WELCOME!
Welcome to the start of the Fall 2015 semester! Remember, all of us in the Dean's Office and on the administrative team are here to help. Please don't hesitate to call on us. As a reminder, here are things that Dean’s Office staff members can help you with:
Patty Cavanagh, Receptionist: reception and general information, change of address forms, sign-up sheets for lockers, reservation of rooms and tables for student organization use, faxes, lost-and-found, emergency short-term loan help.
Vicki Lill, Registrar: drop/add, registration and class questions, transcript requests, grades, loan deferments, change of address forms, programs of concentrated study, externships, pro bono initiative, graduation questions, degree applications, Nebraska bar exam applications.
Jamie Cruise, Dean Poser’s Assistant: appointments with Dean Poser, general information.
Katie Pfannenstiel, Student and Alumni Event Coordinator: general information, appointments with Dean Pearce, student organization events.
Beki Colberg, Admissions and Financial Aid: scholarship, student loan, and general financial aid questions.
Marc Pearce, Assistant Dean: student and academic affairs, general information, Academic Resource Program, student conduct, emergency short-term loan requests, scholarship information, Bar admission inquiries, disability accommodations.
Molly Brummond, Assistant Dean: student organizations, alumni relations, special events, reunions.
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UPCOMING FUN EVENTS
ALL-COLLEGE PICNIC AND MEL SHINN ACTIVITIES DAY
The all-school picnic and Mel Shinn Day will be Friday, September 11. Mark your calendars now! All students, faculty, and staff are invited to participate. More information will follow, and be sure to watch for sign-up sheets for the Mel Shinn sports activities.
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STUDENT DIRECTORY FORMS
Please remember to fill out a Student Directory Form and return it to the Dean’s Office this week. The form should be returned to the red box to the right of the reception desk. Please complete the form even if there have been no changes since last year.
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WORKING DURING LAW SCHOOL
Please remember to limit your outside employment during the academic year to 20 hours per week. First year students are strongly discouraged from working. The faculty’s policy concerning student employment may be viewed here.
HAVE A GREAT YEAR! And, as always, please let us know if we can help in any way with your journey to becoming a lawyer.