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Check out our newest podcast interview with Prof. Ion Meyn! https://wilawinaction.law.wisc.edu/2024/06/24/episode-35-ion-meyn-and-white-on-black-crime/

Upcoming construction and improvements at the Law Library!
June 12: new chair delivery; chairs staged in Gov Docs. Some shelving removed from HHR (will likely be noisy).
June 13: New carpet install in HHR; Q&B closed until further notice for improvements.
June 21: more new chairs/pod delivery for HHR.

Whew!

The Law Library will be closed on Tuesday, 3/26 and Wednesday, 3/27 due to the plumbing in the Law building being shut off. We apologize for any inconvenience. The rest of our spring break hours will be as usual.

The State Democracy Research Institute here at University of Wisconsin Law School launched two new websites today!

The Democracy Principle website allows users to explore the different democracy-promoting provisions of each state’s constitution and learn more about how state courts have interpreted these vital provisions. Users can view relevant provisions by state and also by category—popular sovereignty, suffrage, political equality, government institutions, direct democracy, and constitutional change.

Tracking Constitutional Change helps visualize the many amendments that have been made to state constitutions (more than 7,000 in total!) and allows researchers and the public to see how state founding documents have developed over time. Wisconsin is the project’s pilot state, and users can now view the Wisconsin Constitution as it stood on any date since its 1848 ratification, compare different versions of amended provisions, and read about significant amendments and moments in Wisconsin’s constitutional history.

Tracking Constitutional Change is part of SDRI’s broader 50 Constitutions project. Beginning on October 1, the project’s website—50constitutions.org—will also feature the current text of all 50 state constitutions, and will allow users to search both within and across states. In the coming year, 50constitutions.org will add Tracking Constitutional Change functionality for more states and provide other new features as well.

https://democracyprinciple.law.wisc.edu/

https://50constitutions.org/wi

The Democracy Principle The Democracy Principle website, a project of the University of Wisconsin Law School's State Democracy Research Initiative, aims to make state constitutions and their commitment to democracy more accessible to researchers and the public.

https://wisblawg.law.wisc.edu/2023/06/20/uw-law-library-closed-from-june-26-june-30/

Pardon our dust! The Law Library will be closed next week, June 26- June 30 to accommodate new carpet installation on the 5th floor. We look forward to seeing you in July looking new and shiny! Please see the linked blog post for services during this closure.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=52eng4MAYI4

We're rooting for you this finals time, Law Badgers!! 🤩

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Check out this week's Law Library newsletter for wellness tips in finals time!

Take a Break from Exams at one of the Law Library's Wellness Pitstops | University of Wisconsin Law School Taking a break and prioritizing self-care during final exams can actually be a smart strategy for success.In that spirit, stop by one of the law library’s Wellness Pitstops today! “Take a Spin” (fifth floor across from the water fountain)  to get some tips on keeping hydrated, taking a breath...

Check out what's on the schedule for National Library Week next week!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZQUxL4Jm1Lo

You're not alone this !

What is imposter syndrome and how can you combat it? - Elizabeth Cox View full lesson: https://ed.ted.com/lessons/what-is-imposter-syndrome-and-how-can-you-combat-it-elizabeth-coxCheck out our Patreon page: https://www.patreon...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BFNekjEgvuk

Happy , Law Badgers! We hope you can find a bit of time to relax today, just like this unlikely friend duo!

Kitten sleeps sweetly with the Chicken 🐥 The British Shorthair kitten sleeps sweetly with a tiny chicken. So cutePlaylist with a video about how these kittens growhttps://www.youtube.com/playlist?li...

Stop by one of the library's Wellness Pitstops today! (Second floor across from the alumni photos or fifth floor across from the water fountain.) 🏎

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uxXaoq56bZM

Happy Spring! With the warmer weather this weekend, make it a point to get out in nature. Share your favorite places below. 🌼

Healing Forests - Forest Bathing (Shinrin-yoku) in Singapore | International Day of Forests 2021 4K What is forest bathing? How is it done, and how is it good for you? In celebration of International Day of Forests 2021, our team made this mini film on an i...

See what sparks joy in your peers! We loved seeing your responses and doodles on our whiteboard. 😊

What a great reminder this gray winter day!

https://daringtolivefully.com/more-fun-and-play-for-adults

Although we love studying in the library, we also encourage you to leave the library and get out and have some fun!

Adults Need Play - 10 Ways to Have More Fun and Play More As Adults Fun and play shouldn't end with childhood. Paying helps us de-stress, connect with others, be more resilient, and stay sharp. Adults need play.

https://www.attorneyatwork.com/ten-ways-to-experience-find-joy/

The sun is out today and we hope you are enjoying it, Law Badgers! Here are some tips for making 2023 your year. 🌞

10 Ways to Experience Joy for a Successful 2023 Jamie Spannhake | When we set a “goal” to experience joy, we may end up having one of our best years yet — personally, financially and professionally.

It's been gray and dreary out and we're missing the sunshine! Luckily, we have sunshine available for checkout- just ask for a Happy Lamp at the Circulation Desk! ☀️

‼️ Due to the dangerously cold wind chills expected starting this afternoon, the Law Library will close today, Thursday, Dec 22 starting at 1pm and will be closed all day on Friday, Dec 23. Sorry for any inconvenience. You may still reach us by email at [email protected].

https://community.thriveglobal.com/winter-wellness-tips-mental-physical-health-cold-flu-season/

Best of luck on your final days of finals, Law Badgers- we're rooting for you!

These Tips Will Keep You Healthy All Winter Long - Thrive Global Start by creating a joy list and incorporate it into your day.

http://www.blissonbroadway.com/bliss-blog/2021/12/12/holiday-wellness-tips-maintain-good-health-and-start-the-new-year-off-rightnbsp

A few tips for starting your new year off on the right foot- good luck on finals and we're rooting for you!

Holiday Wellness Tips: Maintain Good Health and Start the New Year Off Right!  — Bliss On Broadway Winter weather! Holidays! Especially these days, staying healthy is on everyone’s mind – and during the holidays that’s easier said than done. You can quickly feel a little overwhelmed during the holiday season with more social events happening again as well as pressure to purchase (or make!) ...

Yesterday we celebrated our student staff by throwing them our annual Cookie Palooza party. Our student staff keep us open and running smoothly! 🍪

We loved seeing some of you down in the Atrium today to learn about some of our resources! Check out this meditation video if you need a little break from your studying. You've got this!

Mindfulness Meditation for Finals Anxiety Take a break from your finals to clear your mind and de-stress with this mindfulness meditation.

NEW at the Law Library! Happy Lamps! Do the short days get you down? Try light therapy. Ask for a Happy Lamp at the circulation desk. 😄

https://abaforlawstudents.com/2017/10/31/how-gratitude-got-me-through-law-school/

Happy , Law Badgers!

A Jar of Post-Its: How gratitude got me through law school - ABA for Law Students I created a folder for the emails and labeled it: “Ya Done Good, Kid.” Over the years, its contents have grown to include job offers and encouragement.

https://www.mindfulschools.org/personal-practice/how-to-mindfully-manage-election-stress/

A topical link this week- how to mindfully manage your election stress!

How to Mindfully Manage Election Stress - Mindful Schools Two-thirds of Americans consider the presidential election a “significant source of stress in their life.” Try these strategies to help you mindfully manage election stress.

https://psychcentral.com/health/ways-to-let-go-of-stuck-thoughts

This , here's some tips on dealing with intrusive thoughts.

9 Ways to Cope With Intrusive Thoughts If you experience intrusive thoughts, you’re not alone. Coping strategies are available to help you create distance between you and the thoughts.

https://wislawjournal.com/legal-all-star-awards/

Peter Lawrence-Wehrle, Access Services Assistant at the Law Library has received a Wisconsin Law Journal Legal All-Star Award in the category of Unsung Hero. This award honors support staff who work hard behind the scenes to help Wisconsin lawyers provide outstanding service. Petey uses his research and communication skills to provide law students, faculty, and members of the legal community with the information they need though interlibrary loan and document delivery.

Congratulations, Petey! 🥳

Legal All-Star Awards | Wisconsin Law Journal - WI Legal News & Resources December 8, 20224:45-7:00pmThe Grain Exchange225 E. Michigan St., Milwaukee Meet the 2022 Winners LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT Barbara Juran, Quarles & Brady DIVERSITY IN THE LAW Reyna Morales, Wisconsin Courts LEADERS IN THE LAW Kate Bechen, Dykema Gossett PLLC Samuel Leib, Leib Knott Gaynor LLC Jason Lucz...

Happy ! If you're needing a bit of time to center yourself, the Law School Wellness Coalition is hosting guided meditation in the Law Library (Room 2386) on Tuesdays at 12:45 through Dec. 13. 🧘‍♂️