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JAMES E. ROGERS COLLEGE OF LAW |
APRIL 3, 2024 | | |
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Greetings,
This week, we are including the full schedule for the first-ever Law Alumni Weekend. You will have all the weekend’s events at your fingertips. We look forward to seeing many LawCats soon!
Although the exciting men’s and women’s Wildcat hoops teams have now exited their tournaments, fans of sports – and law – have something else to cheer about: Thanks to a gift in honor of Wildcat soccer goalie and recent Master of Legal Studies (MLS) graduate Hope Hisey, we have begun the process of developing new MLS courses exploring sports and entertainment topics including those in the current headlines on student-athlete unionization and name-image-likeness rights. The gift also provides for scholarships to future MLS students.
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Until the footnotes,
Marc
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MLS Alumna Hope Hisey's Scholar-Athlete Journey Spurs Creation of New Courses, Scholarships | |
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Hope Hisey had a thrilling year in 2023. She competed in her final season with the University of Arizona’s women’s soccer program as goalkeeper, where she broke the program record for saves with 361, placing her eighth of all-time in Pac-12 history. Additionally, she was named the 2023 Pac-12 Scholar-Athlete of the Year. In December, she capped things off by graduating with her Master of Legal Studies (MLS) from the University of Arizona James E. Rogers College of Law with a 4.0 GPA, achieving a perfect academic record.
Hope’s winning streak has continued into 2024, thanks to a donation made on her behalf that will impact future generations of students. In support of her receipt of the scholar-athlete award, a generous anonymous University of Arizona donor pledged $180,000 to be split between her academic program and her sport. Arizona Law’s MLS program received $90,000, which will go to new courses and scholarships.
“This past year, in particular, the main question I’ve been asking myself as I reached the end of my college career was, what legacy do I want to leave? What kind of impact do I want to leave?” explained Hope. “I’m forever grateful to the donors for making this possible. At the end of the day anything I did on the field will never hold as much weight as all the things that you can do as an individual off the field.”
The college plans to allocate $40,000 to develop new courses for future MLS students with a particular focus on media, entertainment, sports and arts. Based on feedback from Hope herself, the curriculum will delve deeper into areas such as contracts, ethics, copyright and trademark, agency, name-image-likeness, NCAA regulation, unionization and Title IX.
The college also plans to use the remaining $50,000 to create a scholarship fund for MLS students. At least 25 eligible students will be selected to receive up to $2,000 in scholarship funds that will go toward tuition for the MLS, a program that is already recognized as one of the most affordable in the country.
This past January, Hope was drafted to the Kansas City Current where her legacy will undoubtedly continue to grow. To learn more, see the full story.
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Law Alumni Weekend in Tucson Just Days Away! | |
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We are just days away from the first-ever Law Alumni Weekend on April 5-6, 2024. We hope to see you at some of the many opportunities for all alumni to connect with classmates and friends. You don’t have much time left to RSVP. Please be sure to sign up so we can plan for you.
For those of you planning to attend, here is your complete guide to the weekend:
Friday, April 5
LawCat Legend 50 Year+ Reunion Breakfast Celebrating the Classes of 1973 & 1974
Starting in 2024 as part of our 50-year reunion we are excited to announce the LawCat Legend Society. All alumni who have graduated at least 50 years ago become members and will be invited to this special gathering each year. This year we will celebrate the classes of 1973 and 1974 at the breakfast.
WHERE: Hacienda Del Sol, Casa Luna Room, 5501 N. Hacienda Del Sol Rd., Tucson, AZ 85718
WHEN: 8:30–10:30 a.m.
WHO: College of Law alumni who have graduated 50+ years ago and their guests.
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LawCats Live: Short Story Club
Join for a favorite College of Law activity – a lively and engaging Short Story Club, hosted by Professor Sylvia Lett. Stories will be shared ahead of time to read.
WHERE: College of Law, Faculty Lounge (Room 237), 1201 E. Speedway Blvd., Tucson, AZ 85721
WHEN: noon–1:15 p.m. (lunch provided)
WHO: All College of Law alumni and guests, along with students, faculty and staff
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College of Law Tours (given by Arizona Law Ambassadors)
Curious what the College of Law looks like today? Join for a tour given by a current law student.
WHERE: College of Law, 1201 E. Speedway Blvd., Tucson, AZ 85721
WHEN: 11:00 a.m.–noon and 1:30–2:30 p.m.
WHO: All College of Law alumni and families
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Welcome to Tucson Reception
Join for snacks, drinks and connection at the historic downtown Tucson courthouse, which now houses the University’s Alfie Norville Gem & Mineral Museum. This event will also be attended by admitted students, which gives alumni a chance to meet future LawCats.
WHERE: University of Arizona Alfie Norville Gem & Mineral Museum, 115 N. Church Ave., Tucson, AZ 85701
WHEN: 5–6:30 p.m.
WHO: All College of Law alumni and their guests. This event will be held jointly with the Arizona Law Admissions Office, and admitted students will also be in attendance.
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Arizona Law All-Class Reunion Celebration
All alumni that graduated in a year ending in 3, 4, 8 or 9 are invited to attend this reunion gathering. Snacks and drinks will be provided. Come to reconnect with classmates in this social and casual setting.
WHERE: Culinary Dropout, 2543 E. Grant Rd., Tucson, AZ 85716
WHEN: 7–10 p.m.
WHO: All College of Law alumni celebrating a reunion (Classes ending in a 3, 4, 8 or 9)
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Saturday, April 6
*Morning and afternoon before/after to organize your own gatherings/hikes/meals*
LawCat Spring Fling
All alumni and their families are invited to attend this gathering inside the east side of the UA Football Stadium. Food, drinks and fun for all! This event will also be attended by admitted students, which gives alumni a chance to meet future LawCats.
WHERE: Dunlap Club at Arizona Stadium, 1 N. National Championship Dr., Tucson, AZ 85719
WHEN: noon–3:00 p.m.
WHO: All College of Law alumni and families. This event will be held jointly with the Arizona Law Admissions Office, and admitted students will also be in attendance.
Questions? Contact the Alumni and Development Office
Phone: 520-621-8430
Email Alumni and Development Office
We can’t wait to see you this weekend!
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Seeking Volunteer Mock Trial Jurors | |
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Interested in helping train future LawCat litigators? Prof. Barbara Bergman needs mock trial jurors for Basic and Advanced Trial Advocacy classes. Details are below:
Basic Trial Advocacy
WHEN: Saturday, April 20, 9 a.m.–mid-afternoon
WHERE: Justice Courts at the County Public Service Building, 240 N. Stone Avenue, Tucson, AZ 85701
WHAT: Mock trials for second-degree murder prosecution
Bagels, coffee and water will be available.
Advanced Trial Advocacy
WHEN:
Monday, April 15
Tuesday, April 16
Friday, April 19
Monday, April 22
Starting at 9 a.m. and running most of the day
WHERE: Justice Courts at the County Public Service Building, 240 N. Stone Avenue, Tucson, AZ 85701
WHAT: Mock trials for second-degree murder prosecution of a police officer for shooting and killing an 18-year-old
Lunch will be available.
Please email Barbara if you are interested or have any questions.
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Do You Have News?
Your success is the college’s success and we want to celebrate with you! If you have landed a new job, received an award or recognition, stepped into a leadership role or have good news in general, let us know.
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We look forward to all of you who can join us this week in person for the first Law Alumni Weekend! And for those at a distance who cannot join us in person – please join us this year in spirit, and start planning for next year. | | | | |
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