August 24, 2020

Welcome to a new academic year. Today starts week 1 (Odd Week), we are all looking forward to having students at BLB!

Note: If you had issues with Zoom this morning, please try again. The fix is being deployed this morning!

ISBA Update - SBA is accepting self-nominations for a variety of student representative positions. Links to the Google Forms for each position are in this Google Doc (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1tieRtnDl_CldgX6k7zxyocJYG7cATNZyg4hotR591jY/edit?usp=sharing). The nomination period is tentatively set to close on 8/28, but you should submit your name as soon as possible. We will try to give a notice the day before it closes. Contact emily-lavery@uiowa.edu or hannah-mcdevitt@uiowa.edu with questions.

Upcoming Events

•  EJF Bookstore Hours and Location The EJF Bookstore is located at 315 Melrose. It is in a house that is just across the street from the law school. If you have any questions, contact David Banta (david-banta@uiowa.edu).
  
  • Monday: 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. and 2 - 4 p.m.
  • Wednesday: 1 - 5 p.m.
• The Moot Court Board will hold a virtual Course Kickoff Meeting on Wednesday, August 26th from 1-1:45 p.m. Appellate Advocacy has no scheduled course time so we will use this meeting to go over course guidelines and expectations, introduce you to the Board, and answer any questions you may have. We will release the problem the following morning, on Thursday, August 27th. We will be covering a lot of important information at this meeting, so attendance is mandatory. If you are unable to attend, please let me know via email at moot-court@uiowa.edu at least 24 hours in advance. Students who do not attend and fail to contact me will receive a points deduction.

• The Iowa State Bar Association is offering students the chance to attend a number of webinars at no charge. Friday's program is on Financial Planning for Solo Practitioners/Small Firms (Live Webinar), 8/28/2020 from 12 - 1 p.m. at https://www.iowabar.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=1406436&group=

• Intellectual Property Law Society (IPLS) – Fall Kickoff Meeting. Please join IPLS for the fall kickoff meeting on Sept. 2nd from 1-2 p.m. All those interested in a career in intellectual property are welcome. Hear from IPLS board members, Professor Rantanen, and a student panel about their experiences and advice. A Zoom link will be circulated prior to the meeting. Please email Lindsay (lindsay-kriz@uiowa.edu) or Madison (madison-murhammer@uiowa.edu) to join the email list for IPLS, or if you have any questions.

Reminders

• Drive-up WIFI Drive-up wireless service is available at parking lots across campus. To access these networks, connect to the eduroam network and log in by entering HawkID@uiowa.edu and your HawkID password. Details are available at: https://its.uiowa.edu/support/article/118316
• COVID-19 Law-Specific Updates For building updates, hours, and resources for Fall 2020, we've put together this resource page. It also includes an archive of these e-mails.
• Winter Term London Law Program 2020-21 to be offered online only. In response to the current COVID-19 global pandemic, and the travel restrictions that are in place in the United Kingdom and the United States, the Winter Term 2020-21 London Law Program will be offered online only. Professor Stella Elias will teach a two-credit course, English Law and Literature, during the Winter Term.  No London Law program fee will be charged for this course, and so Iowa Law's standard tuition rules governing courses during the academic year will apply.  The class, which will be taught via Zoom in small groups, will meet from Thursday, January 7, 2021 through Friday, January 15, 2021. To learn more and to register for the course, please visit: law.uiowa.edu/london.
• Having problems connecting to wireless in BLB? Try these steps!
  • Step 1: Forget the network – this frequently solves connection issues.
  • Step 2: Update the wireless drivers on your Windows laptop, or your Mac laptop. Outdated drivers may not be able to connect to eduroam. 
  • Step 3: Contact the Help Desk with any questions!
• Using Mediacom for your home internet service? The University recently created a partnership with Mediacom to provide expedited troubleshooting help for students, faculty and staff! This is ONLY for technical help. Contact Mediacom directly for billing and contract questions. Go here to submit your request for assistance. Check back often as the University is working to add more providers to this service!
• Moot Court Board Invite - The Moot Court Board invites all incoming 2Ls to participate in Appellate Advocacy I. Students can enroll on MyUI. Although the program is no longer required for second-year students, the majority of students consistently seek to participate in this competition for the multitude of benefits and skills that derive from this “real world” practice, particularly oral advocacy. Over the years, the program has expanded to include prestigious opportunities like the Supreme Court Day Arguments, two internal competitions (Van Oosterhout-Baskerville and Jessup), and traveling teams that compete in various competitions across the country.

  Fall Financial Aid Frequently Asked Questions
  

  Question	Answer
  How do I check my Financial Aid Status?	Check your Financial Aid To Do List on MyUI to see if there are any missing financial aid forms. When in MyUI, make sure you select the correct session in the upper right corner when viewing each page, i.e. Fall 2020.
  When can I expect my financial aid refund, and how is this refund calculated?	Students can generally expect their refund during the first week of classes. The refund is calculated by deducting any Tuition, Fees, or Room and Board charges assessed, and refunded anything in excess of those costs.
  Where can I check the status of my financial aid disbursement?	Students can view the status of their financial aid disbursement on MyUI by selecting Financial Aid & Billing then the Aid Disbursement link. Once the aid has been awarded, the date and method of disbursement will be displayed.

@ Iowa Law Communications

For Fall 2020, @ Iowa Law messages will go on Monday mornings and Friday afternoons. Mid-day on Wednesdays, Career Services sends their newsletter. To submit content for @ Iowa Law, please use this form (https://uiowa.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_a43sCRhrCeRrI6p).

Other ways to promote your programs and share community news

• Digital Signage. The signs are still running. You can also view them online at: https://signage.uiowa.edu/law/college-law. To submit a sign, complete this form.
• Calendar entries. If you are planning a fall event, please tell us about it at: https://uiowa.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_esrQYm6yZja7amN. Getting your programs and events on the calendar is the best way to avoid conflicts.You can view our events calendar at: https://law.uiowa.edu/events.