Announcements
Week of 14 October 2024
Weekly Mass and Worship Opportunities on Campus
Wednesdays at 12:30pm Chapel of Our Lady, Mirror of Justice, dedicated in memory of Helen A. O鈥機onnor
Mass will be held at the Law School when classes are in session. Further details and other opportunities for worship can be found on the Campus Ministry website. For other information, you may contact Fr. Aldo Potencio, OSA at aldo.potencio@villanova.edu.
What We Gain and Lose from Seeing the World Through an Algorithmic Lens
Wednesday, October 16, 12:30-1:30pm in the Laurence E. Hirsch '71 Classroom (Room 101)
As society increasingly relies on algorithms for decision-making, this conversation will explore the potential benefits and risks. The Girard-diCarlo Center will welcome Suresh Venkatasubramanian from Brown University to delve into how algorithms can enhance fairness and efficiency while examining the dangers of perpetuating biases and promoting fair and equitable decision-making. Lunch will be provided following the lecture. Quantities limited. No registration necessary.
Defending Democracy
Wednesday, October 23, at 4pm
奶糖直播 Law has been chosen to host a distinguished Order of the Coif visiting scholar, Guy-Uriel Charles, from Harvard Law School. Join us for his conversation on 鈥淒efending Democracy鈥� with Mark C. Alexander, the Arthur J. Kania Dean, Lauren Cristella, president and CEO of Committee of Seventy, and moderator Doris DelTosto Brogan 鈥�81, professor of law & Heller McGuinness Leadership Chair. Please visit the event page for more information.
Please Update Your Contact Information
Whether this is your first year at VLS or you are a 鈥渟easoned鈥� 2L or 3L, you are obligated to keep the Registrar鈥檚 office up to date on your current contact information. You can do that via the Address/Emergency Contact form. If you previously submitted a form but some of your information has changed, please fill it out again. Be assured, your information is never released to an outside source without your permission.
Continuing Obligation to Disclose Information
Please remember that students have an ongoing obligation (see Handbook: ) to promptly notify the school whenever an incident occurs that could be responsive to the character and fitness questions asked on most bar applications (e.g. arrests, job losses, serious moving violations, judicial proceedings of any kind). If you need to notify the school of any potentially relevant event that occurred since you matriculated, you may do so here. Remember that it is always safer to over-disclose than to under-disclose. If you are unsure whether something should be disclosed or if you have any questions, please reach out to .
Let鈥檚 Vote Nova
The General Election is November 5, 2024, and any student who is a US citizen is encouraged to register to vote. Let鈥檚 Vote Nova provides information to promote voter registration and voter mobilization on campus. Please check the website for PA Voter registration information, information for Delaware county voting centers and drop off boxes for mail in ballots. Note: The Pennsylvania deadline for registering to vote is October 21st for the November 5th election. For students who wish to register in other states, and vote via absentee ballot, additional information on all states and territories can be found by visiting . Please contact SBA or Student Affairs with any questions.
Gazette Submissions
Please send items for next week鈥檚 Gavel Gazette to gavelgazette@law.villanova.edu by 3pm on Friday.
Congratulations to the Newly-Elected SBA and Honor Board Representatives
SBA Representatives:
Section 1: Michael Agrama and Alex Godiner
Section 2: Grace Jang and Isaac Johansen
Section 3: Giuliana Black and Lauren Lauletta
Honor Board Representatives:
Isabella Astolfi
Beyza Basar
Caroline Blank
Claire Borland
Francesa Capozzi
Emily DeMartino
Annie Fitzgerald
Skylar Glass
Quinn Kelley
Lauren McLaughlin
Isabel O'Hara
Jacquelyn Plouffe
Peightyn Schwartz
Leah Tabor
Phoebe Tuite
Thank you to all who participated! Kudos to Honor Board, Elizabeth Ellick and Emmy Bebee for all of their efforts with the election.
Forum on Entrepreneurship & Law has posted its first blog posts of the school year:
Alysse Danyi, Associate Editor, wrote a case study on Athleta, its structure as a certified B-Corp, and its impact. See:
Carlos Juarez, Editor-in-Chief, wrote a post on the SEC鈥檚 new resources for small businesses, as well as the recent impact small businesses have on the economy. See:
We do not hold competitions for the Forum鈥攚e are focused on equity in academic writing. If students are interested in writing for the Forum, please reach out to any of our editors!
RESOURCES
The Counseling Center has a new YouTube Channel
These contain 鈥榮elf-serve鈥� advice and guidance with titles such as: 鈥� Resilience Skills for transition to college 鈥� Coping with Academic Disappointment 鈥� Progressive Relaxation and Body Scan 鈥� Mindfulness Playlists: /university/health-services/counseling-center.html
Absence Reporting Form 鈥� New Link
If you have missed or know you will miss a class session and believe the absence may be excused, please use to record the absence and have it excused where applicable. Please note that individual faculty members DO NOT receive submitted forms, so you must still notify your professors independently of any absences.
Embedded Counselor at the Law School
Dr. Allison Kosloff, counselor from University Counseling Center, will be at the Law School in Room 138 from 12:30-4:30pm on Mondays throughout the fall semester for appointments with Law Students. Students should schedule an appointment in advance (in-person or telehealth). To make an appointment or for more information about groups and other counseling information, see the form on the Counseling Center鈥檚 website or call 610 519-4050.
DEI LibGuide
The includes information about the law school and university Offices of DEI, the DEI Committee list, processing DEI environmental complaints, student organizations, and affinity groups, a glossary of DEI terms, and details about the Veritas, Unitas, and Caritas Community Award. Refer any questions, suggestions, and recommendations about the LibGuide content to the Office of DEI.
Wellness Resources for Students
奶糖直播 University School of Law faculty and staff care about you. We remind all law students to prioritize your physical, emotional, and mental health. It is important to reach out if you are going through a challenge, feeling overwhelmed, need to talk or want to find ways to maintain balance in your life.
Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers: LCL is fully operational during this time of uncertainty. They have one staff rotating in the office each day to ensure every helpline call will be thoroughly handled. Their volunteer base of 295 law students, attorneys, and judges are ready, willing, and able to assist any student, staff or faculty member that may be struggling LCL鈥檚 24/7 helpline is 888-999-1941 and their website is also a wealth of information
University Counseling Center: Please see the Counseling Center鈥檚 website regarding their message for continuity of care, on-line appointment request form, local referrals or prescription refill if you have been seeing the University psychiatrist. Law Students have full access to the University Counseling center M-F, 9-5 610 519- 4050 and UWill 24/7 Telehealth Counseling
痴颈濒濒补苍辞惫补鈥檚&苍产蝉辫;Health and Well-Being website
Nancy Whalen, Director of Student Affairs and Wellbeing can help you if you need to connect to resources, want a wellness check-in or need to discuss a specific concern. Email her at whalen@law.villanova.edu or schedule a time to meet with Nancy.
In an emergency, call 奶糖直播 Public Safety at 610-519-4444.
The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is a United States-based suicide prevention network of over 160 crisis centers that provides 24/7 service via a toll-free hotline with the number 9-8-8. It is available to anyone in suicidal crisis or emotional distress.
