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Welcoming Law Library Presence Celebrates Retirement
Jeff Montgomery retiring after 46 yearsPhoto courtesy of Jeff Montgomery.After 46 years at KU Law, Jeff Montgomery is retiring.The circulation and serials department manager for the Wheat Law Library started working with the law school as a graduate student, shelving books in “old” Green Hall – now…
Heather Spielmaker to Lead Career Services Office at KU Law
Photo by Margaret HairHeather Spielmaker (There was a link here, but the page no longer exists) recently joined the University of Kansas School of Law as the assistant dean for career services. Working closely with her new colleagues Stacey Blakeman and Amanda Chesbrough, she looks forward to…
Assistant Dean Creates Wellness Program at Law School
Leah Terranova recently began a new role as assistant dean for academic and student affairs at KU Law. Photo by Ashley Golledge.Leah Terranova recently began a new role as assistant dean for academic and student affairs at the University of Kansas School of Law. Terranova has been with KU Law since…
New Director Grows Homeland Security Program
Donovan Diaz is the new director of KU's M.S. in Homeland Security: Law and Policy program. Photo by Ashley Golledge. A former JAG Corps attorney and counsel to the U.S. Department of Justice has joined KU Law. Donovan Diaz started in July as director of KU’s Master of Science in Homeland…
Alumna Joins KU Law as Director of Career Services
Photo by Ashley Golledge A 2009 KU Law graduate and former immigration attorney has joined KU Law’s Career Services Office as director of career services. Stacey L. Blakeman started her new role in mid-August. As director, Blakeman will work with students on all aspects of career…
Arturo Thompson Wins Service Excellence Award
In reporting law school employment outcomes, clarity is critical.Assistant Dean for Career Services Arturo Thompson, L'06, recently received a professional service award for his work on a national advisory board that helps give that clarity.The National Association for Law Placement, or NALP,…
Meet KU Law's New Communications Director
Margaret Hair recently joined KU Law as director of external affairs. She works with the school’s communications team to tell the KU Law story through its digital channels and publications. Hair started in mid-March, filling the position previously held by Mindie Paget.Hair comes to KU Law with a…