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| Pictured above (L to R) Pat Adams, Tom Monaghan and Dean Cieply in front of Ave Maria Law's new "timeline" wall installed in the Commons and marking our 15th Anniversary. |
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Dear Friends,
What a wonderful 15th Anniversary Celebration we had! From our Queen of Heaven Ball to the Alumni Golf Tournament and March for Life, and culminating most importantly with a special Mass so beautifully celebrated by our Chaplain, Monsignor McGrath, on Sunday, January 17th, it was an anniversary to remember. Ash Wednesday is February 10 and marks the beginning of the Season of Lent. Please join me in preparation for this season of penance, reflection, and fasting which prepares us for Christ's Resurrection on Easter Sunday.
God Bless,
Kevin Cieply
President and Dean
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Governor Mitt Romney to address our students
We are deeply honored to welcome former Governor Mitt Romney as our "Faith and Reason Signature Event Speaker" on February 10 at 9:00 a.m. Governor Romney will speak to our students, faculty, staff and invited guests. Tickets are not available to the general public, however a limited number of Sponsorships and tickets to the event are available by contacting Donna Heiser at
dheiser@avemarialaw.edu.
Deadline for RSVP's is February 1.
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Ave Maria Law to host International Center on Law, Life, Faith and Family (ICOLF) Expert Meeting
Ave Maria Law is proud to host an International Center on Law, Life, Faith and Family (ICOLF) Expert Meeting, from February 4-6 where the topic of discussion will be "The persecution of Christians in the Middle East & North Africa: Reflections on International Legal Strategies Through the Prism of Religious Freedom." Ave Maria School of Law Professor Jane Adolphe, who is based in Rome, has done an excellent job spearheading the meeting. She notes that "this is an international gathering of scholars and will feature our own professors who work within the fields of international criminal law, International humanitarian law, international human rights law and national security law."
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Ave Maria School of Law Career Services Office Mentor/Mentee Reception
Pictured above, participants in the Ave Maria School of Law Career Services Office Mentor/Mentee Reception held on January 14, 2016. The event was a part of the law school's 15th anniversary celebration.
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Queen of Heaven Ball featuring Archbishop Charles J. Chaput
was a great success
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| Pictured above: Monica Rengifo (second from left) and her son Fabian; Cristina Gillen and Professor Pat Gillen at the Queen of Heaven Ball. |
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| L to R, Vinny Von Zwehl, Archbishop Chaput, Bishop Frank Dewane and Dean Cieply at the Queen of Heaven Ball. Photo courtesy of Tony Zollo. |
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| An honored guest speaker at the Queen of Heaven Ball, Kellie Fiedorek '09. Photo courtesy of Tony Zollo. |
Our annual Queen of Heaven Ball celebrating Ave Maria Law's 15th Anniversary and featuring our honorary guest speaker, Archbishop Charles J. Chaput of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia was a great success.
Archbishop Chaput's talk was inspirational and relevant to Catholics in today's world. We were pleased to present Archbishop Chaput with an Honorary Degree. The event was held at the Ritz Carlton Beach Resort with Christina and Vincent "Cap" Mona as our Honorary Co-Chairs for the event. A sincere thank you to them, to Kellie Fiedorek '09 who delivered a moving talk on her years at Ave Maria Law and the important work she continues to do with the Alliance Defending Freedom, and to our Queen of Heaven Ball sponsors: Butzel Long, Ave Maria Mutual Funds, Naples Daily News, Brown & Brown, Florida Blue, Garlick, Hilfiker & Swift, LLP, Presstige Printing, 50/Fifty Floral and Life in Naples. Special thanks to Jean Takacs, Donna Anthus and Amanda Eberl for their outstanding work in creating the event, and to our student and staff volunteers. For some great photos of the event, please go to
http://reaganrule.zenfolio.com/p441443829 Password:
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First Annual Ave Maria Law March for Life
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| Photo courtesy of Tony Zollo |
Over 100 faculty, staff, students and friends of Ave Maria Law participated in the Ave Maria Law March For Life on Vineyards Boulevard Monday, January 18, in conjunction with the celebration of our 15th anniversary. Preceding the March, a moving tribute to Martin Luther King Jr. was conducted by the Ave Maria Law Black Law Student Association with the reading of the "Letter from a Birmingham Jail." Our sincere thanks to BLSA, Monsignor McGrath, Professor Murphy, Kaye Castro, Jean Takacs, Amanda Eberl and everyone who helped to plan this excellent event.
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| Photo courtesy of Tony Zollo |
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EWTN features interview with Ave Maria Law at the March for Life in Washington
Our thanks to the Lex Vitae students who did a great job organizing
the March for Life trip to Washington D.C. The group is pictured above. |
Last week Monsignor McGrath and Professor Scarneccia traveled with me and a group of Ave Maria Law students for our annual participation in the March for Life. It was a moving experience, (and a snowy one!) made all the more special by our alumni that joined us in this important march celebrating the dignity of human life. Many thanks to Naomi Hatton for all of her work, as well as the help of Brittany Owens and Lauren Holcombe. Also thanks to Monsignor McGrath, Professor Scarneccia and to the dedicated students whose faith and dedication is truly inspiring. The nine minute EWTN interview that was seen internationally can be viewed
HERE (go to 48:57 on the time marker).
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Alumni Association's 15th Anniversary Golf Tournament
| Photo courtesy of Tony Zollo |
Kudos to Jaime Hewitt '13 for his great work putting together the Alumni Association's 15th Anniversary Golf Tournament held at the Vineyards Country Club on Saturday, January 16th. We enjoyed a great day of beautiful Naples weather, friendship and the common bond of our beloved law school. Congratulations to the First Place winners that included team members Jimmy Maloy '15, Lee MacPeek '15 and Professor Kirk Miller. Jimmy Maloy '15 won the Trophy for Best Individual Score. Kirk Miller and Jimmy Maloy '15 won the Longest Drive Competition and shared the Trophy for Longest Drive. Thank you Jaime for giving us this opportunity to share fellowship together!
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Author Edwin Black to Speak at Ave Law
Please join us on Monday, February 22, 2016 at 12:15 p.m. in Commons 110 for
what promises to be an intriguing presentation by author Edwin Black. We have planned this event in conjunction with the Holocaust Museum. Mr. Black is an award-winning, New York Times bestselling international investigative author. Among his several books, the "War Against the Weak" will be discussed at the presentation. For more on Mr. Black go to http://www.edwinblack.com/index.php?page=10170
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Bishop Frank Caggiano of the Diocese of Bridgeport, CT, to speak at Ave Maria Law February 22
We are pleased to welcome Bishop Frank Caggiano of the Diocese of Bridgeport, Connecticut to our campus on Monday, February 22 beginning at 5:30 p.m. We are looking forward to His Excellency's visit and to hearing his presentation entitled "The Challenge of Missionary Discipleship". All are most welcome to attend to meet Bishop Caggiano and to enjoy this very special evening. Dinner will be provided. For more information, please contact Jean Takacs at
jtakacs@avemarialaw.edu
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Estate Planning Conference
Our third annual Estate Planning Conference will be held on May 6, 2016 at The Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort, Naples. I hope you will join us for this outstanding annual event. Register at http://estateplanning.avemarialaw.edu/. A sincere thank you to our sponsors: Advisor's Trust, Northern Trust, PCE Valuations, CliftonLarsonAllen, Ariel Capital Advisors, Farmer's & Associates, Akerman, LLP, Gassman Law Associates, P.A., Providence Family Office, Cummings & Lockwood, Roetzel & Andress, Veralytic, Thompson Reuters, Hill, Barth & King, Hawthorn PNC Family Wealth, Lee County Bar Association, Collier County Bar Association, and Sabadell Bank & Trust. A limited number of Sponsorships are still available. If you are interested please contact jtakacs@avemarialaw.edu
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The St. Thomas More Chapel was rededicated on January 17th by Most Reverend Frank J. Dewane, Bishop of the Diocese of Venice in Florida as the Chapel of St.
Thérèse
of the Little Flower. Renamed in honor of an anonymous donor, the Chapel honors the memory of a saint
the world came to know through her autobiography, "Story of a Soul". In describing her life,
St.
Thérèse
noted the "little way of spiritual childhood." She lived each day with an unwavering confidence in God's love. "What matters in life," she wrote, "is not great deeds, but great love." Thérèse lived and taught a spirituality that reached everyone and everything well and with love. She believed that just as a child becomes captivated with what is before her, we should also have a childlike focus and be totally attentive to love. Thérèse's spirituality then, is of doing the ordinary, yet with extraordinary love.
She saw herself as the "little flower of Jesus." Her mission was to give glory to God by just being herself amidst all the other flowers in God's garden. Because of this beautiful analogy, the title "little flower" will forever be identified with St. Thérèse.
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| Members of the 2016 Cardinal Newman Pre-Law Academy. Photo courtesy of Tony Zollo |
Once again, a very impressive group of pre-law students from across the country visited Ave Maria School of Law to attend our Cardinal Newman Pre-Law Academy from January 4-8, 2016. The students are pictured above during their visit. We offer an impressive array of scholarships to prospective students. For more information, contact Ms. Claire O'Keefe at COKeefe@avemarialaw.edu.
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Congratulations to Monica Rengifo, Web Developer for Ave Maria School of Law for being awarded an "Employee Excellence Award".
We are very grateful to Monica for all of the outstanding work she does, and especially on the redesign of our new website. God Bless you, Monica, for all you do for Ave Maria Law!
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Congratulations are in order to the Ave Maria Law Moot Court teams ! One team, comprised of Drew Riordan and Carrie White, made it to the Quarterfinal Round of the 2016 Chester Bedell Memorial Mock Trial Competition. Pictured above (Left to Right) Paul Udouj, Andrew Riordan, Carrie White, and Holly Paar. Well done!
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With the purchase of our campus, we now have many Naming Opportunities that offer a meaningful way to support Ave Maria School of Law while honoring and commemorating someone or something important in your life. Please review this partial list of Campus Naming Opportunities and if you are interested in learning more, contact Donna Heiser, Chief Advancement and Communications Officer at 239-687-5405 or dheiser@avemarialaw.edu
View Naming Opportunities HERE.
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Thursday, February 4, 2016
3rd Annual Government & Public Interest Info Fair
2:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. | Administration Building Lobby
Wednesday, February 10, 2016
Governor Mitt Romney, A Faith and Reason Signature Event
9:00 a.m. | Ritz-Carlton Resort
Wednesday, February 17, 2016
Monday, February 22, 2016
Author Edwin Black to Speak at Ave Law
12:15 p.m. | Commons 110
Monday, February 22, 2016
Bishop Frank Caggiano of the Diocese of Bridgeport, CT. to speak at Ave Maria Law
5:30 p.m. | Commons
Saturday, March 12th, 2016
Barristers Ball
Every Wednesday
Legion of Mary
8:00 AM | Cardinal O'Connor Conference Room
Every Friday
St. Thomas More Society: Rosary and Fellowship
6:00 PM |
Chapel
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Ave Maria School of Law was founded in Ann Arbor, Michigan, in 1999, and in 2009 relocated to Naples, Florida. It is licensed by the Florida Commission for Independent Education, License Number 4007, and is fully accredited by the American Bar Association. A copy of the official registration and financial information may be obtained from the division of consumer services by calling toll-free within the state. \Registration does not imply endorsement, approval, or recommendation by the state. http://www.freshfromflorida.com/divisions-offices/consumer-services 1-800-435-7352.
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