Fed. Society – What Went Wrong and How We Can Fix It, Thu., Oct. 21, 12:15 pm, L-151

The unemployment rate sits at 9.6%. The market is downright grisly.  The national debt is over $13 trillion.  To put it mildly, things sure ain’t pretty.  Join The Federalist Society for a lively panel discussion on possible cures to our economic malaise.  “Government, Greed, & Geithner: What Went Wrong With the American Economy and How We Can Fix It” will be held on Thursday, Oct. 21 at 12:15 p.m. in Room 151.  Our distinguished panelists will be Prof. David Snyder (American University Washington College of Law), Dr. Kate Sheppard (University of Akron Econ. Dept.), and Prof. Stefan Padfield (Akron School of Law).  OLIVE GARDEN LUNCH WILL BE PROVIDED.

Repost: Oct. 22 – National Pro Bono Week Fundraiser

On Friday, October 22, 2010 as part of National Pro Bono week, the School of Law will sponsor a fundraising event here at the Law School. The money raised will go to  Community Legal Aid. As you know, that organization services a multi -county area in Northeast Ohio, representing civil litigants who otherwise would not have access to counsel.

We will offer hamburgers and hotdogs beginning at 5 p.m. outside the School in the grassy and paved areas outside West Hall or in the lobby in the event of inclement weather. Cost will be $4.00 per plate.  We will also have a cornhole tournament pitting student teams against faculty teams at a cost of $5.00 per person. The winners will receive tokens of appreciation. Finally, there will be an inflatable game( a jousting pit) where students may attempt to best selected faculty members. Cost for that will be $5.00 per student per try.

We already have numerous members of the faculty, staff, and administration signed up to cook, play cornhole and/or joust with you. The faculty members are confident that they will prevail in both the jousting  and the cornhole tournament.

This is a worthy cause and will be promoted nationwide and locally.

WestlawNext training this week

WestlawNext trainings will be held:

Wednesday, October 13 – 12:30 to 1:00 in Room 152
Thursday, October 14 – 12:30 to 1:00 in Room 210

Pizza will be served! Plus, each attendee will receive 500 WestlawRewards® Points, a thank you gift, and a drawing will be held at each training to win an iPod Touch or a $100 Visa Gift Card!

Ryan M. Vandegrift, from Westlaw, will be conducting the training.