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DIRECTOR'S LETTER
Robert B. Keiter, Director of the Wallace Stegner Center

With an epic winter now transitioning into spring in Salt Lake City, I’m pleased to report on another successful academic year at the Wallace Stegner Center. Record setting snow in the Wasatch Range is giving rise to flood-stage run off in the mountain streams that is aiding the effort to save the drought- and climate-stricken Great Salt Lake—the subject of the Stegner Center’s 29th annual symposium, as we continue tackling the critical environmental issues of our time. Other Center programs this year addressed Bears Ears National Monument, Utah water law, and the life of former Secretary of the Interior Stewart Udall, who left the nation with an impressive conservation legacy that we are fortunate to enjoy today.

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Faculty Updates

College of Law Mourns Skibine
It is with the heaviest of hearts that I share the passing of Alexander (Alex) Tallchief Skibine, the S.J. Quinney Endowed Professor of Law at the S.J. Quinney College of Law. Alex’s passing is an enormous loss for both our college community and the field of Indian Law.
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Stegner Center Law Professors File Amicus Brief
Heather Tanana and Beth Parker from the Law & Policy Program were among a small group of experts that filed an amicus brief to the Supreme Court of the United States in the consolidated cases of Arizona v. Navajo Nation (No. 21-1484) and Dep’t of Interior v. Navajo Nation (No. 22-51).
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Dean Kronk Warner and 3L Jensen Lillquist Co-Author Rights of Nature Article
There are few law schools where a student would have an opportunity to work closely with the Dean of the College and co-author a scholarly paper, but the S.J. Quinney College of Law is one such place.
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Faculty Accomplishments
Building on a long tradition of excellence, Stegner Center faculty continue to engage in today’s cutting-edge issues through legal education, publications, and service. Below are highlights from this year.
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Student News

Natural Resources Law Forum 2022-23 Activities

The student-run Natural Resources Law Forum has enjoyed a busy year of events and community-building, with the goal of helping students network and learn about the natural resources and environmental law fields.

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Pace and WVU Moot Court Teams

Congratulations to all of our Moot Court team members and coaches! We know a lot of hard work and effort goes in to prepare for and compete in the competitions. You have done SJQ proud!

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Stegner Center Events

Trying Times: Conservation Easements and Federal Tax Law
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Stegner Center 28th annual symposium, “The Future of the Great Salt Lake”
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Utah Water Lecture Series
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Stegner Center Spring 2023 Green Bag Series
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Stegner Center Programs

Law & Policy Program Update
Law & Policy Program Update
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EDR Program Update
EDR Program Update
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DONORS

The Wallace Stegner Center depends on donors to support our extensive programs and activities. These include student competitions and scholarships, the annual symposium, lectures, the green bag series, and the Law & Policy Program and the Environmental Dispute Resolution Program.  Although several generous foundations and corporations have provided the Stegner Center with program funding, we also rely heavily upon the support of individuals. If you appreciate the opportunities afforded our student moot court team members or scholarship recipients, or if you enjoy attending our yearly programs, or if you appreciate the positive impact of the EDR and research programs, we would greatly appreciate hearing from you. Donations can be sent to the Wallace Stegner Center, S.J. Quinney College of Law, 383 South University Street, Salt Lake City, Utah 84112, or can be made online here.

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