April 2013

GSBI Online Accepting Applications for New Cohort

Applications are now being accepted for GSBI Online, the online version of Santa Clara University's highly regarded, 11-year-old training program for worldwide social-entrepreneur ventures, the Global Social Benefit Incubator (GSBI).

Santa Clara University School of Law Names Lisa Kloppenberg as Dean

Lisa Kloppenberg, the former dean of the University of Dayton law school and an expert on mediation, dispute resolution, and reform of law-school education, has been chosen to be the next dean of Santa Clara University School of Law.

Tom Farrey To Emcee May 1 Award Dinner Honoring Jim Thompson and Positive Coaching Alliance

Emmy Award-winning sports journalist, Tom Farrey, will be the master of ceremonies at a May 1 event honoring the Positive Coaching Alliance (PCA) and its CEO Jim Thompson, for contributions to the ethics of sports. The event is the Institute of Sports Law and Ethics' inaugural ETHOS award dinner.

Northern California Innocence Project Wins Conviction Reversal for Innocent Man

The Northern California Innocence Project (NCIP) at Santa Clara University School of Law and Orrick, Herrington, & Sutcliffe, LLP announced that a California federal district court judge overturned the wrongful conviction of client George Souliotes for arson and triple murder. Souliotes, 72, has served 16 years of his sentence of three life terms without parole.

Leon Panetta, Former U.S. Defense Secretary and CIA Director, to Speak at Santa Clara University Commencement June 15

Leon and Sylvia Panetta, founders of the Panetta Institute for Public Policy in Monterey, Calif. will be honored at Santa Clara University’s 162nd commencement ceremony on June 15, at which the former Secretary of Defense will give the commencement address.

Pamela Eibeck, First Woman President of University of the Pacific, to Speak at Santa Clara University's Graduate Commencement June 14

Pamela A. Eibeck, an award-winning engineering educator and the first woman president of the University of the Pacific, will address Santa Clara University’s graduate students at their 2013 commencement ceremony on Friday, June 14.

New Entrepreneur's Law Clinic and Director Announced at Santa Clara University School of Law

A new law clinic focused on the needs of early-stage Silicon Valley companies will begin serving clients this summer at Santa Clara University School of Law. A veteran attorney specializing in start-up companies, Laura Lee Norris, has been named founding director of the new Entrepreneur's Law Clinic.

Promising California Businesses Sought for Santa Clara University Training Program

Applications are being sought for up to 35 California-based enterprises to receive six months of intensive entrepreneurship training led by Santa Clara University business school faculty. The program,which begins in June, is the 4th annual California Program for Entrepreneurship, or CAPE.

Before There Was Photoshop: De Saisset Highlights One Photographer’s Innovative Style

The de Saisset Museum at Santa Clara University explores the work of one of California’s most significant 20th- century photographers in Seeking Answers, a new exhibit of images by Wynn Bullock(1902-1975).

Head of the Class: The Global Social Benefit Incubator Announces 2013 Social Enterprise Recipients, Spotlights Investment-Ready Focus

Santa Clara University's Center for Science, Technology, and Society announces the latest group of 15 social enterprises chosen to receive training through its signature Global Social Benefit Incubator, or GSBI.

Santa Clara University Employees and Alums Named Among Top Silicon Valley Latino Leaders

Silicon Valley Latino magazine has named its inaugural “40under40 Latinos2Watch” list and Santa Clara University is well represented.

Google Chief Legal Officer to Speak at Santa Clara University School of Law Commencement May 25

David Drummond, the attorney responsible for helping global search-engine company Google navigate some of the world’s most cutting-edge legal issues, will be the commencement speaker for Santa Clara University School of Law May 25.