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News Archive: 2009
Lewis Katz Hall now openEven a foot of snow couldn’t keep Law School staff from moving its Carlisle operations back to its historic location on the corner of College and South streets this past weekend. On Monday, December 21, after spending more than two years in transition space at 1170 Harrisburg Pike, Law School faculty and staff once again reported for work at West South Street. Classes will begin in Lewis Katz Hall on January 11, 2010. Obama nominates Professor Keckler to key postPresident Barack Obama has nominated Professor Charles N.W. Keckler to the Board of Directors of the Legal Services Corporation subject to confirmation by the Senate. Legal Services Corporation is the single largest provider of civil legal aid for the poor in the nation. The organization, which was established by Congress in 1974, is overseen by an eleven member, non-partisan board of directors. Penn State Law Clinic hits 30-year milestonePenn State University, Dickinson School of Law’s Family Law Clinic opened its doors in 1979 in Carlisle, Pennsylvania. With two students and a handful of clients, the clinic operated out of an office adjacent to Trickett Hall. Now, thirty years and some 3,500 cases later, the clinic continues to fulfill its mission of giving students authentic legal experience and is set to open a second office in State College, Pennsylvania in January. Lewis Katz Building wins 'Project of the Year' awardAfter reviewing a record number of entries, Mid-Atlantic Construction magazine named Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law's Lewis Katz Building, Project of the Year in the "higher education/research" category. Professor Jeff McCausland comments on Obama's plan to send more troops to AfghanistanIn his Presidential Address to the Nation, President Obama officially announced his plan to send additional troops to Afghanistan to fight al Qaeda. Jeff McCausland, CBS News military analyst and professor of international law and diplomacy at Penn State Law, and David Mark, senior editor for Politico, weigh in on CBS's late night news broadcast, Up to the Minute. Penn State Law Review issues Call for Papers on Ashcroft v. IqbalThe Penn State Law Review has issued a Call for Papers for the symposium titled “Reflections on Iqbal—Discerning Its Rule, Grappling With Its Implications” scheduled for Friday, March 26, 2010, at Penn State University, The Dickinson School of Law in Carlisle, Pennsylvania. Follow Penn State Law on FacebookSocial media users can now keep up-to-date with the latest information on Penn State Law on Facebook. Professor McCausland gives briefing on Afghanistan"Afghanistan makes Iraq look easy," says Dr. Jeffrey McCausland, professor of international law and diplomacy at Penn State Law and Senior Fellow at the Carnegie Council on Ethics in International Affairs. His comprehensive and evenhanded briefing analyzes the situation on the ground and the possible consequences of sending more troops. Lecturer to address China's response to AIDS epidemicOn December 9, Dr. Joan Kaufman, director of the AIDS Public Policy Training Project at Harvard's Kennedy School of Government, will present "Pressing Issues in China's Health Care System: Addressing AIDs and other Critical Challenges." The lecture will begin at 5:15 p.m. in room 112 of the Lewis Katz Building, University Park. Penn State Law Review presents "The Role of Black Lawyers in Contemporary America"On Tuesday, November 17, Penn State Law Review will host the second event in its interactive series, "Scholarly Dialogues," which provides students with the opportunity to engage with professors concerning recent scholarship. The program will feature a recent article by Professor Carla Pratt titled "Way to Represent: The Role of Black Lawyers in Contemporary American Democracy." Penn State-McGill summer law program gains CIArb recognitionPenn State Law has been granted "Recognised Course Provider" (RCP) status by the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb) for its Summer Program in Arbitration Law (2009-2012). Graduates of the program may be exempted from the CIArb introductory course and become associate members of the Institute. Professor emeritus receives alumni awardProfessor Emeritus Christine H. Kellett, graduate of the class of 1975 and first woman to be hired to the Law School's faculty in 1976, was recently honored with The Dickinson School of Law General Alumni Association's Lifetime Achievement Award, in recognition of her lifetime of service and the contributions to the community. Lewis Katz Building draws national recognition from Buildings magazineLewis Katz Building featured in October 2009 issue of Buildings Magazine Food and Drug Magazine Features Article by Research AssistantChristine Arena, Penn State Law research assistant with the Agricultural Law Center, has authored an article published in the September/October issue Food and Drug Law Institute's Update magazine. Clinic Files Petition with U.S. Supreme Court in Shopper Discrimination CaseThe Penn State Law Civil Rights Appellate Clinic filed a petition for certiorari with the United States Supreme Court September 9, 2009 in a case on behalf of a group of shoppers alleging race discrimination by a department store. Family Law Clinic represents one couple, eight adoptionsWhen Vicki Adams first arrived at the Family Law Clinic in early 2008, she had an amazing story to tell. She and her husband, Darren, were not only raising their two children, Jaheim and Lynchelle, but were also raising her two children and his six children from prior relationships. Vicki and Darren desired to adopt each other’s children, to “make it a full legal family.” Watch: Ambassador Butler discusses why a world without nuclear weapons is vital Video of Law School's History and New Buildings 2009 admissions recruiting events Penn State’s Dickinson School of Law hosts dedication of its Lewis Katz BuildingToday Penn State’s Dickinson School of Law celebrated the opening of its new 114,000-square-foot Lewis Katz Building with a dedication ceremony. The event also marked the start of a yearlong celebration honoring the 175th anniversary of the Dickinson School of Law, which held its first class on April 1, 1834. Penn State extends reach worldwide with international programs President Obama nominates Vanaskie ’78 to Third CircuitOn Friday, August 7, President Obama nominated Judge Thomas Vanaskie ’78 to the Third U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. The post is one step below the U.S. Supreme Court and covers all of Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware. Law School announces new faculty appointments Professor Simon participates in World Economic ForumProfessor Denis Simon of the School of International Affairs participated in the 3rd Annual "Summer Davos" meeting of the World Economic Forum held September 1-12 in Dalian, China. Professor Simon was the special guest of Dalian Mayor Li Wancai and Party Secretary Xia Deren. Since 2007, the World Economic Forum has selected China as a special platform to bring together a large number of global entrepreneurs, young scientists, and future leaders to address some of the world's most complex issues. Video of Law School’s history and new buildingsPenn State News
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Archive: 2009
