A new academic year has begun, which means new beginnings for the Center sponsored Law and Politics Society (LPS). The history of the club is marked with all kinds of successful events—from Lawlapalooza to Valentines for Veterans. And though the status of the current pandemic is ever-changing, LPS still shares the Center’s dream of encouraging individuals to become virtuous citizens by being aware of and fulfilling his or her civic duty.
One of the best ways to accomplish that this year is by registering to vote in the November 2020 presidential election. The LPS president, Jeremy Pilz, has big plans to have a voter registration event as has been done in the past. This will not only give individuals the tools necessary to register but will also provide the tools necessary to make an informed decision with the privilege voters have been given.
Additional goals, as described by the LPS president, will be to use available technology to continue inviting guest speakers to Olivet through webinars. In the past, LPS has been very good about inviting high-quality speakers who are engaging their respective communities through law and politics in remarkable ways. Thus, they will continue to do so despite the present turmoil.
Looking Ahead
LPS looks forward with anticipation to the coming spring. COVID permitting, its annual Gala, which is traditionally held in mid-February, is sure to be a hit. Lawlapalooza—an event inviting current law students to discuss their law school journey with interested undergraduates—has also generally occurred in the spring months. The Center is committed to providing updates about the status of these events as soon as that information is made available.
