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Joanna Crosby’s and Seth Vannatta’s new co-edited volume, The Wire and Philosophy, is available for pre-order at: The Wire and Philosophy
 
Congratulations to Seth Vannatta for winning the University Appreciation Award in recognition for Outstanding Achievements and Accomplishments in Research
 
Seth Vannatta's edited volume, Chuck Klosterman and Philosophy: The Real and the Cereal, is available for at the following link: Chuck Klosterman and Philosophy

An author interview with Seth Vannatta can be found here: Maley Books.

Five fantastic logic students are also state champions on the Morgan State Cheerleading team.

Conferences and Meetings  

·         Foucault Circle, 2010
·         Arendt Circle, 2012
·         Philosophy and HBCUs Conference, November 10, 2012
·         Mid-Atlantic Pragmatist Workshop, April 6, 2013, Call for Papers, tentative schedule can be found here: 8th Annual Mid-Atlantic Pragmatist Meeting, 2013.

Colloquia for 2012-2013

·         September 6, 11:30 AM Holmes Hall 117 Thursday, September 6, Dr. Bernard Keels, director of the Morgan Interfaith Center will speak on "Tolerance and Understanding among Faith Groups." 

·         October 4, 11:00 AM Holmes Hall 117 Renee Harrison, Howard School of Divinity  

·         November 1, 11:00 AM Holmes Hall 117 Cliff DuRand, "Recreating Democracy in a Globalized State" 

·         January 31 11:00 AM Holmes Hall 117  Francis Sanzaro

·         March 7 11:00 AM Holmes Hall 117 Vincent Lloyd, Syracuse University "God's Law from Martin Luther King, Jr. to Clarence Thomas"

Pre-Law Association

Executive Committee:

·         Craig Cornish, president crcor1@morgan.edu
·         Shelby Hairston, vice president shhai3@morgan.edu
·         Carl Parker, Jr. treasurer carl.parkerjr7@gmail.com
·         Joshua Dowuona, secretary jodow2@morgan.edu

Pre-Law Association Events for 2012-2013 (Currently Being Scheduled)  

·         1st meeting: noon Holmes Hall 120 Tuesday, August 28th (After that MEETINGS are held in Holmes Hall 120 noon second Tuesday of every month)
·         Student Organization Summit 9:00 A.M -4:30 P.M. Saturday, September 8, 2012 University Student Center

·         Law School Fair, October 25th 11:00 AM -1:00 PM, U.S.C. first floor

·         Baltimore Scholars Program, TBA, Professor Higginbotham speaks about opportunities for an LSAT prep course an a two week program at University of Baltimore School of Law, Ruth T. Sheffy Lecture Hall Communications 1st floor
·         "What's Law School Like?" Morgan State Alumni Speak TBA
·         Movie Night TBA
·         University of Maryland Mock Trial Team Jury Service  TBA
·         Introduction to a Master's in Legal and Ethical Studies at University of Baltimore; Professor Jason                Trumpbour, J.D., Ph.D. Speaks TBA

Helpful Information for Law School Applicants

The Boston College On-line Law School Locator lists the 25th to 75th percentile LSAT scores and GPA ranges of first year classes at accredited law schools, entering in the fall of 2008. The Locator can help you identify schools where your scores and grades are most competitive for admission and help you gauge your chance of admission at a particular school.   

LSAT Information

·         LSAT is offered in June, October, December, and February at Morgan State University, whose code is 1394.  Walk-in registration is not permitted, and there are a limited number of seats available.  Visit the following websites for registration, helpful information, and preparation, and application tips.
·         http://www.lsac.org/jd/diversity/minorities-in-legal-education.asp
·         http://www.lsac.org/jd/videostreams/AfricanAmerican_Main.asp
·         http://www.lsac.org/JD/pdfs/TestCenterCodes.pdf 

Financial Aid for Law School
·         http://www.lsac.org/jd/finance/financial-aid-overview.asp 

Other Resources 

  • Essays that will Get you into Law School, Chris Dowhan 
  • How to get into the Top Law School, Richard Montauk 
  • Kaplan Newsweek Law School Admissions Advisor, Kaplan  
  • The Law School Buzz Book, Carolyn Wise  
  • Cracking the LSAT with Sample Tests on CD-Rom, Princeton Review \
  • The Official LSAT Prep Test with Explanations, Bonnie Gordon  

Appointments with the Pre-law Advisor 

·         Office Hours: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 11 A.M -1 P.M. or by appointment
·         Holmes Hall 303; (443) 885-1803)
          Seth.Vannatta@morgan.edu  
 

Philosophy Club
·         Executive Committee TBA

Philosophy Club Events
·         Meeting with Philosophy and Religious Studies Majors: August 23, 11:30 AM Holmes Hall 117
·         Student Organization Summit 9:00 A.M -4:30 P.M. Saturday, September 8, 2012 University Student Center