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Headlines for the Week of September 6, 2011

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U.S. Supreme Court Justice Visits to Chicago-Kent in Fall 2011
ArrowStudent and Staff Lottery available.
ArrowJustice Breyer Talk: Social-media savvy student wanted!
Faculty, staff & students: Help us celebrate Chicago-Kent’s first endowed chair!
ArrowThe Ralph Brill Chair Investiture: September 13.
Student organization leaders:
ArrowWant to connect with alumni?


U.S. Supreme Court Justice Visits to Chicago-Kent

U.S. Supreme Court Justice Visits: Fall 2011

Justice Stephen G. Breyer

U.S. Supreme Court Justice Stephen G. Breyer

 

Dean Krent is delighted to announce that U.S. Supreme Court Justices Stephen Breyer and Antonin Scalia will be visiting Chicago-Kent this fall.

An Afternoon with Justice Stephen Breyer:
"Making Our Democracy Work - A Judge's View"
Monday, September 12, 2011
3:30 p.m. ~ Talk, followed by a book signing and reception
Visit www.alumni.kentlaw.edu/justicebreyer for complete details.

“Judicial Takings”:  Keynote Address by Antonin Scalia, Associate Justice, Supreme Court of the United States
Tuesday, October 18, 2011
Noon–6:00 p.m. ~ Conference includes a keynote by Justice Scalia, a moot court competition, and reception
Visit www.alumni.kentlaw.edu/judicialtakings for more information. Additional details will be available soon.

Given limited available seating, Chicago-Kent students and staff are eligible to be entered in a lottery to attend the events – there will be overflow seating available.

Student and staff lottery winners for the Justice Breyer event were notified on Friday, September 2 and must respond by noon on Wednesday, September 7 to confirm participation.

The deadline to enter for the Justice Scalia event is October 6.

For the STUDENT lottery form, click here.
For the STAFF lottery form, click here.
Please note: Only one entry allowed per person.

If you have questions, please contact the Chicago-Kent Alumni Association at alums@kentlaw.edu or 312.906.5240. 

Justice Breyer Talk: Social-media savvy student wanted!

The Alumni Association is looking for a student with social media skills to help us cover Justice Stephen G. Breyer’s lecture and book signing on September 13. This is a great opportunity to be behind the scenes for the event, and help showcase the law school to our alumni and friends!

To apply, email alums@kentlaw.edu with:

  • Your name, email, and year in school
  • A statement about why you would like the assignment
  • Links to your Twitter feed/Facebook profile/blog (if applicable)
  • Your favorite thing about Chicago-Kent College of Law

Applicants must be able to attend a volunteer meeting on Tuesday, September 6 at 11:00 a.m. Preference will be given to students who can use their personal smartphone with photo/internet capability, although a laptop can be provided as well. Contact alums@kentlaw.edu or (312) 906-5240 with any questions. Please apply by Wednesday, September 7.

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The Ralph Brill Chair Investiture

Help us celebrate Chicago-Kent’s first endowed chair!

Adrian Walters, a native of Nottingham, United Kingdom (UK), will be invested as the inaugural holder of the Ralph Brill Chair of Law at Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology.

Faculty, staff and students are invited to attend the investiture ceremony and celebrate this significant milestone.

RALPH BRILL CHAIR OF LAW
Establishing the first endowed professorship at IIT Chicago-Kent College of Law

Tuesday, September 13, 2011
4 P.M. Ceremony

Ogilvie Auditorium
Chicago-Kent College of Law
565 West Adams Street
Chicago, Illinois 60661

Reception to follow in law school lobby.

RSVP to alums@kentlaw.edu or 312.906.5240 by September 8.  

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Student Organization Services

Want to Connect with Alumni?

Are you involved in leadership of a student organization and would like to:

ArrowInvite alumni to your events?
ArrowFind alumni speakers or panelists?
ArrowPartner with the Alumni Association on events?

Visit the Alumni Services for Student Organizations Website:
www.kentlaw.edu/alumni/services

 

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