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Fall 2021 On-Campus Interview Schedule


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**Interview locations subject to change. Check Symplicity for the latest information**

Interview  Date  EmployerHiring  CriteriaDeadline For Applying
September 23, 2021

Location: School of Law
US Navy JAGClasses: 2L, 3L

Submit: Resume and email Assistant Director Bencze for further instructions (anb77@uakron.edu)
September 10, 2021

Ken Baker Memorial Student Scholarship for Students in Pharmacy or Pharmacy Law

The American Society for Pharmacy Law (“ASPL”) is seeking applicants for the Ken Baker Memorial Student Scholarship.  The purpose of this scholarship is to support students in pharmacy and pharmacy law to attend the annual ASPL Developments in Pharmacy Law Seminar where they will: 1) attend up to 15 hours of continuing education sessions; and 2) network with industry professionals from across the country.  Funding for this scholarship is subject to vary year to year based upon the operational funds available to ASPL.

The recipient will receive a complimentary registration to the annual Developments in Pharmacy Law Seminar in the current year to earn up to 15 hours of continuing education and participate in a variety of networking opportunities.  A complimentary hotel-stay up to 3 nights at the conference hotel (room & tax only) and reimbursement of up to $750 travel to attend the conference.  Recipients will also receive a complimentary 1 year ASPL Student Membership giving access to monthly member newsletters, reduced registration fees for live and on-demand webinars and potential participation in various ASPL committees and work groups.

Eligibility Applicant must be a full-time student of an ACPE accredited entry-level pharmacy degree program in the U.S. 
OR A full-time student enrolled in an ABA-accredited law school to pursue the JD degree. Applicant must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident of the U.S. Applicant must be actively enrolled in school November 4-7, 2021 of the Developments in Pharmacy Law Seminar. 

Selection Criteria
The selection process includes review of: Academic transcripts from law school or college of pharmacy Letter of reference from law school or pharmacy professor A brief essay (500 words or less) of the applicant’s interest in pharmacy law and how attendance at the conference will help in their career pursuits ASPL may require additional information as part of the application process as it deems necessary to select a recipient who best meets the purposes of the scholarship.  Financial need is not a criterion 
Deadline for submission of an application is September 15, 2021.  The recipient of the Scholarship will be notified no later than October 1, 2021.

All required information is to be submitted to:
American Society for Pharmacy Law
Scholarship Committee
PO Box 7317
Springfield, IL 62791
Or by email to administration@aspl.org

Ohio Redistricting Commission Hearing at UA Friday, August 27th

On Friday, August 27, 2021 from 9:30am-12:30pm, Ohio’s redistricting commission will hold a public hearing at The University of Akron! This event will be held at Quaker Station (1200 Mill Street Akron, Ohio 44308).

Ohioans are encourages to attend these events to tell the commission how to draw districts that represent their communities.

If you are interested in fighting to end gerrymandering and give voting power back to the people, please attend and make your voice heard!

All public hearings will also be live-streamed and achieved here

Student Organization Travel Policies

Below are the policies set by the University for Student Organization Travel. Note that these policies also apply to local events that don’t involve overnight stays. 

Students interested in traveling will be expected to abide by current CDC and University of Akron Covid-19 policies. 

Only requests submitted 30-business days or more in advance will be reviewed and considered for approval. Student organizations are strongly encouraged to submit requests as far in advance as possible. 

Student organizations and their members wishing to travel to an in-person event that does not have a virtual alternative, will need to do the following: One Day Travel with Two or Less Overnight Experiences

  1. Submit a travel request to the appropriate department authorized to approve your student organization travel (Clubs Sports, SOuRCe, School of Law).
  2. Complete the corresponding Emergency Contact and Travel Waiver documents.
  3. Each individual intending to travel will upload their Covid-19 vaccine record to  Med-Proctor following these instructions.

a. If a Covid-19 vaccine record has not been uploaded to Med-Proctor, the student(s) will need to either, submit proof of vaccine status to Med-Proctor two weeks before planned departure date, or schedule a Covid-19 test no earlier than 72-hours prior to planned departure, and submit a negative test result to the appropriate department that approves travel requests in order to be authorized.

  1. Students are responsible for understanding the requirements set by the host of the event since these will likely reflect any current health orders in that respective state or city.
  2. Receive Campus Advisor approval for travel plans.

Travel with Three or more Overnight Experiences

  1. All the above
  2. Provide a written plan to the appropriate office indicating plans for an unexpected sickness, or a Covid-19 positive test result while traveling. This plan should also include identifying a location where a Covid-19 test can be completed while traveling, and the link to plans and/or requirements set by the host of the event since these will likely reflect any current health orders in that respective state or city.

 UA generally will not pay for quarantine periods required by the city/state/municipality. The traveler may be responsible for any additional travel costs outside of the approved travel.  

The above policies are subject to change based on recommendations from the University of Akron planning committees related to Covid-19.Updated 8.17.21