CUA Columbus School of Law

NEWS AND NOTES

The Miracle House
General practice clinic student Melody Eaton helped a D.C. resident return to her home after a trying 3 year odyssey.

Professors Klein and Barry to Receive Award
WEAVE Award on June 16 recognizes their educational efforts to combat domestic violence.

Professor Sarah Duggin Quoted in Washington Post
Friday, May 2, page A-6 on the "natural-born citizen" Constitutional question facing Sen. John McCain.

2008 Charles and Louise O'Brien Fellowships Awarded
Four Catholic University law students will receive financial support for their public service work during the summer.

CUA Awarded Merentibus Medal by Jagiellonian University in Poland
Award recognizes important professional contributions made to the Jagiellonian University by law school faculty and staff over the past 18 years.

Legal Clinic Maintains Top 20 Ranking
Columbus Community Legal Services ranked 16th in nation for 2008 by U.S. News and World Report.

Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito to Address Class of 2008
Commencement speech will be given on Friday, May 23 at 2 p.m.

Students Pick Their Favorites
Faculty and staff honored at Student Award Night on April 18.

Professor Helen Alvare Named Consultor for Vatican
Joins five other members of CUA community as Vatican advisors regarding the laity.

Law School Shines During Historic Papal Visit
Contributes to visitors' positive impressions of Catholic University on April 17.

Professor Lucia Silecchia Quoted in Newsweek
Speaks about Pope Benedict XVI's embrace of environmentalism.

Professor Helen Alvare a Guest on Jim Lehrer Newshour
Participant in April 15 discussion on U.S. Catholic identify.

Professor Bo Rutledge Argues Before U.S. Supreme Court
His April 15 participation in Irizarry v. United States came at the request of the high court.

A New Shade of Blue Chip
Michael Missal, 1982, explained how a leading sub-prime mortage lender came crashing down.

The Dialogue with God
NYU's Dr. Joseph Weiler explored questions of prayer, rules and love during an April 7 address at CUA law.

CUA-Lisbon Initiative, Year Eight
Portuguese legal scholars discuss the Treaty of Lisbon at the 2008 legal collaborative between the two law schools

A Life, Examined
April 3 Teach-In commemorates the life, dreams and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King.

In Third Appearance, Vis Moot Court Team Continues to Shine
Advances to elimination rounds in Vienna, Austria, for the first time among a field of more than 200 law schools.

The Conversion
Digital television becomes the industry norm in 2009. How should the CUA community handle the transition?

A Common Morality for the Global Age
A synopsis of CUA's high profile symposium from the Catholic News Service.

A Boost in the Rankings
Catholic University's law school rises in the 2009 rankings of America's Best Graduate Schools from U.S. News and World Report.

Web cast: A Common Morality for the Global Age
Proceedings from the symposium at the Catholic University of America, March 27-30, 2008.

The Constitutionality of Lethal Injection
Advocates on both sides of a case from Kentucky squared off in Slowinski courtroom on March 26.

A Courtroom Debut
CUA Law students present briefs and oral arguments before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces.

A Transatlantic Legal Discussion
The 7th Annual Conference on Portuguese and American Law focused on environmental issues.

An Influential Tenure
The Catholic University Law Review sponsored an in-depth look at the jurisprudence of retired Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor.

CUA's Law and Religion Progam Cited in Foreign Affairs Magazine
March 2008 issue of Foreign Affairs (page 120) compliments program's outreach efforts for interreligious understanding and tolerance.

A Glimpse into the Future
Experts concur: 21st century media has changed elections and politicking forever.

Tribal Sovereignty, Legal Trends and Directions
All day symposium examined recent court rulings affecting the legal status of Native American tribal self-rule.

Cautious Partners
The United States and the European Union have a sometimes touchy but necessary relationship, said EU Ambassador John Bruton on March 10.

Professor Victor Williams Published in National Law Journal
Op-ed warns of the dangers of the current high number of unfilled key government appointments.

CUA Team Finishes Near Top in Securities Moot Court Competition
Reaches semi-finals in 2008 Irving R. Kaufman Memorial Securities Moot Court Competition in New York City.

CUA Team Shines at 2008 Jessup Moot Court Competition
Reaches quarterfinal round and places 7th in a field of 24 teams.

A Lifetime of Exceptional Scholarly Achievement
A retrospective look at the unique life and career of Dr. Stephan Kuttner was offered on Feb. 25.

2D Elena Schwieger Places First in ABA Writing Competition
Law review article takes top prize from judges in student writing contest sponsored by ABA Section of Business Law.

Professor Marshall Breger Lectures at Duke University
Discusses legal and political issues facing Jerusalem today.

Professor Sarah Duggin Quoted in New York Times
Feb. 29 story on how the Constitution's citizenship requirement for the presidency applies to GOP frontrunner John McCain.

Professor Leah Wortham Honored by Jagiellonian University
Will receive the 2008 With Merit to Jagiellonian University Medal, one of its top honors.

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