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News and Events Archives 2005
  • The School of Law and NU Spiritual Life Center will celebrate the publication of Professor David Hall's new book, The Spiritual Revitalization of the Legal Profession: A Search for Sacred Rivers, with a reading and book signing on Thursday, December 8, 2005, from 3:00 to 4:30 p.m. in the Sacred Space, 311 Ell. Books will be available for purchase. (announcement)

  • New Internet Resource Announced
    The Public Health Advocacy Institute, a research affiliate of the law school, has launched an Internet resource for motor vehicle hazard research. This new Web resource for researchers, students, consumers and policymakers offers a range of historical and current information about efforts to reduce the human harm caused by highway crashes.

  • Evelyn Murphy, Former Lt. Governor of Massachusetts, to Speak on her New Book: Getting Even: Why Women Don't Get Paid Like Men - And What to Do About It. Wednesday, November 2, 2005, at 5 p.m., Egan Research Center, Room 440 (more).

  • The Northeastern Law Forum: Discussions on Contemporary Legal Issues presents "Stem Cell Research: What is It and Is It a Good Thing?," featuring Susan Crockin '79. Tuesday, November 8, 2005, at 5:00 p.m., in Room 97. (more)

  • The Public Health Advocacy Institute presents its third annual Conference on Legal Approaches to the Obesity Epidemic on September 23 - 25, 2005. This year's conference will focus on obesity and children and will explore the different legal strategies that can be implemented to combat overweight and obesity in children. Several panels and small sessions will be offered in addition to the larger plenary sessions. Topics include: structural and economic factors causing obesity, litigation, marketing to children, school vending contracts, legislative approaches, and the tension between public health and industry goals.

  • The Program on Human Rights and the Global Economy presents a two-day symposium on the Freedom Charter and economic, social and cultural rights. June 16-17, 2005. MORE: A Webcast of "Human Rights and the South African Freedom Charter: Law, Justice and Poltical Movements" is now available!

  • Legendary civil rights leader, educator and activist Julius Chambers will deliver the 2005 commencement address on May 27, 2005. The Honorable Janet Bond Arterton '77 will receive an honorary degree. (more)

  • The Conflict in Sudan: A Forum Discussion
    Northeastern University's Professor William Miles, Political Science, Mbosonge Mwenechanya, African American Studies and others will discuss the framing of the conflict, the political repercussions and the law that governs the situation. Wednesday, April 20, 2005, 2:00 to 3:30 p.m., in Room 94. For information, contact s.subrin@neu.edu.

  • Professor Martha Davis will testify
    before the New York City Council in support of its pending Initiative No. 512-A, which would incorporate international human rights standards into municipal New York City law. Going beyond steps taken in some other cities such as San Francisco and Los Angeles, the New York measure would use a human rights framework to scrutinize all aspects of the city's governance, including budgetary decisions. The bill specifically incorporates the anti-discrimination standards found in the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination (CERD), and the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW). The hearing will take place at New York's City Hall, Friday, April 8, 2005, at 10 a.m.

  • The NUSL team of Asha Bryant '06 and Duci Goncalves '05 took a historic first place at the Frederick Douglass Moot Court Competition during the Black Law Student Association National Convention in Boulder, Colorado, on April 2, 2005. Competing against the top three teams from six regions, out of a total of 150 participating schools across the nation, the team beat second place Loyola Chicago and third place University of Mississippi. Dealing with a complex hypothetical expatriation case, the team advanced through five rounds of argument before a range of judges. The final round panel of nine judges said the team was not only the best reasoned and supported, but also raised the bar for excellence in the competition.

  • The 12th Annual Valerie Gordon Human Rights Lecture "Back in the Day" is Today: The Fight for Economic, Social and Cultural Rights in the Deep South featuring Jaribu Hill, executive director and founder of the Mississippi Workers' Center for Human Rights; Thursday, March 31, 2005, at 5:30 p.m. (more)

  • The Northeastern Law Forum: Discussions on Contemporary Legal Issues presents "Looking Forward: The Future of GLBT Activism," featuring gay rights activist Urvashi Vaid '83; Thursday, March 24, 2005, at 4:00 p.m. in Room 97. (more)

  • The Northeastern Law Forum: Discussions on Contemporary Legal Issues presents "The First Ten Years of South Africa's Constitutional Court," featuring the Honorable Richard Goldstone; Thursday, February 10, 2005, at 12:30 p.m. in Room 97. (more)

  • The Daynard Public Interest Visiting Fellows Program welcomes Milo Mumgaard. Community Lecture and Reception; Tuesday, January 18, 2005, at 4:00 p.m. (more)