Distinguished Lecture Series
Each year, the Center of the American West presents its Distinguished Lecture, a public event that brings to Colorado accomplished public figures to present an original talk about the American West. The Distinguished Lecturers meet with students and faculty on the CU-Boulder campus, high school students, and members of the community to talk about important issues in the American West.
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2006 Distinguished LecturerAnnie Proulx
2005 Distinguished LecturerNick Forster
2002 Distinguished LecturerAlan and Pete Simpson
2001 Distinguished LecturerJimmy Santiago-Baca
2000 Distinguished LecturerTerry Tempest Williams
1999 Distinguished LecturerAlison Hawthorne Deming
1998 Distinguished LecturerTeresa Jordon and Hal Cannon
1997 Distinguished LecturerSherman Alexie
1996 Distinguished LecturerIvan Doig
1995 Distinguished LecturerRichard Rodriguez