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Monday Morning Message 8.17.20 Remember Your Why.
“Come to the edge” he said. They said, “We are afraid.“ “Come to the edge,” he said. They came. He pushed them…and they flew.” – Guillaume Apollinaire
“Study while others are sleeping, decide while others are delaying, prepare while others are daydreaming, begin while others are procrastinating, work while others are wishing, persist while others are quitting” - Anonymous
We are excited that today is the first day of our virtual orientation for our first year class of very talented students.
Monday Morning Message 8.10.20 Be a Force for Justice. Register to Be a JEDI
When historians pick up their pens to write the story of the 21st century, let them say that it was your generation who laid down the heavy burdens of hate at last and that peace finally triumphed over violence, aggression and war. So I say to you, walk with the wind, brothers and sisters, and let the spirit of peace and the power of everlasting love be your guide.” – Congressman John Lewis
(Note: this is an excerpt from an essay John Lewis wrote shortly before his death that was published in the New York Times on the day of his funeral.)
Monday Morning Message 8.4.20 Our 2020 Hall of Fame Inductees
“When the school offered me a scholarship, I asked my sister to read the letter for me because I couldn’t believe that something so good was happening to me. Seeing how many people invest in this institution really makes me want to study as hard as I can.” – Erica Molnar ‘19
We are in the final two weeks of recruiting talented students for our Fall 2020 class. Orientation begins on August 18.
The competition between law schools for the most talented students has never been more intense.
When we are able to compete with other law schools that are offering generous scholarships, we usually win the competition because we offer a unique value proposition – our ability to fulfill our mission to Learn Law and Live Justice.
Monday Morning Message 6.29.20 Invest in Equal Justice
“I have found that there is a true dedication to the motto of "Learn Law. Live Justice." that is demonstrated every single day.” -Melissa Obodzinski’ 22
“Learn Law. Live Justice. is more than just coursework, papers, exams...it's a principle of devotion to making lives better for the people who need our help... that's why we signed up for this journey...” - Sharon Kay Bäden’19
This morning I am asking for your help in these final days before the end of our fiscal year.
Your support has never been more important. Let me explain why.
Monday Morning Message 6.22.20 Keep Going
“Hopelessness is the enemy of justice.” -Bryan Stevenson
“ The elemental sermon embedded into the history and lore of Juneteenth has always been one of hope. The gifts of the holiday are the moments of connection, renewal and joy for a people who have had to endure so much, for so long. To me, Juneteenth matters because it says: Keep going, the future you want is coming.” -Veronica Chambers
No one could be blamed for feeling overwhelmed in light of a global pandemic that has revealed an unprepared public health care system, a fragile economy, and racial, health and economic disparities.
Monday Morning Message 6.15.20 Carrying the Torch
“Life is no ‘brief candle’ to me. It is sort of a splendid torch which I have a hold of for the moment, and I want to make it burn as brightly as possible before handing it over to future generations.” ― George Bernard Shaw
We are living through a defining moment in history. The convergence of two pandemics is testing our mission, "Learn Law. Live Justice."
Coronavirus is testing our resolve to Learn Law. The virus of racism is testing our resolve to Live Justice.
Monday Morning Message 6.8.20 No Room for Silence.
“We stand with CSU’s finest – our students. There is no more powerful statement than their words which come from the heart. The future we are all thinking about belongs to them. A challenge for all of us: let’s look inside of ourselves. Consider our own conscious and unconscious racial biases by questioning everything, listening more closely, and then – most important – becoming an active participant in changing our collective path forward. Each of us has something to contribute. Now.” - Cleveland State University President Harlan Sands
Monday Morning Message 6.1.20 Charge to our 2020 Graduates: Help Heal our Nation
“It is amazing to think that when we met 3 years ago you were only starting this journey…..While the current health crisis prevents us from being together physically on this momentous occasion, I have to confess to enjoying the intimacy of it just being you and me, in my home, where very few enter, for a short chat…..
Like you, I am an alum of Cleveland-Marshall College of Law. We are now cut from the same cloth. When we were last together, you were aspirants. Now you are veterans of Law School, Covid-19 and, among other things, New Normals….No matter how legitimate your fears or concerns may be, remember, your legal degree--alone--arms you to withstand even a global pandemic.
Monday Morning Message 5.26.20 Above and Beyond: Our Students
“Learn how to dance with the unknown.” – Jonathan Fields, Uncertainty
This unprecedented semester recently ended, and I could not be more proud of our students. They leaned into the disruption and uncertainty and learned how to dance with the unknown.
Our students were forced to juggle the usual pressures of being a law student with a range of new and unexpected challenges, not of their making. They faced sudden and unexpected stress and faced these anxieties without the direct support networks they have built on campus.
Monday Morning Message 5.18.20 Above and Beyond: Our Staff
“I am unbelievably impressed and grateful for colleagues who have enthusiastically helped with new areas, learned new technology, tracked down answers across campus, moved entire departments (like the entire library!) to remote work overnight, kept in touch with alumni, helped with student questions, and just generally responded to crisis with grace and kindness.” – Sarah Beznoska, Assistant Dean for Student and Career Services
“Not a day goes by that I don't feel extremely fortunate to be a part of the C|M|LAW community. It's nice to be appreciated for the work we are accomplishing as a dedicated team during these unprecedented times.” – Marcie Rechner, Student Records Administrator