November 2008

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

November 1, 2008

    Upcoming Events:

    December 4 - 17, 2008
    Fall Semester:     Final Exams. For more information, visit the Law Registrar's website.

    Commencement:     Fall Commencement ceremony. 10:00 a.m., BankUnited Center. For more information, contact the Dean of Students Office at (305) 284-4551.

    Commencement: Law School Reception. Lowe Art Museum. For more information, contact the Dean of Students Office at
    (305) 284-4551.
  • Alumni & Development: 5th Annual Minority Mentoring Picnic. 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m., Corporate Pavilion at Amelia Earhart Park, 401 East 65th Street, Hialeah, Florida 33013. For more information, call (305) 284-3470 or 1-866-99UMLAW.
  • HOPE: Out of the Darkness Community Walk for Suicide Prevention. 8:30 a.m., Tropical Park, 7900 SW 40th St., Miami, FL. For more information, contact the HOPE office at (305) 284-2599 or visit the HOPE website.

November 1 - 2, 2008

  • Charles C. Papy, Jr. Moot Court Board: ABA Negotiation Competition. Various locations on campus. For more information, contact the Dean of Students Office
    at (305) 284 - 4551.
  • Center for Ethics & Public Service: Conference on Migrants and Migrations: Immigration and the Changing Notions of Citizenship in a Changing World. 8:30 a.m., Glasgow Hall, UM School of Architecture. For more information, contact
    Suzanne Nelson at (305) 284-3934.

November 2, 2008

  • Alumni & Development: Law Parents & Partners Reception. Lloyd Kelly residence. For more information, call (305) 284-3470 or 1-866-99UMLAW.
  • HOPE: Susan G. Komen for the Cure Cut-a-Thon. 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Dante Fascell Park, Miami, FL . For more information, contact the HOPE office at (305) 284-2599 or visit the HOPE website.

November 3, 2008

  • Academic Achievement Program: Exam-Taking Tips and Strategies presentation. For more information, contact Joanne Koren at (305) 284-2281.
  • Center for Ethics & Public Service: (Tentative) Discussion on Torture. 5:00 p.m., UM University Center Lower Lounge. For more information, contact Suzanne Nelson at (305) 284-3934.
  • Students: Miami Law Women meeting. 12:30 - 2:00 p.m., Room F109.
  • Students: InterClub Council meeting. 12:30 - 2:00 p.m., Room F309.

November 4, 2008

  • U. S. Presidential Election Day.
  • Career Development Office: 1L Out of Town Job Search Workshop. 12:30 p.m., Room 309. For more information, call the CDO at (305) 284-2668.
  • Students: Bar and Gavel meeting. 12:30 - 2:00 p.m., Room A110A.
  • Students: SALDF meeting. 12:30 - 2:00 p.m., Room F408.
  • Students: International Law Society meeting. 12:30 - 2:00 p.m., Room F108.

November 5, 2008

  • Center for Ethics & Public Service: Lawyers in Leadership Awards. 3:30 - 5:00 p.m. Alma Jennings Foundation Student Lounge. For more information, contact Suzanne Nelson at (305) 284-3934.
  • Career Development Office: CIA Information Session. 12:30 p.m., Alma Jennings Foundation Student Lounge. For more information, call the CDO at (305) 284-2668.
  • Students: Christian Legal Society meeting. 12:30 - 2:00 p.m., Room G363.
  • Students: Cardozo Jewish Legal Society meeting. 12:30 - 2:00 p.m., Room F309.
  • Students: OUTLaw meeting. 12:30 - 2:00 p.m., Room A216B.
  • Students: Labor and Employment Law Student Association meeting. 12:30 - 2:00 p.m., Room F109.

November 6, 2008

  • Law Alumni Association: (Tentative) Washington DC Alumni Networking Event. For more information, call (305) 284-3470 or 1-866-99UMLAW.
  • Career Development Office: 1L Resume and Cover Letter Workshop. 12:30 p.m., Room 309. For more information, call the CDO at (305) 284-2668.
  • HOPE: HOPE presents a Conversation with Child Advocate & Civil Rights Attorney Alan Mishael, J.D. 81. 12:30 - 2:00 p.m., Room E352. For more information, contact the HOPE office at (305) 284-2599 or visit the HOPE website.
  • Students: Jewish Comparative Law Society meeting. 12:30 - 2:00 p.m., Room A110A.
  • Students: Real Estate and Trust Law Society Speaker Series. 12:30 - 2:00 p.m., Room F108.
  • Students: Mass Torts Litigation Society meeting. 12:30 - 2:00 p.m., Room F300.
  • Students: Entertainment and Sports Law Society meeting. 12:30 - 2:00 p.m., Room F200.
  • Students: PAD Fashion Show - Professional Dos and Don'ts. 4:30 - 6:30 p.m., The Rathskeller.

November 6 - 21, 2008

  • Academic Achievement Program: Sign up for a Dean’s Fellow interview in Dean of Students Office. For more information, contact Joanne Koren at (305) 284-2281.

November 7, 2008

  • HOPE: Books & Buddies Finale. Room F309. For more information, contact the HOPE office at (305) 284-2599 or visit the HOPE website.

November 8, 2008

  • HOPE: Hands On Miami Day 2008. For more information, contact Tessie Alvarez.

November 10 - December 5, 2008

  • HOPE: ‘Canes Angels Toy and Clothing Drive. For more information, contact the HOPE office at (305) 284-2599 or visit the HOPE website.

November 11, 2008

  • Academic Achievement Program: Exam-Taking Tips and Strategies presentation. For more information, contact Joanne Koren at (305) 284-2281.
  • HOPE: PILS Meeting with Richard Jurgens. 12:30 - 2:00 p.m., Room A216B. For more information, click here.
  • HOPE: Camillus House. 5:20 - 7:30 p.m. Miami, Florida. For more information, contact the HOPE office at (305) 284-2599 or visit the HOPE website.
  • Career Development Office: 1L Judicial Clerkship and Internship Information Session. 12:30 p.m., Room 309. For more information, call the CDO at (305) 284-2668.
  • Students: Black Law Students Association meeting. 12:30 - 2:00 p.m., Room E352.

November 12, 2008

  • Students: Partnership for Professionalism Fall Dinner. 6:30 p.m., BankUnited Center, Hurricane 100 Room. For more information, contact Associate Dean of Students William P. VanderWyden.
  • HOPE: PILB Meeting. 12:30-2:00 p.m., Room F209. For more information, visit the HOPE website.
  • Career Development Office: Presentation by Ana Veliz of Ruden McClosky and the General Practice, Solo and Small Firm Section of the Florida Bar, 12:30 p.m., Room 109. For more information, call the CDO at (305) 284-2668.
  • Students: Christian Legal Society meeting. 12:30 - 2:00 p.m., Room G363.
  • Students: Cardozo Jewish Legal Society meeting. 12:30 - 2:00 p.m., Room F309.
  • Students: International Moot Court Board meeting. 12:30 - 2:00 p.m., Room E352.

November 13, 2008

  • Career Development Office: 1L Interviewing and Networking Skills Workshop. 12:30 p.m., Room 309. For more information, call the CDO at (305) 284-2668.
  • Students: Jewish Comparative Law Society meeting. 12:30 - 2:00 p.m., Room A110A.
  • Students: Real Estate and Trust Law Society Speaker Series. 12:30 - 2:00 p.m., Room F108.
  • Student Bar Association: General meeting. 12:30 - 2:00 p.m., Alma Jennings Foundation Student Lounge. For more information, contact the SBA at sba@law.miami.edu or call (305) 284-5473.

November 14, 2008

  • Law Alumni Association: Reception in honor of ABA President-Elect Carolyn B. Lamm, JD '73. 6:00 - 7:30 p.m., Lowe Art Museum.
  • Charles C. Papy, Jr. Moot Court Board: Fall Advanced Moot Court Competition. Details are forthcoming. For more information, contact the Dean of Students Office at (305) 284 - 4551.
  • Academic Achievement Program: Dean’s Fellow Study Groups end for the Fall 2008 semester. For more information, contact Joanne Koren at (305) 284-2281.

November 16, 2008

  • HOPE: Miami Scholars Dinner. 6:00 - 7:30 p.m., location TBA. For more information, contact the HOPE office at (305) 284-2599.

November 17, 2008

  • Center for Ethics & Public Service: (Tentative) Sports & Ethics Lecture Series. 12:30 p.m. UM University Center Patio. For more information, contact Suzanne Nelson at (305) 284-3934.
  • Students: Miami Law Women meeting. 12:30 - 2:00 p.m., Room F109.

November 18, 2008

  • Academic Achievement Program: Exam-Taking Tips and Strategies presentation. For more information, contact Joanne Koren at (305) 284-2281.
  • Students: Bar and Gavel meeting. 12:30 - 2:00 p.m., Room A110A.
  • Students: SALDF meeting. 12:30 - 2:00 p.m., Room F108.

November 19, 2008

  • Center for Ethics & Public Service: Ethics & Litigation discussion with Stuart Z. Grossman. 12:30 p.m., Alma Jennings Foundation Student Lounge. For more information, contact Suzanne Nelson at (305) 284-3934.
  • Students: Intellectual Property Lecture featuring Matthew R. Bryan. 12:00 p.m., Faculty Meeting Room, Law Library, 4th floor. For more information, contact Colette Hanna at (305) 284-4764.
  • Students: Christian Legal Society meeting. 12:30 - 2:00 p.m., Room G363.
  • Students: Cardozo Jewish Legal Society meeting. 12:30 - 2:00 p.m., Room F309.
  • Students: Intellectual Property Law Society meeting. 12:30 - 2:00 p.m., Room F209.

November 20, 2008

  • Student Bar Association: General meeting. 12:30 - 2:00 p.m., Alma Jennings Foundation Student Lounge. For more information, contact the SBA at sba@law.miami.edu or call (305) 284-5473.
  • Students: Phi Alpha Delta meeting. 12:30 - 2:00 p.m., Room F108.
  • Students: Jewish Comparative Law Society meeting. 12:30 - 2:00 p.m., Room A110A.
  • *Information Technology: Smile Train Charity Food Sale. 12:30 - 2:00 p.m., The Bricks. For more information, contact Damian Silvera.

November 21, 2008

  • Academic Achievement Program: AAP Writing Center closes for the Fall 2008 semester. For more information, contact Joanne Koren at (305) 284-2281.

November 22, 2008

  • HOPE: Hands on Miami - Thanksgiving food collection and sorting. For more information, contact the HOPE office at (305) 284-2599 or click here.

November 25, 2008

  • Fall Semester: Last day of classes.
  • Admissions & Recruiting: Open House. 9:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Alma Jennings Foundation Student Lounge. For more information, contact the Admissions Office at (305) 284 - 2795.
  • Students: Hispanic Law Students Association meeting. 12:30 - 2:00 p.m., Room A216B.

November 26, 2008

  • Fall Semester: Reading period begins.
  • Dean's Office: Thanksgiving Luncheon Celebration. 12:30 - 2:00 p.m., Alma Jennings Foundation Student Lounge. For more information, contact Jorge Pineda at (305) 284-3076.

November 27, 2008

  • Thanksgiving Holiday. Law School and Law Library closed.

November 28, 2008

  • Thanksgiving Recess. Law School closed. Law Library open.