August 2008

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Information in this calendar is updated as of July 31, 2008. * Indicates additions or updates since the last publication.

August 1, 2008

    Upcoming Events:

    September 2, 2008
    Academic Achievement Program:     Dean's Fellow study groups begin for fall semester. For more information, contact Joanne Koren.


    September 10, 2008
    Center for Ethics & Public Service: Fall Reception. For more information, contact CEPS at (305) 284-3934.
  • HOPE: DOVIA/Hands on Miami meeting. 8:30 - 10:30 a.m. For more information, contact the HOPE office at (305) 284-2599.

August 2, 2008

  • International and Foreign Graduate Programs: Comparative LL.M. Mentor/Mentee Reception. 6:00 - 8:00 p.m., Law Library, 4th floor Faculty Lounge Balcony. By invitation only.

August 4, 2008

  • International and Foreign Graduate Programs: Orientation begins at 8:30 a.m. and continues through August 15. For more information, contact the International and Foreign Graduate Programs office at (305) 284-5402.
  • International and Foreign Graduate Programs: Faculty Luncheon with Students. 12:00 - 2:00 p.m., Faculty Meeting Room, Law Library, 4th floor. By invitation only.

August 6, 2008

  • Career Planning: Mock Interview Program Phase I begins and continues through August 8. For more information, contact the CPC at (305) 284-2668.
  • HOPE: Hands on Miami helps Habitat for Humanity. 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. For more information, contact the HOPE office at (305) 284-2599.

August 7, 2008

  • HOPE: Miami-Dade Start! Heart Walk Kick-Off. 8:00 - 9:00 a.m., Hyatt Regency Hotel, Coral Gables, FL. For more information, click here or contact the HOPE office at (305) 284-2599.
  • Law Alumni Association: Wine and Cheese Reception honoring alumna Carolyn B. Lamm, President-Elect of the American Bar Association, at the 2008 ABA Annual Meeting (August 7-12, 2008). 6:00 - 7:00 p.m., Hilton Hotel, New York, NY. For more information, click here.
  • International and Foreign Graduate Programs: Comparative LL.M. & Miami Council for International Visitors hosting Happy Hour. Fritz & Franz. 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. By invitation only.

August 9, 2008

  • International and Foreign Graduate Programs: Comparative LL.M. Cuban Night. 5:30 - 7:30 p.m., Alma Jennings Foundation Student Lounge and the Bricks. By invitation only.

August 11 - 15, 2008

  • Career Planning: Fall OCI Program Phase I. Career Planning Center and Law Library. For more information, call the CPC at (305) 284-2668.

August 11, 2008

  • Law Registrar: Class Wait Lists will be posted. For more information, visit the Law Registrar website.
  • HOPE: Day of Service. 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. For more information, click here.
  • Academic Achievement Program: Dean's Fellow training for Orientation. 2:00 - 4:30 p.m., Room 216B. For more information, contact Joanne Koren.
  • Orientation: Law School/University campus tour. 3:30 - 5:00 p.m. For more information, visit the Orientation website.
  • Orientation: Barbeque. 7:00 - 8:00 p.m., University Center Patio. For more information, visit the Orientation website.

August 12, 2008

  • Orientation: Law Parents & Partners Welcome Coffee. 8:00 – 10:00 a.m., on the Bricks. For more information, call (305) 284-3470.
  • Orientation: Luncheon. 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. For more information, visit the Orientation website.
  • Orientation: Transfer/Transient Student Orientation. 1:00 - 4:00 p.m., Room 109.
  • Orientation: Dine Around Dinner. 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. Pre-registration required. For more information, visit the Orientation website.

August 13, 2008

  • Orientation: Student Organization Fair & Luncheon. 12:00 - 1:00 p.m., on the Bricks. For more information, visit the Orientation website.
  • Orientation: Student Bar Association Social. 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. For more information, visit the Orientation website.
  • Orientation: Law Parents & Partners Cocktail Reception. 5:00 – 6:30 p.m., Alma Jennings Foundation Student Lounge. For more information, call (305) 284-4945.

August 14, 2008

  • Orientation: 1L Faculty Luncheon. 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. For more information, visit the Orientation website.
  • Orientation: Dean's Dinner. Reception at 6:30 p.m., dinner from 7:30 to 9:00 p.m., Biltmore Hotel, Coral Gables, FL. For more information, visit the Orientation website. By invitation only.
  • Student Bar Association: General meeting. Alma Jennings Foundation Student Lounge. For more information, contact SBA at sba@law.miami.edu or call (305) 284-5473.
  • HOPE: Public Interest/Service & Clinical Opportunities Panels. For more information, contact the HOPE office at (305) 284-2599.
  • Career Planning: Resume Referral/Direct Contact Session bidding deadline.

August 15, 2008

  • 1L Students: Legal Research & Writing begins.
  • Academic Achievement Program: Dean's Fellow training and scheduling meeting. 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Room 352. For more information, contact Joanne Koren.
  • Orientation: Asian-Pacific American Law Student Association hosts Happy Hour at Karma. 6:00 - 8:00 p.m., Karma Asian Cuisine, 2325 Galiano Street, Coral Gables, FL. For more information, visit the APALSA website.
  • Orientation: Career Planning Open House. For more information, call the CPC at (305) 284-2668.

August 16 - 24, 2008

  • Career Planning: Fall OCI Program Phase II/ Session I bidding period.

August 16, 2008

  • HOPE: Hands on Miami. 9:30 - 11:30 a.m., Crandon Park Beach, Key Biscayne.

August 18, 2008

  • Fall Semester: Classes and Drop/Add period begin.
  • Students: Dean Verkuil meets with Incoming 1L students in Sections A, B, C, and D, Room 352, 12:30 p.m.

August 19, 2008

  • Career Planning: OCI Information and Symplicity Training Session. 12:30 p.m., Room 109. For more information, call the CPC at (305) 284-2668.
  • Students: Dean Verkuil meets with Incoming 1L students in Sections E, F, G, and H. 12:30 p.m., Room 352.

August 20, 2008

  • HOPE: Public Interest Leadership Board (PILB) meeting. 12:30 - 2:00 p.m., Room F209.
  • Career Planning: OCI Resume Workshop. 12:30 p.m., Room 109. For more information, call the CPC at (305) 284-2668.
  • Students: Dean Verkuil meets with 2L and 3L students, Room 352, 12:30 p.m.
  • IMCB: International Moot Court Board Induction Ceremony. 6:30 p.m., Alma Jennings Foundation Student Lounge.

August 21, 2008

  • Career Planning: OCI Callbacks, Offers and Acceptances. 12:30 p.m., Room 109. For more information, call the CPC at (305) 284-2668.
  • Career Planning: Resume Referral/ Direct Contact bidding deadline.

August 22, 2008

  • Fall Semester: Drop/Add for Courses ends.
  • Orientation: Law Parents & Partners Panel. 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m., Room 209. For more information, contact Joanne Koren at (305) 284-2281.
  • Orientation: Law Parents & Partners Welcome Reception. 5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m., Alma Jennings Foundation Student Lounge. For more information, call (305) 284-4945.
  • Orientation: Hispanic Law Students Welcome Event. 7:00 p.m. For more information, contact the Dean of Students Office at (305) 284-4551.

August 23, 2008

  • Orientation: President's New Student Picnic. 4:30 - 6:30 p.m., President Shalala's residence. Buses load at the BankUnited Center at 4:00 p.m. By invitation only. For more information, visit the Orientation website.
  • Orientation: BLSA welcome event. For more information, contact the Dean of Students Office at (305) 284-4551.

August 25, 2008

  • Academic Achievement Program: AAP Writing Center opens for fall semester. Room 209A. For more information, contact Joanne Koren.
  • Career Planning: Business Etiquette with Sharon Abrahams of McDermott, Will & Emery. 12:30 p.m., Room 108.

August 26, 2008

  • International and Foreign Graduate Programs: Pedro Julio Tenorio Sanchez lecture. Alma Jennings Foundation Student Lounge. For more information, contact the International and Foreign Graduate Programs office at (305) 284-5402.
  • Career Planning: OCI Information and Symplicity Training Session. 12:30 p.m., Room 109.

August 27, 2008

  • HOPE: General meeting, 12:30 - 2:00 p.m., Room F209.

August 28, 2008

  • Career Planning: OCI Resume Workshop. 12:30 p.m., Room 109. For more information, call the CPC at (305) 284-2668.
  • Career Planning: Postgraduate Fellowship Opportunities. 12:30 p.m., Room 216B. For more information, call the CPC at (305) 284-2668.
  • HOPE: Public Interest Luncheon Series (PILS) meeting. 12:30 - 2:00 p.m., Room A11A.

August 29, 2008

  • Fall Semester: Drop/Add for Seminars and Workshops ends.
  • HOPE: Pro Bono Legal Research Project training. 12:30 - 5:00 p.m., Room F200.
  • Orientation: Miami Law Women Welcome Event. For more information, contact the Dean of Students Office at (305) 284-4551.

August 30, 2008

  • Career Planning: Fall OCI Program Phase II/ Session II bidding period begins.