Dean's Cup 2012
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The time has arrived. The 2012 Dean's Cup is officially upon us and with your Head Coordinator Mike Kozik, along with co-chairs Justin Edell, Shawn Hairston, Danielle Browne, and Valerie Trueba, we are hoping to bring the Cup back to its rightful spot in the LAW SCHOOL!

The purpose of the Dean's Cup Committee is to facilitate the annual sporting competition between UM's law and medical schools that takes place during the spring semester. In order to facilitate this competition, the Committee is responsible for coordinating with the medical school's Dean's Cup liaisons. Both schools work together, and with the Wellness Center, to plan what sports or events will take place, when they will take place, and where they will take place.

Michael Kozik, Justin Edell, Danielle Browne, Valerie Trueba, and Shawn Hairston are the members of the 2011-2012 Dean's Cup Committee.

Thus far, the Committee has determined that Dean's Cup 2012 will take place from February 8 through February 19. The Committee is in the process of coordinating with the medical school to set specific dates for individual events and to decide what the schools will do as a community service event. Soon, the Committee will be sending out applications for captains' positions for all events, so that captains may be chosen and people can get together for scrimmages and/or practices.

We hope the following clarifies a couple of questions about this year's event.

Q: What is the Dean's Cup?

A: The Dean's Cup is an annual event held between the University of Miami School of Law and the Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine. It is comprised of over 25 events ranging from traditional sports such as basketball, soccer, and softball to random events like an eating contest, darts, and bowling. Most events have both men's and women's teams and in some cases multiple squads (Football has a Men's A, B, C & D team). Each event counts for a specific number of points – winner take all. At the end of the week, the school with the most points takes home the Cup.

Q: Who can I talk to in order to learn more about Dean's Cup?

A: Mike Kozik (3L), Justin Edell (2L), Shawn Hairston (2L), Danielle Browne (2L), and Valerie Trueba (2L) are this year's Dean's Cup Coordinators!

Q: How do I get involved/Where do I sign up?

A: There are four easy ways to get involved with this year's Dean's Cup; (1) Become a member of the UM Law Deans Cup 2011-2012 page on Facebook [ Click "Like" ]; (2) Become Facebook friends with UM Law Deans-Cup; (3) ]; (3) Sign up for specific events on our Google docs pages [Men's and Women's] or (4) e-mail us at deanscup2012@gmail.com.

EVERYONE needs to sign up if they want to be included and contacted by each sport's individual captain. You are also more than welcome to just show up to any and all events!

Q: Are any events happening soon?

A: There will be a lot of pick-up games of some sporting events happening throughout the semester. We encourage you to attend, even if all you want to do is meet new people.

Q: Who won the cup last year?

A: Last year, 2011, we unfortunately lost the cup to the MED SCHOOL. We will have to win this year to return the cup to its rightful place in the LAW SCHOOL!

Q: What do the Dean's Cup T-shirts look like?

A: Congrats to Chelsie Loftin for coming up with this year's slogan: Med Malpractice Makes Perfect! Thanks to Nadirah Vincent for her wonderful design that we are using for our flyers!

The t-shirt design is simple, University of Miami School of Law on the front, with our slogan and the U on the back. They will be dry fit t-shirts this year and will be sold on the bricks!

Q: I hate sports. How can I participate?
A: You hate sports!?! Really!?!? Not all the events are sports-related. We have a number that require no athletic ability whatsoever. In addition, you can always buy a shirt, participate in the community service event, or cheer on your friends throughout the week.

Q: Does anyone take this seriously?

A: Yes! The Med School has been practicing since October! If you don't think they want to win check out this video - (obviously they have free time)

Q: Who are the captains? How do I reach them?

A:The list of Captains was sent out in a global email to the entire student body!  Check your emails!  Also, they are listed on the Google Docs pages!

Q: What is this year's schedule of events?

A: Dean's Cup 2012 Schedule:
Dates: February 8th – 19th!

Dean's Cup 2012 Schedule:

Finally, watch this. (Last Year's Law Dean's Cup Video)

Get Pumped Law School!

Med Malpractice Makes Perfect!

GO LAW, BEAT THE MED!