News & Events

The College of Arts & Sciences at Suffolk University hosts a rich array of events on our campus in downtown Boston and elsewhere. And the amazing students, faculty, and staff who make up the College community make news on a regular basis.

You can also browse our archives to read up on the College's recent newsmakers and the many exciting events we've hosted in the past.

College of Arts & Sciences Upcoming Events

Signature Programs Information Session: RAMP & Job Shadowing
Event Date and Time Thu, Oct 10, 2024 4pm to 4:45pm
Learn about the Career Center's two Signature Programs: Ram Alumni Mentoring Program (RAMP) and Job Shadowing Experience. We will discuss an overview of both programs,...
Suffolk University Athletics Hall of Fame Dinner
Event Date and Time Fri, Oct 18, 2024
Event Location David J. Sargent Hall/120 Tremont Street
The Athletics Department and the Division of Advancement cordially invite you to the Suffolk University Hall of Fame Dinner Friday, October 18, 2024 6-9 p.m. Suffolk...
Voices From the Bench: The Federal Judiciary in a Changing World
Oct
18
4pm to 6pm

Alumni, students, faculty, staff, and friends are invited to a special program 

VOICES FROM THE BENCH: THE FEDERAL JUDICIARY IN A CHANGING WORLD
Friday, October 18, 2024
4-6 p.m.

Join us for an enlightening panel discussion and fireside chat featuring our distinguished Suffolk Law alumni as they shed light on their unique roles in the federal judiciary. Discover how these specialized judges navigate complex legal landscapes, contribute to the efficiency of the judicial system, and provide invaluable insights into areas such as bankruptcy, immigration, and employment law. Our judges will share their personal career journeys, highlighting the diverse pathways to becoming a judge and offer advice to students and alumni interested in pursuing careers in the judiciary. 

Panelists: 

  • Hon. Marianne B. Bowler, JD '76, Magistrate Judge, U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts
  • Hon. Joan N. Feeney, JD '78 (Ret), Retired Judge, U.S. Bankruptcy Court, District of Massachusetts
  • Hon. Gustavo A. Gelpi, JD '91, Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals, First Circuit.
  • Richard J. Leon, JD '74, Senior Judge, U.S. District Court, District of Columbia
  • Hon. Mary McElroy, JD '92, Judge, U.S. District Court, District of Rhode Island

Moderator: 

  • Karen M. Blum, JD '74, Professor Emerita, Suffolk University Law School

Post-panel Discussion

  • Hon. Gustavo A. Gelpi, JD '91, Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals, First Circuit 
  • Joseph Glannon, Professor and Law Dean's Cabinet Member, Suffolk University Law School

 

This event is part of Suffolk Weekend, a weekend full of events for the entire Suffolk Community at and around Suffolk's campus in downtown Boston. 

If you have any questions, contact Kate Evans-Correia at [email protected]

Voices From the Bench: The Federal Judiciary in a Changing World
Event Date and Time Fri, Oct 18, 2024 4pm to 6pm
Event Location David J. Sargent Hall/120 Tremont Street
Alumni, students, faculty, staff, and friends are invited to a special program VOICES FROM THE BENCH: THE FEDERAL JUDICIARY IN A CHANGING WORLD Friday, October 18, 2024 4-6...