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Vestrand speaks at annual U.S. Coast Guard Ethics Forum


Joan Vestrand, associate dean at WMU-Cooley Law School’s Auburn Hills campus, presented, “Principled Leadership: The Road from Good to Great,” during the U.S. Coast Guard’s 27th annual Ethics Forum on March 21 at the Coast Guard Academy in New London, Connecticut.

“Leadership is the cornerstone for any individual, no matter what their walk of life, in building a solid foundation for a successful career and life,” said Vestrand. “It’s my honor to speak at the forum for the sixth time to the U.S. Coast Guard’s exceptional leaders.”

 The U.S. Coast Guard Academy's Ethics Forum provides the Corps of Cadets with a full day of lectures, panels, and small group dialogues on the topic of ethical situations in the Coast Guard and beyond. As future officers, cadets are educated in the concepts of integrity and strength of character, but this annual event allows for an immersion in thought-provoking discussions led by experts in a variety of disciplines.

 

Deadline is May 20 for law scholarship from Straker Bar Foundation
 

The D. Augustus Straker Bar Foundation, Inc., announced recently that the deadline for applications for its A. Kay Stanfield Spinks Law Student  Scholarship is May 20. The Straker Foundation awards scholarships for African American students seeking financial assistance in the pursuit of a degree in law. There will be one or more scholarships awarded at the D. Augustus Straker Bar Association’s Annual Trailblazer Award  and Scholarship Dinner, on June 9 at the Westin Southfield. 

The A. Kay Stanfield Spinks Law Student Scholarship encourages law students to excel in their legal studies, with the ultimate goal of increasing African American representation within the practice of law.
Students may contact their respective Law School Deans of Student Services or Foundation Board President Rasul M. Raheem at rasul.raheem@strakerlaw.org to obtain an application form or go to the D. Augustus Straker Bar Association's website at http://www.strakerlaw.org to download an application.

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