May
2006
Alumni/ae
Weekend 2006
In addition to record-breaking rainfall, NUSL celebrated
record-breaking attendance at Alumni/ae Weekend this year
on May 12-13.
Graduates, guests and faculty members enjoyed the Vinalia
reception on Friday night. Additionally, the classes of
1986 and 1981 celebrated individually on this evening.
On Saturday, a panel discussion on American law was well-attended
by all class years. Approximately 40 hardy graduates attended
the Fenway Tour in the afternoon, which despite the deluge,
was highly enjoyable. Finally, nearly 150 people attended
the Reunion Class Reception and Dinner on Saturday evening.
To view or order photos from the weekend, please click
here.
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On
Wednesday, May 24, 6:30-8:30 p.m., the Alumni/ae Association
is sponsoring a graduation event for third-year students
at Our House East. |
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On
Thursday, May 25, the Alumni/ae Association's Alumni/ae
of Color Committee is hosting the 13th Annual Denise
Carty-Bennia Memorial Bar Award event.
This year, the Denise Carty-Bennia Fund is offering five,
$900 stipends to third-year students of color for bar-related
expenses.
Professor Carty-Bennia was a tireless educator, advisor,
mentor and friend to countless Northeastern law students.
She was dedicated to the pursuit of academic excellence
and the expansion of opportunities for people of color. |
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On
Friday, May 26, 1 p.m., 192 NUSL students will graduate
in Matthews Arena. The Honorable Chief Justice Pius
Langa of South Africa will deliver the keynote address. |
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On
August 3, 5:30-7:30 p.m., the Office of Alumni/ae Relations
and Development will hold a summer celebration, Fireflies
and Margaritas, in Exeter, New Hampshire, hosted by
Kate Miller '87.
If you are a graduate located in Maine, New Hampshire
or northern Massachusetts, consider joining us for this
summer evening event.
For more information, contact p.fitzgerald@neu.edu.
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| The
Written Word |
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Michael
Meltsner has recently published a well-received memoir,
The Making of a Civil Rights Lawyer.
His book provides a critical analysis of early civil rights
efforts to achieve social change through litigation, while
also providing the wider context of personalities, policies
and tactics that continue to shape reform efforts today.
To learn more about Professor Meltsner's book, visit www.michaelmeltsner.com.
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Kate
Clark Flora '76, along with Captain Joseph K. Loughlin,
recently published a true crime story: Finding
Amy, A True Story of Murder in Maine. |
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Upcoming Events |
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| May 24, 2006 |
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Graduation event for third-year students |
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| May
25, 2006 |
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13th
Annual Denise Carty-Bennia Memorial Bar Award event |
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| May
26, 2006 |
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NUSL
Graduation |
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| August
3, 2006 |
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Fireflies
and Margaritas: NH-Area Alumni/ae Summer Gathering |
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