Student Bar Association, Rutgers School of Law - Newark

The SBA Budget Committee hard at work today

Laura Cohen shall be the faculty speaker for the Class of 2015 Graduation!
https://law.newark.rutgers.edu/our-faculty/faculty-profiles/laura-cohen

Laura Cohen | Rutgers School of Law-Newark Professor Cohen earned her B.A. summa cm laude from Rutgers College, where she was elected to Phi Beta Kappa, and her J.D. from Columbia, where she was managing editor of the Columbia Human Rights Law Review. Prior to joining the Rutgers faculty, she was the director of training for the New York Ci…

RESULTS ARE BELOW FOR THE SBA SPRING 2015-2016 GENERAL BODY ELECTIONS

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL THE NEW MEMBERS! THEY WILL BE SWORN IN ON TUESDAY APRIL 21, 2015 at 8:15PM ROOM 10.

PRESIDENT (1 SEAT)
JAY STEPHENS

2L DAY REPRESENTATIVES (7 SEATS /1 Alternate Position)
JAMES ARRABITO
GENNA CONTI
DIVIJ PANDYA
LOUIS CHRIS BAEZ
ALYSSA CON
MARQUISE RIVON
VICTORIA SALAMI
ANNABEL POLLIONI (PROXY/ALTERNATE)

3L DAY REPRESENTATIVES (6 SEATS)
JOHN FITZGERALD
MICHAEL R. GRIFFITH
MALLORY KOWALCZYK
JOE LEOPARDI
MICKEY PERROTTA
[VACANCY]

2LE REPRESENTATIVES (2 SEATS)
[2 Vacancies]

3LE REPRESENTATIVES (2 SEATS)
JOSEPH TARTAGLIA
[1 Vacancy]

4LE REPRESENTATIVES (2 SEATS)
JUSTIN LAMB
VALERIE SHORE

It is my distinct honor to present to you the next SBA PRESIDENT: JAY STEPHENS

He has been democratically elected by the students of the great People's Electric Law School.

I would also like to extend a huge thank you to the two other Presidential contenders MICHAEL R. GRIFFITH and JAMES ARRABITO for their continued service, passion, and dedication to this school. The school will undoubtedly be in good hands next year.

President-Elect Stephens and all the newly elected SBA representatives shall be officially sworn in and take office on TUESDAY, APRIL 21, 2015 at 8:15PM. They will vote on the 2015-2016 student organizational budget, as well as conduct internal elections.

The full list of SBA representatives is still being tabulated due to write-in votes but that will be announced by tomorrow.

The results of the Presidential Run off are below:

MICHAEL R. GRIFFITH [The Electric Party]
133 VOTES 44%
JAY STEPHENS 168 VOTES 56%
TOTAL VOTES 301 100%

ROUND 2 VOTING FOR SBA PRESIDENT BEGINS NOW!! RUN-OFF ELECTION FOR 24 HOURS!!!!! VOTE NOW AND VIEW THE RESULTS IN SAKAI
VOTE NOW AT SAKAI.RUTGERS.EDU
1) GO TO SAKAI.RUTGERS.EDU
2) Log in using your Net ID.
3) There is a bright red toolbar at the top of the page. Click "More Sites" If you do not see two SBA Elections Pages.
4) Each page has a left hand column that says "HOME,POLLS, SITE INFO, HELP" - Click on Polls.
5) Vote in the poll marked RUN-OFF ELECTION FOR SBA PRESIDENT

The SBA has researched and installed a new heavy duty microwave (just in time for finals) near the vending machine area! It comes complete with a turn table to rotate your food so it doesn't come out hot in some areas and cold in others. A HUGE THANK YOU TO PARLIAMENTARIAN MEGAN ODUYELA FOR RESEARCHING AND PURCHASING THE MICROWAVE AND MIKE ORTEGA FOR TESTING IT TO MAKE SURE IT WORKS AND IS OF THE HIGHEST QUALITY!

WANT FREE FOOD AND A JOB?! COME TO BAKER TRIAL COURT ROOM TODAY AT 6 PM!

Did you know that some firms give as much as a 50,000 BONUS if you’ve clerked for a year (Friedman Kaplan Seiler and Adelman)? Did you know McElroy and Deutsch REUQIRE clerking?
TONIGHT in Baker from 6-7 will be the judicial panel! Come with your appetite and questions!
**UPDATED MENU**
Entrees: Lemon Honey chicken Tarragon (herb crusted), sautéed in Light Butter Sauce and Minced Garlic,
Side dishes: Yellow rice with Grilled Bell Peppers and Onions, Vegetable medley
Salad: Tri-color pasta salad tossed in strawberry vinaigrette

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

The SBA unanimously approved this resolution URGING faculty, staff, professors, deans, students, and alumni to support Dean Chen's appointment as the Head Dean of Rutgers Law School - Newark.

A copy of this resolution has been sent to Chancellor Cantor's office, as well as Rutgers President Barchi.

Please see the attached document.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0Bww8tXTZ5MMyWG1PMkh1S1YySmc/view?usp=sharing

SBA RESOLUTION S15-38 Urging for Ronald Chen's Appointment as Head Dean of Rutgers Law School Newark

We have an SBA Meeting tonight at 8:15 PM in ROOM 10. Attached is a:
1) discretionary funds request form from VIS International Moot Team
2) the 3/10/15 SBA agenda (check out the cool stuff we are doing! PS: we are also getting everybody a new microwave)
3) a detailed report from the University Senate regarding the Rutgers Law Merger and what it means for everyone


ALSO, you will see a new letterhead on the agenda (which I believe is more professional and with the times) that we will be using! See you all tonight. Check out the SBA WEBSITE for graduation info, and up to date events happening at the school.

https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0Bww8tXTZ5MMyfkM4aVNrSzJzUHJvRE9xOERmUVFubzJzYWZpTEZiVmJEQ3BUMGZMQjNpSzg&usp=sharing&tid=0Bww8tXTZ5MMyRjlxZTJ1cUNsNHM

SBA General Body Meeting 3/10/2015 at 8:15 PM RM 10. Files attached. Visit rusba.org for more info

All classes are cancelled today.

As of right now, there will be a delayed opening at Rutgers Newark. Any classes before 12 Noon are cancelled.