Between November 15 and December 6, The Black Law Students Association will be collecting non-perishable items in an effort to assemble 50 food baskets to distribute to local families. Students and faculty members are encouraged to place their contributions into the designated Donations Box. This is located in the Law School Lounge outside room 100B. We encourage each student organization to donate a basket for this cause. Each basket costs $20 which provides dinner for an entire family. To make a monetary donation, please contact BLSA Treasurer Terence Baptiste at terencembaptiste@aol.com. We are collecting donations until December 6th, 2010. Each basket will contain 1 Turkey or Ham, 4 Cans of Vegetables, and Two Side Dishes.
Summer 2011 Internship Presentation – Wednesday, November 17 at 12:15 in Room 134
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 12:15 – 1:15 PM – THE BLISS INSTITUTE FOR APPLIED POLITICS – ROOM 134 – Gail Garbrandt from The Ray C. Bliss Institute for Applied Politics will present information on work experiences and internships with local, state, and national party organizations, candidates, interest groups, or public officials. Past placements have included:
Local
Akron City Council
Stark County Republican Party
Summit County Child Support Agency
Summit County Democratic Party
Summit County Prosecutor
Summit County Republican Party
Various City Courts
Various Law Firms
Columbus, Ohio
Governor Strickland’s Office
League of Conservation Voters
Ohio Democratic Party
Ohio House of Representatives
Ohio Republican Party
Ohio Senate
Various Governmental Agencies
Various Political Consulting Firms
Washington, DC
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco & Firearms
Congressman Ralph Regula’s Office
Senator George Voinovich’s Office
Senator Sherrod Brown’s Office
The White House
Various Congressional Offices
Job Opportunities at Weltman, Weinberg & Reis
November 16, 2010: 12:15 (Room 206) and 5:15 (Room 210). Weltman, Weinberg & Reis (WWR) will be here to talk
about job opportunities for law students and law graduates. WWR is the nation’s largest creditors’ rights law firm. Please stop by the CPPO today to pick up a copy of WWR’s brochure. Mark your calendar to attend this informative presentation and networking event.
BLSA meeting – Room 151, Nov. 11, 5 pm
BLSA will have a general meeting on Thursday, November 11, 2010, at 5:00pm in Room 151 to discuss current and future business. In addition, we will also be taking group pictures so please be prompt and dress professionally (court room attire). Also, the registration deadline for our Regional Conference is approaching. Please speak with Jonathan McDonald if you are unable to attend the meeting. mcdonald.324@gmail.com. Food will be provided, so come hungry!
Virginia M. Wagner Educational Grant
Soroptimist International of Canton/Stark County offers cash awards for the Virginia M. Wagner Educational Grant. This award was designed to help women achieve their higher education goals. The awards from the local club are $550 for first and $500 for second place. Additional awards may be given. The District Award for the District winner is $250 and the Regional Award is $1,500. This award is available to a woman currently seeking a baccalaureate or higher degree.
The following criteria are some of the aids in the selection process:
1. Effort toward education
2. Scholarship
3. Extracurricular activities
4. Financial need
5. General impression
Deadline for all applications is January 15,2011 and should be mailed to the address below.
The Virginia Wagner Award applications are avail able online at www.bestforwomencanton.org, which is our club’s Website. Do not email the completed forms. Mail them to the address below.
If you have any questions, please call the number listed below.
Sincerely,
Shirley E. Howes
Foundations Committee Chair
Soroptimist International of Canton/Stark County
P.O. Box 2336
North Canton, OH 44720
Phone: 330-499-7453