The English Department at WCU is hosting a major event in April affiliated with the English Program, the Graduate Program in Creative Writing, and presented by their primary sponsor, the Mari Sandoz Society. • 9 to 11 a.m. Taylor Hall Studio Theater Workshop/Discussion with Pamela Uschuk & Special Guest William Pitt Root – SHOUT OUT!…
The English Department at WCU is hosting a major event in April affiliated with the English Program, the Graduate Program in Creative Writing, and presented by their primary sponsor, the Mari Sandoz Society. • 9 to 11 a.m. Taylor Hall Studio Theater (in the Welcome Center) Craft Workshop with Candace Nadon – From Inspira on…
In ancient Polynesia, when a terrible curse incurred by the demigod Maui reaches Moana’s island, she answers the Ocean’s call to seek out Maui to set things right. Free movie at WCU Theatre.
Come to a free movie night at Western Colorado University Theater.
A wonderful introduction the the world of costume design. Explore how we build character thru costume and create a piece to take home.
A joint effort between audience and performer, the gaps of the script are filled in to reveal a story that celebrates the human imagination. The concept might be simple, the result is nothing short of empowering as a random audience sees their future determined by the imagination of others. “Known for plays without directors, sets…
Journalist Will Cockrell discusses his book, Everest, Inc. The Renegades and Rouges Who Built and Industry at the Top of the World.
2024 National Outdoor Book Award Winner “Engelhard locates life—biological, cultural, and geophysical—in every mile of this vast, wild landscape.” —Robert Moor, author of On Trails: An Exploration A lyrical memoir that interweaves wilderness, homeland, cultural connections, historical figures, humor, and gritty experiences across northern Alaska, Arctic Traverse: A Thousand-Mile Summer of Trekking the Brooks Range…
Pulitzer Prize Finalist and MacArthur Fellow Karen Russell joins Colorado State University professor and award winning novelist Ramona Ausubel to discuss Russell’s new novel, The Antidote. Described by Editor and Chief of Knopf as, “a singularly great American novel,” this is a must attend event for Mountain Words 2025.
In this generative writing workshop, we’ll tap into the transformative power of memoir. We’ll explore how personal experience, imagination, and desire can shape meaningful narratives, while connecting to the collective moment. Through guided exercises, we’ll reflect on our vulnerabilities, complexities, and intuitions—both personal and shared. Together, we’ll dive into the challenge of expressing what often…