A Big Bang in Germany
This summer marked the 11th year that the Summer Session in International and Comparative Law was held in the town of Giessen, Germany. The program brings together law students from the United States, Europe, Asia, Africa, the Middle East, and Latin America to learn and live together for four weeks. This one of a kind program is a partnership between the Marquette University Law School, the University of Wisconsin Law School, and the Justus Liebig University.
I was proud to address our 37 participants at this year’s Closing Ceremony on August 15, 2019. Here is the text of my remarks.
Herr Doctor Professor Marauhn, Vice President Kampfer, Honored Guests, Faculty and Graduates:
It all started with a Big Bang.
No, I am not referring to the American television show about young scientists that is apparently popular in every country on the planet. I am talking about the original Big Bang, that sudden burst of light and energy that began our universe.
Imagine if you had been there when the Big Bang occurred. At first, there was chaos, disorder, and confusion. But slowly, the gases cooled and became planets, and the planets formed orbits around suns, and the universe took shape. And it was beautiful.
Four weeks ago, you arrived in Giessen, Germany with your very own Big Bang. And yes, there was chaos.