Yesterday I attended BYU Law School's annual Awards Banquet & Barrister's Ball. In addition to being the sort of person who supports Law School events, I was especially looking forward to dancing with my wife. We are not going to appear on television anytime soon, but we know a few basic steps and make the most of it.
When I entered the ballroom, the first person I saw was our associate dean, who said, "Congratuations, Gordon."
"What did I do?"
"No one called you?"
"No. What are you talking about?"
He showed me the program which indicated that I was to receive the "Student Bar Association First Year Professor of the Year Award." Cool!
Last semester, I taught a "small section" (50 students) of first-year Contracts. The students and I had a wonderful experience introducing each other to BYU Law School. I don't know whether students realize how much we professors value our relationships with them, but here is a shout-out to that class: Thanks!
By the way, when my children saw the plaque, they were unimpressed. "How many professors at BYU are in their first year? You're the only one, right?"
I can always count on my children to keep me grounded.
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1. Posted by Cliff on March 15, 2008 @ 22:24 | Permalink
Congratulations Gordon! Just tell your children that the SBA didn't HAVE to give the award...
2. Posted by Brandon P. on March 22, 2008 @ 20:31 | Permalink
Congratulations Professor Smith! Your contracts class has been the highlight of my first year. (I know, sad hu:))
3. Posted by Drew on March 26, 2008 @ 18:01 | Permalink
Congrats Professor Smith! Couldn't have gone to a more deserving professor. I really enjoyed the class and the cheese!
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