October 2007
Welcome to UT Law News, our monthly electronic newsletter. The News is sent to help keep you informed about current events at the University of Texas School of Law.
UT Law in the News
Professors Jordan Steiker and Rob Owen discussed death penalty issues and the U.S. Supreme Court with UT Law students as part of “First Monday” activities.
To watch CBS local affiliate KEYE-TV interview with Owen concerning the Supreme Court’s decision to consider the constitutionality of lethal injection: http://www.keyetv.com/mediacenter/local.aspx?videoid=15294@keye.dayport.com
Faculty Activities
Read about the recent activities of our distinguished faculty at http://www.utexas.edu/law/faculty/news/FA_1007.pdf
Student Honors
UT Law students receive scholarships for their work in the public interest.
Read about UT Law’s 2007 Public Service Scholars: http://www.utexas.edu/law/news/2007/100107_publicservice.html
Learn more about UT Law’s 2007 Baron & Budd Public Interest Scholars: http://www.utexas.edu/law/news/2007/091407_baronbudd.html
Upcoming Events
UT Law On the Road: Upcoming Alumni Receptions
Dean Larry Sager and other members of the faculty and administration will be in Washington, D.C. and New York within the next several weeks.On Wednesday, October 10, 2007, a D.C.-area alumni reception will be held at The Oval Room, 800 Connecticut Avenue, from 6:00 until 7:30 p.m.
On Thursday, November 1, 2007, Dean Sager will host a New York alumni reception at the Porter House, 10 Columbus Circle, 4th Floor, from 6:00 until 7:30 p.m.
All UT Law alumni and friends who live, or who will be, in these areas on these dates are encouraged to attend.
For more information and to RSVP, contact Teri Raeke at traeke@law.utexas.edu.
Save the Date: Annual Tailgate Party
Saturday, October 27, 2007
The Law School’s annual tailgate party will take place on the South Lawn of the Law School before the UT v. Nebraska football game on Saturday, October 27, 2007. Eduardo Rodriguez, ’68, and his merry band of cooks will once again provide outstanding barbecue. The tailgate party begins two hours before kick-off (visit http://www.mackbrown-texasfootball.com/ for updates on game times).
For more information and to RSVP, contact Maria Allen at mallen@law.utexas.edu.
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