Post Tagged with: "Making and Breaking the Law"

Iceland Occupies the Constitution, Blueberry Soup, Oct. 6

Iceland Occupies the Constitution, Blueberry Soup, Oct. 6

The Political Science Film Series presents Blueberry Soup, on Monday, Oct. 6, at 7 p.m. at the Athena Cinema for a free screening of this film and a talk with the filmmaker. Soda and popcorn is free for all attendees. Blueberry Soup is a new documentary film by Eileen Jarrett […]

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October 6, 2014 at 2:15 pmEvents

Case File: Ohio’s Criminal Justice Reforms and Prisoner Re-entry

Case File: Ohio’s Criminal Justice Reforms and Prisoner Re-entry

By Larry Hayman Ohio University Pre-Law Specialist, Center for Law, Justice & Culture As the U.S. Supreme Court reconvenes this week, it does so under a staggering statistic. Though the United States accounts for only 5 percent of the world’s population, that nation accounts for over 25 percent of the […]

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October 6, 2014 at 10:23 amNews

Students Invited to Ohio University Pre-Law Day, Nov. 13-14

Students Invited to Ohio University Pre-Law Day, Nov. 13-14

Ohio University’s annual Pre-Law Days begin Thursday, Nov. 13, at 5 p.m. in Baker Theater with a keynote address from former Ohio State Supreme Court Justice Yvette McGee Brown. The event will continue throughout Friday, Nov. 14, with a series of panels featuring 25 OHIO alumni. This event is free, […]

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October 2, 2014 at 8:00 pmEvents

Making & Breaking the Law Theme Spotlights Spring Courses

Making & Breaking the Law Theme Spotlights Spring Courses

The Making & Breaking the Law theme announces a series of special “spotlight” course offerings in Spring 2015. All students are encouraged to sign up for these courses focusing on the complexities of law and justice in the 21st century. Ohio University general education and College of Arts & Sciences […]

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October 2, 2014 at 9:22 amAnnouncements News

Case File: U.S. Supreme Court Reinstates Ohio Voting Restrictions

The U.S. Supreme Court

By Larry Hayman Pre-Law Specialist Ohio University Center for Law, Justice & Culture On the eve of the beginning of early voting in Ohio, the U.S. Supreme Court has stepped in and reinstated early voting restrictions passed by the Ohio General Assembly, but deemed likely unconstitutional by a U.S. District […]

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September 29, 2014 at 4:55 pmNews

Study Abroad Opportunities for Spring 2015 Deadlines Near

Spring Break 2013 in Northern Ireland

Deadlines are nearing for study abroad opportunities for Spring 2015. No plans for spring break 2015? How about spending a week overseas? The following programs are accepting applications until early October: Eternal Rome: Piety and Power For more information, contact Dr. Jaclyn Maxwell, Associate Professor of History with a joint […]

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September 25, 2014 at 9:15 pmAnnouncements News

Students Gather at Athena for Discussion about Ferguson

Dr. Debra Thompson at Ferguson Forum

By Erica King Ohio University students filled the Athena theater on Thursday, Sept. 11, to hear faculty members from the Center for Law, Justice and Culture talk about recent events in Ferguson, MO. Dr. Patricia Gunn, Associate Professor of African American Studies; Dr. Kelly Faust, Assistant Professor of Sociology-Criminology; and […]

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September 18, 2014 at 4:00 pmNews