Announcements, Marketplace, Resources
Latest Announcements:
www.wisconsinsba.org/announcements
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Table of Contents
General
1. Locker Renewals
2. American Interventionist State
3. QLaw Scholarships
4.Wisconsin Law Review Supplementary Information Session
5. Scholarship Info
6. Law Review Write-On Mandatory Meeting
7. What I Did With My Law Degree
8 .Stuart’s Law Review Contest Voting
9. Why Wikipedia Went Dark
10. Law and Indigeneity Workshop
SBA
11. Bar Review
12. Just Desserts
13. Finals/Summer SBA Announcements
14. SBA Meeting Wednesday
Student Organization Meetings/Events
15. LSRJ
16. ELPS
17. MELSA
18. PAD
19. Law School Orchestra
20. WILS
21. IPSO
22. Federalist Society
23. SHN
24. HLSA
25. BLSA
General Announcements
1.
ATTENTION ALL LAW STUDENTS:
Locker Renewals
By renewing this spring you save $10 and guarantee that you will have a locker next year. Unrented lockers will receive new locks over the summer.
**If you do NOT renew, you will have until JUNE 15th to clean out your locker. This message constitutes your notice to clean out your locker if you fail to renew. There will be no subsequent reminders.
WHEN: Monday April 23rd – Friday April 27th from 10am – 4pm
WHERE: Atrium
PRICE: $60 (cash or check payable to UW SBA)
FAQs
1) What happens if I don’t renew?
A: A student who fails to renew by April 27th will forfeit use of the locker as of June 15th. At that time, the contents will be held by the SBA for 4 weeks, after which time the contents shall become the property of the SBA. (See §1306 of the SBA By-Laws)
2) What if I’m taking summer classes or am a 3L studying for a bar exam, but do not wish to renew?
A: If you are in summer classes or studying for a bar exam, you may continue possession of your locker until August 5th, provided that you email Michael Weigel (mwweigel@wisc.edu) your name, locker number, and grounds for extension by Friday April 27.
**On August 6th, the contents of your locker will be emptied and become property of the SBA.
***If you do not email Michael Weigel, your locker will be cleaned out with all of the other lockers on June 15th (see §1305 of the SBA By-Laws).
3) My Student Organization has a locker – what do we need to do?
A: Nothing. Student Organizations will continue to use the same lockers free of charge.
4) What do you do with the locker revenue?
A: The majority of locker revenue is used to provide funding to other student groups within the law school. It is also used to fund SBA events and conduct SBA operations. (See §1304 of the SBA By-Laws)
If you have any questions, email Michael Weigel at mwweigel@wisc.edu.
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2.
THE AMERICAN INTERVENTIONIST STATE
William J. Novak, Professor of Law and History, University of Michigan
Victoria Nourse
Brad Snyder
Friday, April 27
12:00 noon – Lubar Commons
Light lunch, while it lasts
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3.
2012 Scholarships
Two scholarships will be awarded to full-time UW Law students at the end of this semester. The first is the QLaw Book Scholarship, with an award of $500; applicants will be asked to submit a 500 word essay focusing on the question of “What does Queer mean to you?” The second is the Julie Stearns Memorial Scholarship, with an award of $1000; applicants will be asked to submit a 1000 word essay explaining how they have contributed to making the Law School more open to the LGBT community.
If you have any questions, please contact QLaw at qlaw@qlaw.org.
Here are the submission forms for the scholarships:
QLaw Book Scholarship
Julie Stearns Memorial Scholarship
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4.
Wisconsin Law Review Supplementary Information Session
Friday, April 27 1:00-1:45 PM
Room 5246
Wisconsin Law Review is holding a strongly recommended supplementary information session for anyone interested in writing onto WLR during the Spring Write-On.
The Editor-in-Chief, Senior Note & Comment Editor, Senior Articles Editor, a Senior Managing Editor, and a Symposium Editor will discuss the details of what life is like on WLR, how WLR’s publication system works, what WLR is planning for next year’s symposium, the benefits of WLR membership, and many additional topics.
Please contact Brian Bohl (bbohl@wisc.edu) or Monica Mark (mamark@wisc.edu) if you have any questions.
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5.
The Hudson County Bar Foundation is pleased to announce the endowment of three (3) new scholarships in the names of:
Honorable Shirley A. Tolentino I
Honorable Shirley A. Tolentino II and
Honorable Marie L. Garibaldi
Scholarship applications are currently being accepted and will be awarded to students who are attending law school or who have been accepted to law school for the September 2012 – May 2013 term.
The Hudson County Bar Foundation Scholarship Fund is one of the oldest providers of financial assistance to Hudson County law students. Esteemed members and families of the Hudson County legal community have funded these 45 scholarships.
Students must be bona fide residents of Hudson County ; must demonstrate financial need; must provide two (2) current Letters of Recommendation and must account for appropriate academic standards.
Interested applicants can write to the Hudson County Bar Foundation Scholarship Committee, 583 Newark Avenue , Jersey City , New Jersey 07306 or call (201) 997-2100 to request an application. All applications must be received on or before April 30, 2012.
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6.
Announcement: Law Review, WILJ, and WJLGS – Joint Write-On Mandatory Information Sessions
Wisconsin Law Review, Wisconsin International Law Journal, and Wisconsin Journal of Law, Gender & Society
Mandatory Information Sessions
Monday April 23 5:30-7 PM
Room 5246
OR
Thursday April 26 12:30-2 PM
Room 2260
Want to write on to a journal? The law school’s three journals are holding mandatory information sessions to discuss the joint write-on, including application procedures, requirements, deadlines, and what each journal is looking for in potential members. Attendees will also be given the opportunity to have their questions about the joint write-on addressed. Please make every effort to fit one of these sessions into your schedule as attendance is required to participate in the journal write-on process.
Please contact Monica Mark (mamark@wisc.edu), Stephanie Hilton (srhilton@wisc.edu), or Kate Lubarsky (lubarsky@wisc.edu) if you are unable to attend either of the mandatory information sessions.
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7.
Join Dean Margaret Raymond for a new series
What I Did With My Law Degree
with special guest Stephen Jarchow
on Tuesday, April 24, 2012
at noon in Room 3250
The event includes lunch and a discussion with UW Law alum and film producer Stephen Jarchow. Find out how Wisconsin Law influenced his impressive and diverse career, which includes time in real estate development, investing banking, and film production. Jarchow currently serves as chairman of Here Media and Regent Entertainment and has been involved in over 150 films, including Academy Award® winners Gods and Monsters and Departures.
If you plan to attend, please follow this link to RSVP so we will have accurate count for food. We look forward to seeing you there!
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8.
VOTE for Wisconsin Law in Above the Law’s 2012 Law Revue Contest!
http://abovethelaw.com/2012/04/law-revue-video-contest-2012-the-finalists/2/
Wisconsin’s “Should’ve gone to ITT” submission is one of 6 finalists at Above the Law. Please vote for us and ask your friends to do the same!
We have been labeled a “black horse” in the race. ATL says that “60% of our viewers will think this is genius”. Also they think that the star of our video, Nathan Littrell, looks like Joseph Gordon-Levitt. Check it out for yourself!
Note:
If you missed Stuart’s Law Revue this year, the entire show is available online! It includes Mike Hall doing his Christopher Walken impression and cameos by Dean Raymond, Bill Whitford, Aviva Kaiser, Ralph Cagle, and Gretchen Viney. Watch at our youtube channel: http://youtube.com/stuartslawrevuefilms
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9.
Why Wikipedia Went Dark: The Policy and Controversy of SOPA/PIPA
Software Freedom Association presents a panel discussion of the Stop Online Piracy Act and Protect Intellectual Property Act, which were recently tabled after unprecedented internet-based protest. Panelists will discuss what these bills would have done, what needs to be done to address online piracy, and alternative ways to accomplish this without damaging the civil liberties and due process rights of internet users.
April 30, 2012
12:30 pm – 2:00 pm
Law Building Room 5246
Panelists:
Irene Calboli, Professor of Law and Director, IP and Technology Program, Marquette University
Edward Lee, Professor of Law and Director, IP Law Program, Chicago-Kent College of Law
Alfred Perry, Vice President, Worldwide Content Protection and Outreach, Paramount
Moderator:
Kim Peterson, Legal Research & Writing Faculty, UW Law School
https://www.facebook.com/events/111631722305130/
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10.
LAW AND INDIGENEITY Workshop
Sponsored by the Institute for Legal Studies and the Global Legal Studies Center.
Cosponsored by the American Indian Studies Program
9:00am-5:15pm Monday April 30th, Lubar Commons, Law School Rm 7200
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PLEASE RSVP TO cjohnson33@wisc.edu IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO ATTEND
This workshop will bring together faculty and early career scholars who will exchange pre-circulated papers and commentary on the theme ‘law and indigeneity’. You are welcome to attend a single session or the entire workshop, but please note that there will be no formal presentations to allow more time for the pre-circulated papers.
Schedule, papers, and additional information are available below and at the conference website:
http://law.wisc.edu/ils/2012lawandindigeneity/index.html
If you would like to participate in the workshop please contact Miranda Johnson and she will send you the password to access the papers.
We hope you can join us!
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SBA Announcements
11.
Bar Review TBA
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12.
The semester is coming to a close, finals are approaching and the stress is surely mounting… which can only mean one thing… its time for JUST DESSERTS!!
Please join SBA & some of the school’s faculty & administration for an ice cream break on the last day of classes (Wed May 2nd) .
Who: Anyone and everyone who enjoys sugar and fun
What: Featuring Babcock Ice Cream & selection of yummy toppings
When: Wednesday May 2nd from 3:30-5:30pm
Where: Law School Atrium
Why: its tradition and lawyers LOVE tradition!
Brought to you by the letters S, B and A.
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13.
SBA Announcements During Finals/Summer
SBA Announcements will run once a week only during finals weeks (May 7th-May 18). SBA Announcements will only run once/month during the summer. Announcements will be sent out bi-weekly again beginning orientation week.
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14.
SBA MEETING
Who: EVERYONE is invited to attend
When: Wednesday, April 25th 7:00 pm
Where: Memorial Union- Terrace (weather permitting) or Rathskeller
The agenda for this meeting is available upon request. Please email Chelsea Wetjen at wetjen@wisc.edu if you would like a copy.
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Student Organization Meetings/Events
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15.
Law Students for Reproductive Justice
April Meeting
Wednesday, April 25 from 12:30-1:15 in Room 5223
We’ll review highlights from the year and learn about new legal developments in the area of reproductive justice. Come and learn about our group while enjoying lunch! Food will be provided.
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16.
ELEPS
Elder Law and Estate Planning Society
ELECTIONS!
The Elder Law and Estate Planning Society needs for Officers for the 2012-2013 school year. We need a President, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer.
If you are interested in being an ELEPS Officer, email Jeff Nover to get your name on the ballot. Elections will be held next week.
ADVANCED DIRECTIVES DAY IS THURSDAY, APRIL 26
Every year, ELEPS members encourage our fellow students to plan for the unexpected by providing information about Powers of Attorney for Health Care. Join us Thursday, April 26!
If you’d like to help us out, please let us know here. If you want information about Powers of Attorney for Health Care, come see us in the atrium!
After we are done in the Atrium, we’ll head over to the Memorial Union Rathskeller for an Advanced Directives Day celebration, and to welcome to our newly-elected officers! All are welcome!
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17.
MELSA MEETING!
TODAY! Monday, April 23rd at 7:30 in Room 2225
This will be the last meeting with our current MELSA board, so come see us in action!
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18.
PAD Meeting and Elections
PAD elections will be held on Wednesday, April 25, at 7 pm in room 5256. We will be having FOOD, and will make them short and sweet.
All PAD members are invited to run for an elected position.
If you have any questions, please contact Kelsey Delander at delander@wisc.edu.
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19.
Law School Orchestra
Have you been neglecting your music skills while in law school?
Come and play your instrument (strings, winds, brass) in a fun, low key ensemble!
Our next practice is on Sunday, April 29 from 2-4 pm in Room 3250.
If you haven’t been in contact with us yet, please contact Cary (bloodworth@wisc.edu) or Kelliann (kblazek@wisc.edu) and indicate what instrument you play.
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20.
Congratulations to next year’s Wisconsin International Law Society Executive Board!
President: Alexis Blanco
VP of Finance: Jessica Qian
VP of Communications: Jacob Colling
VP of Community Outreach & Research: Paris Scott
Thank you to this year’s Executive Board for your hard work and dedication,
and thanks to all WILS members for your enthusiastic participation this year!
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21.
IPSO General Meeting
(Intellectual Property Students Organization)
Wednesday, April 25th
7:15 pm in Rm. 3253
General Elections
We will:
Have elections for e-board positions
Listen to Prof. Barry Levenson speak about potential research projects for students
Provide food and refreshments
If you have any questions, please send them to James at jkleonard@wisc.edu.
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22.
The Federalist Society will be hosting a DEBATE on Monday, April 30 at 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. in Room 5229. The topic: Healthcare Reform. The debaters: Dr. Robert Levy from the Cato Institute and Mr. Michael Leffel from Foley & Lardner.
Come join us in a discussion. Food and Beverages will be provided! Please email federalist.society.uwmadison@gmail.com with any questions.
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23.
Student Hurricane Network
2012-2013 Executive Board Elections
Room 2225 on Monday, April 23rd at 5:30 pm
Available positions are: President, Vice President, Treasurer.
NEW this year: We are also looking for VPs of Trips, Recruitment, Community Affairs, Funds Development, and Member Education.
Email Jen at jcunha@wisc.edu for descriptions of these positions or to nominate someone (including yourself)! Nominations are due by Monday, April 23rd at NOON.
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24.
Congratulations to the 2012-2013 HLSA board members!
President: Kelsey Delander
Vice President: Andy Chen
Treasurer: Elizabeth Andrews
Community Affairs Director: Amy Papsun
Marketing Director: Liz Sanger
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25.
The Black Law Student Association is having it’s annual apparel
sale. Come choose from a variety of class tees and shot glasses that we
have on display. T-shirt prices range from $10-$12, while shot glasses are
1 for $3 or 2 for $5. The more you buy, the more you save! This is the
last week, so buy now before you miss out and have to wait another year!
We accept cash or checks.
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We’re updating the SBA website, so check it out!
You can see a calendar of upcoming events, access old outlines for your classes, and post pictures of life as a UW Law student:
www.wisconsinsba.org
Also, to submit your old outlines, please email uwsbamail@gmail.com
Attention Student Orgs!Please send your law school announcements as you would like them to appear and by 8:00 am on the first day you would like them to appear to uwsbamail@gmail.com. Announcements run on Mondays and Thursdays. There is a 150-word limit. After the first announcement, any bulk information (e.g., discussion topics, speaker bios) will be posted on the SBA website until the meeting has occurred.Contact uwsbamail@gmail.com with any exception requests.
Announcements will run for three consecutive emails, except for congratulatory announcements. Congratulatory announcements will run once. If you would like announcements to run beyond three consecutive emails, please resend them. However, please note that it is not guaranteed that they will be resent.
Any questions? Contact Chelsea Wetjen at wetjen@wisc.edu
