School of Law dean stepping down

Brandeis School of Law Dean Jim Chen will resign effective June 30, in advance of the fall 2012 term. Chen will take one year of administrative leave, but remain a law faculty member. Chen has been dean since 2007 and is responsible for increased fundraising and the establishment of a legal clinic at the school.

Advisers awarded for exemplary service

Three advisers were awarded for their exemplary service last week. Provost Shirley Willihnganz awarded undergraduate faculty adviser Kandi Walker, graduate faculty adviser Kathy Baumgartner and senior academic counselor Matt Bergman for their commitment to “integration of academic advising with career and life planning goals” and other requirements, according to a release. All three advisers earned a paid trip to the National Academic Advising Association conference in fall.

Derby Festival road closures, parking changes

Access to the Belknap campus will be limited on Saturday, April 28, due to street closures for the Kentucky Derby Festival Marathon and Mini-Marathon. Major roads leading to campus will be closed, including 2nd, 3rd and 4th Streets, parts of Central Avenue and Eastern Parkway, and Southern Parkway. U of L students who have finals on that day should park in the Floyd Street garage, or parking lots on Floyd Street, Brook Street, the Red Barn, Speed School or College of Business.
There will also be shuttle service between Papa John’s Cardinal Stadium and select bus stops along Floyd Street

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