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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Annie Proulx 2006 Distinguished Lecturer
Annie Proulx
Nick Forster 2005 Distinguished Lecturer
Nick Forster
Alan and Pete Simpson 2002 Distinguished Lecturer
Alan and Pete Simpson
Jimmy Santiago-Baca 2001 Distinguished Lecturer
Jimmy Santiago-Baca
Terry Tempest Williams 2000 Distinguished Lecturer
Terry Tempest Williams
Alison Hawthorne Deming 1999 Distinguished Lecturer
Alison Hawthorne Deming
Teresa Jordan and Hal Cannon 1998 Distinguished Lecturer
Teresa Jordon and Hal Cannon
Sherman Alexie 1997 Distinguished Lecturer
Sherman Alexie
Ivan Doig 1996 Distinguished Lecturer
Ivan Doig
Richard Rodriguez 1995 Distinguished Lecturer
Richard Rodriguez