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www.dailyemerald.com An independent newspaper LAW SCHOOL EDITION den State' opens Friday Page 13 Wednesday, August 18, 2004 Since 1900 University of Oregon Eugene, Oregon Volume 106, Issue 17 Summer grads bid farewell to campus Saturday's commencement ceremonies urged graduates to live the 'American dream BEN BROWN NEWS REPORTER The University awarded more than a thousand degrees during this year's sum mer commence ment ceremonies in the memorial quad Saturday. Gregory Vincent, vice provost for institu tional equity and diversity, was the keynote speaker. The University handed out 1,199 degrees and certifi cates at the two hour ceremony. Graduates were awarded 729 bache lor's degrees, 115 certificates, 314 masters degrees, 40 doctoral degrees and one law degree. Vincent told graduates that Gregory J. Vincent Vice Provost Please see GRADUATES, page 7 Job market promising for most * law grads The cost of a law education deters some students from pursuing public-sector work MICHAEL A. BOOTH FREELANCE REPORTER Recent and future law school gradu ates have reason to be optimistic about the employment market, according to law school officials. Despite evidence of lingering weak nesses in the economy, a student survey of recent University graduates indicates employment levels are rising. The survey, conducted by the law school Career Ser vices Office at the University, shows a 94 percent employment rate for the class of 2003 — surpassing the national average of 89 percent reported by the National Association for Law Placement. Merv Loya, assistant dean and director of the Career Services Office at the law Please see MARKET, page 8 Oregon campaign trail Kerry visits a Springfield neighborhood, discussing education and the economy OMIE DRAWHORN NEWS REPORTER Democratic presidential candidate John Kerry turned a quiet Spring field neighborhood into a bustling campaign stop Friday, when he, along with wife, Theresa Heinz Kerry, and his entourage of Secret Service agents and campaign advisors, turned up in a Springfield cul-de-sac. The event was hosted by Kerry sup porters Jeff and Claire Kronser. Jeff Kro nser is a firefighter and president of a la bor union and Claire is a teacher. About 120 guests were seated in 16 picnic tables in the center of the E Street cul-de-sac with red and white gingham table cloths, some waving small Ameri can flags. "You guys got enough basketball hoops?" Kerry joked as he looked at the nearby houses. "Is everybody on this street training for the NBA or what?" Crowds lined the outside of the cul de-sac, holding signs and chanting "Ker ry! " hoping to get a glance of the candi date or hear part of his speech. The stop was Kerry's third Oregon stop since his campaign for president began and his first in the Eugene-Springfield area. Oregon is considered a key swing state in the upcoming election. In 2000, Oregon narrowly supported Democrat Al Gore in his bid for the presidency. Tim Kupsick Freelance Photographer Presidential candidate Sen. John Kerry, D-Mass., and his wife, Teresa Heinz Kerry, stand in the crowd at Portland’s Waterfront Park Friday afternoon. Attendance was estimated at 50,000. Throughout his speech, Kerry empha sized the increasing burden on the mid dle class and said that America does have a choice. "That's really what America is all about, neighborhoods and communi ties," he said. Please see KERRY, page 21 President Bush's speech in Beaverton highlights small-business successes BEN BROWN NEWS REPORTER resident Bush spoke to supporters at a rally for his re-election at Beaverton's Southridge High School Friday, speaking about educa tion, health care and national security, and focusing strongly on how his tax cuts have created jobs and supported small businesses. Bush gave his speech on the same day his opponent, John Keny, D-Mass., held a rally in Portland's Waterfront Park. Oregon is considered an important swing state for both candidates. At the speech, Sen. Gordon Smith, R Ore., introduced Laura Bush, who intro duced her husband, while the crowd of more than 400 Bush campaign volun teers and small-business people chanted "four more years". Bush started his speech by calling on his grassroots supporters to help re-elect him, telling them to go out and register people to vote. "Get people to the polls," Bush said. "And when you do, head them our way, because we have a program to make America better, stronger and safer." Bush also talked about his education plan, praising the No Child Left Behind Act, which he called a great success in raising education standards and helping children learn basic skills. Please see BUSH, page 5 Jared Paben Editor in Chief President Bush answers questions from audience members during his rally at Southridge High School in Beaverton Friday. Tim Bo bosky Interim Photo Editor The law school's professional environment fosters a sense of cooperation, rather than one of competition, said Law Professor Keith Aoki, who recently ranked 17th nationally in a survey of most cited young law professors. Law school includes distinguished faculty The law school cultivates cooperation, professors say MEGHANN M. CUNIFF FREELANCE REPORTER Many law schools boast of having na tionally acclaimed professors respected worldwide for their expertise. Some actually deliver. "I think we definitely have more than our share of people who have that reputation," University law Professor Keith Aoki said about the number of University law profes sors who have work continuously cited across the country. The law field is a very competitive place, but at the University, cooperation rather than competition is encouraged among faculty members, Aoki said. Law school Associate Dean Margaret Please see PROFESSOR, page 6
