DEAN BOWMAN LEAVING WVU LAW Today, West Virginia University College of Law Dean Greg Bowman announced that he has accepted the position of Dean of the Roger Williams University School of Law in Rhode Island, effective July 1, 2020. Dean Bowman became a member of the Law School’s faculty in 2009 and then served as Associate Dean of Academic Affairs before his important service in the Dean’s position beginning in 2014. There were many significant achievements attained for the law students, the faculty and staff, the legal profession and the judicial system during his tenure as Dean. The Williams School is the only law school in the state of Rhode Island. The formal news release from the Williams School referred to Dean Bowman in this manner—“Frankly, it is hard to imagine a more qualified candidate to become our next dean.” Dean Bowman is a WV Bar Foundation Fellow and had been nominated to serve as a member of the Bar Foundation Board of Directors with the formal election set for June. In addition, WVU College of Law Professor John Taylor will serve as the Interim Dean beginning on July 1. Professor Taylor has been selected as a member of the 2020 class of Bar Foundation Fellows with the induction Dinner postponed until later because of the COVID-19 virus restrictions. The Bar Foundation’s Board of Directors expresses its sincere appreciation to Dean Bowman for his successful tenure as Dean at our College of Law, thanks him for his beneficial leadership with the Law School/Bar Foundation partnership and wishes him the very best as he assumes his new position as Dean of the Roger Williams School of Law.  

U.S. CENSUS
           In the past few weeks, the 2020 U.S. Census forms have been distributed across the country. As stated on the Census cover page—-“Results from the 2020 Census will be used to: * Direct billions of dollars in federal funds to local communities for schools, roads, and other public services. * Help your community prepare to meet transportation and emergency readiness needs. * Determine the number of seats each state has in the U.S. House of Representatives and your political representation at all levels of government.” The census, which is done every ten years, is being accomplished by using the internet. If a resident cannot complete the form online, then a paper questionnaire will be sent. It takes less than 15 minutes to complete the census form. Please take the small amount of time and effort to complete your 2020 Census form. It’s for your personal benefit, as well as your family, your local community and your state. _________________________________________________
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