New Community Service – Limited Means Opportunity

There are two adaptive recreation basketball programs this fall that would welcome volunteers who could assist the participants during practices and games.  The two programs will be at the Solon Community Center, 35000 Portz Parkway, Solon, OH 44139, and at the Orange High School, 32000 Chagrin Blvd., Pepper Pike, OH 44124.

 The program at Solon will be on Thursday evenings from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m., from October 6 to October 27.  The program at Orange High School will on most Sunday afternoons from 12:30-1:30 p.m. from November 13 through March of 2012. 

The participants in these programs are young adults (mostly persons in their 20s and 30s) with mental disabilities.  Volunteering for this program qualifies as a community service activity for persons of limited means.

 If you are interested in assisting at any sessions of either the Solon or the Orange program please contact Wilson Huhn, 216-789-0507, or whuhn@uakron.edu.

SBA/BLSA – “Class Dismissed” The Official Homecoming After-Party- October 8, 10:30pm-2am, 3Point Bar

“Class Dismissed” The Official Homecoming After-Party Save-the Date

Date: Saturday October 8, 2011

Time: 10:30pm to 2am

Venue: 3 Point Bar (45 East Market Street; Akron, OH 44308)

Who’s Invited: All law students and their guests

Ticket Price: $10/ticket

Take a break from studying and join us for a fun evening with the hottest DJ in Northeast Ohio. Tickets will go on sale September 28th. 

If you have any questions or would like to help out with this event, please contact Terence Baptiste at tmb77@zips.uakron.edu or Eric Foster ef22@zips.uakron.edu.

Scholarship Opportunity – Mark T. Banner Scholarship for Law Students

The Richard Linn American Inn of Court is proud to offer the Mark T. Banner Scholarship for law students. This scholarship is part of The Richard Linn American Inn of Court’s commitment to fostering the development of intellectual property lawyers of high ethics, civility and professionalism, and especially those from diverse backgrounds.

Eligibility

Law students who have entered into a JD program at an ABA-accredited law school in the United States and who will continue in that program through the fall semester 2012 are eligible to apply for the Mark T. Banner Scholarship.

Selection Criteria

Scholarship recipients will be selected by the Mark T. Banner Scholarship review board based on the following criteria:

  • Commitment to the pursuit of a career in IP law
  • Commitment, qualities and actions toward ethics, civility and professionalism
  • Academic merit (undergraduate, graduate and law school)
  • Written and oral communication skills determined in part through a telephone interview
  • Leadership qualities and community involvement
  • Member of a historically under represented group in IP law (including race, sex, ethnicity, sexual orientation, and disability)
  • An ability to demonstrate commitment to the pursuit of a career in intellectual property law is an essential requirement
  • Diversity is considered, but is also one element among several in the award decision

Financial Award

Recipients of the Mark T. Banner Diversity Scholarship will receive $5,000 payable for the Fall semester of their second or third year of law school.

Application Process

Applications will be accepted from now through November 15, 2011. Awards will be announced in March 2012. Applicants will submit the following documents for consideration:

  • Completed Mark T. Banner Scholarship Application Form
  • Resume
  • Academic transcripts (law school, undergraduate/graduate school)
  • Writing sample (5-10 pages) (a legal writing sample is requested, if available)
  • Contact information for three references
  • One page statement describing how (a) ethics, civility and professionalism have been a focus of the candidate, and (b) how diversity has impacted the candidate

 

New Community Service – Limited Means Opportunity

There are two adaptive recreation basketball programs this fall that would welcome volunteers who could assist the participants during practices and games.  The two programs will be at the Solon Community Center, 35000 Portz Parkway, Solon, OH 44139, and at the Orange High School, 32000 Chagrin Blvd., Pepper Pike, OH 44124.

 The program at Solon will be on Thursday evenings from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m., from October 6 to October 27.  The program at Orange High School will on most Sunday afternoons from 12:30-1:30 p.m. from November 13 through March of 2012. 

The participants in these programs are young adults (mostly persons in their 20s and 30s) with mental disabilities.  Volunteering for this program qualifies as a community service activity for persons of limited means.

 If you are interested in assisting at any sessions of either the Solon or the Orange program please contact Wilson Huhn, 216-789-0507, or whuhn@uakron.edu.

PAD Jewelry Sale – Sept. 26, Student Lounge, 8 am – 8 pm

Phi Alpha Delta cordially invites you to attend our fundraising jewelry sale.  An array of jewelry will be available for purchase in the student lounge of the law school on Monday, September 26th from 8:00 am until 8:00 pm.  This is a great opportunity to shop for both fun, and professional-attire accessories for yourself, your family, or significant other.  This is also a great chance to get some holiday season shopping done early this year!  If you have any questions, please contact Dianna Sudia Smith dms119@zips.uakron.edu.  We hope to see you there!

Thank you for your support,

Members of Phi Alpha Delta