The State of the Levees

As most of you know, Gustav left New Orleans in relatively good shape, despite some flooding, compared to Katrina. Nevertheless, the 2008 Hurricane Season is not over and a large hurricane could very well be disastrous for New Orleans. To learn more about the state of the levees and their potential to withstand future storms, listen to NPR's story, Can New Orleans Weather Another Storm?

Upcoming Fundraising Events

September 11, 2008: Burrito Bar (with PILF) at the College of Law, during Peer's Pub

September 20, 2008: Car Wash Fundraiser, 10 AM until 3 PM (approximately), at Advance Auto Parts (corner of Main & Vine, Urbana) Advance Auto Parts is in front of the Schnucks in Urbana.

Football Fundraiser Dates

2008 Fall Football Game Bead Toss

September 06, 2008: University of Illinois v. Eastern Illinois University

September 13, 2008: University of Illinois v. Louisiana-Lafayette

October 11, 2008: University of Illinois v. Minnesota

October 18, 2008: University of Illinois v. Indiana

November 1, 2008: University of Illinois v. Iowa

For more information, email: msoucie2@law.uiuc.edu