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School Of Law_Usm Notice Of Garage Closure Email, Dewey Ferguson Mar 2020

School Of Law_Usm Notice Of Garage Closure Email, Dewey Ferguson

School of Law

Email from Dewey Ferguson, Parking Services Supervisor at the University of Southern Maine regarding the closing of the parking garage on March 17, 2020.


School Of Law_Covid-19 Directives_Faq Email, Glenn Cummings Mar 2020

School Of Law_Covid-19 Directives_Faq Email, Glenn Cummings

School of Law

Email from Dr. Glenn Cummings, President, University of Southern Maine with FAQ guidance on COVID-19.


Leaders Honored In Student Achievement Awards, Julia Rubin May 2019

Leaders Honored In Student Achievement Awards, Julia Rubin

Featured News Story

On May 5, friends, family and RWU community members gathered to celebrate the many accomplishments of our student leaders.


A Celebration Of Community Engagement, Julia Rubin Apr 2019

A Celebration Of Community Engagement, Julia Rubin

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On Wednesday, April 24, students, faculty, staff, and community members, gathered to recognize more than 80 collaborative projects that have bolstered community initiatives and instilled in students important skills for the future.


The Women @ Rwu Conference And Showcase: Recognizing Innovative, Creative And Cutting-Edge Work, Courtney Dell'agnese Apr 2019

The Women @ Rwu Conference And Showcase: Recognizing Innovative, Creative And Cutting-Edge Work, Courtney Dell'agnese

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On May 3, join The Women’s Faculty Caucus in celebrating 58 women and woman-identified faculty and staff members as they present their research, scholarship, creative talents, and more.


Ri Tenant Stabilization Project Aims To Help Eviction And Homelessness Issues For Low-Income Tenants, Michael M. Bowden Apr 2018

Ri Tenant Stabilization Project Aims To Help Eviction And Homelessness Issues For Low-Income Tenants, Michael M. Bowden

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RWU Law students gain legal experience helping low-income tenants avoid eviction, while also forging longer-term solutions to Rhode Island’s ongoing housing crisis.


Opening Remarks By Prof Yeo Tiong Min, Dean, Smu School Of Law At The Opening Ceremony Of The Smu School Of Law Building On 15 March 2017, Tiong Min Yeo, Singapore Management University Mar 2017

Opening Remarks By Prof Yeo Tiong Min, Dean, Smu School Of Law At The Opening Ceremony Of The Smu School Of Law Building On 15 March 2017, Tiong Min Yeo, Singapore Management University

SMU Press Releases

Over the past three years, there has been much anticipation not just among my colleagues, our students and our alumni, but also among our partners in the business and legal fraternity, and we are most delighted and excited to have moved into this new premise. This state-of-the-art facility will be a space and platform for us to deepen our engagement with all our stakeholders. Here, the SMU School of Law will continue to pursue a holistic, broad-based approach towards nurturing legal minds. In fact, this has become a distinguishing feature of our law school.


Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong Officially Opens Smu School Of Law Building And Kwa Geok Choo Law Library, Singapore Management University Mar 2017

Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong Officially Opens Smu School Of Law Building And Kwa Geok Choo Law Library, Singapore Management University

SMU Press Releases

Singapore Management University (SMU) today celebrated the official opening of its new School of Law building and the Kwa Geok Choo Law Library. Singapore’s Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong was the Guest-of-Honour at the ceremony, which was attended by 800 distinguished guests, donors, faculty, students, and SMU’s partners in the legal fraternity. Completed in December 2016, the new School of Law building now stands as a distinctive landmark at the junction of Armenian Street and Stamford Road/Fort Canning Link. The 23,000-square-metre building contains modern facilities to enrich the learning and teaching experience of SMU law students and faculty. It will …


Opening Remarks By Mr Ho Kwon Ping, Smu Chairman, At The Launch Of The Smu School Of Law Building, 15 March 2017, Kwon Ping Ho, Singapore Management University Mar 2017

Opening Remarks By Mr Ho Kwon Ping, Smu Chairman, At The Launch Of The Smu School Of Law Building, 15 March 2017, Kwon Ping Ho, Singapore Management University

SMU Press Releases

First, the opening of the SMU School of Law Building also commemorates the 10th anniversary of the School’s establishment in 2007. Second, with this building SMU is returning to its roots – this site was where the original SMU was to have been built, and for which the old National Library was demolished some 15 years ago. And third, being now adjacent to Fort Canning Park creates new impetus for SMU’s 10,000-plus students to engage more meaningfully with this historic location, and to give it more life and vibrancy than hitherto.


Opening Remarks By Professor Arnoud De Meyer, Smu President At The Opening Ceremony Of The Smu School Of Law Building On 15 March 2017, Arnoud De Meyer, Singapore Management University Mar 2017

Opening Remarks By Professor Arnoud De Meyer, Smu President At The Opening Ceremony Of The Smu School Of Law Building On 15 March 2017, Arnoud De Meyer, Singapore Management University

SMU Press Releases

The opening of the new School of Law building today marks a highly significant step towards fulfilling SMU’s Vision 2025. Standing as a prominent landmark at the heart of the Bras Basah precinct, the new building not only further integrates our University into the city, it also deepens our relationship with the community. The building respects the urban fabric of the Civic District and builds upon the porosity of the SMU city campus to further promote community engagement.


Smu Announces New Dean For School Of Law, Singapore Management University Feb 2017

Smu Announces New Dean For School Of Law, Singapore Management University

SMU Press Releases

The Singapore Management University (SMU) announced today that it has appointed Associate Professor Goh Yihan as the new Dean of the SMU School of Law (SOL), following an extensive and rigorous global search that started in September 2016. Associate Professor Goh, who is currently the Associate Dean (Research) at SOL, will succeed Professor Yeo Tiong Min S.C. (Hon) as Dean of SOL from 1 July 2017 for a five-year term. Professor Yeo will remain in the law school as Yong Pung How Chair Professor of Law after standing down from his role as Dean.


Rwu's New 'Rising Tide' Of Educational Opportunity 9-8-2016, Roger Williams University Sep 2016

Rwu's New 'Rising Tide' Of Educational Opportunity 9-8-2016, Roger Williams University

School of Law Conferences, Lectures & Events

No abstract provided.


School Of Law Honors 2016 Champions For Justice, Michael M. Bowden Feb 2016

School Of Law Honors 2016 Champions For Justice, Michael M. Bowden

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Judge Judith Colenback Savage, Dena Castricone ’98, ’02L and the Dorcas International Institute of Rhode Island are honored as Champions for Justice in supporting public interest law.


In Mlk Week Keynote, Judge Implores Future Attorneys To Be Citizen Soldiers, Michael M. Bowden Jan 2016

In Mlk Week Keynote, Judge Implores Future Attorneys To Be Citizen Soldiers, Michael M. Bowden

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Judge Carlton W. Reeves earned praise in 2015 after a searing speech from the bench on the state of race relations in Mississippi and across the U.S.


Rwu Law Launches Legal Clinic For Disabled Veterans, Public Affairs, Roger Williams University Nov 2015

Rwu Law Launches Legal Clinic For Disabled Veterans, Public Affairs, Roger Williams University

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A unique clinical collaboration pairs Rhode Island law students with seasoned attorneys to provide free legal services for military veterans seeking disability benefits.


Toward A Greater Good: In The Heart Of Providence, Celebrating Community-Engaged Projects, Public Affairs, Roger Williams University Oct 2015

Toward A Greater Good: In The Heart Of Providence, Celebrating Community-Engaged Projects, Public Affairs, Roger Williams University

Featured News Story

On the heels of the 'Roger’s Revolution' launch, Community Engagement Celebration provides a glimpse into student and faculty work across Rhode Island.


Rwu Law Introduces Master’S In Law For Non-Lawyers, Public Affairs, Roger Williams University Sep 2015

Rwu Law Introduces Master’S In Law For Non-Lawyers, Public Affairs, Roger Williams University

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RWU Law launches new Master of Studies in Law to offer legal education in a one-year program.


On Governor’S Working Groups, Rwu Experts Pitch In On Statewide Challenges, Public Affairs, Roger Williams University Sep 2015

On Governor’S Working Groups, Rwu Experts Pitch In On Statewide Challenges, Public Affairs, Roger Williams University

Featured News Story

Adriana Dawson, Anna Cano Morales, Judge Judith Savage, Doug White among team members named to task forces on women’s issues, criminal justice reform and cybersecurity.


Law Professor, Alumna Lead City Year Board, Michael M. Bowden Aug 2015

Law Professor, Alumna Lead City Year Board, Michael M. Bowden

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Professor Andy Horwitz and Stephanie Federico ‘03 co-chair advisory board of City Year Providence, aiming to dramatically cut dropout rates.


International Exhibit On Lawyers Under Nazi Regime On Display At Rwu Law, Public Affairs, Roger Williams University Jul 2015

International Exhibit On Lawyers Under Nazi Regime On Display At Rwu Law, Public Affairs, Roger Williams University

Featured News Story

‘Lawyers Without Rights’ exhibition, co-sponsored by American and German bar associations, portrays persecution of Jewish lawyers and judges during Nazi era.


Justice Breyer Cites Alumnus In Supreme Court Decision, Public Affairs, Roger Williams University Jul 2015

Justice Breyer Cites Alumnus In Supreme Court Decision, Public Affairs, Roger Williams University

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In a sweeping dissent in a capital punishment case, U.S. Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer cites Jesse Nason '02, '05L from 'Roger Williams School of Law Review.'


Pro Bono Collaborative: Safe Passage Through Guardianship, Michael M. Bowden Jun 2015

Pro Bono Collaborative: Safe Passage Through Guardianship, Michael M. Bowden

Featured News Story

The PBC’s guardianship project brings together a hospital, a law firm, RWU Law students and the parents of disabled children – and helps them all.


The Center For Justice: For Rhode Islanders In Need, A New Voice For Access To Justice, Public Affairs, Roger Williams University Apr 2015

The Center For Justice: For Rhode Islanders In Need, A New Voice For Access To Justice, Public Affairs, Roger Williams University

Featured News Story

Center for Justice, in cooperation with RWU Law, launches public-interest law center to provide legal assistance, educate new attorneys.


Bestselling Author Nathaniel Philbrick To Deliver 2015 Commencement Address, Public Affairs, Roger Williams University Apr 2015

Bestselling Author Nathaniel Philbrick To Deliver 2015 Commencement Address, Public Affairs, Roger Williams University

Featured News Story

Renowned Massachusetts Supreme Court Chief Justice (Ret.) Roderick L. Ireland
to deliver law school address.


Campus Presentation Examines Memory And Fact Surrounding Legacy Of Slavery, Jill Rodrigues Oct 2014

Campus Presentation Examines Memory And Fact Surrounding Legacy Of Slavery, Jill Rodrigues

Featured News Story

Social Justice Week lecture traces what Americans know about the history of slavery and its impact on contemporary society.


For 169 New Law Graduates, 'Welcome To A Great Profession', Public Affairs, Roger Williams University May 2014

For 169 New Law Graduates, 'Welcome To A Great Profession', Public Affairs, Roger Williams University

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The Honorable Judith S. Kay – retired Chief Judge for the State of New York – reassures members of RWU Law Class of 2014 of the many opportunities to serve society, help individuals.


Rwu Law: New Dean, Reduced Tuition, Expanded Focus On Experiential Learning, Public Affairs, Roger Williams University Jan 2014

Rwu Law: New Dean, Reduced Tuition, Expanded Focus On Experiential Learning, Public Affairs, Roger Williams University

Featured News Story

Affordable Excellence makes RWU Law a best-value law school; founding faculty member Michael J. Yelnosky to succeed David A. Logan as dean.


Ground-Breaking Of New Building For Smu School Of Law, Singapore Management University Jan 2014

Ground-Breaking Of New Building For Smu School Of Law, Singapore Management University

SMU Press Releases

Singapore Management University held the groundbreaking ceremony of its School of Law building today. The event, which was graced by The Honourable Attorney-General Mr Steven Chong, S.C., was attended by 250 distinguished guests, faculty, students, donors, and SMU’s partners in the legal fraternity. The new School of Law building will be a distinctive landmark that will contain state-of-theart facilities used both to enrich the learning experience of SMU law students as well as to involve others within the legal fraternity who are important stakeholders. A key feature integrated into the 22,000 sqm School of Law building is the Kwa Geok …


New Rwu Law Clinic Provides Free Legal Services To Local Community, Public Affairs, Roger Williams University Sep 2013

New Rwu Law Clinic Provides Free Legal Services To Local Community, Public Affairs, Roger Williams University

Featured News Story

Community-driven economic development initiatives are focus of law school’s newest experiential learning opportunity.


From Justice Kagan, A Glimpse At Life On The Supreme Court, Michael M. Bowden Aug 2013

From Justice Kagan, A Glimpse At Life On The Supreme Court, Michael M. Bowden

Featured News Story

For first-year students at RWU Law, Kagan’s visit meant an insider’s perspective
on the Supreme Court in their first days of law school.