Thank you to everyone who joined us for The Curtilage Comeback on Friday! During the event, many of our colleagues were celebrated and recognized by fellow members of our Dickinson Law community.
Veterans in Our Community
The Dickinson Law community recognizes and thanks all of the veterans and their families for their service and sacrifice. We’re grateful not just on Veterans Day, but everyday.
Students of Health Law & Policy Society:
This organization has done a fantastic job in working together to plan the Curtilage Comeback event for all students to enjoy. Thank you!
Dean Dodge – received 2 entries of recognition:
Dean Dodge is the picture of patience in working with students. We are all grateful for his ability to lend an ear, provide good humor when needed, and share his wealth of knowledge and experience.
From Brent Powers: Dean Dodge has been the best administrator I have dealt with, period, end of story! Law school is a lonely and scary place, and Dean Dodge is the person I could look to as a source of reassurance. For instance, there has never been an instance in which I felt rushed or embarrassed to tell him something that affects me. Reflecting as a 1L, I do not know how I would have managed some difficult situations without you. Simply put, you were able to be the advocate in situations in which I literally could not self-advocate for. I truly appreciate everything you have done for me. You have made me the confident 2L standing here today!
Ryan Cook
Ryan always goes above and beyond when addressing problems and tackling complex projects – and does so with good humor. He’s always looking for ways to make processes easier for staff.
Professor Pearson
From Brent Powers: Professor Pearson is one of the hardest workers I know. She is always around, even during the weekends, either doing academic research or preparing for classes. Besides her academic prowess, she is one of the smartest and most resourceful people I have met. If I have a transactional topic I am confused about, she understands it. More importantly, she has been an instrumental part in pursuing my goal to head to Arizona. I truly thank you for all the time and effort you have spent for me as a student.
Taylor Mosley & Courtney Buechler
For all their work as competition coaches for the Sports & Entertainment Society.
Kaci McNeave
Kaci has done an excellent job and worked tirelessly to make sure Curtilage Comeback was a success. She has also organized numerous volunteer opportunities for law school students to participate in, and has started new initiatives, such as bringing THON to the law school to help battle childhood cancer. Kaci devotes herself to all that she does and makes sure everyone feels included. Thank you, Kaci!
Jaden Harding
Jaden has done an amazing job as SBA Secretary. She is super involved in all facets of life at Penn State Dickinson Law. She is a role model for other students!
Kalene Faircloth
Kalene joined us in late April 2022 and immediately established herself as a valuable and important member of the Dickinson Law community. I’ve been grateful for her good-natured demeanor, diligent work ethic, and excellent teamwork. She’s had an incredible first full semester in the role!
Joshua Collin Fulton
To know Collin is to know a truly great man. Anytime anyone has a question he is happy to help whether about law school or personal life problems. He is a true gentleman and a great friend. I can’t wait to see where his natural litigating skills take him. He will go very far in life!
THON Committee
This group of students is moving the first event, Penn State Dickinson Law THON committee, forward with raising awareness, planning fundraisers, and fundraising events. Thank you for being committed to such a phenomenal cause, for diligently working on the goals, and for bringing the law school into this massive Penn State philanthropic effort.
Karlisma, Gary, Grant, Kenny, Bishnu, and Sue
Without this team of staff members, student orgs (as well as faculty and staff) would not have the opportunity to host lunches, dinners, and social gatherings. Thank you for setting up spaces, cleaning up rooms, and picking up catering orders!
Brenda Garland
From Brent Powers: Brenda is amazing: no other words can describe her. If I have a question that relates to Canvas, she can diagnose the issue in .2 of a second. She also knows who to talk to if she is not the staff member who works on the issue. It is like having a human directory! Besides all the work she does, she is the person with whom I can distract myself from law school for a few moments and have an entertaining conversation with her. Your work does not go unnoticed. Thank you for being amazing!
Heather Townsend
Heather organized and facilitated the O’Savio Moot Court Competition and did a phenomenal job preparing competitors and running a smooth event!
Devan Drabik
Devan is fantastic in leading the Marketing & Communications team as they strive to create articles and items to showcase the incredible work of the law school’s faculty and students!