EMAIL:
jfine@roosevelt.edu
CAREER:
Lecturer, Paralegal Studies
HOMETOWN:
born in Evanston, IL; grew up in Appleton, WI (ages 7 – 18)
COLLEGE:
University of Wisconsin-Madison; Northwestern University; DePaul College of Law
UG MAJOR/MINOR:
US History/English (BA at UW); English/Sociology (MA at Northwestern); DePaul University (JD)
WHY YOU CHOSE THE MAJOR/MINOR:
The history of most things is what I’ve always found the most fascinating part of our culture. I also believe that we do need to understand what happened to get us to “NOW” and why it happened so we can make better choices going forward.
EXTRACURRICULARS DURING UG (CLUBS, ORGS, JOBS, INTERNSHIPS, VOLUNTEER WORK, ETC.):
Wrote for The Daily Cardinal the University of Wisconsin student newspaper covering news, sports, and cultural events; Did draft counseling through the American Friends Service Committee (Quaker organization) during the Vietnam War. Participated in folk music concerts to raise money for various educational and anti-war causes.
WHY YOU CHOSE TO WORK AT ROOSEVELT:
Having spent almost a decade as a high school history and English teacher, I wanted to continue teaching after law school. In particular I wanted to teach Law and the opportunity presented itself in 1983 through the Paralegal Studies Program (then knowns as the Lawyer’s Assistant Program_. Also, I really was drawn to Roosevelt because of the history behind the founding of the University and the ideals of diversity and cultural and gender inclusion.
WHAT PROJECT ARE YOU CURRENTLY WORKING ON:
An autobiography my daughters asked me to write.
BOOK YOU’D RECOMMEND READING BEFORE GRADUATION:
or after graduation – 11/22/63 by Stephen King.
FAVORITE QUOTES:
“Be yourself; everyone else is already taken.” Oscar Wilde;
“I have not failed. I’ve just found 10,000 ways that won’t work.” Thomas Edison when asked about inventing the lightbulb;
and, since 2016
“On some great and glorious day, the plain folks of the land will reach their heart’s desire at last, and the White House will be adorned by a downright moron.” – H.L. Mencken
PEOPLE WOULD BE SURPRISED TO KNOW THAT:
I had dinner with Muhammad Ali.
ADVICE FOR INCOMING/CURRENT STUDENTS:
Put away your cell phones, make eye contact, and think about what you can add to every class you choose to take. Think adventurously!