The University of Texas at Austin

Alumni & Friends

Excellence in Diversity Weekend Celebration
January 23-24, 2009

With Dean Larry Sager, Senator Rodney Ellis, ‘79, and students of the Asian Law Students Association, Chicano/ Hispanic Law Students Association, Middle Eastern Law Students Association, South Asian Law Students Association, and the Thurgood Marshall Legal Society.

Online registration has closed, however, you are still welcome to attend all of the events!

FRIDAY, JANUARY 23

6:00 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
Welcome reception in the Jamail Pavilion at the Law School, hosted by Dean Sager and the student organizations. Extend the evening by dining out around Austin with former classmates and fellow UT Law Alumni.

Important information about parking:
Please park in the San Jacinto Parking Garage. Enter from Trinity Street and tell the attendant that you are with UT Law School's Diversity Weekend.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 24

9:00 a.m.–10:00a.m.
Continental Breakfast in the Jamail Pavilion

10:00 a.m.–10:30 a.m.
Dean’s State of the Law School Address (Eidman Courtroom)

10:30 a.m.–12:00 noon
Panel discussions (Eidman Courtroom)

12:00 noon
Lunch hosted by Dean Sager and students in the Susman Godfrey Atrium. Presentation by Professor Henry T. C. Hu: "Derivatives and the Financial Crisis"

1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Breakout sessions with student organizations

Asian Law Students Association
Room 2.140

Chicano/Hispanic Law Students Association
Room 2.138

Middle Eastern Law Students Association
Room 2.140

South Asian Law Students Association
Room 2.140

Thurgood Marshall Legal Society
Room 2.139

6:30 p.m.
An evening of cocktails, dinner, and dancing at the Alumni Center. The Honorable Edward C. Prado, '72, to keynote.

Important information about parking:
Please park in the San Jacinto Parking Garage. Enter from Trinity Street and tell the attendant that you are with UT Law School's Diversity Weekend.

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