Networking Event (Albany): CDBHBA Annual Cinco de Mayo Social – Friday, May 4th

Invitation to LALSA Heritage Dinner & Dance

For more information, please contact LALSA President Megan Savaia Ortiz at MSavaiaOrtiz@albanylaw.edu

Another way to assist in fundraising efforts for the people of Haiti

Haitian Relief Fundraising Concert in Albany, this Friday

What: DBR & The Mission Fundraiser for Haitian Earthquake Relief Effort When: Friday, January 22,  at 8PM
How Much: $24 Adults and $12 College students and Children
Where: The Egg  (Downtown Albany)

Daniel Bernard Roumain, AKA DBR, is a composer and violinist who creates innovative, thematic works inspired by European classical music, rock and hip-hop.

Albany Law’s presence at The Link, Inc., Cookin’ With Jazz XII Event

On Sunday, October 18, 2009, six third-year Albany Law students, two alumni, the Director of Diversity and Professor Stephen Gottlieb  and his wife were joined by Mrs. Eleanor Baker, who is a lifelong Links member and wife of the late John T. Baker, Albany Law School’s first African-American Dean & President and a Professor Emeritus)  were among the over 200 people to attend the Albany District Chapter of The Links, Incorporated

Michael Jackson (August 29, 1958 – June 25, 2009)

Michael Joseph Jackson, an American recording artist, entertainer, and businessman passed away today, June 25 in Los Angeles, CA.  Click HERE for a www.cnn.com tribute to Michael Jackson.   Michael was the seventh child of the Jackson family, he debuted on the professional music scene at the age of 11 as a member of The Jackson 5 and began a solo career in 1971 while still a member of the group. Referred to as the “King of Pop” in subsequent years, five of his solo studio albums are among the world’s best-selling records: Off the Wall (1979), Thriller (1982), Bad (1987), Dangerous (1991) and HIStory (1995).

This will be a historic election, no matter what the outcome

Over 130 million Americans are expected to the polls in record numbers on November 4th, election officials have predicted.  In preparation for the election, a total of eleven student groups collaborated to bring renowned experts from across the nation to speak at this special event under the guidance of Professor Maria Grahn-Farley.  The symposium was also co-sponsored by the Diversity Office.  On October 30, three panels discussed issues ranging from: Race, Immigration, and Foreign Policy; Religion, Privacy, and the Constitution; to Health Care, Individual Autonomy and Fundamental Rights.   The evening was capped off by a Debate on Energy Policies and the Economy by representatives from the John McCain and Barack Obama Campaigns, it was moderated by the President & CEO of WAMC/Northeast Public Radio, Alan Chartock.  You can view the results of the election HERE.

If you missed any of the panel discussions, you can read all about them at Albany Government Law Review’s blog, titled Fireplace, HERE.

Or, you can listen to the podcasts of each of the panels HERE.

View the brochure, flyer, and photo gallery below:

ELECTION SYMPOSIUM BROCHURE

ELECTION SYMPOSIUM FLYER

Maya Angelou is coming to the Palace

On May 20, 2008, An Evening with Dr. Maya Angelou will take place at  7:30 p.m. at the  Palace Theatre, Albany, NY . Tickets are available  by phone 518-476-1000 or at  http://www.ticketmaster.com/