The Right Place, The Right Time
Ryan Harrington next to Walter Mondale
Hamline University School of Law student Ryan Harrington made the best of a moment when he asked Walter Mondale to sign his law book at the John Edwards rally held in Hutton Arena on November 1, 2004.
4th Congressional District Debate at Hamline
A debate between opponents for the 4th Congressional District U.S. Congressional seat, Patrice Bataglia and Betty McCollum, was held October 18, 2004, at the Hamline University Conference Center. The debate was moderated by the League of Women Voters, translated into Hmong, and later aired on KFAI Radio. The debate was sponsored by the Hamline Law School Republicans, Hamline Law School Democrats, Hamline Certificate in International Journalism, and KFAI Radio.
Fifteenth Annual Law, Religion and Ethics Symposium
Pictured left to right, seated: Moderator Amy Uelmen, Panelists Anthony Cook, and Emily Albrink Hartigan. Standing: Panelists Elliot Dorff and Howard Lesnick.
A renowned international panel of scholars presented “Three Conversations in Law, Religion and Ethics,” a discussion of insights, questions, and possible answers to the concerns that contour our world, on Thursday, October 21, 2004. Dr. Richard Falk, the keynote speaker, opened the symposium with “Law, Religion, and Morality in an Era of Terror and Torture.” Friday, three conversations were held: Dialogue 1: “Encountering the Other: The Interpersonal Dimension;” Dialogue 2: “The Sacred and the Secular: A Comparative View;” and Dialogue 3: “Is an International 'Ecumenical Politics' Possible?”. Saturday at the Journal of Law and Religion Achievement Award dinner, Dr. Elliot Dorff was honored for his lifetime of contributions to the study and practice of law and religion.
Congratulations New Members of the Minnesota Bar
Dean Garon hosted a Swearing-In Breakfast prior to the Swearing-In Ceremony for new members of the Minnesota Bar on October 29, 2004. Over 150 new lawyers, family members, faculty, staff, and friends gathered at the RiverCentre to wish the new lawyers success. Congratulations to all new members on your successful efforts.
Public Law Heroes: Immigration and International Human Rights
Colleen Beebe
Colleen Beebe '96, a full time member of the staff of Minnesota Advocates for Human Rights, offered a presentation on her work in immigration and international human rights law on November 4, 2004. Beebe has extensive experience in immigration and international human rights law including volunteer work and works as the project coordinator for the Minnesota Advocates “B.I.A.S. Project” (Building Immigrant Awareness and Support). The project is “an educational campaign that works in communities and classrooms in collaboration with community partners to build thriving diverse communities that capitalize on the contributions of new refugees and immigrants.”
2004 MAIBA Law Student Reception
The Minnesota American Indian Bar Association honored American Indian law students at a reception on November 4, 2004. The reception was held at the University of Minnesota law school Auerbach Commons. The Honorable Edward Toussiant, Jr. was the featured speaker.
Faculty Colloquia
On November 9, 2004 Professor David Cobin presented his current research on Rabbi Saba to Morais, Orthodox Rabbi of Congregation Mikveh Israel in Philadelphia, who, during the years 1860-1862, had eight sermons preserved in Pitman Shorthand. (Included as one of the sermons was an address on slavery in the Hebrew Bible.) Professor Cobin discussed how he discovered these sermons, found someone to transcribe them from obscure, obsolete shorthand into English, and the problems and processes by which he, along with Professor Earl Schwartz of Hamline's College of Liberal Arts religion department, edited them and put them into publishable form.
On October 26, 2004, Mary Jane Morrison sparked a lively discussion about her new research. Howard Vogel shared the story of his examination into the history of American law and its impact on interactions with Native Americans (more ->). Douglas McFarland talked about writing the fifth edition of Computer-Aided Exercises on Civil Procedure, then further entertained the assembly with a reading of an except from his book, Few are Chosen more ->.
On October 12, 2004, seven faculty shared current projects in process. Tom Romero spoke on the importance of place in the study of law. Sharon Sandeen spoke on issues of privacy. Cathy Deal brought forward ideas about the IRS and teaching hospitals. Jim Pielemeier spoke on personal jurisdiction and the Internet. David Larson shared research on children and technology and what it means for the future. Dean Garon talked on points of IP law, particularly in the areas of service and scholarship. Steve Lee spoke on international trade laws.
Faculty One, Students Won
Warm sun filtered through the trees ringing McMurray field in early October, as Hamline law school faculty and staff gamely met the challenge from students to face them in a softball game.
The faculty and staff prepared for the game by taking their Advil and stretching out their muscles, and eventually managed to score a run, but were drubbed by the students who worked out any and all frustrations on the ball, by frequently hitting it over the heads of all fielders. Even with a gazillion to one score, everyone enjoyed the event.
Los Angeles Area Alumni Gathering
Robin Ingli, director of admissions, gathered with Los Angeles area alumni and friends on November 13, 2004. Robin updated everyone on programs and activities at the law school, and alumni renewed old friendships and forged new connections with other law school classmates working in the Los Angeles area.
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