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- "In Memory of Skip Chase": January 12, 1988
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Jonathon "Skip" Chase served as a Professor of Law at the University of Colorado Law School (1966-1982); was Founding Director of Colorado Rural Legal
Show moreJonathon "Skip" Chase served as a Professor of Law at the University of Colorado Law School (1966-1982); was Founding Director of Colorado Rural Legal Services (1969-1972); and Dean and Professor of Law at the Vermont Law School (1982-1987).
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- 2017-12-30T00:11:10.849Z
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- Message to BLSA: Black Law Students Association: August 16, 2003
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Summary by Jane Thompson: The very brief address to the Black Law Students Association in August of 2003 (read to them in absentia) is quite significa
Show moreSummary by Jane Thompson: The very brief address to the Black Law Students Association in August of 2003 (read to them in absentia) is quite significant because it comes two months after the U.S. Supreme Court's Michigan affirmative action decisions on race and admissions (Gratz and Grutter). David says: "If I were there in person I would lift a toast to the viability of our admissions policy that allows us to look at the whole person, including racial and ethnic background." This issue, of course, is far from settled and appears to be up for grabs again in the Supreme Court (see Fisher v. UT-Austin, on the Court's docket in Fall 2012).
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- 2017-12-30T00:08:09.967Z
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- Clifford Calhoun Public Service Award to Charles Wilkinson: April 26, 2004
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Summary by Jane Thompson: In this speech, David Getches reflects on the "far-reaching" public service work that Charles Wilkinson has done, which most
Show moreSummary by Jane Thompson: In this speech, David Getches reflects on the "far-reaching" public service work that Charles Wilkinson has done, which most people in the law school don't know about. The deep mutual admiration of David and Charles is also apparent. This award came on the heels of Charles' receipt of the University of Colorado's Hazel Barnes Award, and it was concurrent with Charles' receipt of the University of Oregon's Distinguished Service Award.
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- 2017-12-30T00:02:32.914Z
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- Remarks at the Clifford Calhoun Public Service Award Luncheon
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Summary by Jane Thompson: In this speech, David Getches notes that when he travels the land on behalf of CU Law, Nort Steuben is often the first facul
Show moreSummary by Jane Thompson: In this speech, David Getches notes that when he travels the land on behalf of CU Law, Nort Steuben is often the first faculty member inquired of by alums. He recounts Nort's work for the OECD in the Ukraine when it became a republic. Also, there is a great story David tells about David coming to Boulder on a "reconnaissance trip" 35 years ago, looking for a place to set up an office for the Native American Rights Fund (NARF), and Nort encouraging an association with CU Law. Nort invited David to his home, they sipped lemonade, and Nort "gave time, and showed interest in an idea, and a person, he had no reason to embrace, except that it seemed right to him."
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- 2017-12-29T23:59:03.762Z
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- Dedication of Wittemyer Courtroom: Friday, April 13, 2007
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Remarks made by David Getches as he thanks and introduces John and Nancy Wittemyer during the dedication ceremony for the Wittemyer courtroom in the U
Show moreRemarks made by David Getches as he thanks and introduces John and Nancy Wittemyer during the dedication ceremony for the Wittemyer courtroom in the University of Colorado's new Wolf Law Building, held on Friday April 13, 2007.
Transcript reproduced with permission of the University of Colorado Law School and the David H. Getches family.
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- 2017-12-29T23:53:56.185Z
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- Introduction of Professor Erwin Chemerinsky: 50th annual Coen Lecture: Tuesday April 24, 2007
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Summary by Jane Thompson: David Getches introduces Erwin Chemerinsky as the 50th Annual Coen Lecturer in 2007. This speech exudes so much admiration f
Show moreSummary by Jane Thompson: David Getches introduces Erwin Chemerinsky as the 50th Annual Coen Lecturer in 2007. This speech exudes so much admiration for Chemerinsky's ethics and professional accomplishments; it's quite a tribute. Especially memorable is the part where David recounts that Chemerinsky's wife, Prof. Catherine Fisk, says of her husband's career that "he would give it all up to play shortstop for the Cubs."
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- 2017-12-29T23:51:29.069Z
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- Welcome to the Class of 2010
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Summary by Jane Thompson: David Getches starts his remarks by sharing interesting facts about the entering class, but he concludes by talking about th
Show moreSummary by Jane Thompson: David Getches starts his remarks by sharing interesting facts about the entering class, but he concludes by talking about the legal profession and its ideals.
Transcript reproduced with permission of the University of Colorado Law School and the David H. Getches family.
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- 2017-12-29T23:48:16.927Z
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- Introduction of Sarah Krakoff, 33rd Annual Austin W. Scott, Jr. Lecture: Wednesday, November 14, 2007
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Summary by Jane Thompson: In this introduction, David Getches discusses the intersection of Indians and natural resources law and the relationship of
Show moreSummary by Jane Thompson: In this introduction, David Getches discusses the intersection of Indians and natural resources law and the relationship of Indians to the natural world.
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- 2017-12-29T23:37:52.7Z
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- Welcome to the Class of 2011
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Summary by Jane Thompson: David Getches starts his remarks by sharing interesting facts about the entering class, but he concludes by talking about th
Show moreSummary by Jane Thompson: David Getches starts his remarks by sharing interesting facts about the entering class, but he concludes by talking about the legal profession and its ideals.
Transcript reproduced with permission of the University of Colorado Law School and the David H. Getches family.
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- Commencement 2009 remarks: "Go where you are needed"
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- Welcome to Diversity Students: August 17, 2009
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- Welcome to the Class of 2012
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Summary by Jane Thompson: This is one of the longest speeches of David Getches available in the archives. It is a richer version of his student welcom
Show moreSummary by Jane Thompson: This is one of the longest speeches of David Getches available in the archives. It is a richer version of his student welcomes in 2010 and 2011. He starts by sharing interesting facts about the entering class, but he concludes by talking about the legal profession and its ideals. The "timeless values" he extols are: integrity, service, equal access to justice, and the rule of law. Regarding the latter, he reminds the listener that the struggle for the rule of law is not limited to developing countries, and he goes on to talk about torture, preventive detention, Guantanamo, and threats to the independence of the judiciary in the US. He concludes by commenting, "I say with confidence that this is a room full of trusted representatives, judges, political and community leaders, solvers of a generation of problems not yet imagined." It is a more formal and deliberate speech than others available in the archives, and could be termed a "legacy" speech. At the end of the text, it lists some of the sources for his remarks.
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- 2017-12-29T23:17:10.251Z
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- Remarks at alumni awards banquet: Thursday, March 11, 2010
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- Commencement 2010 Remarks
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- Welcome to the Class of 2013
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Summary by Jane Thompson: David Getches starts his remarks by sharing interesting facts about the entering class, but he concludes by talking about th
Show moreSummary by Jane Thompson: David Getches starts his remarks by sharing interesting facts about the entering class, but he concludes by talking about the legal profession and its ideals.
Transcript reproduced with permission of the University of Colorado Law School and the David H. Getches family.
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- Remarks at alumni awards banquet: University of Colorado Law School: Wednesday, March 09, 2011
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Summary by Jane Thompson: This was the 30th Alumni Awards Banquet (2011), and the final banquet of David's eight-year deanship. Judge Carrigan receive
Show moreSummary by Jane Thompson: This was the 30th Alumni Awards Banquet (2011), and the final banquet of David's eight-year deanship. Judge Carrigan received a special recognition award as a non-alumnus, Richard Schaden was in the audience. The accomplishments of the law school that David mentions include the new LLM program, Leg/Reg course, Schaden Experiential Education Program, successful year of trial and appellate competitions, pro bono pledge program, new Alumni Scholarship, Centers activities, faculty and staff hiring. He also talks about Prof. Pizzi's retirement. On a more somber note, he mentions the deaths of CU law legends, Court Peterson and Clyde Martz, and the difficult times: "harrowing" employment situation for grads, high tuition costs, etc.
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- 2017-12-29T22:06:12.252Z
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- Remarks on Court Peterson: Law Review Banquet: March 31, 2011
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Summary by Jane Thompson: This speech takes place at the first University of Colorado Law Review banquet after former Law School Dean Courtland (Court
Show moreSummary by Jane Thompson: This speech takes place at the first University of Colorado Law Review banquet after former Law School Dean Courtland (Court) Peterson's death. It was also David Getches' last Law Review banquet speech before his own retirement and death. David informs the audience of Court Peterson's background and how Court's mother came to fund the Law Review's Court Peterson Awards for best student article and for leadership. As Court's health declined he turned over the fund to David and the Law School to administer. Court Peterson joined the University of Colorado School of Law faculty in 1959 and served as Dean of the Law School from 1973-1979.
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- Welcome to Admitted Students: Friday, March 31, 2011
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Summary by Jane Thompson: This is David's longest and strongest sales pitch on why to pursue a legal education, and why to choose CU Law over other la
Show moreSummary by Jane Thompson: This is David's longest and strongest sales pitch on why to pursue a legal education, and why to choose CU Law over other law schools. It contains some vintage David lines: "You don’t have to know as you come in the door next August where you will end up, only the kind of person you want to be." OR "Look at the surroundings. Imagine having a life as well as an education here."
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- Colorado State Bar Swearing in Ceremony: Monday, October 26, 2009
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Address delivered at the Colorado State Bar swearing-in ceremony on October 26, 2009 in Denver, Colorado. Transcript reproduced with permission of th
Show moreAddress delivered at the Colorado State Bar swearing-in ceremony on October 26, 2009 in Denver, Colorado. Transcript reproduced with permission of the University of Colorado Law School and the David H. Getches family.
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- Wolf Law Building Dedication Remarks: September 8, 2006
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Summary by Jane Thompson: This is the text of David Getches' remarks at the dedication of the new Wolf Law Building on September 8, 2006, when America
Show moreSummary by Jane Thompson: This is the text of David Getches' remarks at the dedication of the new Wolf Law Building on September 8, 2006, when American Bar Association (ABA) President Karen Mathis, University of Colorado President Hank Brown, and United States Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer were honored guests and speakers. He talks about the "damn hard work" it took to get to this day: faith, commitment, perseverance, risk-taking, generosity, and civic engagement. There are many historical facts recounted and names dropped in this speech, and he also announces the launch of the DeMuth Chair. Part of the text of his remarks was reproduced in the program that was distributed at the event, and the portion as it appears in the printed program is titled: The journey of the CU Law School: a study in civic engagement.
Wolf Law Building Dedication Remarks
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