The Center of the American West takes as its mission the creation of forums for the respectful exchange of ideas and perspectives in the pursuit of solutions to the region's difficulties. We at the Center believe that an understanding of the historical origins of the West's problems, an emphasis on the common interests of all parties, and a dose of good humor are essential to constructive public discussion.
The Center of the American West, the Center for Humanities and the Arts, and the Department of Cinema Studies & Moving Image Arts are proud to present: An Evening with the Nation’s Most Influential Documentary-Maker, Ken Burns Every year, the Center of the American West presents the Wallace Stegner Award to an individual who has…
A book release event with Stephen Strom and Rebecca Robinson. In late 2016, President Barack Obama designated 1.35 million acres of public lands in southeastern Utah as Bears Ears National Monument. On December 4, 2017, President Donald Trump shrank the monument by 85 percent. A land rich in human history and unsurpassed in natural beauty,…
Eric Sondermann is a high-profile, Denver-based political commentator, writer, pundit, civic leader, entrepreneur, and consultant who is regularly called upon as a go-to source of independent political insight by a laundry list of media outlets across the state and the nation. He is respected for his candor, his independent thinking, and his ability to distinguish…
