One of the special benefits of studying in the DU Environmental and Natural Resources Law & Policy Graduate Program is the opportunity to be part of the "community" of individuals who study, work, and learn together. Many of the program's alumni have told me that this element of the program -- that is to say being a part of a larger community and making lifelong friendships-- was among the highlights of their time at DU.
And the community spirit continues, as was seen last Friday night at my house.
Nearly 50 current students, graduates, professors, and friends of the program assembled on a wonderful autumn evening to become better acquainted. Similar events in years past have resulted in enduring friendships between current students and graduates, between professors and current students, and among all members of the community. And this year will certainly be no different.
Not to brag, but one of the highlights of the evening was the chance everyone had to watch my son Paco march back and forth, time and again, along a fence in the back of my house. Paco, who is actually a cat (although I am not sure he knows that), has taken exception to a new cat who has moved in next door. Consequently, Paco has to "work the wall" back and forth as he diligently seeks to protect "his space." The students on the back patio seemed impressed -- if somewhat amused -- with Paco's work ethic.
And before I close, a big thank you to Lucy Daberkow, assistant program director, for organizing the event and making sure everything was just right, Associate Academic Dean and Professor Fred Cheever, and Professors Tanya Bartholomew, KK. DuVivier, Mike Harris, Susanna Moran, and Ann Vessels for joining us. Each one of these individuals contributes a great deal of energy and support to the graduate students. And one more luminary: Amelie Daberkow, expected graduate in the class of 2030, who handled the name tags. Muchas gracias, Amelie. Hasta pronto!
And the community spirit continues, as was seen last Friday night at my house.
Nearly 50 current students, graduates, professors, and friends of the program assembled on a wonderful autumn evening to become better acquainted. Similar events in years past have resulted in enduring friendships between current students and graduates, between professors and current students, and among all members of the community. And this year will certainly be no different.
The diversity of our program -- which is a longstanding hallmark of studying at DU -- was clearly on display Friday evening. There were individuals from Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Ghana, Indonesia, Iran, Mexico, Nigeria, Russia, Uruguay, Saudi Arabia, and the U.S. The enormous diversity of the program allows all of us to learn from each other and to benefit from others' points of view. It is difficult to imagine a more friendly and warm group.
Not to brag, but one of the highlights of the evening was the chance everyone had to watch my son Paco march back and forth, time and again, along a fence in the back of my house. Paco, who is actually a cat (although I am not sure he knows that), has taken exception to a new cat who has moved in next door. Consequently, Paco has to "work the wall" back and forth as he diligently seeks to protect "his space." The students on the back patio seemed impressed -- if somewhat amused -- with Paco's work ethic.
And before I close, a big thank you to Lucy Daberkow, assistant program director, for organizing the event and making sure everything was just right, Associate Academic Dean and Professor Fred Cheever, and Professors Tanya Bartholomew, KK. DuVivier, Mike Harris, Susanna Moran, and Ann Vessels for joining us. Each one of these individuals contributes a great deal of energy and support to the graduate students. And one more luminary: Amelie Daberkow, expected graduate in the class of 2030, who handled the name tags. Muchas gracias, Amelie. Hasta pronto!
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