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THE GRAPEVINE
Week 7 – September 25, 2017
September
Welcome
The Grapevine is your weekly newsletter published by the SBA for law students. The
Grapevine features a weekly calendar of events as well as news from the SBA, and
announcements from various on campus clubs.
Submissions
The Grapevine is produced by your SBA Secretary. Submissions must be e-mailed to Kelly
Watkins at [email protected] by Friday at 5:00 PM to be included in the following weeks
newsletter.
Your 2017 SBA Board Members
Christian Girgis & Kris Octabiano Presidents
Mikaela Burkhardt Vice President of Full Time Students
Kevin Lee & Sarah Swaty Vice Presidents of Part Time Students
Karin Hjorth
Vice President of External Affairs
Justin Jimenez Community Service Chair
David Williams & Sean Phillips
Directors of Internal Communications
Ariel Keller & Chase Carlile Treasurers
Kelly Watkins
Secretary
Special Announcements Special AnnouncementsSpecial Announcements
There is an SBA Board of Governors Meeting on Tuesday September 26 There is an SBA Board of Governors Meeting on Tuesday September 26 at 6:00 PM. The meeting will discuss this semester’s LSO budget. We at 6:00 PM. The meeting will discuss this semester’s LSO budget. We
hope to see you there! o see you there!
Council of Leaders Minutes* Update By Dean Irwin pdate By Dean Irwin There was a miscommunication last year regarding the use of funds from the School Administration There was a miscommunication last year regarding the use of funds from the School Administration between the SBA and the School Administration. The school normally uses the leftover money originally between the SBA and the School Administration. The school normally uses the leftover money originally allocated to LSO’s to cover the cost of Barristers. Last year the SBA used their fundraising account to allocated to LSO’s to cover the cost of Barristers. Last year the SBA used their fundraising account to
cover the cost of Barristers in the hopes that the money in the Ad Hoc fund would roll over to fund cover the cost of Barristers in the hopes that the money in the Ad Hoc fund would roll over to fund community service events and SCU Eats. This year’s SBA has petitioned to have the funds rolled over community service events and SCU Eats. This year’s SBA has petitioned to have the funds rolled over
from last year. The school will get back to us regarding their decision. from last year. The school will get back to us regarding their decision. Update by Office For Multicultural Learning Update by Office For Multicultural LearningThe OML wants to partner with LSO’s and connect you with the campus at large. For example The OML wants to partner with LSO’s and connect you with the campus at large. For example they host these talks called “Difficult Dialogues” and the first one coming is regarding DACA they host these talks called “Difficult Dialogues” and the first one coming is regarding DACA
and Freedom of Speech. This could be a good event to have some Law School participation and Freedom of Speech. This could be a good event to have some Law School participation in. They also have grant funding for events. If you are interested you can contact: in. They also have grant funding for events. If you are interested you can contact: [email protected]. They also have grant funding for events. If you are interested you can contact: in. They also have grant funding for events. If you are interested you can contact: [email protected]@scu.edu. Information about grants can be found at Scu.edu/OML [email protected]@scu.edu. Information about grants can be found at Scu.edu/[email protected] Update by Sarah MacDonald – OCM Liaison with LSO’s Update by Sarah MacDonald She can help with networking, cover letter reviews, and public speaking. She can help host She can help with networking, cover letter reviews, and public speaking. She can help host networking sessions with your LSO before a large event to give tips on how to network and networking sessions with your LSO before a large event to give tips on how to network and maximize your connections. She can also host public speaking workshops or cover letter and maximize your connections. She can also host public speaking workshops or cover letter and resume reviews with your LSO. If you are interested you can contact her at resume reviews with your LSO. If you are interested you can contact her at [email protected].
Drop in Appointments @ OCM Drop in Appointments @ OCMIn addition to regularly scheduled appointments; OCM is also doing drop in appointments for In addition to regularly scheduled appointments; OCM is also doing drop in appointments for
resume or career advice during the following times: resume or career advice during the following times:Monday, Tuesdays, Thursdays → 12:00 – 1:00 PM Monday, Tuesdays, Thursdays → 12:00
Mondays → 5:00 – 6:00 PM Mondays → 5:0
These appointments will be 15 minutes long as opposed to a scheduled appointment which is These appointments will be 15 minutes long as opposed to a scheduled appointment which is 30 minutes.
Update by Kevin Lee – SBA Part -Time Vice President Update by Kevin Lee Some Part-timers do not feel adequately represented at the events due to the conflicting Some Part timers do not feel adequately represented at the events due to the conflicting schedules. SBA is asking that LSO’s make an attempt to include Part-Timers. For example try and
video record events that can be recorded. SBA would like to ask Part -Timers to contact the LSO’s they are interested in to start the dialogue about how that LSO can better include you. LSO’s they are interested in to start the dialogue about how that LSO can better include you.
Proposal for Changes to the Constitution Proposal for Changes to the Constitution
There is a proposal to amend the Constitution Article 10 Section 3: Funding of Association There is a proposal to amend the Constitution Article 10 Section 3: Funding of Association Organizations and then enforce the new changes next semester. Currently if an LSO does not Organizations and then enforce the new changes next semester. Currently if an LSO does not schedule at least 25% of their general meetings or activities after 5:00 PM the Finance schedule at least 25% of their general meetings or activities after 5:00 PM the Finance Committee and the BOG should not approve that LSO’s funding requests. However, this Committee and the BOG should not approve that LSO’s funding requests. However, this
provision has not been enforced. provision has not been enforced. The idea is to change the language to require the LSO’s to include the Part-Timers and if they The idea is to change the language to require the LSO’s to include the Part and if they do not then they may be in danger of having their funding pulled. The Legislative Committee do not then they may be in danger of having their funding pulled. The Legislative Committee will be holding meetings regarding the various proposals so that all interested parties may have will be holding meetings regarding the various proposals so that all interested parties may have an opportunity to voice their opinions and concerns. an opportunity to voice their opinions and concerns. Update by LSO’s and SBA Update by LSO’s and SBA
- Update by LSO’s and SBAUpdate by LSO’s and SBA
SBA says do not use the Law Student’s e-mail list please use: mail list please use: [email protected]@lists.scu.edu -
SBA says do not use the Law Student’s e mail list please use: mail list please use: [email protected]@lists.scu.eduVALS is hosting their annual Potluck for Thanksgiving this year and are looking for VALS is hosting their annual Potluck for Thanksgiving this year and are looking for volunteers and donations. The idea is to make this event more of a multicultural event and have it be as broad as possible. All LSO’s are invited and encouraged to participate.
- and have it be as broad as possible. All LSO’s are invited and encouraged to participate.
HLS is making a puppy calendar! There is a cashnet link that will be provided soon. They HLS is making a puppy calendar! There is a cashnet link that will be provided soon. They will be available for sale in October. Please consider buying one.
- will be available for sale in October. Please consider buying one.The Animal Defense Fund is hosting an animal competition this Halloween. Keep a The Animal Defense Fund is hosting an animal competition this Halloween. Keep a lookout for more details.
- Come join your fellow law school students at the San Jose Earthquakes on October 22nd. Come join your fellow law school students at the SaTickets can be purchased at
school students at the San Jose Earthquakes on October 22ndschool students at the SaTickets can be purchased at Tickets can be purchased at Https://commerce.cashnet.com/law2l50
n Jose Earthquakes on October 22ndn Jose Earthquakes on October 22ndhnet.com/law2l50hnet.com/law2l50
- Tickets can be purchased at Tickets can be purchased at Https://commerce.casHttps://commerce.cashnet.com/law2l50hnet.com/law2l50Https://commerce.casHttps://commerce.cashnet.com/law2l50hnet.com/law2l50SBA is trying to arrange a Saturday Hike with Professors. If you are interested please SBA is trying to arrange a Saturday Hike with Professors. If you are interested please contact us!
***This is a summary of the minutes. For the official minutes please e-mail [email protected]
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
25 26 27 28 29 30 1
12:00 PM - SJC First General Meeting @ B 135
12:00 PM - A Conversation about Domestic Violence @ B 142
12:00 PM - JD-MBA & JD- MSIS Info Session @ B 127
5:00 PM - JD-MBA & JD- MSIS Info Session @ B 127
6:00 PM - SBA Board of Governors Meeting @ Bannan 236
12:00 PM –ELS First General Meeting @ B 127
12:00 PM –FALS Lumpia Sale @Bannan Lounge
12:00 PM –The Asian American Vote in 2016 @Bannan 142
12:00 PM - FYF: Borrowing Wisely @ B127
Event Details
Monday,
September 25
Social Justice Coalition First General Meeting 12:00 PM| Bannan 135
Please join us today Monday (9/25) for our first general meeting in Bannan 135. Come learn
about: • Upcoming Events
• Mentor-Mentee Program
• 1L Representatives
• Social Justice Lawyering
We hope to see you there!
Tuesday,
September 26
Family Law Society & Criminal Law Society: A Conversation about Domestic Violence 12:00 PM| Bannan 142 Join the Family Law Society & Criminal Law Society for "A Conversation about Domestic Violence" next Tuesday, September 26 at 12 pm in Bannan 142! The conversation will focus on the legal impact of domestic violence on victims and their families. The panelists will also take questions from the audience! Food will be provided!
JD-MBA & JD-MSIS Info Session 12:00 & 5:00 PM | Bannan 127 Do you have questions about these combined degree programs? Come to the info session for more information. Lunch provided.
SBA Board of Governors Meeting 6:00 PM | Bannan 236 The SBA is meeting to finalize and vote on this semester’s budget. Attendance from the public is
highly encouraged.
Wednesday,
September 27
Environmental Law Society General Meeting 12:00 PM| Bannan 127 Please join us in meeting the ELS board and in learning from Professors, Practitioners, and Upper Division students about pursuing a career in Environmental Law! Food will be provided by ELS Board members.
Thursday,
September 28
FALS Lumpia Sale 12:00 PM| Bannan Lounge Come support FALS and enjoy homemade Filipino Egg Rolls. 2 pieces for $1. Meat and Vegetarian Options available.
APALSA The Asian American Vote 2016: How did Asian Americans Impact the Election? 12:00 PM| Bannan 142 Presented by Iris Zalun of the Asian American Legal Defense and Education Fund. Come here about how the Asian Americans impacted the 2016 election. Lunch provided.
Friday,
September 29
FYF: Borrowing Wisely 12:00 PM| Bannan 127 In this FYF you will learn about how borrowing and how interest work as well as spending plan strategies to reach your financial goals. Law school is an expensive investment and you may need to borrow to make that investment. Borrowing wisely is the key!
Upcoming Events Upcoming
SALSA – Kaplan Bar Review Presentation
Event Description: Please join SALSA for a Kaplan presentation on October 11, 2017 at noon, room is TBD, addressing the changes to the California Bar Exam. This informative presentation will cover the obvious
changes, what they mean for law students studying for the bar, as well other major issues which will affect all law student from 1Ls to 3Ls. It will also discuss the MPRE requirements. Most importantly Kaplan
will provide food.
Social Justice Coalition On Thursday, October 5, join the Center for Social Justice & Public Service for a Reel Justice double-
feature event hosted by Professors Ball and Oberman!
Mother’s Day 12 p – 1p @ Bannan 135
The impact of mass incarceration on a generation of youth is explored through an annual Mother’s Day
charity bus that takes children from across California to visit their mothers in prison. A 9-minute film followed by a discussion.
Raising Arizona
6:30 p – 8:30 p @ Bannan 142 When a childless couple of an ex-con and an ex-cop decide to help themselves to one of another
family’s quintuplets, their lives become more complicated than they anticipated. Enjoy the movie while
munching on popcorn and other snacks.
JLSA & BLSA Title: Race, Religion, and Free Speech in America: A Legal Perspective on Charlottesville.
Description: Please join JLSA & BLSA for a panel discussion on free speech, symbolism, and discrimination in response to Charlottesville. Food will be provided!
Date: October 3rd Time: 12 Noon
Location: Bannan 127
The Federalist Society Limits of Free Speech: College Campuses, Hate Speech, and More
On October 4 12:00 - 1:00PM | Bannan 142
Join attorney Tyler Coward from FIRE (The Foundation for Individual Rights in Education) and Dr. David DeCosse, Director of Campus Ethics and Professor of Religious Studies to discuss the limits of free speech.
Sandwiches provided by The Federalist Society.
Sponsored by:
SAVE THE DATE
Tues. Sept. 26, 2017 JD-MBA & JD-MSIS Information Session
12:00– 1:00 PM & 5:00 – 6:00 PM Bannan 127
Do you have questions about these combined degree programs?
Come to the info session for more information on September 26th!
Questions? Contact Law Student Services at
Student Services Notes September 25, 2017
Oct. 2 Last day to petition for
2017 or 2018 degree
Oct. 6 * Last day to request an
administrative exam re-
schedule
* Last day to request lan-
guage accommodations
(U.S. LL.M)
Oct. 9-10 Fall recess—No classes!
(Student Services Office
Closed)
Oct. 11 Administrative Monday: All
Monday classes meet in
place of all Wednesday
classes
Oct. 18 Council of Leaders Meeting
October 6th is the Exam Reschedule Request Deadline….
Please take the time to review your exam dates and times. October 6 is
the LAST day to request a reschedule for an administrative exam conflict.
Ask yourself . . .
- do I have 2 exams on the same day?
- do I have 2 exams back to back – i.e. one at 6 pm and one the next morning
at 9:00 am?
If the answer to any of these questions is YES, then you have a deadline of
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2017 to request an Administrative Conflict Reschedule.
You must complete the reschedule request form on-line.
(http://emery.scu.edu/students/student-services/forms/)
Requests received after this date for Administrative Conflicts will not be ap-
proved.
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US. Law LL.M. students - 10/6/17 is the last day to request for a language
accommodation during the examination period if applicable. To find the form,
go to emery.scu.edu, Useful Links, Forms for Students, LLM in US Law Exam
Petition for Language Accommodation form.
Important Dates
Graduating Students !
October 2 is the last day to petition for
a 2017 or 2018 degree! Submit your
completed petition form online. Emery-
>Forms for Students->Petition to Grad-
uate
Health Tip:
Smile to reduce stress. Smiling
lifts your mood and signals your
brain that everything is okay.
JD-MBA & JD-MSIS Information Session
Sept. 26, 2017
Bannan 127
12:00—1:00 PM and 5:00 to 6:00 PM
Do you have questions about these combined degree pro-
grams? Come to the info session for more information.
Questions? Contact Law Student Services.
Fall Recess
October 9-10
No Classes!
Student Services Office Closed.
Wednesday, October 11th
is an Administrative Monday!
All Monday classes will meet in place of all Wednesday classes.
"Community Notes"- What’s Happening Around the Bay Area?
Tuesday, September 26, 2017
Talking Sports with Mike Purdy of the Mercury News 4-6 p.m. (FREE to first 200 registrants) SAP Center https://jointventure.org/mark-purdy
Wednesday, September 27, 2017 San Jose Earthquakes v. Chicago Fire
7:30 p.m. Avaya Stadium- Tickets start at $15.00
https://www.sjearthquakes.com/
Thursday, September 28, 2017
The Invisible Patients: Life at the Edges of the Healthcare System (FREE) 7- 9:00 p.m.-Recital Hall https://lwcal.scu.edu/#!event_id/44666/view/event Fall Film Night at the Forge (FREE) 7-9 p.m.-The Forge Garden https://www.scu.edu/events/#!view/event/event_id/44612 City Dance San Jose (FREE) 5:30-9:00 p.m.-Plaza de Cesar Chavez http://www.sanjoseculture.org/index.aspx?NID=5176
Friday, September 29, 2017 The Sale of Slaves and Georgetown University: A Conversation About History, Race, and Justice (FREE)
7:00 p.m.- St. Clare Room-Harrington Learning Commons https://lwcal.scu.edu/#!event_id/44264/view/event
Saturday, September 30, 2017Yoga Meditation for Depression & Anxiety
(FREE) 10:20 a.m.-11 a.m. Art of Living Center
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/yoga-meditation-techniques-for-depression-anxiety-tickets-37570538492?aff=es2
How to Cook Healthy Meals(FREE-Preregistration required) 12:00 PM-1:30 PM
Edenvale Branch: San Jose Public Library https://www.eventbrite.com/e/learning-circle-how-to-
cook-healthy-meals-tickets-37707232347?aff=es2
Sunday, October 1, 2017 The day’s events will include an optional 5K walk/run through campus starting at 10:00am. There will be face painting, interactive games, and snacks in Alumni Park beginning at 10:00am and continuing until
12:30pm. At 1:00pm the Santa Clara Women's Soccer team takes on Pepperdine! Families will be able to participate in the halftime fan tunnel.
Please RSVP if you and your family would like to attend.
Come and enjoy part or all of this wonderful day. If you plan on participating in the 5K walk/run there is
a $5.00 advance entry fee and you will receive a 5KFamily Day Shirt at the event. To register for the 5K and/or to secure your tickets for the game, please email [email protected].
REEL JUSTICE Center for
Social Justice &
Public Service
Thursday, October 5
MOTHER’S DAY 12 p - 1 p @ Bannan 135 The impact of mass incarceration on a generation of youth is explored through an annual Mother’s Day charity bus that takes children from across California to visit their mothers in prison. A 9-minute film followed by a discussion.
6:30 p - 8:30 p @ Bannan 142 When a childless couple of an ex-con
and an ex-cop decide to help themselves
to one of another family’s quintuplets,
their lives become more complicated
than they anticipated.
Enjoy the film with popcorn & snacks.
Hosted by Professors Ball & Oberman
COME LEARN FROM PROFESSORS,PRACTIT IONERS, AND UPPER DIVISION
STUDENTS ABOUT HOW TO GETENVIRONMENTAL LAW JOBS!
BANNAN 127 @ NOON
Lunch Provided by
ELS board members!
LL.M. Petition for Language Accommodations*, if applicable, is
due October 6, 2017!
The form can be found on emery.scu.edu.
* LL.M. in US Law students for whom English is a second language in which they have not reached academic competence ma y request additional time, up to time
and a half, for exams.
Ask yourself, do I have…
- Two exams on the same day? - Two exams back to back? (i.e. one at 6 pm and one the next morning at 9:00 am?)
If you answered YES to these questions, then you have to submit an Administrative Conflict Reschedule
request. Visit http://emery.scu.edu/students/student-services/forms/exam-reschedule-form/
Deadline to submit your request is
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2017
What is Social Justice Lawyering?
Social Justice Coalition1st General MeetingMonday, 9/25/2017Noon – 1PM, Bannan 135
Tyler Coward attorney from
Commentary by: Dr. David DeCosse
Director of Campus Ethics & Professor of Religious
Studies
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Free Sandwiches!