Monthly Archives: November 2011

Holiday Volunteer Opportunities

Iowa Law Students, Check out the Citizen Lawyer Program’s Volunteer tab for information about volunteer opportunities available to you on Thanksgiving Day and the week following.  On Thanksgiving Day, you can help brighten up senior citizens’ day by visiting Windmill … Continue reading

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Can We Beat Last Year’s Total?

Last year we collected 1,800 food items during our food drive.  Help us beat last year’s total.  Donate food now until Nov. 22nd.

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Gifts for Parents

This post comes at the request of a fellow law student, and would be a great opportunity to get Boyd community service hours! This annual event gives children in our community an opportunity to experience the Joy of Giving.  Children … Continue reading

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FREE DOCUMENTARY SCREENING!

LLSA is showing the documentary ABUSED tomorrow in Room 225 at 6p.m.  They will be providing food and drinks. This documentary (97 min) by Luis Argueta about the largest, most expensive and most brutal immigration raid in the history of … Continue reading

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Q: Why is there a tree in the lobby?

A:  The tree in the lobby has tags for two different organizations.  First, the Salvation Army is holding its annual toy drive.  Last year, the Johnson County Salvation Army distributed 6,500 toys to children who were not likely to receive any … Continue reading

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Learn Meditation Techniques and De-Stress

Stress during finals can eat away at your effectiveness – but it’s also a problem that practicing lawyers and other legal professionals must face throughout their careers. Join two experts on meditation to learn ways to combat stress through the … Continue reading

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Philanthropy Council Food Drive

The Philanthropy Council food drive will take place November 14-22 from 9am-3pm in the lobby of Boyd Law Building and will be collecting mostly nonperishable food items and personal hygiene items. Monetary donations will be accepted as well. Specifically requested … Continue reading

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Come learn the Rewards of Government Service

Two public servants with lengthy careers in government will discuss their experiences as lawyers serving in the public interest from 12:40-1:40 p.m. Friday, Nov. 11. Please join the University of Iowa College of Law in welcoming the Hon. Florence Pan, associate … Continue reading

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