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Events

Networking: What is it and why do I need it?

Thursday, September 10, 2026 12:30pm to 1:45pm
Boyd Law Building

Networking is a big word that Tami Diebel will break down into manageable insights into why networking is important for law students and lawyers. How you do it is as unique to you as you are unique to the world. Why you should embrace it will be explained in this session. Learn the ins and outs and reasons to make it a good habit and practice as you enter the legal world.

Outlaws Interest Meeting

Thursday, September 10, 2026 12:40pm to 1:45pm
Boyd Law Building

This meeting is to have people who are interested in learning more about what goes on in Outlaws!

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What’s Changing with the Endangered Species Act

Friday, September 11, 2026 12:30pm to 2:00pm
Boyd Law Building

Join Professor Roesler for an informal student conversation about recent changes to the Endangered Species Act and what they could mean for the future of species and habitat protection. The discussion will explore changes to the definition of “harm,” protections for threatened species, critical habitat, and the broader legal and regulatory questions these changes raise.

The Iowa Raptor Project will be bringing a bird for us to learn about, starting at 12:30. The ESA info session will follow.

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