Career Planning Announces Dining Etiquette Workshop

Thursday, February 4, 2010 from 12 noon – 1:30 p.m. — Dining Etiquette Luncheon: The Career Planning Office invites and encourages all law students to attend the following “Etiquette” Luncheon on Thursday, February 4 at the University of Akron’s Martin Center located at 105 Fir Hill. Please read the following description and follow the instructions to register. You must put down a $25 deposit when you make your reservation, but that will be refunded when you attend. SO, this event is free for all law students.

 Do you think you have what it takes to make a good first impression on a prospective employer?  In today’s economy you want to make sure you have the tools to stay ahead of the competition.  Learn and polish your etiquette and professional skills at the Center for Career Management’s “Wine, Dine, and How to Act Fine” Etiquette Lunch.

 This “crash course” highlights the basic elements of a full-course meal. Dining tips will be facilitated by a consultant specializing in etiquette and interviewing, as you enjoy a lunch of soup, salad, your choice of entrée, and dessert. Reservations for this event must be made by 4:59 p.m., Monday, February 1st, through the Center for Career Management, Simmons Hall 301 (330-972-7747).  Seating is limited so sign up early.

For more information and reservation details contact the Center for Career Management at 330-972-7747 or uaccm@uakron.edu. A $25 deposit (cash, credit card or Zip Card meal plan) is required when you register and will be refunded if you attend the event.  Those who reserve a meal, but do not attend, will forfeit their $25.  Faculty and alumni may also attend, but will pay the full $25.

Akron Bar Association Attorney Mentor Program

Sponsored by The Akron Bar Association University of Akron Liaison Committee with assistance from The Akron Law School Career Planning Office.

Are you a 1L student this semester?

Would you like to participate in a program that will enable you to meet local attorneys and learn more about the actual practice of law?

If so, this program is for you!!

Informational meetings are being held:

Wednesday, January 20th
12:15 pm – 1:15 pm and 5:15 pm – 6:15 pm
in the law school lunchroom.

Pizza will be provided!

25th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Lecture

The Akron-Summit County Public Library invites you to attend the 25th anniversary of the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Lecture Series on Sunday, January 17, 2010 at 2 pm at the main library on 60 S. High Street. The speaker will be The Honorable James R. Williams, retired judge, Summit County Court of Common Pleas.

The program is co-sponsored by the Akron-Summit County Public Library and the Eta Tau Lambda chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity. The program is free and open to the public.

Visit www.akronlibrary.org for more information.