Upcoming Student Group Events at Maine Law for the Week of October 31st

Federalist Society and the Health Law Association
Monday, Oct. 31 at Noon in the Moot Court Room
The Federalist Society and the Health Law Association will be hosting Mr. Joel Allumbaugh of the Maine Heritage Policy Center and Mr. Garrett Martin of the Maine Center for Economic Policy for a debate about LD 1333, the new health care reform law passed in Augusta this past spring.  The debate will be held on Monday, Oct. 31 at noon in the Moot Court Room. Lunch and opinions will be served.


SBA Meeting
Tuesday, November 1 at 4:15 in the Berman Lounge
All are welcome.

Multicultural Association Salsa Lesson
Thursday, November 3 at 6:30 PM in Sullivan Gym

Stressed out about school? Is the word "outline" constantly ringing in your ear? Dance your stress away with the Multicultural Association at Maine Law! We will be hosting a beginner's Salsa lesson with the Salsa Club at the University of Southern Maine:

• Thursday, November 3rd
• 6:30PM in the Multipurpose Room at USM (in the Sullivan Gym, basement level).
• Bring your student ID to enter the gym

Come and have a great time by learning how to dance! Food will be served.

For more info, email Diana DeJesus at diana.dejesus@maine.edu.

Events Coming Up After This Week & Ongoing Events


Would You Be Interested in Seeing a Chapter of the Law School Democrats of America?
Are there any law students interested in forming a connection with the Law School Democrats of America? Please read the message below from Sarah Harrison who has reached out to out school to see it there is any interest. If you are interested please email Sarah at sharrison@lawschooldems.org to learn what to do to start a chapter then contact Chad chad.burbank@maine.edu or Victoria victoria.silver@maine.edu.

Hi! My name is Sarah Harrison and I am the VP of Membership for the Law School Democrats of America. We are reaching out to all of our chapters to have an updated list for events and our convention. We would like for all Law Democrats to have an opportunity to attend the 2012 winter convention, run for the national board, and participate in other initiatives ongoing in LDA. Thank you! Feel free to email me with any questions.

Best,

Sarah Harrison
2012 JD - South Texas College of Law
2011-12 Georgetown - Visiting Student
(361) 877-9128


Health Law Association Care Package Drive
Just a reminder, the Health Law Association is still collecting items for the troops! Thank you to everyone who has donated already! Please speak with Kasey Ciolfi, Kristen Murray-James or Christie Herman about any questions regarding the care package drive or to donate money that will be used to buy items not donated.

Maine Law Veterans Night Out at the Portland PiratesSaturday November 12th

In celebration of Veterans Day, the Portland Pirates organization is providing FREE tickets for all Veterans attending Maine Law, students and faculty.  Each veteran can claim their 2 tickets to the game on Saturday November 12th by emailing Neil Riley, neil.riley@maine.edu. For those with family, please indicate that you would like more than 2 and arrangements can be made in advance.  If you are a military spouse or dependent, please email Neil and arrangements can also be made in advance.

WLA Alumna Award Reception
Thursday, November 17th 2011 at 5:30 - 7:30pm
2011 OUTSTANDING ALUMNA AWARD RECEPTION Join us in honoring Kate Brogan '97 on Thursday, November 17th 2011 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in the USM Glickman Family Library, 7th Floor, 314 Forest Ave, Portland. Wine & Hors D’Oeuvres will be served. Please RSVP to wlamainelaw@gmail.com

SBA Meeting
Tuesday, November 15 at 4:15 in the Berman Lounge
All are welcome.


Maine Law Students Needed For A Phonathon
Tuesday, November 22nd from 4:00-7:00PM
We offer $10 an hour (plus food and camaraderie). The Phonathon supports the Maine Law Annual Fund –the largest source of financial aid for Law School students. For More Information Contact Mary Roy, Assistant Director Development/Alumni Relations at 228-8411 or mroy@usm.maine.edu.


Maine Law Basketball Alumni Event
Saturday, November 26, 2011
The Second Annual Maine Law Basketball Alumni Event has been scheduled for Saturday, November 26 at Sullivan Gym from 2:00pm to 5:00pm.