Director’s Letter
On the eve of its 20th anniversary, the Wallace Stegner Center continues to extend its reach through its faculty, students, and supporters who have enabled us create a vibrant set of programs and activities. These accomplishments, in turn, have enabled the College of Law to pursue platinum level LEED-certification for the new law building, which will embody sustainability and environmental responsibility ideals that are central to the Stegner Center’s mission. When completed in 2015, the new law building will not only house an expanded Stegner Center office suite but will reflect the College’s commitment to the Center’s core message and values. Read more >>
News of Note
Alternative Visions Fund Makes $4.5 Million Gift for Sustainability Features in New College of Law Building The Alternative Visions Fund of the Chicago Community Trust has provided a $4.5 million gift to the University of Utah S.J. Quinney College of Law, in support of the sustainability features in the new College of Law building. The donation will help create a premier facility that promotes environmentally responsible construction and supports the college’s goal of obtaining certification as LEED Platinum. LEED, which stands for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, is a system for rating buildings for a range of sustainability features, including energy efficiency. The Alternative Vision Fund’s gift also includes $500,000 in additional matching funds to encourage others to contribute to this effort to make the new law school building more sustainable. Read more >>
College of Law Green Team Encourages Sustainability Programs in New Building Stegner Center 19th Annual Symposium on “National Parks: Past, Present and Future”
Stegner Faculty News
Robert Adler Appointed Interim Dean at College of Law Robert Adler was appointed Interim Dean of the University of Utah S.J. Quinney College of Law in February 2013, with his appointment being effective on July 1, 2013. Dean Adler succeeded Hiram Chodosh, who left to be the president of Claremont McKenna College. Dean Adler is the College’s James I. Farr Chair, joined the faculty in 1994, and has served in numerous roles, including Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and chair of the new building committee. Read more >>
Stegner Center Faculty Publish Books on National Parks and Water Law Faculty Updates
Program Update
Environmental Dispute Resolution Program Update The Stegner Center’s Environmental Dispute Resolution Program (EDRP) was established in February 2012 with generous funding from the Alternative Visions Fund, a fund of the Chicago Community Trust. The EDR Program staff includes a full-time Executive Director (Michele Straube) and a half-time administrative assistant. Additional assistance is provided by the Stegner Center’s Research Fellow, student interns and clinical students. In the past year, the Program has accomplished the following: Read more >>
Environmental Law Clinic Update
Stegner Events
Stegner Center 19th Annual Symposium on “National Parks: Past, Present and Future” The Wallace Stegner Center’s 19th annual symposium will address the topic of “National Parks: Past, Present, and Future.” The symposium will be held on Thursday to Friday, March 27 to 28, 2014, in Salt Lake City, Utah and will bring together some 20 scholars, scientists, park service officials, historians, and advocates for an in-depth two-day discussion of the national parks. The symposium will be held in advance of the 2016 Centennial of the National Park System. According to Stegner Center Director and Professor Robert Keiter, “With the centennial looming, it is time to take stock of America’s wonderful national park system and to begin charting its next century of existence.” Read more >>
Stegner Center 2013-2014 Events
Fall 2012 to Spring 2013 Year in Review
Stegner Center’s 18th Annual Symposium Highlights Ties between Religion, Faith and Environment
Perpetual Conservation Easements Conference
Stegner Student News
Stegner Center Student Scholarship Recipients The Wallace Stegner Center would like to congratulate our student scholarship recipients for the 2013-2014 academic year. The Stegner Center oversees a rich array of scholarships, fellowships, and awards, ranging from cash awards for outstanding papers to fellowships that combine financial support with clerkships and job placements upon graduation. This year’s scholarship recipients include the following individuals: Read more >>
2L Scott Hutchins Awarded David C. Williams Fellowship College of Law Students Awarded RMMLF Scholarships
Energy Law Moot Court Team Competes Admirably at National Competition
Douglas Naftz Awarded 3rd Place in the 2013 Smith-Babcock-Williams Writing Competition
Brett Wiersum Awarded Second Place in the Energy and Public Lands Student Writing Competition
Jason Steiert Presents Paper at Statewide Water Conference
Katrina Kuh Joins Stegner Center as 9th Annual Young Scholar
Donors
Donors 2012-2013 Fiscal Year The Stegner Center deeply appreciates the generosity of our 2012-2013 donors, which include foundations, corporations, and private individuals. See the full list here >>
Green Building Fund Donors 2012-2013 Fiscal Year Donations to the Green Building Fund supports the long-term sustainability features of the new building, which has a lasting impact by reducing the operating costs of the College. See the full list here >> Your Support is Appreciated The Wallace Stegner Center depends on donors to support our student activities, scholarships and other programs, including the annual symposium, evening lectures, and green bag series. Although several generous foundations and corporations have provided us with program funding, we also rely upon the support of individuals, particularly in these difficult economic times. If you appreciate the opportunities afforded our student moot court team members or scholarship recipients, or if you enjoy attending our yearly programs, we would greatly appreciate hearing from you. Read more >>