Additional Development Events
The AnBryce Scholars Initiative, in partnership with the AnBryce Foundation and the AnBryce Scholarship Program at the NYU School of Law, presents an educational series on law school and careers in law. These sessions are open to all, but created with first-generation students in mind.
Session 1: Exploring Careers in Law with AnBryce Scholars Program Law Alumni
2021 Panelists:
- Professor Troy McKenzie, Faculty Director, AnBryce Scholars Program, NYU School of Law
- Alina Fortson (NYU Law '12) - Senior Regulatory Counsel at Stericycle (formerly Counsel - Regulatory Compliance at United Airlines)
- Kadeem Cooper (NYU Law '14) - Policy Counsel at Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights (formerly Counsel, House Committee on Oversight and Reform)
- Lauren Gambier (NYU Law '12) - Associate at Morrison & Foerster LLP
Panelists will share details about the AnBryce Scholars Program at NYU Law. They will also broadly cover the roads to law school, give a basic overview of the 3 years and summers, and legal careers after graduation. They will also speak to what it is lawyers do (many possible answers).
Mindfulness and nutrition are key components of a healthy lifestyle during college and after graduation. Scholars and guests attended a 3-part Zoom series that welcomed partners from several divisions across campus.This series focused on stress management, balance and nutrition. Read below for details on the sessions.
Session 1: Mindfulness and Mindful Eating
Presenter: Jenna Gehl-Jones, Assistant Director for Emotional Well-Being, McDonald Center (aka McWell)
Learning how to incorporate mindfulness in our stressful lives.
From Ms. Gehl Jones: Mindfulness gets a lot of attention these days, but what is it and how can it actually help? Join us as we learn about the foundational principles of mindfulness and how it can help us manage stress. We'll also spend plenty of time practicing ways to integrate it into our lives to support our physical and emotional well-being. No previous experience with mindfulness is expected.
Session 2: Intentional Health
Presenter: Ms. Valerie Staples, MSW, LCSW, University Counseling Center, University of Notre Dame
Focusing on the myriad ways college students control food and food intake. Students will also talk about feelings around food at home and at school.
From Ms. Staples: Food has become such a focus in our culture today….what to eat, when, why, comparing our eating patterns to others, judging our choices. Join a discussion about what is “normal eating”, identify some healthy ways to think about food, consider what you are doing well and where you could benefit from making some changes to be physically, mentally and emotionally well.
Session 3: The Science of Nutrition
Presenter: Jocelyn Antonelli, Nutrition And Safety Manager, Campus Dining, University of Notre Dame
Looking at how food affects our bodies. Dispelling myths about food.
From Jocie: Have you ever heard the quote from Hippocrates that " All disease begins in the gut"? Join me as I share basic nutrition principles to help you feel and look your best while also maximizing your immune system.