Tuesday, February 13, 2007
Enrichment Schedule, Winter 2007
MEMORANDUM
To: WSU Law School Faculty, Administrators, and Staff
From: Frank H. Wu, Dean; frankhwu@wayne.edu
Date: February 13, 2007
Re: Upcoming Enrichment Activities
I am pleased to announce some upcoming enrichment activities. These events will contribute to the life of the community and offer opportunities for civic engagement. We will distribute information on the details of each activity as they become available. Additional events are likely; this is a list in formation. All events listed below are scheduled to occur at the Law School, unless otherwise indicated. (Groups of more than 10 individuals, including WSU classes, are welcome; they are asked to RSVP to Event Coordinator Ms. Robin Dortenzio at robind@wayne.edu.)
January 31, 6:00 p.m. Faculty-Student Mixer. This event, one of three for the academic year, is supported by the Izumi Family Fund. The hosts of this “Open Mic Night” are Professors Dana Roach, Lance Gable, and Jocelyn Benson. This event was a spectacular success; everyone appreciated the participation of all performers.
February 8, 6:30 p.m. Trial Lawyers Event. Members of the American College of Trial Lawyers (David Hayes, Ken Mogill, and William Sankbeil) have conducted a workshop for students.
February 12, 12:15 p.m., Faculty Lounge. Professor Greg Robinson of University of Quebec will deliver a talk entitled “Frontiers of Citizenship: Historical Perspectives on Race and Same-Sex Marriage.” RSVP to Ms. Dortenzio requested. Supported by the Izumi Family Fund.
February 22, 4:00 p.m. I. Goodman Cohen Lecture. Professor David Scheffer of Northwestern University will speak on litigation strategies in international criminal tribunals. This annual event, named for I. Goodman Cohen, is supported by an endowed fund.
February 26, 11 a.m., Ziemba Memorial. This memorial service will honor the late Carl Ziemba, an alumnus and distinguished criminal defense lawyer who has left a bequest that is the largest single private gift benefiting the Law School, and it will be the official announcement of the creation of the Carl Ziemba Scholars program. By invitation only; contact Ms. Dortenzio for further details.
February 26, 12:15 p.m., Faculty Lounge. Wayne-Windsor Exchange. Professor Marcia Valiante of University of Windsor will speak on Ontario’s Experience with Protecting the Environment through Managing Sprawl.” RSVP to Ms. Dortenzio requested.
March 8, 5:30 p.m. Driker Forum for Excellence in Law. This biennial event will be constituted as a panel discussion on the internet and law featuring Professors Oren Bracha of University of Texas, Diane Zimmerman of New York University, and Hannibal Travis of Florida International University. This event is supported by private gifts honoring Eugene Driker.
March 22, 2:00 p.m. Journal of Law in Society Symposium. This annual symposium will be a discussion of health law, specifically Michigan’s proposed new standard of care for emergency medical physicians.
March 24, 5:30 p.m. Treasure of Detroit. This annual event, at which our alumni are honored for professional accomplishments, will be held at Gem Theater. Honorees are the Honorable Damon J. Keith, Elizabeth Hardy, and Steven Victor. Black tie/traditional dress optional. By invitation, all law faculty, staff, administrators, librarians, alumni, and students welcome; contact Ms. Dortenzio for additional information.
March 26, 2:00 p.m. Edward Wise Endowed Symposium. This annual symposium will be a discussion of comparative law featuring Professors Ken Anderson of American University Washington College of Law, Madeline Morris of Duke University, and Steve Ratner of University of Michigan. It is support by an endowment honoring the late Professor Edward Wise.
March 29, 6:00 p.m. Law Review Alumni Reception. This annual event will be held at Mario’s Restaurant. Attendees are law review members, law review alumni, law faculty, and invited guests.
May 11, 1:00 p.m. (tee time). Alumni/Student Annual Golf Outing. This annual event will be held at Fox Hills Banquet Center in Plymouth. Tickets required, all law faculty, staff, administrators, librarians, alumni, and students welcome. Contact Ms. Dortenzio for additional information.
Thank you very much.
