out your closet.
• Collect and Drop-Off your gently-used clothing and textiles into one of ten designated drop-off bins.
• Visit, http://www.uakron.edu/pfoc/recycling.dot, for more information about this and other recycling events.

LAW STUDENTS: You can deliver your items to the School of Law Dean’s Office! Planet Aid will accept any new or gently used textile based recyclable, including: clothing, footwear, purses, quilts, blankets, pillows, belts, etc…

Information Session to discuss Inmate Assistance Program, Expungement Clinic, Clemency Project and the new CQE Clinic! This Friday, April 19th at 12:20 in Room WH 214

Are you interested in getting some experience this summer interviewing clients, conducting research and drafting court documents? The legal clinic is offering paid and pro bono positions this summer. To find out more about these opportunities, please plan to attend an informational session on Friday, April 19, 2013 from 12:20 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. in WH 214. The session will discuss opportunities with the Inmate Assistance Program, the Expungement Clinic, the Clemency Project and the new CQE Clinic. Food will be provided. If you have any questions, please contact Professor Joann Sahl.

TRIAL TEAM TRYOUTS: Saturday, April 20, 2013 9:00 am- 3:00 pm

Akron Trial Team will be holding TRYOUTS on SATURDAY, APRIL 20, STARTING AT 9:00 a.m. and continuing through the day. It’s never been a better time for incoming competitors! Please sign up for a 10 minute slot on the signup sheet located in the Legal Clinic. All people trying out must give a short opening statement or a closing argument no longer than 5 minutes in length. The case that you will be arguing is a criminal case, and the packet is also located in the Legal Clinic. There will be several informal meetings where you will have the opportunity to talk with Coaches to learn more about Trial Team, as well as two sessions to work with Officers and Coaches to prepare for tryouts. You DO NOT WANT TO MISS this amazing opportunity to learn valuable skills, work with top trial attorneys, and advance your career.

If you have any questions or need help with your tryout material, feel free to contact Stephanie Hand-Cannane at sah83@zips.uakron.edu or Jonathan Sauline at jws50@zips.uakron.edu.

Bloomberg Law- Here is How to Register

If you missed the training on Thursday, you can still get a password and listen to a webinar of the training.

Bloomberg Law password– To register on Bloomberg and request a password follow this link for the instructions.  You must use your University of Akron email address and it can take about 24 hours to activate your Bloomberg registration.  Ignore the blank for an activation code on the registration form.  You do not need an activation code.

Training webinar– Link to webinar.  The webinar lasts 50 minutes.  The University streaming video software may need to install a browser add-on called Microsoft Silverlight.  It is safe and it is needed for the video/audio webinar.  To  view in high definition.

More Training Materials

Questions: Please contact Lynn Lenart, llenart@uakron.edu or call 330-972-6357.