http://www.centerwest.org This is a collection of Center of the American West events and distinguished speaker lectures. en-us Fri, 28 Nov 2008 12:00:00 GMT Wed, 07 May 2008 12:40:00 GMT http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss graphics@centerwest.org (Honey Lindburg) graphics@centerwest.org (Honey Lindburg) www.centerwest.org Center events and Patty's speeches at your fingertips! For the longest time Center supporters have asked for recordings and videos of events that they had missed, so now, as an answer to the public outcry, we have developed our very own podcast. Subscribe to have Patty at your fingertips 24/7 and to relive events that you loved. Center of the American West info@centerwest.org no http://www.centerwest.org/podcast/mp3/5-22-13goldstein.mp3 The Center of the American West, Boulder County, and the AirWaterGas Research Network invite you to a new lecture series. Beginning on February 26th, on Tuesday nights through May, a speaker with substantial expertise on natural gas development will provide a measured, honest exploration of this controversial topic. Each presenter will be scrupulous about acknowledging areas of uncertainty (“What We Don’t Know”), and emphasizing open questions that require careful deliberation. Throughout the series, CU historian Patty Limerick will act as moderator. Recognizing that many members of the audience will hold strong opinions, we look forward to honest – and civil and respectful – discussions of a crucially important topic. Tuesday, 21 May 2013 06:30:00 GMT Center of the American West Does Living Near Hydrofracturing Activity Put Our Health at Risk? FrackingSENSE: What We Know, What We Don’t Know, and What We Hope to Learn about Natural Gas Development. The Center of the American West, Boulder County, and the AirWaterGas Research Network invite you to a new lecture series. Beginning on February 26th, on Tuesday nights through May, a speaker with substantial expertise on natural gas development will provide a measured, honest exploration of this controversial topic. Each presenter will be scrupulous about acknowledging areas of uncertainty (“What We Don’t Know”), and emphasizing open questions that require careful deliberation. Throughout the series, CU historian Patty Limerick will act as moderator. Recognizing that many members of the audience will hold strong opinions, we look forward to honest – and civil and respectful – discussions of a crucially important topic. no 01:29:38 center, of, for, american, west, patty, patricia, limerick, tracking, frackingsense, bernie, goldstein, health, Environment, oil, gas, natural gas, wells, industry, epidemiology, http://www.centerwest.org/podcast/mp3/5-22-13goldstein.mp3 The Center of the American West, Boulder County, and the AirWaterGas Research Network invite you to a new lecture series. Beginning on February 26th, on Tuesday nights through May, a speaker with substantial expertise on natural gas development will provide a measured, honest exploration of this controversial topic. Each presenter will be scrupulous about acknowledging areas of uncertainty (“What We Don’t Know”), and emphasizing open questions that require careful deliberation. Throughout the series, CU historian Patty Limerick will act as moderator. Recognizing that many members of the audience will hold strong opinions, we look forward to honest – and civil and respectful – discussions of a crucially important topic. Tuesday, 13 May 2013 06:30:00 GMT Center of the American West EDF – An Environmental Perspective FrackingSENSE: What We Know, What We Don’t Know, and What We Hope to Learn about Natural Gas Development. The Center of the American West, Boulder County, and the AirWaterGas Research Network invite you to a new lecture series. Beginning on February 26th, on Tuesday nights through May, a speaker with substantial expertise on natural gas development will provide a measured, honest exploration of this controversial topic. Each presenter will be scrupulous about acknowledging areas of uncertainty (“What We Don’t Know”), and emphasizing open questions that require careful deliberation. Throughout the series, CU historian Patty Limerick will act as moderator. Recognizing that many members of the audience will hold strong opinions, we look forward to honest – and civil and respectful – discussions of a crucially important topic. no 01:54:30 center, of, for, american, west, patty, patricia, limerick, tracking, frackingsense, dan, grossman, EDF, Environmental Defense Fund, Environment, oil, gas, natural gas, wells, industry, activists, activism http://www.centerwest.org/podcast/mp3/3-21-13-tiny.mp3 The makers of the film TINY: a story about living small, Merete Mueller and Christopher Smith, discuss the small house movement, good design, the nature of home, and the changing American Dream. TINY is a documentary about home, and how we find it. The film follows one couple’s attempt to build a “tiny house” from scratch, and profiles other families who have downsized their lives into homes smaller than the average parking space. Can living small go big? http://tiny-themovie.com Thursday, 21 March 2013 06:30:00 GMT Center of the American West TINY: A Story About Living Small The makers of the film TINY: a story about living small, Merete Mueller and Christopher Smith, discuss the small house movement, good design, the nature of home, and the changing American Dream. TINY is a documentary about home, and how we find it. The film follows one couple’s attempt to build a “tiny house” from scratch, and profiles other families who have downsized their lives into homes smaller than the average parking space. Can living small go big? http://tiny-themovie.com no 01:15:55 center, of, for, american, west, patty, patricia, limerick, TINY: A Story About Living Small, Merete Mueller, Christopher Smith, home, tiny, houses, architecture, small house movement, http://www.centerwest.org/podcast/mp3/4-25-13-elliot_west.mp3 The Center of the American West is proud to announce the 2013 Wallace Stegner Award Winner: Western American Historian and Author, Elliott West. “Elliott West is the best historian of the American West writing today.” – Richard White Each year, the Center of the American West presents the Wallace Stegner Award to an individual who has have faithfully and evocatively depicted the spirit of the American West. Elliott West, who received his doctorate from the University of Colorado, is author of six books, most recently The Essential West: Collected Essays (2012). His book, The Last Indian War: The Nez Perce Story (2009) is one of three of his books to receive the Western Heritage Award and two to win the Western History Association’s Caughey Prize. His book, The Contested Plains (1998), received six national awards, including the PEN-West Award as the year’s best non-fiction book, and the Francis Parkman Prize as the outstanding book in American history. It is considered a classic in the field. This event is made possible by the generosity of Al and Carol Ann Olson. Thursday, 25 April 2013 06:30:00 GMT Center of the American West Stegner Award The Center of the American West is proud to announce the 2013 Wallace Stegner Award Winner: Western American Historian and Author, Elliott West. “Elliott West is the best historian of the American West writing today.” – Richard White Each year, the Center of the American West presents the Wallace Stegner Award to an individual who has have faithfully and evocatively depicted the spirit of the American West. Elliott West, who received his doctorate from the University of Colorado, is author of six books, most recently The Essential West: Collected Essays (2012). His book, The Last Indian War: The Nez Perce Story (2009) is one of three of his books to receive the Western Heritage Award and two to win the Western History Association’s Caughey Prize. His book, The Contested Plains (1998), received six national awards, including the PEN-West Award as the year’s best non-fiction book, and the Francis Parkman Prize as the outstanding book in American history. It is considered a classic in the field. This event is made possible by the generosity of Al and Carol Ann Olson. no 01:07:19 center, of, for, american, west, patty, patricia, limerick, Elliot, West, Elliot West, American, History, West, Western, children, richard white, sand creek massacre, trappers, miners, colorado, great plains, http://www.centerwest.org/podcast/mp3/5-2-13hickenlooper.mp3 FrackingSENSE: What We Know, What We Don’t Know, and What We Hope to Learn about Natural Gas Development. The Center of the American West, CU Continuing Education, Boulder County, and the AirWaterGas Research Network invite you to a new lecture series. Beginning on February 26th, on Tuesday nights through May, a speaker with substantial expertise on natural gas development will provide a measured, honest exploration of this controversial topic. Each presenter will be scrupulous about acknowledging areas of uncertainty (“What We Don’t Know”), and emphasizing open questions that require careful deliberation. Throughout the series, CU historian Patty Limerick will act as moderator. Recognizing that many members of the audience will hold strong opinions, we look forward to honest – and civil and respectful – discussions of a crucially important topic. Tuesday, 02 May 2013 06:30:00 GMT Center of the American West Natural Gas Development in Colorado FrackingSENSE: What We Know, What We Don’t Know, and What We Hope to Learn about Natural Gas Development. The Center of the American West, CU Continuing Education, Boulder County, and the AirWaterGas Research Network invite you to a new lecture series. Beginning on February 26th, on Tuesday nights through May, a speaker with substantial expertise on natural gas development will provide a measured, honest exploration of this controversial topic. Each presenter will be scrupulous about acknowledging areas of uncertainty (“What We Don’t Know”), and emphasizing open questions that require careful deliberation. Throughout the series, CU historian Patty Limerick will act as moderator. Recognizing that many members of the audience will hold strong opinions, we look forward to honest – and civil and respectful – discussions of a crucially important topic. no 01:56:47 center, of, for, american, west, patty, patricia, limerick, fracking, frackingsense, history, water, gas, oil, air, atmosphere, NCAR, chemicals, county, industry, wells, quality, Governor, John, Hickenlooper, http://www.centerwest.org/podcast/mp3/4-30-13flores.mp3 FrackingSENSE: What We Know, What We Don’t Know, and What We Hope to Learn about Natural Gas Development. The Center of the American West, CU Continuing Education, Boulder County, and the AirWaterGas Research Network invite you to a new lecture series. Beginning on February 26th, on Tuesday nights through May, a speaker with substantial expertise on natural gas development will provide a measured, honest exploration of this controversial topic. Each presenter will be scrupulous about acknowledging areas of uncertainty (“What We Don’t Know”), and emphasizing open questions that require careful deliberation. Throughout the series, CU historian Patty Limerick will act as moderator. Recognizing that many members of the audience will hold strong opinions, we look forward to honest – and civil and respectful – discussions of a crucially important topic. Tuesday, 30 Apr 2013 06:30:00 GMT Center of the American West Economic Issues of Shale Oil and Gas Development FrackingSENSE: What We Know, What We Don’t Know, and What We Hope to Learn about Natural Gas Development. The Center of the American West, CU Continuing Education, Boulder County, and the AirWaterGas Research Network invite you to a new lecture series. Beginning on February 26th, on Tuesday nights through May, a speaker with substantial expertise on natural gas development will provide a measured, honest exploration of this controversial topic. Each presenter will be scrupulous about acknowledging areas of uncertainty (“What We Don’t Know”), and emphasizing open questions that require careful deliberation. Throughout the series, CU historian Patty Limerick will act as moderator. Recognizing that many members of the audience will hold strong opinions, we look forward to honest – and civil and respectful – discussions of a crucially important topic. no 01:17:39 center, of, for, american, west, patty, patricia, limerick, fracking, frackingsense, history, water, gas, oil, air, atmosphere, NCAR, chemicals, county, industry, wells, quality, Nick, Flores, http://www.centerwest.org/podcast/mp3/4-23-13patronmilford.mp3 FrackingSENSE: What We Know, What We Don’t Know, and What We Hope to Learn about Natural Gas Development. The Center of the American West, CU Continuing Education, Boulder County, and the AirWaterGas Research Network invite you to a new lecture series. Beginning on February 26th, on Tuesday nights through May, a speaker with substantial expertise on natural gas development will provide a measured, honest exploration of this controversial topic. Each presenter will be scrupulous about acknowledging areas of uncertainty (“What We Don’t Know”), and emphasizing open questions that require careful deliberation. Throughout the series, CU historian Patty Limerick will act as moderator. Recognizing that many members of the audience will hold strong opinions, we look forward to honest – and civil and respectful – discussions of a crucially important topic. Tuesday, 23 Apr 2013 06:30:00 GMT Center of the American West Atmospheric Perspectives on Oil and Gas Operations FrackingSENSE: What We Know, What We Don’t Know, and What We Hope to Learn about Natural Gas Development. The Center of the American West, CU Continuing Education, Boulder County, and the AirWaterGas Research Network invite you to a new lecture series. Beginning on February 26th, on Tuesday nights through May, a speaker with substantial expertise on natural gas development will provide a measured, honest exploration of this controversial topic. Each presenter will be scrupulous about acknowledging areas of uncertainty (“What We Don’t Know”), and emphasizing open questions that require careful deliberation. Throughout the series, CU historian Patty Limerick will act as moderator. Recognizing that many members of the audience will hold strong opinions, we look forward to honest – and civil and respectful – discussions of a crucially important topic. no 01:30:57 center, of, for, american, west, patty, patricia, limerick, fracking, frackingsense, history, water, gas, oil, air, atmosphere, NCAR, chemicals, county, industry, wells, quality, Jana, Milford, Petron, Gabrielle http://www.centerwest.org/podcast/mp3/4-16-13-joe-ryan.mp3 FrackingSENSE: What We Know, What We Don’t Know, and What We Hope to Learn about Natural Gas Development. The Center of the American West, CU Continuing Education, Boulder County, and the AirWaterGas Research Network invite you to a new lecture series. Beginning on February 26th, on Tuesday nights through May, a speaker with substantial expertise on natural gas development will provide a measured, honest exploration of this controversial topic. Each presenter will be scrupulous about acknowledging areas of uncertainty (“What We Don’t Know”), and emphasizing open questions that require careful deliberation. Throughout the series, CU historian Patty Limerick will act as moderator. Recognizing that many members of the audience will hold strong opinions, we look forward to honest – and civil and respectful – discussions of a crucially important topic. Tues, 16 April 2013 06:30:00 GMT Center of the American West What Do We Know and Not Know about the Risk of Oil and Natural Gas Development to Our Water Supplies FrackingSENSE: What We Know, What We Don’t Know, and What We Hope to Learn about Natural Gas Development. The Center of the American West, CU Continuing Education, Boulder County, and the AirWaterGas Research Network invite you to a new lecture series. Beginning on February 26th, on Tuesday nights through May, a speaker with substantial expertise on natural gas development will provide a measured, honest exploration of this controversial topic. Each presenter will be scrupulous about acknowledging areas of uncertainty (“What We Don’t Know”), and emphasizing open questions that require careful deliberation. Throughout the series, CU historian Patty Limerick will act as moderator. Recognizing that many members of the audience will hold strong opinions, we look forward to honest – and civil and respectful – discussions of a crucially important topic. no 01:34:19 center, of, for, american, west, patty, patricia, limerick, fracking, frackingsense, history, water, gas, oil, air, joe, ryan, chemicals, county, industry, wells http://www.centerwest.org/podcast/mp3/4-3-13kirbywynn.mp3 FrackingSENSE: What We Know, What We Don’t Know, and What We Hope to Learn about Natural Gas Development. The Center of the American West, CU Continuing Education, Boulder County, and the AirWaterGas Research Network invite you to a new lecture series. Beginning on February 26th, on Tuesday nights through May, a speaker with substantial expertise on natural gas development will provide a measured, honest exploration of this controversial topic. Each presenter will be scrupulous about acknowledging areas of uncertainty (“What We Don’t Know”), and emphasizing open questions that require careful deliberation. Throughout the series, CU historian Patty Limerick will act as moderator. Recognizing that many members of the audience will hold strong opinions, we look forward to honest – and civil and respectful – discussions of a crucially important topic. Wed, 02 Apr 2013 06:30:00 GMT Center of the American West Garfield County’s Lessons Learned about Oil and Gas Development: Building Relationships with Industry and the Community to Effectively Address Citizen Concerns FrackingSENSE: What We Know, What We Don’t Know, and What We Hope to Learn about Natural Gas Development. The Center of the American West, CU Continuing Education, Boulder County, and the AirWaterGas Research Network invite you to a new lecture series. Beginning on February 26th, on Tuesday nights through May, a speaker with substantial expertise on natural gas development will provide a measured, honest exploration of this controversial topic. Each presenter will be scrupulous about acknowledging areas of uncertainty (“What We Don’t Know”), and emphasizing open questions that require careful deliberation. Throughout the series, CU historian Patty Limerick will act as moderator. Recognizing that many members of the audience will hold strong opinions, we look forward to honest – and civil and respectful – discussions of a crucially important topic. no 01:23:20 center, of, for, american, west, patty, patricia, limerick, fracking, frackingsense, history, water, gas, oil, air, kirby, wynn, garfield, county, industry http://www.centerwest.org/podcast/mp3/3-19-13-davis.mp3 FrackingSENSE: What We Know, What We Don’t Know, and What We Hope to Learn about Natural Gas Development. The Center of the American West, CU Continuing Education, Boulder County, and the AirWaterGas Research Network invite you to a new lecture series. Beginning on February 26th, on Tuesday nights through May, a speaker with substantial expertise on natural gas development will provide a measured, honest exploration of this controversial topic. Each presenter will be scrupulous about acknowledging areas of uncertainty (“What We Don’t Know”), and emphasizing open questions that require careful deliberation. Throughout the series, CU historian Patty Limerick will act as moderator. Recognizing that many members of the audience will hold strong opinions, we look forward to honest – and civil and respectful – discussions of a crucially important topic. Wed, 19 Mar 2013 06:30:00 GMT Center of the American West The Politics of Fracking FrackingSENSE: What We Know, What We Don’t Know, and What We Hope to Learn about Natural Gas Development. The Center of the American West, CU Continuing Education, Boulder County, and the AirWaterGas Research Network invite you to a new lecture series. Beginning on February 26th, on Tuesday nights through May, a speaker with substantial expertise on natural gas development will provide a measured, honest exploration of this controversial topic. Each presenter will be scrupulous about acknowledging areas of uncertainty (“What We Don’t Know”), and emphasizing open questions that require careful deliberation. Throughout the series, CU historian Patty Limerick will act as moderator. Recognizing that many members of the audience will hold strong opinions, we look forward to honest – and civil and respectful – discussions of a crucially important topic. no 01:37:20 center, of, for, american, west, patty, patricia, limerick, fracking, frackingsense, history, water, gas, oil, air, charles, davis, http://www.centerwest.org/podcast/mp3/12-3-13waskom.mp3 FrackingSENSE: What We Know, What We Don’t Know, and What We Hope to Learn about Natural Gas Development. The Center of the American West, CU Continuing Education, Boulder County, and the AirWaterGas Research Network invite you to a new lecture series. Beginning on February 26th, on Tuesday nights through May, a speaker with substantial expertise on natural gas development will provide a measured, honest exploration of this controversial topic. Each presenter will be scrupulous about acknowledging areas of uncertainty (“What We Don’t Know”), and emphasizing open questions that require careful deliberation. Throughout the series, CU historian Patty Limerick will act as moderator. Recognizing that many members of the audience will hold strong opinions, we look forward to honest – and civil and respectful – discussions of a crucially important topic. Wed, 12 Mar 2013 06:30:00 GMT Center of the American West Water for Energy: How much does it take? How much will we need? FrackingSENSE: What We Know, What We Don’t Know, and What We Hope to Learn about Natural Gas Development. The Center of the American West, CU Continuing Education, Boulder County, and the AirWaterGas Research Network invite you to a new lecture series. Beginning on February 26th, on Tuesday nights through May, a speaker with substantial expertise on natural gas development will provide a measured, honest exploration of this controversial topic. Each presenter will be scrupulous about acknowledging areas of uncertainty (“What We Don’t Know”), and emphasizing open questions that require careful deliberation. Throughout the series, CU historian Patty Limerick will act as moderator. Recognizing that many members of the audience will hold strong opinions, we look forward to honest – and civil and respectful – discussions of a crucially important topic. no 01:33:28 center, of, for, american, west, patty, patricia, limerick, fracking, frackingsense, history, water, gas, oil, air, reagan, waskom, http://www.centerwest.org/podcast/mp3/3-5-13-Tierney.mp3 FrackingSENSE: What We Know, What We Don’t Know, and What We Hope to Learn about Natural Gas Development. The Center of the American West, CU Continuing Education, Boulder County, and the AirWaterGas Research Network invite you to a new lecture series. Beginning on February 26th, on Tuesday nights through May, a speaker with substantial expertise on natural gas development will provide a measured, honest exploration of this controversial topic. Each presenter will be scrupulous about acknowledging areas of uncertainty (“What We Don’t Know”), and emphasizing open questions that require careful deliberation. Throughout the series, CU historian Patty Limerick will act as moderator. Recognizing that many members of the audience will hold strong opinions, we look forward to honest – and civil and respectful – discussions of a crucially important topic. Wed, 05 Mar 2013 06:30:00 GMT Center of the American West Unconventional Natural Gas: Trends, Opportunities, and Challenges with America’s New Energy Resource FrackingSENSE: What We Know, What We Don’t Know, and What We Hope to Learn about Natural Gas Development. The Center of the American West, CU Continuing Education, Boulder County, and the AirWaterGas Research Network invite you to a new lecture series. Beginning on February 26th, on Tuesday nights through May, a speaker with substantial expertise on natural gas development will provide a measured, honest exploration of this controversial topic. Each presenter will be scrupulous about acknowledging areas of uncertainty (“What We Don’t Know”), and emphasizing open questions that require careful deliberation. Throughout the series, CU historian Patty Limerick will act as moderator. Recognizing that many members of the audience will hold strong opinions, we look forward to honest – and civil and respectful – discussions of a crucially important topic. no 01:30:54 center, of, for, american, west, patty, patricia, limerick, fracking, frackingsense, history, water, gas, oil, air, tierney, susan, http://www.centerwest.org/podcast/mp3/2-26-13pattylimerickairwatergas.mp3 FrackingSENSE: What We Know, What We Don’t Know, and What We Hope to Learn about Natural Gas Development. The Center of the American West, CU Continuing Education, Boulder County, and the AirWaterGas Research Network invite you to a new lecture series. Beginning on February 26th, on Tuesday nights through May, a speaker with substantial expertise on natural gas development will provide a measured, honest exploration of this controversial topic. Each presenter will be scrupulous about acknowledging areas of uncertainty (“What We Don’t Know”), and emphasizing open questions that require careful deliberation. CU historian Patty Limerick will launch the series with a talk placing natural gas development in the history of Western American extractive industries. Throughout the series, Limerick will act as moderator. Recognizing that many members of the audience will hold strong opinions, we look forward to honest – and civil and respectful – discussions of a crucially important topic. Wed, 26 Feb 2013 06:30:00 GMT Center of the American West The West Beneath Its Surface: Natural Gas Development in the Big Picture of Western Extractive Industry FrackingSENSE: What We Know, What We Don’t Know, and What We Hope to Learn about Natural Gas Development. The Center of the American West, CU Continuing Education, Boulder County, and the AirWaterGas Research Network invite you to a new lecture series. Beginning on February 26th, on Tuesday nights through May, a speaker with substantial expertise on natural gas development will provide a measured, honest exploration of this controversial topic. Each presenter will be scrupulous about acknowledging areas of uncertainty (“What We Don’t Know”), and emphasizing open questions that require careful deliberation. CU historian Patty Limerick will launch the series with a talk placing natural gas development in the history of Western American extractive industries. Throughout the series, Limerick will act as moderator. Recognizing that many members of the audience will hold strong opinions, we look forward to honest – and civil and respectful – discussions of a crucially important topic. no 01:06:41 center, of, for, american, west, patty, patricia, limerick, fracking, frackingsense, history, water, gas, oil, air http://www.centerwest.org/podcast/mp3/02-21-13-josh-garett-davis.mp3 The Center of the American West is proud to present Josh Garrett-Davis, author of Ghost Dances: Proving up on the Great Plains, for a reading and book signing. There are places in America that have long held our collective imagination for their timeless beauty and mystery. The gifted young writer Josh Garrett-Davis takes a singular journey back to his native Midwestern American Plains and gives us a striking portrait of a unique American place. Politics and prairie, art and religion, all combine into a new picture of the region—one that is quite different from the long-standing images of the area as either a wasteland or a heroic frontier. Mon, 25 Feb 2013 11:10:21 GMT Center of the American West Ghost Dances: Book signing with Josh Garrett-Davis The Center of the American West is proud to present Josh Garrett-Davis, author of Ghost Dances: Proving up on the Great Plains, for a reading and book signing. There are places in America that have long held our collective imagination for their timeless beauty and mystery. The gifted young writer Josh Garrett-Davis takes a singular journey back to his native Midwestern American Plains and gives us a striking portrait of a unique American place. Politics and prairie, art and religion, all combine into a new picture of the region—one that is quite different from the long-standing images of the area as either a wasteland or a heroic frontier. no 01:06:41 center, of, for, american, west, patty, patricia, limerick, josh, garrett-davis, ghost, dances, book release http://www.centerwest.org/podcast/mp3/09-05-12ditch.mp3 The Center of the American West is proud to announce the release of A Ditch in Time: The City, the West, and Water, written by the Center's very own, Patty Limerick with Jason Hanson. Water holds an under-exploited capacity to show the connections tying together distant places and seemingly unrelated groups. This book traces the history of water in Denver, using this case study to explore important and often under-recognized patterns in regional and national history. Energized by a quality of wit and humor rarely encountered in books about natural resources and bureaucracies, and enriched with photographs and maps, this book raises questions of consequence about the complex relationship among cities, suburbs, and rural areas, the crucial role of engineering in shaping the West, and the varying roles of contention and cooperation, litigation and negotiation, at work in the control of water. Wed, 05 Sept 2012 11:14:21 GMT Center of the American West A Ditch in Time Book Release The Center of the American West is proud to announce the release of A Ditch in Time: The City, the West, and Water, written by the Center's very own, Patty Limerick with Jason Hanson. Water holds an under-exploited capacity to show the connections tying together distant places and seemingly unrelated groups. This book traces the history of water in Denver, using this case study to explore important and often under-recognized patterns in regional and national history. Energized by a quality of wit and humor rarely encountered in books about natural resources and bureaucracies, and enriched with photographs and maps, this book raises questions of consequence about the complex relationship among cities, suburbs, and rural areas, the crucial role of engineering in shaping the West, and the varying roles of contention and cooperation, litigation and negotiation, at work in the control of water. no 00:57:20 center, of, for, american, west, patty, patricia, limerick, denver water, jason, hanson, book release http://www.centerwest.org/podcast/mp3/04-25-12haruf.mp3 The Center of the American West is proud to present Kent Haruf with its highest honor, the Stegner Award. A self-proclaimed "ministry brat," Kent Haruf grew up in eastern Colorado and was 41 before his first piece of fiction, in Puerto del Sol, was published. Haruf's bestselling novels have won numerous awards and distinctions due to his incredible depictions of the West. Wed, 25 Apr 2012 11:14:21 GMT Center of the American West 2012 Stegner Awards: Kent Haruf The Center of the American West is proud to present Kent Haruf with its highest honor, the Stegner Award. A self-proclaimed "ministry brat," Kent Haruf grew up in eastern Colorado and was 41 before his first piece of fiction, in Puerto del Sol, was published. Haruf's bestselling novels have won numerous awards and distinctions due to his incredible depictions of the West. no 01:11:31 center, of, for, american, west, patty, patricia, limerick, wallace, stegner, kent, haruf, literature http://www.centerwest.org/podcast/mp3/4_17_12_BearStories.mp3 Are you coming out of hibernation? Ready for spring? So, too, are the bears in our environs. And really, how much do you know about the bears that occupy our state? Laura Pritchett, author of the new book Great Colorado Bear Stories, and Jeff Mitton, University of Colorado Professor of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology and Daily Camera columnist, will weave stories and science to create a portrait of the human-bear intersect. They will talk about the grizzlies that once roamed here, and the black bears that still do, augmenting the evening with images and lively discussion. Tues, 17 Apr 2012 11:14:21 GMT Center of the American West Coming Out of Hibernation: Bears, Their Stories, and You Are you coming out of hibernation? Ready for spring? So, too, are the bears in our environs. And really, how much do you know about the bears that occupy our state? Laura Pritchett, author of the new book Great Colorado Bear Stories, and Jeff Mitton, University of Colorado Professor of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology and Daily Camera columnist, will weave stories and science to create a portrait of the human-bear intersect. They will talk about the grizzlies that once roamed here, and the black bears that still do, augmenting the evening with images and lively discussion. no 01:21:25 center, of, for, american, west, patty, patricia, limerick, bears, pritchett, book, mitton http://www.centerwest.org/podcast/mp3/12-7-11wordsregsaner.mp3 The Words to Stir the Soul events spotlight some of the region's best writing by providing a unique opportunity for both readers and attendees to deepen their appreciation of the region in which we live. This year, the Center of the American West will feature the work of Boulder-based poet and essayist, Reg Saner. His writings and poems have been featured in more than 140 magazines and 40 anthologies. His most recent book, The Four-Cornered Falcon: Essays on the Interior West and the Natural Scene, was published in 2011. In 1999, Mr. Saner became Boulder's first poet laureate. Wed, 07 Dec 2011 11:14:21 GMT Center of the American West Words to Stir the Soul: A Tribute to the Work of Reg Saner The Words to Stir the Soul events spotlight some of the region's best writing by providing a unique opportunity for both readers and attendees to deepen their appreciation of the region in which we live. This year, the Center of the American West will feature the work of Boulder-based poet and essayist, Reg Saner. His writings and poems have been featured in more than 140 magazines and 40 anthologies. His most recent book, The Four-Cornered Falcon: Essays on the Interior West and the Natural Scene, was published in 2011. In 1999, Mr. Saner became Boulder's first poet laureate. no 02:20:29 center, of, for, american, west, patty, patricia, limerick, poetry, reg, saner, boulder, west, author http://www.centerwest.org/podcast/mp3/10-27-11mcphee.mp3 The Center of the American West is proud to award John McPhee its highest honor, the Stegner Award. 2011 marks the fortieth anniversary of the publication of John McPhee's extraordinary work, Encounters with the Archdruid. Patty Limerick has long heralded this book as the Center of the American West's "founding text" because of its inspiring demonstration of civil dialogue on contentious issues. In addition, McPhee's excellence in journalism, as marked by both his Pulitzer Prize and his frequent contributions to The New Yorker, also reflects the Center's commitment to lively and personable communication that clarifies, educates, and entertains. Thu, 27 Oct 2011 11:14:21 GMT Center of the American West 2011 Wallace Stegner Award: John McPhee The Center of the American West is proud to award John McPhee its highest honor, the Stegner Award. 2011 marks the fortieth anniversary of the publication of John McPhee's extraordinary work, Encounters with the Archdruid. Patty Limerick has long heralded this book as the Center of the American West's "founding text" because of its inspiring demonstration of civil dialogue on contentious issues. In addition, McPhee's excellence in journalism, as marked by both his Pulitzer Prize and his frequent contributions to The New Yorker, also reflects the Center's commitment to lively and personable communication that clarifies, educates, and entertains. no 01:19:56 center, of, for, american, west, patty, patricia, limerick, stegner, award, john, mcphee, west, author, literature http://www.centerwest.org/podcast/mp3/09-29-11wildcat.mp3 The Center is pleased to announce Dan Wildcat as the ninth guest in the Modern Indian Identity series. Dr. Daniel Wildcat, Ph.D., is a professor at Haskell Indian Nations University in Lawrence, Kansas, and an accomplished scholar who writes on indigenous knowledge, technology, environment, and education. He is also co-director of the Haskell Environmental Research Studies Center, which he founded with colleagues from the Center for Hazardous Substance Research at Kansas State University. A Yuchi member of the Muscogee Nation of Oklahoma, Dr. Wildcat is the coauthor, with Vine Deloria, Jr., of Power and Place: Indian Education in America (Fulcrum, 2001), and coeditor, with Steve Pavlik, of Destroying Dogma: Vine Deloria, Jr., and His Influence on American Society (Fulcrum, 2006). His most recent book is Red Alert! Saving the Planet with Indigenous Knowledge (Fulcrum, 2009). Known for his commitment to environmental defense and cultural diversity, Dr. Wildcat has been honored by the Kansas City organization The Future Is Now with the Heart Peace Award. Thu, 29 Sep 2011 11:14:21 GMT Center of the American West Modern Indian Identity: Dan Wildcat The Center is pleased to announce Dan Wildcat as the ninth guest in the Modern Indian Identity series. Dr. Daniel Wildcat, Ph.D., is a professor at Haskell Indian Nations University in Lawrence, Kansas, and an accomplished scholar who writes on indigenous knowledge, technology, environment, and education. He is also co-director of the Haskell Environmental Research Studies Center, which he founded with colleagues from the Center for Hazardous Substance Research at Kansas State University. A Yuchi member of the Muscogee Nation of Oklahoma, Dr. Wildcat is the coauthor, with Vine Deloria, Jr., of Power and Place: Indian Education in America (Fulcrum, 2001), and coeditor, with Steve Pavlik, of Destroying Dogma: Vine Deloria, Jr., and His Influence on American Society (Fulcrum, 2006). His most recent book is Red Alert! Saving the Planet with Indigenous Knowledge (Fulcrum, 2009). Known for his commitment to environmental defense and cultural diversity, Dr. Wildcat has been honored by the Kansas City organization The Future Is Now with the Heart Peace Award. no 01:10:40 center, of, for, american, west, patty, patricia, limerick, modern, indian, identity, environment, indigenous, dan, wildcat http://www.centerwest.org/podcast/mp3/03-14-11wordstostirthesoul.mp3 The Center of the American West was honored to host Words to Stir the Soul and Reckon with Reality: The Six Month Anniversary of the Fourmile Canyon Fire. The Fourmile Canyon Fire was a devastating event for the Boulder community, directly affecting residents in the mountains and in the city, firefighters, and decision makers. This important event featured members from these communities who selected and read from works of literature that reflect on, wrestle with, or otherwise capture some dimension of their experiences of the fire. Mon, 14 Mar 2011 11:14:21 GMT Center of the American West Words to Stir the Soul and Reckon with Reality The Center of the American West was honored to host Words to Stir the Soul and Reckon with Reality: The Six Month Anniversary of the Fourmile Canyon Fire. The Fourmile Canyon Fire was a devastating event for the Boulder community, directly affecting residents in the mountains and in the city, firefighters, and decision makers. This important event featured members from these communities who selected and read from works of literature that reflect on, wrestle with, or otherwise capture some dimension of their experiences of the fire. no 01:29:02 center, of, for, american, west, patty, patricia, limerick, words, to, stir, soul, boulder, colorado, fourmile canyon, fire http://www.centerwest.org/podcast/mp3/03-02-11cproilshale.mp3 Colorado Public Radio wanted to catch up on the latest news from Shale Country, so Colorado Matters host Ryan Warner sat down with What Every Westerner Should Know About Oil Shale coauthor Jason Hanson to discuss the recent legal settlements and more in an in-depth interview that aired today during Morning Edition and on Colorado Matters. Wed, 02 Mar 2011 11:14:21 GMT Colorado Public Radio Jason Hanson Discusses Oil Shale With Colorado Public Radio Colorado Public Radio wanted to catch up on the latest news from Shale Country, so Colorado Matters host Ryan Warner sat down with What Every Westerner Should Know About Oil Shale coauthor Jason Hanson to discuss the recent legal settlements and more in an in-depth interview that aired today during Morning Edition and on Colorado Matters. no 06:53 center, of, for, american, west, patty, patricia, limerick, jason, hanson, colorado public radio, oil shale, cpr http://www.centerwest.org/podcast/mp3/01-27-11wilkinson.mp3 Charles Wilkinson is Distinguished Professor and Moses Lasky Professor of Law, University of Colorado Law School. He is also the co-founder of the Center of the American West. In his remarkable new book, The People Are Dancing Again: The History of the Siletz Tribe of Western Oregon, Wilkinson brings to life the history of the Siletz people, a history that in many ways reflects the history of all Indian tribes. This account is rich in Indian voices and grounded in extensive research that includes oral tradition and personal interviews. It is a book that not only provides a deep and beautifully written account of the history of the Siletz people, but reaches beyond region and tribe to tell a story that will inform the way all of us think about the past. Thu, 27 Jan 2011 11:14:21 GMT Center of the American West The People Are Dancing Again Book Release Charles Wilkinson is Distinguished Professor and Moses Lasky Professor of Law, University of Colorado Law School. He is also the co-founder of the Center of the American West. In his remarkable new book, The People Are Dancing Again: The History of the Siletz Tribe of Western Oregon, Wilkinson brings to life the history of the Siletz people, a history that in many ways reflects the history of all Indian tribes. This account is rich in Indian voices and grounded in extensive research that includes oral tradition and personal interviews. It is a book that not only provides a deep and beautifully written account of the history of the Siletz people, but reaches beyond region and tribe to tell a story that will inform the way all of us think about the past. no 01:34:15 center, of, for, american, west, patty, patricia, limerick, charles, wilkinson, native american, law, book release, history http://www.centerwest.org/podcast/mp3/12-02-10echohawk.mp3 We are pleased to announce Walter Echo-Hawk, a lawyer, tribal judge, scholar, and activist, as the eighth guest in our Modern Indian Identity Series. With legal experience including cases involving Native American religious freedom, prisoner rights, water rights, treaty rights, and reburial/repatriation rights, Mr. Echo-Hawk worked as a lawyer for the Native American Rights Fund for more than 35 years. He is a member of the Pawnee Nation, belonging to the Kitkahaki Band, born on the Pawnee reservation in Oklahoma. He received a political science degree from Oklahoma State University (1970) and his law degree from the University of New Mexico (1973). The Center of the American West's Modern Indian Identity series features contemporary Indian speakers telling their stories in ways that confirm the compatibility of tradition with innovation. The speakers have profound ties to their peoples' pasts, and they have also adapted with agility and enterprise to the conditions of our times. Thu, 02 Dec 2010 11:14:21 GMT Center of the American West Modern Indian Identity featuring Walter Echo-Hawk - 12/02/10 We are pleased to announce Walter Echo-Hawk, a lawyer, tribal judge, scholar, and activist, as the eighth guest in our Modern Indian Identity Series. With legal experience including cases involving Native American religious freedom, prisoner rights, water rights, treaty rights, and reburial/repatriation rights, Mr. Echo-Hawk worked as a lawyer for the Native American Rights Fund for more than 35 years. He is a member of the Pawnee Nation, belonging to the Kitkahaki Band, born on the Pawnee reservation in Oklahoma. He received a political science degree from Oklahoma State University (1970) and his law degree from the University of New Mexico (1973). The Center of the American West's Modern Indian Identity series features contemporary Indian speakers telling their stories in ways that confirm the compatibility of tradition with innovation. The speakers have profound ties to their peoples' pasts, and they have also adapted with agility and enterprise to the conditions of our times. no 01:55:27 center, of, for, american, west, patty, patricia, limerick, modern, indian, identity, walter, echo-hawk, law http://www.centerwest.org/podcast/mp3/10-21-10buzzy.mp3 Join us as Center of the American West affiliate and local historian, Buzzy Jackson, releases her newest book, Shaking the Family Tree: Blue Bloods, Black Sheep, and Other Obsessions of an Accidental Genealogist. "Who are you and where do you come from?" As a historian, Jackson thought she knew the answers to these simple questions-that is, until she took a look at her scrawny family tree. With a name like Jackson (the twentieth most common American surname), she knew she must have more relatives and more family history out there, somewhere. In Shaking the Family Tree, Jackson dives headfirst into her family gene pool: flying cross-country to locate an ancient family graveyard, embarking on a week-long genealogy Caribbean cruise, and even submitting her DNA for testing. Through her research, she connects with distant relatives; traces her roots back more than 250 years; and discovers-genetically, historically, and emotionally-the true meaning of "family" for herself. Buzzy Jackson is a Research Associate at the Center of the American West, where she has taught undergraduate courses and worked on a range of projects, including the recent PBS film "A Lover's Guide to the West: Living with Energy;" the anthology Remedies for a New West; and a history of Denver Water. Buzzy received a PhD in History from UC Berkeley, where she wrote her first book, A Bad Woman Feeling Good: Blues and the Women Who Sing Them (W.W. Norton: 2005). She writes for a variety of publications and is currently at work on a new book project. Thu, 21 Oct 2010 11:14:21 GMT Center of the American West Shaking the Family Tree Book Release Join us as Center of the American West affiliate and local historian, Buzzy Jackson, releases her newest book, Shaking the Family Tree: Blue Bloods, Black Sheep, and Other Obsessions of an Accidental Genealogist. "Who are you and where do you come from?" As a historian, Jackson thought she knew the answers to these simple questions-that is, until she took a look at her scrawny family tree. With a name like Jackson (the twentieth most common American surname), she knew she must have more relatives and more family history out there, somewhere. In Shaking the Family Tree, Jackson dives headfirst into her family gene pool: flying cross-country to locate an ancient family graveyard, embarking on a week-long genealogy Caribbean cruise, and even submitting her DNA for testing. Through her research, she connects with distant relatives; traces her roots back more than 250 years; and discovers-genetically, historically, and emotionally-the true meaning of "family" for herself. Buzzy Jackson is a Research Associate at the Center of the American West, where she has taught undergraduate courses and worked on a range of projects, including the recent PBS film "A Lover's Guide to the West: Living with Energy;" the anthology Remedies for a New West; and a history of Denver Water. Buzzy received a PhD in History from UC Berkeley, where she wrote her first book, A Bad Woman Feeling Good: Blues and the Women Who Sing Them (W.W. Norton: 2005). She writes for a variety of publications and is currently at work on a new book project. no 01:08:37 center, of, for, american, west, patty, patricia, limerick, buzzy, jackson, shaking the family tree, genealogy, family history http://www.centerwest.org/podcast/mp3/09-28-10tedturner.mp3 Join us for a morning of engaging discussion with the 2010 Stegner Award recipient, Ted Turner. Each year, the Center celebrates the life and achievements of an individual who has made a sustained contribution to the cultural identity of the West through literature, art, history, lore, or an understanding of the West. Throughout his career, Ted Turner has used his entrepreneurial acumen, his unprecedented philantropy, and his dedication to build unique alliances focused on land conservation and preservation. His influence on the Western landscape, both cultural and physical, has been profound, and the Center of the American West is honored to recognize him. Tue, 28 Sep 2010 11:14:21 GMT Center of the American West 2010 Stegner Award presented to Ted Turner Join us for a morning of engaging discussion with the 2010 Stegner Award recipient, Ted Turner. Each year, the Center celebrates the life and achievements of an individual who has made a sustained contribution to the cultural identity of the West through literature, art, history, lore, or an understanding of the West. Throughout his career, Ted Turner has used his entrepreneurial acumen, his unprecedented philantropy, and his dedication to build unique alliances focused on land conservation and preservation. His influence on the Western landscape, both cultural and physical, has been profound, and the Center of the American West is honored to recognize him. no 01:00:14 center, of, for, american, west, patty, patricia, limerick, ted, turner, stegner, award http://www.centerwest.org/podcast/mp3/04-14-10nlcs.mp3 The Bureau of Land Management's National Landscape Conservation System - an extraordinary, but under-recognized, collection of treasured public lands - is celebrating its tenth birthday with a signature event at the University of Colorado in Boulder. These uplifting landscapes, often home to rich and intricate ecosystems, have been designated for special care by the NLCS because of their remarkable scientific, historical, or cultural values. Managed cooperatively through unusual partnerships committed to sustaining their unique values, these landscapes are both places of inspiration and crucial undertakings in twenty-first century conservation. Please join us for a day of learning about this great national resource and envisioning its future. Wed, 14 Apr 2010 11:14:21 GMT Center of the American West 10th Anniversary of the NLCS The Bureau of Land Management's National Landscape Conservation System - an extraordinary, but under-recognized, collection of treasured public lands - is celebrating its tenth birthday with a signature event at the University of Colorado in Boulder. These uplifting landscapes, often home to rich and intricate ecosystems, have been designated for special care by the NLCS because of their remarkable scientific, historical, or cultural values. Managed cooperatively through unusual partnerships committed to sustaining their unique values, these landscapes are both places of inspiration and crucial undertakings in twenty-first century conservation. Please join us for a day of learning about this great national resource and envisioning its future. no 09:29 center, of, for, american, west, patty, patricia, limerick, nlcs, blm, land conservation, anniversary http://www.centerwest.org/podcast/mp3/03-26-10rememberingudall.mp3 Udall, Interior Secretary under presidents Kennedy and Johnson, died recently in Santa Fe. He was an inspiration to many conservationists. Patty Limerick, of the Center of the American West, talks about her friend with Ryan Warner. Fri, 26 Mar 2010 11:14:21 GMT Colorado Public Radio Remembering Stewart Udall Udall, Interior Secretary under presidents Kennedy and Johnson, died recently in Santa Fe. He was an inspiration to many conservationists. Patty Limerick, of the Center of the American West, talks about her friend with Ryan Warner. no 09:29 center, of, for, american, west, patty, patricia, limerick, stewart, udall, colorado, matters, cpr http://www.centerwest.org/podcast/mp3/3-16-10limerickOHS.mp3 Since 1998, the Mark O. Hatfield Distinguished Historians Forum, presented by the Oregon Historical Soceity, has provided a broad perspective on United States history by presenting the nation's top scholars and writers. Most featured lecturers have won a Pulitzer Prize or National Book Award for their writing, and many are among the most revered academicians in the nation. Patty Limerick was one of the featured guests of the 2010 forum. Tue, 16 Mar 2010 11:14:21 GMT Center of the American West Patty Limerick's Lecture at the Mark O. Hatfield Distinguished Historians Forum Since 1998, the Mark O. Hatfield Distinguished Historians Forum, presented by the Oregon Historical Soceity, has provided a broad perspective on United States history by presenting the nation's top scholars and writers. Most featured lecturers have won a Pulitzer Prize or National Book Award for their writing, and many are among the most revered academicians in the nation. Patty Limerick was one of the featured guests of the 2010 forum. no 1:12:45 center, of, for, american, west, patty, patricia, limerick, oregon, historical, society, history, forum, mark, hatfield http://www.centerwest.org/podcast/mp3/3-4-10halverson.mp3 Join CU-Boulder Professor, award-winning journalist, aquatic ecologist Anders Halverson for the release of his newest book An Entirely "Synthetic" Fish: How Rainbow Trout Beguiled America and Overran the World. This exhaustively researched and gripping account follows the discovery and propagation of the most commonly stocked and controversial freshwater fish in the United States, the Rainbow Trout. Halverson examines the paradoxes surrounding this prolific fish and reveals a range of characters, from nineteenth-century boosters who believed rainbows could be the saviors of democracy to twenty-first-century biologists who now seek to eradicate them from waters around the globe. Thu, 04 Mar 2010 11:14:21 GMT Center of the American West An Entirely Synthetic Fish Book Release Join CU-Boulder Professor, award-winning journalist, aquatic ecologist Anders Halverson for the release of his newest book An Entirely "Synthetic" Fish: How Rainbow Trout Beguiled America and Overran the World. This exhaustively researched and gripping account follows the discovery and propagation of the most commonly stocked and controversial freshwater fish in the United States, the Rainbow Trout. Halverson examines the paradoxes surrounding this prolific fish and reveals a range of characters, from nineteenth-century boosters who believed rainbows could be the saviors of democracy to twenty-first-century biologists who now seek to eradicate them from waters around the globe. no 1:13:24 center, of, for, american, west, patty, patricia, limerick, anders, halverson, rainbow, trout, fish, environment, history http://www.centerwest.org/podcast/mp3/2-25-10jenkinson.mp3 Join the University of Colorado's Center of the American West, the Center for Western Civilization and the Denver Museum of Nature and Science as they bring history alive through a series of interviews between Patty Limerick and the historic figures of Thomas Jefferson and Theodore Roosevelt portrayed by actor Clay Jenkinson. Thu, 25 Feb 2010 11:14:21 GMT Center of the American West Patty Limerick interviews Theodore Roosevelt, as portrayed by Clay Jenkinson Join the University of Colorado's Center of the American West, the Center for Western Civilization and the Denver Museum of Nature and Science as they bring history alive through a series of interviews between Patty Limerick and the historic figures of Thomas Jefferson and Theodore Roosevelt portrayed by actor Clay Jenkinson. no 1:56:20 center, of, for, american, west, patty, patricia, limerick, theodore, teddy, roosevelt, clay, jenkinson, history, interview http://www.centerwest.org/podcast/mp3/2-24-10jenkinson.mp3 Join the University of Colorado's Center of the American West, the Center for Western Civilization and the Denver Museum of Nature and Science as they bring history alive through a series of interviews between Patty Limerick and the historic figures of Thomas Jefferson and Theodore Roosevelt portrayed by actor Clay Jenkinson. Wed, 24 Feb 2010 11:14:21 GMT Center of the American West Patty Limerick interviews Thomas Jefferson, as portrayed by Clay Jenkinson Join the University of Colorado's Center of the American West, the Center for Western Civilization and the Denver Museum of Nature and Science as they bring history alive through a series of interviews between Patty Limerick and the historic figures of Thomas Jefferson and Theodore Roosevelt portrayed by actor Clay Jenkinson. no 1:44:42 center, of, for, american, west, patty, patricia, limerick, thomas, jefferson, clay, jenkinson, history, interview http://www.centerwest.org/podcast/mp3/2-9-10andersbloomberginterview.mp3 Anders Halverson, professor of ecology at the University of Colorado at Boulder, talks with Bloomberg's Lewis Lapham about his book, "An Entirely Synthetic Fish: How Rainbow Trout Beguiled America and Overran the World." Tue, 02 Feb 2010 11:14:21 GMT Center of the American West Halverson on Book `An Entirely Synthetic Fish': Lewis Lapham Anders Halverson, professor of ecology at the University of Colorado at Boulder, talks with Bloomberg's Lewis Lapham about his book, "An Entirely Synthetic Fish: How Rainbow Trout Beguiled America and Overran the World." no 19:16:46 center, of, for, american, west, patty, patricia, limerick, anders, halverson, rainbow, trout, environment, book, release, ecology, history, fish, bloomberg http://www.centerwest.org/podcast/mp3/11-12-09remedies_release.mp3 Join us as we celebrate the release of our newest book, Remedies for a New West: Healing Landscapes, Histories, and Cultures. Published by the University of Arizona Press, this exciting new collaborative volume, edited by Patty Limerick, Andrew Cowell, and Sharon Collinge, offers a kaleidoscope of viewpoints from engineers, biologists, linguists, musicians, lawyers, and others - on strategies for restoration, repair, and remediation in response to historical injuries to the people and landscapes of the West. The books editors, and some of the contributors, will be on hand to read and talk about this project. Books will be for sale after the event. Thu, 12 Nov 2009 11:14:21 GMT Center of the American West Healing Landscapes, Histories and Cultures Join us as we celebrate the release of our newest book, Remedies for a New West: Healing Landscapes, Histories, and Cultures. Published by the University of Arizona Press, this exciting new collaborative volume, edited by Patty Limerick, Andrew Cowell, and Sharon Collinge, offers a kaleidoscope of viewpoints from engineers, biologists, linguists, musicians, lawyers, and others - on strategies for restoration, repair, and remediation in response to historical injuries to the people and landscapes of the West. The books editors, and some of the contributors, will be on hand to read and talk about this project. Books will be for sale after the event. no 1:10:54 center, of, for, american, west, patty, patricia, limerick, history, landscape, culture, andrew, cowell, sharon, collinge, repair. http://www.centerwest.org/podcast/mp3/11-5-09immigration.mp3 "Immigration and the Practical Majority?" will be followed by an open dialogue with the audience. This event is one in a series of programs organized by CHA in connection with its theme for 2009-2010, "Migration." The program will take place on Thursday, November 5, 2009 at 4:00 p.m. in the British Studies room on the 5th floor of Norlin Library on the CU Campus. The event is free and open to the public. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 11:14:21 GMT Center of the American West Conversations with Patty Limerick and Helen Thorpe "Immigration and the Practical Majority?" will be followed by an open dialogue with the audience. This event is one in a series of programs organized by CHA in connection with its theme for 2009-2010, "Migration." The program will take place on Thursday, November 5, 2009 at 4:00 p.m. in the British Studies room on the 5th floor of Norlin Library on the CU Campus. The event is free and open to the public. no 1:35:00 center, of, for, american, west, patty, patricia, limerick, humanities, arts, migration, immigration, helen, thorpe. http://www.centerwest.org/podcast/mp3/10-19-09patty_speaking_at_the_oil_shale_conference.mp3 Once a year, members of the oil shale industry from around the world gather together at the Colorado School of Mines in Golden for the Oil Shale Symposium hosted by the school's Colorado Energy Research Institute. This year, Patty Limerick was invited to address the opening day plenary session. Her talk set out a number of key issues for participants to consider during the conference that followed. Mon, 19 Oct 2009 11:14:21 GMT Center of the American West Oil Shale Conference Once a year, members of the oil shale industry from around the world gather together at the Colorado School of Mines in Golden for the Oil Shale Symposium hosted by the school's Colorado Energy Research Institute. This year, Patty Limerick was invited to address the opening day plenary session. Her talk set out a number of key issues for participants to consider during the conference that followed. no 37:29 center, of, for, american, west, patty, patricia, limerick, oil shale, shale country, conference. http://www.centerwest.org/podcast/mp3/9-17-09enote.mp3 Zuni farmer, museum director, and interrupted artist Jim Enote spoke at the University of Colorado at Boulder September 17 as part of the Center of the American West's Modern Indian Identity series. Thu, 17 Sep 2009 11:14:21 GMT Center of the American West The Seventh Speaker in the Series Zuni farmer, museum director, and interrupted artist Jim Enote spoke at the University of Colorado at Boulder September 17 as part of the Center of the American West's Modern Indian Identity series. no 01:36:16 center, of, for, american, west, patty, patricia, limerick, literature, modern, indian, identity, jim, enote http://www.centerwest.org/podcast/mp3/9-3-09pyne.mp3 One of the foremost experts on the environmental history of fire, Stephen Pyne discussed fire in America addressing the issues that it raises about the interface of wild lands and urban development. Noted for his highly entertaining and accessible approach to academic topics, Stephen Pyne is currently a Regents Professor at Arizona State University, has received a distinguished MacArthur Fellowship and is the author of many books including Year of Fires, Smokechasing, and Tending Fire. Don't miss an opportunity to hear one of the leading minds in the field address an topic so pertinent to our lives along the Front Range. Thu, 3 Sep 2009 11:14:21 GMT Center of the American West Flame and Fortune One of the foremost experts on the environmental history of fire, Stephen Pyne discussed fire in America addressing the issues that it raises about the interface of wild lands and urban development. Noted for his highly entertaining and accessible approach to academic topics, Stephen Pyne is currently a Regents Professor at Arizona State University, has received a distinguished MacArthur Fellowship and is the author of many books including Year of Fires, Smokechasing, and Tending Fire. Don't miss an opportunity to hear one of the leading minds in the field address an topic so pertinent to our lives along the Front Range. no 01:10:11 center, of, for, american, west, patty, patricia, limerick, literature, stephen, pyne, flame, fortune, fire http://www.centerwest.org/podcast/mp3/4-23-09treuer.mp3 The Center is proud to welcome David Treuer as the sixth guest in our Modern Indian Identity Series. This series features contemporary Indian speakers telling their stories in ways that shatter misconceptions on what it means to be a "Real Indian." Mr. Treuer is an Ojibwe Indian from Leech Lake Reservation in northern Minnesota. He is the recipient of a Fulbright Fellowship to Canada, a Pushcart Prize, and a Guggenheim Fellowship. He is the author of the novel The Translation of Dr. Apelles and the essay collection Native American Fiction: A User's Manual. Tue, 28 Apr 2009 11:14:21 GMT Center of the American West The Sixth Speaker in the Series The Center is proud to welcome David Treuer as the sixth guest in our Modern Indian Identity Series. This series features contemporary Indian speakers telling their stories in ways that shatter misconceptions on what it means to be a "Real Indian." Mr. Treuer is an Ojibwe Indian from Leech Lake Reservation in northern Minnesota. He is the recipient of a Fulbright Fellowship to Canada, a Pushcart Prize, and a Guggenheim Fellowship. He is the author of the novel The Translation of Dr. Apelles and the essay collection Native American Fiction: A User's Manual. no 01:29:09 center, of, for, american, west, patty, patricia, limerick, literature, david, treuer, modern, indian, identity, ojibwe http://www.centerwest.org/podcast/mp3/3-11-09_irvine.mp3 More than simply an exploration of personal loss, Trespass is an elegy for a dying world, for the ruin of one of our most beloved and unique desert landscapes and for our vanishing connection to it. This special evening, Amy Irvine read from her book Trespass. This event was co-sponsored by the Wilderness Society. Tue, 10 Mar 2009 11:14:21 GMT Center of the American West Irvine reads from her book Trespass Amy Irvine is a nationally ranked competitive rock climber and for five years was the development director at the Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance. Her book, Trespass, is the story of one woman's struggle to gain footing in inhospitable territory. A wilderness activist and apostate Mormon, Amy Irvine sought respite in the desert outback of southern Utah's red-rock country after her father's suicide, only to find out just how much of an interloper she was among her own people. no 01:33:21 center, of, for, american, west, patty, patricia, limerick, literature, amy, irvine, trespass, humility, both, be, right http://www.centerwest.org/podcast/mp3/2-26-09mcguane.mp3 Spend an engaging evening with noted Western author Tom McGuane, as The Center of the American West presents him with our prestigious 2009 Wallace Stegner Award. Each year, the Center celebrates the life and achievements of an individual that has made a sustained contribution to the cultural identity of the West through Literature, art, history, lore, or an understanding of the West. Tom McGuane, long considered on of the West's most important literary figures, exemplifies the spirit of this award through his many works including the books Panama, The Cadence of Grass, Gallatin Canyon, and the National Book Award nominee Ninety-two in the Shade. Tue, 10 Mar 2009 11:14:21 GMT Center of the American West An evening to honor one of the American West's great authors Spend an engaging evening with noted Western author Tom McGuane, as The Center of the American West presents him with our prestigious 2009 Wallace Stegner Award. Each year, the Center celebrates the life and achievements of an individual that has made a sustained contribution to the cultural identity of the West through Literature, art, history, lore, or an understanding of the West. Tom McGuane, long considered on of the West's most important literary figures, exemplifies the spirit of this award through his many works including the books Panama, The Cadence of Grass, Gallatin Canyon, and the National Book Award nominee Ninety-two in the Shade. no 01:10:01 center, of, for, american, west, patty, patricia, limerick, wallace, stegner, award, tom, mcgaune, western, author, 92, shade, literature http://www.centerwest.org/podcast/mp3/2-19-09kempton.mp3 Willet Kempton is trained as a cognitive anthropologist engineer. He serves as Director of the Center for Carbon-free Power Integration and Associate Professor in the College of Marine Studies, University of Deleware. Kempton's research spans diverse topics: the cultural models and values that citizens and policymakers apply to environmental issues; using electric vehicles to power the grid; factors that move citizens to environmental action; offshore wind power; and renewable energy policy. He has co-authored "Environmental Values in American Culture", a study of Americans' environmental beliefs and values. Fri, 20 Feb 2009 11:14:21 GMT Center of the American West Rethinking Energy, Power and Policy in the Context of Climate Change Willet Kempton is trained as a cognitive anthropologist engineer. He serves as Director of the Center for Carbon-free Power Integration and Associate Professor in the College of Marine Studies, University of Deleware. Kempton's research spans diverse topics: the cultural models and values that citizens and policymakers apply to environmental issues; using electric vehicles to power the grid; factors that move citizens to environmental action; offshore wind power; and renewable energy policy. He has co-authored "Environmental Values in American Culture", a study of Americans' environmental beliefs and values. no 00:38:46 center, of, for, american, west, patty, patricia, limerick, willet, kempton, renewable, energy, power, policy, climate, change, electricity, culture, environment, environmental http://www.centerwest.org/podcast/mp3/11-12-08words.mp3 On the heels of one of the longest presidential campaigns in history, one that has turned up the heat on this topic, the Center shifted the focus back from positions to people. This special evening celebrated the literature of immigration, rather than the policies of immigration. Listen as community members, politicians, public servants, professors, and a host of others read selections from a literature that has played a crucial role in the formation of the narrative of the West. Wed, 10 Dec 2008 11:14:21 GMT Center of the American West Immigration On the heels of one of the longest presidential campaigns in history, one that has turned up the heat on this topic, the Center shifted the focus back from positions to people. This special evening celebrated the literature of immigration, rather than the policies of immigration. Listen as community members, politicians, public servants, professors, and a host of others read selections from a literature that has played a crucial role in the formation of the narrative of the West. no 01:25:59 center, of, for, american, west, patty, patricia, limerick, immigration, words, stir, soul, politics, public, officials http://www.centerwest.org/podcast/mp3/11_8_08Limerick_Hogan.mp3 This lecture was a joint program between Patty and Erin Hogan. Patty provided an understanding of the American West, the idea of Manifest Destiny, and the legacy of westward expansion, followed by Erin's segment, based on her book Spiral Jetta. Chicago Humanities Festival Artistic Director Ren Weschler then moderated audience questions. Wed, 10 Dec 2008 11:14:21 GMT Center of the American West Chicago Humanities Festival One of the leading historians of the American West and a MacArthur Fellow, Limerick has written stirringly and passionately about the doctrine of Manifest Destiny and its consequences. As a pioneer of the so-called New Western History and chair of University of Colorado's Center of the American West, she will have much to say about the way the West was not merely settled, but conquered. In a later (and lighter) vein, Art Institute of Chicago public affairs director Hogan recently stared down her urban fear of solitude by launching forth, via the titular Volkswagen, on a road tour of the land art monuments of such macho cowboy visionaries of recent American art as Walter DeMaria, Michael Heizer, Robert Smithson, and James Turrell. This lecture was a joint program between Patty and Erin Hogan. Patty provided an understanding of the American West, the idea of Manifest Destiny, and the legacy of westward expansion, followed by Erin's segment, based on her book Spiral Jetta. Chicago Humanities Festival Artistic Director Ren Weschler then moderated audience questions. no 01:32:46 center, american, west, patty, patricia, limerick, linda, hogan, manifest, destiny, legacy, westward, expansion, spiral, jetta, chicago, humanities, festival http://www.centerwest.org/podcast/mp3/rmmlf_changing_winds.mp3 Patty Limerick speaks at a Rocky Mountain Mineral Law Foundation event entitled Surface Use for Mineral Development in the New West. The conference was held in Westminster, Colorado February 7 and 8, 2008. Fri, 08 Feb 2008 11:14:21 GMT Center of the American West Changing Winds a speech by Patty Limerick Patty Limerick speaks at a Rocky Mountain Mineral Law Foundation event entitled Surface Use for Mineral Development in the New West. The conference was held in Westminster, Colorado February 7 and 8, 2008. no 00:42:20 center, american, west, patty, patricia, limerick, rocky, mountain, mineral, law, foundation, changing, winds http://www.centerwest.org/podcast/mp3/10-30-07consumer-demand_panel.mp3 Patty Limerick moderates a discussion about the changes in consumption and demand of fossil fuels in the American west. Wed, 30 Jan 2008 11:14:21 GMT Center of the American West Consumer Demand Panel moderated by Patty Limerick Patty Limerick moderates a discussion about the changes in consumption and demand of fossil fuels in the American west. no 01:19:07 center, american, west, patty, patricia, limerick, consumer, demand, energy, fossil, fuels http://www.centerwest.org/podcast/mp3/10-25-07garroutte.mp3 The Center presents Dr. Eva Maria Garroutte in this fall's Modern Indian Identity Lecture. Professor Garroutte is the author of Real Indians: Identity, Community, and the Survival of Native America. In this talk, Professor Garroutte blends her father's stories of growing up in the Cherokee Nation of the 1930's with her own recent experiences as a tribal citizen working in the field of American Indian health. Reception to follow. This event is made possible by the generosity of Nancy and Gary Carlston. Wed, 30 Jan 2008 11:14:21 GMT Center of the American West Eva Marie Garroutte tells her father's stories. The Center presents Dr. Eva Maria Garroutte in this fall's Modern Indian Identity Lecture. Professor Garroutte is the author of Real Indians: Identity, Community, and the Survival of Native America. In this talk, Professor Garroutte blends her father's stories of growing up in the Cherokee Nation of the 1930's with her own recent experiences as a tribal citizen working in the field of American Indian health. Reception to follow. This event is made possible by the generosity of Nancy and Gary Carlston. no 00:58:09 center, american, west, eva, marie, garroutte, native, modern, indian, identity http://www.centerwest.org/podcast/mp3/9-27-07limerick_and_doig.mp3 KTNU interviews Patty Limerick and Ivan Doig. Ivan Doig received the Wallace Stegner award from The Center of the American West for his western-American writing, and most recent book House of Sky. Wed, 07 May 2008 02:06:21 GMT Center of the American West Patty Limerick and Ivan Doig are interviewed on KTNU KTNU interviews Patty Limerick and Ivan Doig. Ivan Doig received the Wallace Stegner award from The Center of the American West for his western-American writing, and most recent book House of Sky. no 00:10:12 center, american, west, montana, patty, patricia, limerick, interview http://www.centerwest.org/podcast/mp3/9-24-07kufm_interview.mp3 Patty Limerick is the featured interview on the show and she speaks about her earlier prediction about the west. Years earlier she had predicted that the West's reliance on mining, logging and ranching would change, and the new west would be dominated by people who would both recreate in and preserve the western environment. Wed, 07 May 2008 02:06:21 GMT Center of the American West Patty Limerick is the featured interview on KUFM Patty Limerick is the featured interview on the show and she speaks about her earlier prediction about the west. Years earlier she had predicted that the West's reliance on mining, logging and ranching would change, and the new west would be dominated by people who would both recreate in and preserve the western environment. no 00:27:00 center, american, west, montana, patty, patricia, limerick, interview http://www.centerwest.org/podcast/mp3/9-13-07oregonspeech.mp3 Patty Limerick was the keynote speaker for a conference at the University of Oregon on September, 13, 2007. Wed, 07 May 2008 02:06:21 GMT Center of the American West Patty Limerick speaks at the University of Oregon Patty Limerick was the keynote speaker for a conference at the University of Oregon on September, 13, 2007. no 01:03:05 center, american, west, oregon, university, patty, patricia, limerick, speech, western, for, of, history