September 2008

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Information in this calendar is updated as of August 29, 2008. * Indicates additions or updates since the last publication.

September 1, 2008

    Upcoming Events:

    October 12, 2008
    Society of Bar & Gavel:     Bar & Gavel Race Judicata. The Bricks. For more information, call the Society of Bar & Gavel at
    305-284-1133.

    October 16 - 18, 2008
    Continuing Legal Education: 21st Institute on Real Property Law. Fort Lauderdale Grande Hotel and Yacht Club, Fort Lauderdale, FL. For more information,
    click here.

    October 23 - 26, 2008
    Law Alumni Association:     Annual Homecoming Weekend. For more information, call 1-866- 99UMLAW or 305-284-3470.
  • Labor Day Holiday: Law School and Law Library closed.

September 2, 2008

  • Academic Achievement Program: Dean's Fellow study groups begin for fall semester. For more information, visit the Academic Achievement Program website.
  • HOPE: Coffee Talk Q & A. 8:30 -10:00 a.m., The Bricks.
  • Students: Real Estate Law Society general meeting. 12:30 - 2:00 p.m., Room 109.

September 3, 2008

  • Students: Drop/Add period for seminars and workshops ends.
  • Career Development Office: Mock Interview Program Phase II. Career Development Office. For more information, call the CDO at (305) 284-2668.
  • HOPE: HOPE Project Leader Training. 12:30 - 2:00 p.m., Room 352.

September 4, 2008

  • International and Foreign Graduate Programs: Spanish Lecture Series with Dr. Francisco Fontecilla. 12:30 - 2:00 p.m., Room 309. Lunch will be served. Click here to RSVP. For more information, contact the International and Foreign Graduate Programs office at (305) 284-5402.
  • Career Development Office: OCI Phase II / Session I Interviewing Skills Workshop. 12:30 p.m., Room F109. For more information, call the CDO at (305) 284-2668.
  • 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: Association of Caribbean Law Students meeting. 12:30 - 2:00 p.m., Room 108.
  • Students: Intellectual Property Law Society meeting. 12:30-1:30 p.m., Room E352.

September 8 - 19, 2008

  • Career Development Office: OCI Phase II / Session I Interviews. Career Development Office and Law Library. For more information, call the CDO at (305) 284-2668.

September 8, 2008

  • Students: Jewish Comparative Law Society general meeting. 12:30 - 2:00 p.m., Room 300.

September 9, 2008

  • HOPE: Public Interest Luncheon Series (PILS) meeting. 12:30 - 2:00 p.m., Room 216B.
  • Students: Bar & Gavel meeting. 12:30 - 2:00 p.m., Room 110A.
  • Students: International Law Society general meeting. 12:30 - 2:00 p.m., Room 108.
  • Students: Real Estate Law Society general meeting. 12:30 - 2:00 p.m., Room 109.
  • Students: Student Animal League Defense Fund general meeting. 12:30 - 2:00 p.m., Room 408.
  • Career Development Office: Fall Judicial Internship Program Orientation. 5:30 p.m., Room 110. For more information, call the CDO at (305) 284-2668.

September 10, 2008

  • Center for Ethics & Public Service: Fall Reception. For more information, contact CEPS at (305) 284-3934.
  • Students: "The Political Argument Today," with George F. Will. 6:30 p.m., BankUnited Center, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL. For more information, visit the UM's Dialogue for Democracy website.
  • HOPE: Hands on Miami - Retirement Home for Monkeys. 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. For more information, contact the HOPE office at (305) 284-2599 or click here.

September 12, 2008

  • HOPE: Put Something Back Pro Bono Project - Defending Foreclosures in Florida. 9:00 - 5:00 p.m., Dade County Courthouse, 73 West Flagler Street, Miami, FL. For more information, contact the HOPE office at (305) 284-2599.
  • Students and Faculty: Miami Law Women Faculty/Student Potluck Dinner. Time and location TBA. For more information, contact Tammy Savin.
  • Students: Phi Alpha Delta Election Forum - 2008 Panel Discussion on Voters’ Rights. 12:30 p.m., Room 352. For more information, contact Allison Janowitz.

September 13, 2008

  • Law Alumni Association: Law Alumni Association Board of Directors Fall Retreat. 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., Faculty Lounge, Law Library, 4th Floor. For more information, call 305-284-3470.

September 15, 2008

  • Students: Kaplan PMBR Bar Review information session. 12:30 p.m., Room 209. Open to all students. Lunch will be provided. For more information, contact Ana Rosa Ramirez, Esq.
  • HOPE: HOPE Online Auction begins. For more information, contact the HOPE office at (305) 284-2599.
  • Students: Jewish Comparative Law Society general meeting. 12:30 - 2:00 p.m., Room 300.

September 16, 2008

  • Students: Amicus Curiae - the Law School yearbook. General meeting. Anyone interested in serving on the yearbook staff is encouraged to attend. 12:30 to 1:30 p.m., Room 216-B.
  • Students: "They’re Doing What? Politics, Cool, and the Youth Vote," featuring Gideon Yago. 7:00 p.m., Storer Auditorium. For more information, visit the UM's Dialogue for Democracy website.
  • Career Development Office: OCI Phase II / Session III Information and Symplicity Training Session. 12:30 p.m., Room 109. For more information, call the CDO at (305) 284-2668.

September 17, 2008

  • Students: 3L Pass/Fail Option deadline.
  • Dean of Students: Constitution Day. For more information, contact the Dean of Students Office at (305) 284-4551.
  • Career Development Office: OCI Phase II / Session II Resume Workshop. 12:30 p.m., Room 109. For more information, call the CDO at (305) 284-2668.
  • HOPE: Public Interest Leadership Board (PILB) meeting. 12:30 - 2:00 p.m., Room 209.

September 18, 2008

  • Dean's Office: Long Service Awards Breakfast. Alma Jennings Foundation Student Lounge. For more information, contact Jorge Pineda.
  • 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.
  • Career Development Office: OCI Phase II/Session II: Interviewing Skills Workshop. 12:30 p.m., Room 109. For more information, call the CDO at (305) 284-2668.
  • HOPE: Miami Scholars Mentors. 12:30 - 2:00 p.m.

September 20 - 28, 2008

  • Career Development Office: OCI Phase II / Session III bidding period.

September 20, 2008

  • HOPE: Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's (LLS) Light The Night Walk. 6:00 - 9:00 p.m., Bayfront Park.

September 22, 2008

  • Career Development Office: OCI Phase II / Session II Interviews begin and continue through October 10.
  • Moot Court Board: Negotiation Competition quarter-finals. For more information, contact Andy Wilson.
  • Students: Jewish Comparative Law Society general meeting. 12:30 - 2:00 p.m., Room 300.

September 23, 2008

  • Moot Court Board: Negotiation Competition semi-finals. For more information, contact Andy Wilson.
  • Students: International Law Society general meeting. 12:30 - 2:00 p.m., Room 108.
  • Students: Student Animal League Defense Fund general meeting. 12:30 - 2:00 p.m., Room 408.

September 24, 2008

  • HOPE: General meeting. 12:30 - 2:00 p.m., Room 209.

September 25, 2008

  • Moot Court Board: Negotiation Competition final round. For more information, contact Andy Wilson.
  • HOPE: Public Interest Luncheon Series (PILS) meeting. 12:30 - 2:00 p.m., Room 110A.
  • Bar & Gavel: Induction Ceremony and Reception. 7:00 - 11:00 p.m., Room 352.

September 29, 2008

  • Students: Jewish Comparative Law Society general meeting. 12:30 - 2:00 p.m., Room 300.

September 30, 2008

  • Rosh Hashanah begins at sundown.