Who we represent

Nov. — Dec. 2011

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Inside this issue:

IN MICHIGAN:

Michigan State University

College of Law

Thomas M. Cooley Law

School (Ann Arbor, Auburn

Hills, Grand Rapids,

& Lansing campuses)

University of Detroit— Mercy

School of Law

University of Michigan

School of Law

Wayne State University Law

School

IN OHIO:

Capital University Law

School

Case Western Reserve

University School of Law

Cleveland—Marshall College

of Law

Ohio Northern University

College of Law

Ohio State University Moritz

College of Law

University of Akron School

of Law

University of Cincinnati

College of Law

University of Dayton School

of Law

University of Toledo College

of Law

University of Michigan

BLSA Bowling Night at

Colonial Lanes. Michi-

gan State was still

represented in Ann

Arbor, Go Green! (to

be fair, Go Blue!)

MSU BLSA at the

Haunted Corn Maze

social (Top Row L-R:

Nkechi Nkenke, Ariel

Lett, Ebonie Latish

Byndon-Fields, and

Davina Ugochukwu.

Bottom Row: Addi-

son Boyland &

Jerome Crawford.)

LETTER FROM THE DIRECTOR

CHAPTER ACCOLADES UPCOMING EVENTS

Dear Members of Sub-Region 1,

Greetings fellow Midwesterners! With the semester coming to a

close, and the holiday season swiftly approaching, I am reminded of

the many things I have to be thankful for. With our future goals loom-

ing over our head, it can be easy to forget the little things that we may

take for granted every day. For instance, things such as the ability to

call or see family members on a regular basis, or the ability to afford

a roof over our heads and food to fill up our stomachs, are things that

may be overlooked as we progress towards success. Luckily, the holi-

day season is a chance for us to remember, reflect, and most impor-

tantly relax. I wish everyone in the Midwest Region success on their

finals and safe travels home. Enjoy this momentary break from the

realities and rigors of life as a law student and come back refreshed

and ready to work. It has been a true pleasure serving as your Sub-

Regional Director thus far, and I look forward to finishing out the rest

of my tenure by visiting those chapters whom I have not had the

pleasure of fellowshipping with yet.

Respectfully,

Dorian V. George

Sub–Region 1 Director

LETTER FROM THE DIRECTOR

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SEE YOU THERE:

INSIDE THIS ISSUE:

Letter from the

Director

2

Upcoming Re-

gional Events

2

Thomas M. Cooley

— Grand Rapids

3

Ohio Northern

University

3

Wayne State

University

4

University of

Detroit Mercy

5

Michigan State

University

6

Thomas M. Cooley

— Auburn Hills

6

Thomas M. Cooley

— Lansing

6

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THOMAS M. COOLEY LAW SCHOOL — GRAND RAPIDS CAMPUS

TMC-Grand Rapids Past & Present Events:

We have been off to a great start this semester. In fact, we were voted “The Best Student Organization of the

Year.” As a result of our hard work, we have seen an increase in our membership and participation. This

semester we had focused a lot of our energy to community service and fundraising, and boy have we been busy.

Hammers away…. This September, we joined forces with Habitat for Humanity to help build a house for a

deserving family in Grand Rapids area. We rolled up our sleeves and nailed away at trim work and carpentry.

We can’t wait until the ribbon cutting ceremony when the family will be presented with the house. There is no

greater feeling than knowing you helped established one the most vital part of the family, the home.

Lunch is served…. This October, our members lent their time at God’s Kitchen. Members had a chance to reach

our immediate community by preparing and serving food at a local soup kitchen, just blocks from our school.

Trick or Treat…. We recently completed Halloween-O-Grams, which was our fundraiser for October. It is a simple

fundraiser that brings a great return. We sell personalized candy bags and deliver the bags in Halloween

costumes. The fundraiser has been a hit amongst the students; because it gives them a break in the monotony

of class, and who doesn’t love candy!

What’s next?…. Our chapter has worked to create a tradition of providing helpful and non-traditional

programming at the end of the term. Our programs generally ease the student body into final exams with a

positive attitude. This semester we will be presenting, ―Relax, Relate, Review.‖ It is a week filled with stress-

free activities to help center the students before finals. Our student body with the opportunity to experience

massages, manicures, pedicures, inspirational speakers, and Mock Exams.

With the holiday season quickly approaching, we want to spread the holiday cheer around. We will adopt the

family we worked with for Habitat for Humanity and provide their Thanksgiving dinner and Christmas gifts.

Best wishes to all the BLSA chapters and have a Happy Holiday Season!!!!

ONU Upcoming Events:

November 4, 2011: Visits to Central State and

Wilberforce University.

November 7, 2011: Chapter Meeting. 4p.m.

As always, ONU has information readily available on

their website located at www.onublsa.wordpress.com

OHIO NORTHERN UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF LAW

ONU BLSA 2011-2012 chapter mem-

bers at the 2011 Breast Cancer Walk.

ONU Past Noteworthy Events:

October 5-12, 2011: Canned Food Drive

October 25, 2011: YMCA of Lima Black Achievers

October 31, 2011: Movie Screening of ―Crash‖

As always, ONU has information readily available on

their website located at www.onublsa.wordpress.com

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WAYNE STATE UNIVERSITY LAW SCHOOL

WSU Upcoming Events

November 4th, 2011: Bake Sale Fundraiser 9-6pm

November 9th, 2011: Soul Food Cafe 11-6pm

November 8th, 2011: Wayne Law BLSA meeting 8-9pm

November 19th, 2011: Wayne Law BLSA 1L Exam Preparation 1-3pm

November 2011: BLSA 60 Minute Mentoring TBD

“An Inconvenient Truth” shown at Wayne Law with

UDM Law & Cooley Law BLSA (Auburn Hills).

Wayne Law Monday Night Football (UDM Law, Cooley Law –Auburn

Hills, and Wayne Med School in attendance.) Over 100 tickets sold.

Wayne State Law BLSA

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UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT-MERCY SCHOOL OF LAW

UDM November-December Events: November 02, 2011: General Membership meeting: Members will hear guest speakers, attorneys Stanley de Jongh,

Kym Kinchen and Tanisha Davis, from three local bar associations discuss bar preparation and ―The 2012 Bar

Passage Program.‖

November 07, 2011: Operation Good Cheer kickoff: This effort is to raise funds and collect Christmas gifts for

Children who are in Michigan’s foster care system.

November 13, 2011: Greening of Detroit: Our members will pair with the UDMs Environmental Law Society to help

beautify the City of Detroit by planting trees.

November 18, 2011: High School Initiative Program Competition: The high school competition will take place at the

law school and be judged by BLSA alumni who will hear local students demonstrate what they’ve learned from

participating in weekly HSIP sessions.

November 3, 10 & 17, 2011: BLSA Office Quiet Study Hours

December 2, 2011: Holiday Party hosted by faculty advisor, Professor Bonita Gardner.

Learn More about UDM Chapter by visiting www.udmblsa.com

UDM members captured at the 70th birthday celebration of Jesse Jackson, Sr.

Bowling for Kids with Cancer: UDM bowling team members

along with other student pose for a picture after bowling to

raise money to contribute towards this worthy cause.

UDM October Recognition &

Accomplishments:

Congratulations to Michael Gilmore for being selected to participate in the NBLSA C.A.R.E. initiative (alternative spring break trip to Haiti)!!!

Congratulations to the 2012 UDM TMMTC competitors, Zanita Clipper, Tiffany Newbern, Ruben Paillere, and Danielle Washington!

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MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF LAW

MSU Upcoming Events:

November 3,2011: BLSA general meeting at 8

pm.

November 6, 2011: 3Ls All you need to know

about passing the bar Seminar with Professor

Troy Brown at 6pm.

MSU BLSA 2011-12 chapter members at the Haunted Corn

Maze Social (Top Row L-R: Nkechi Nkenke, Jerome Crawford,

Davina Ugochukwu, Ariel Lett, Zadora Hightower, Devin Wil-

liams, Monique Patton, Rehanna Razack, and Claude La-

Roche. Bottom Row L-R: Addison Boyland, Dorian George,

and my brother Dane George—future doctor!.)

TMC - Auburn Hills Events and Awards:

Chapter Events:

October 29, 2011: partnered with Wayne State to

host movie night "An Inconvenient Truth"

Month of November: 60 minute mentoring with

Straker Bar (This is an ongoing program where

students will have lunch or coffee with a practicing

Attorney to establish a mentor/mentee

relationship).

Awards:

Auburn Hills BLSA is the Winner of Cooley's ―Pro

Bono Challenge.‖

THOMAS M. COOLEY LAW SCHOOL

BLSA members at the MSUCOL cook off (L-R:

Zadora Hightower, President Alyssa Floyd, Anas-

tasa Williams, Elisha Pelley, and Olabisi Ogboye.)

TMC - Lansing Upcoming Events and Awards:

Chapter Events:

November 5, 2011: Ronald McDonald House

Community Service.

November 16, 2011: Time to wosahhhhh- Learning

How to Handle Stress in Law School.

November 20, 2011: Mentor/Mentee- Potluck

Dinner.

Awards:

Yasmeen Qadimasil received the Book scholarship

for $250 at our 15th annual Charles Hamilton

Houston affair.

Yeneisha Warrick received the Academic Excellence

award, as well as the Unsung Hero Award, at our

15th annual Charles Hamilton Houston Affair.

Kara Lawrence, was hired as an intern for the

Ingham Country Probate Court.