Panelists to explore the role of media in aiding transparency in state government
The Levin Center for Oversight and Democracy’s new State Oversight Academy will host statehouse journalists to discuss 1) the role of the media in ensuring government transparency and accountability through oversight and 2) how media attention affects the behavior of politicians who are supposed to be conducting or cooperating with oversight.
The webinar “The Eyes of the People: How Statehouse Journalism Affects Legislative Behavior” will be presented Thursday, March 30, from 2 to 3:30 p.m. via Zoom.
Speaking at the webinar will be panelists Amelia Knisely, freelance journalist, West Virginia; Camryn Sanchez, Arizona Capitol Times; and Jonathan Oosting, Bridge Michigan; with moderator Adam Zelizer, assistant professor, Harris School of Public Policy - University of Chicago.
To register for the free webinar, visit https://levin-center.org. Anyone with questions may email the Levin Center at Wayne Law at levincenter@wayne.edu.
Vegas Night Scholarship Fundraiser hosted by BLSA March 25
The Black Law Students Association (BLSA) of the University of Detroit Mercy School of Law will host its Vegas Night Scholarship Fundraiser on Saturday, March 25, from 7 to 11 p.m. at Detroit Mercy’s Main Campus Ballroom, 4001 W. McNichols Rd. in Detroit. The event will include a silent auction showcase, casino-style games, raffle giveaways, music, and more.
A large part of BLSA’s mission is to strengthen minority presence at Detroit Mercy Law by sustaining a competitive pool of law students.
With this goal in mind, BLSA provides four scholarships to minority students every year: (1) 1L Denise Langford-Morris Scholarship, (2) 1L Book Scholarship, (3) 2L/3L Tuition Scholarship, and (4) 3L Bar Scholarship. Each scholarship is awarded to offset some of the costs associated with law school and admission to the bar. Additionally, BLSA uses funding to partner with local high schools to inspire young minorities to pursue higher education, specifically in the legal field.
To raise the funds for these scholarships, BLSA hosts its annual cocktail dress and casino-style Vegas Night Scholarship Fundraiser. Funds are raised through sponsorships, ticket sales, and silent auction donations.
Tickets for this year’s Vegas Night Scholarship Fundraiser cost $30 for students and $60 for non-students. For additional information or to purchase tickets, visit https://law.udmercy.edu and scroll down to “Upcoming Events.”
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