Oct. 1-4
The University of Colorado's Center of the American West and the Western Literature Association are co-sponsoring the series of events celebrating contemporary Western writing, all of which are free and open to the public. All presentations and readings will be held at the Millennium Harvest House Hotel at 1345 28th St. with the exception of the Oct. 4 closing talk at Old Main Chapel on the CU-Boulder campus. The events are being held in conjunction with the Western Literature Association's 43rd annual conference in Boulder.

*Oct. 2
Aaron Abeyta and Linda Hogan, "Western Poetic Landscapes," 4 to 5:15 p.m., Outdoor Pavilion, Millennium Hotel o William Kittredge and Patty Limerick, "Western Collaborations," 7 to 9 p.m., Grand Ballroom, Millennium Hotel

*Oct. 3
Teresa Jordan and Laura Pritchett, "Women Write the Range," 12:15 to 1:15 p.m., Outdoor Pavilion, Millennium Hotel o A Tribute to Jean Stafford, "Huck Finn Joins the Camp Fire Girls: Jean Stafford's 'Bad Characters'," 12:15 to 1:15 p.m., Century Room, Millennium Hotel o Simon Ortiz and Reg Saner, "Reflecting the Sacred and Sacrificed West," 5 to 6:15 p.m., Outdoor Pavilion, Millennium Hotel

*Oct. 4
Annick Smith, "A Reading and Conversation," 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., Century Room, Millennium Hotel; o Janet Campbell Hale, "An Evening with Janet Campbell Hale," 7 to 9 p.m., Old Main Chapel, CU-Boulder campus

Oct. 3
Fort Lewis College Berndt Hall Biology Wing Groundbreaking - 3 p.m., Outside Berndt Hall near the Chemistry Building.

Lecture: Colorado College, Richard Louv, internationally known author and speaker, captured the nation's attention with his book, "The Last Child in the Woods." His talk kicks off the "No Child Left Inside Weekend" in the Pikes Peak region October 3-5. 7 p.m., Pikes Peak Center for Performing Arts, 190 S. Cascade Ave., $10 adults, $7 for educators, $5 for students; tickets at Tickets West, (719) 520-SHOW (no handling fee)

Lecture: Arturo Fontaine, visiting writer and professor of philosophy at the Universidad de Chile, presents Borges: The Author, If Not the Inventor, of Don Quixote. Fontaine is the author of "Nueva York" and "Poemas Hablados" (poetry collections) and "Oír su Voz," a critical portrait of Chilean society. 7 p.m., Colorado College, Max Kade Theatre, inside Armstrong Hall Room 300, 14 E. Cache La Poudre St., free

Aims Community College Student Government Association hosting a public debate between the state House District 50 candidates, Democratic incumbent Jim Riesberg and Republican challenger Scott Helman, 1 to 2:30 p.m., Aims College Center. Further information: Brandon Sellers at 339-6572.

Oct. 4

Demonstration: Mostly Magic Marbling - Tom Leech, director of The Press at the Palace of the Governors in Santa Fe and prominent paper-maker/marbler, shows how beautiful the encounter between color and fiber can be. Colorado College, 11:30 a.m., Cornerstone Arts Center, Experimental Classroom, free.

Lecture: Artifacts of Childhood: Medieval and Renaissance Books for Kids - Paul Gehl is custodian of the John M. Wing Foundation on the history of printing at Chicago's Newberry Library. 3 p.m., Colorado College, Screening Room, Edith Kinney Gaylord Cornerstone Arts Center, 825 N. Cascade Ave., free.

Oct. 9
Colorado State University Climate Change Series
"The Biological & Ecological Effects of Climate Change," presented by Alan Knapp, CSU, Biology. Information: John Calderazzo, CSU Department of English, 970) 491-6896 or jcaldera@lamar.colostate.edu, or visit Changing Climates @ CSU on the Web at http://changingclimates.colostate.edu.

Oct. 10
Colorado Entrepreneurship MarketPlace, a "one-stop" opportunity for gathering information and resources for new and existing small businesses. Otero Junior College Information: Michelle Alcott, 303-934-9117 or Julie Worley, 719-254-7414. Online registrations: www.ruralcolorado.org and clicking Colorado Entrepreneurship MarketPlace on the left menu.

Oct. 13
Morgan Community College Fall II (8-week classes) begins.

Oct. 20
Pueblo Community College Fall half-session begins.

Oct. 22
Adams State College Faculty Lecture Series: Dr. Brent King, assistant professor of psychology, "Virtual Track Marks: A Discussion on Technological Addictions." Porter Hall (the science building) 7 p.m.

Oct. 25
CU Wizards, 9:30 a.m., Fiske Planetarium, Professor Andrew Hamilton of astrophysical and planetary sciences, "Black Holes." University of Colorado at Boulder professors will bring the world of science to children during the 2008-09 CU Wizards program. Geared toward science enthusiasts in the fifth through ninth grades but are educational and entertaining for people of all ages. For more information about CU Wizards: http://www.colorado.edu/physics/Web/wizards/cuwizards.html.

Oct. 27
Colorado State University-Pueblo Hosts Author Amy Tan on Creativity, 4 p.m., OUC Ballroom

 

Nov. 1
34th Annual Lamar Community College Art, Craft, & Food Festival
9 a.m. - 4 p.m., LCC Wellness Center
Call 336.1678 to reserve a booth.

Nov. 6
Colorado State University Climate Change Series
"The Economics of Climate Change," presented by Charles Kolstad, Univ. of California, Santa Barbara, Economics. Information: John Calderazzo, CSU Department of English, 970) 491-6896 or jcaldera@lamar.colostate.edu, or visit Changing Climates @ CSU on the Web at http://changingclimates.colostate.edu.

 

Nov. 12
Adams State College Faculty Lecture Series: Dr. Donna Stout, associate professor of teacher education, "Professional Identity: Research Study Findings of Teachers in Colorado, Australia, and Holland." Porter Hall (the science building) 7 p.m.

Nov. 13
Colorado State University Climate Change Series
"Climate Change and the Literary Imagination," presented by Linda Bierds, Univ. of Washington, English and Marybeth Holleman, Univ. of Alaska, Anchorage, English
Information: John Calderazzo, CSU Department of English, 970) 491-6896 or jcaldera@lamar.colostate.edu, or visit Changing Climates @ CSU on the Web at http://changingclimates.colostate.edu.

Nov. 22
CU Wizards 9:30 a.m., Duane Physics room G1B30, Professor Lewis Harvey of psychology, "Psychology: Science of Illusion and Reality." University of Colorado at Boulder professors will bring the world of science to children during the 2008-09 CU Wizards program. Geared toward science enthusiasts in the fifth through ninth grades but are educational and entertaining for people of all ages. For more information about CU Wizards: http://www.colorado.edu/physics/Web/wizards/cuwizards.html.

Dec. 3
Adams State College Faculty Lecture Series: Dr. Martin Jones, professor of chemistry, "Michael Faraday's Christmas Candle Lectures." Porter Hall (the science building) 7 p.m.

Dec. 6
CU Wizards 9:30 a.m., Cristol Chemistry room 142, TBA. University of Colorado at Boulder professors will bring the world of science to children during the 2008-09 CU Wizards program. Geared toward science enthusiasts in the fifth through ninth grades but are educational and entertaining for people of all ages. For more information about CU Wizards: http://www.colorado.edu/physics/Web/wizards/cuwizards.html.

Jan. 17
CU Wizards 9:30 a.m., Duane Physics room G1B30, Professor Eric Cornell of physics, "Speed!" University of Colorado at Boulder professors will bring the world of science to children during the 2008-09 CU Wizards program. Geared toward science enthusiasts in the fifth through ninth grades but are educational and entertaining for people of all ages. For more information about CU Wizards: http://www.colorado.edu/physics/Web/wizards/cuwizards.html.

Feb. 5
Colorado State University Climate Change Series
"Solutions to the Climate/Energy Problem," presented by Scott Denning, CSU, Atmospheric Science. Information: John Calderazzo, CSU Department of English, 970) 491-6896 or jcaldera@lamar.colostate.edu, or visit Changing Climates @ CSU on the Web at http://changingclimates.colostate.edu.

Feb. 14
CU Wizards 9:30 a.m., Duane Physics room G1B30, Professor Darin Toohey of atmospheric and oceanic sciences, "Climate Change in a Bottle." University of Colorado at Boulder professors will bring the world of science to children during the 2008-09 CU Wizards program. Geared toward science enthusiasts in the fifth through ninth grades but are educational and entertaining for people of all ages. For more information about CU Wizards: http://www.colorado.edu/physics/Web/wizards/cuwizards.html.

March 12
Colorado State University Climate Change Series
"The Effects of Climate Change on People," presented by Lori Peek, CSU, Sociology
Information: John Calderazzo, CSU Department of English, 970) 491-6896 or jcaldera@lamar.colostate.edu, or visit Changing Climates @ CSU on the Web at http://changingclimates.colostate.edu.

March 14
CU Wizards 9:30 a.m., Duane Physics room G1B30, Professor Paul Beale of physics, "Much Ado About Absolute Zero." University of Colorado at Boulder professors will bring the world of science to children during the 2008-09 CU Wizards program. Geared toward science enthusiasts in the fifth through ninth grades but are educational and entertaining for people of all ages. For more information about CU Wizards: http://www.colorado.edu/physics/Web/wizards/cuwizards.html.

April 9
Colorado State University Climate Change Series
"Climate Change Politics & Policy Making," presented by Dr. Michele Betsill, CSU, Political Science Information: John Calderazzo, CSU Department of English, 970) 491-6896 or jcaldera@lamar.colostate.edu, or visit Changing Climates @ CSU on the Web at http://changingclimates.colostate.edu.

April 18
CU Wizards 9:30 a.m., Cristol Chemistry room 140, Professor Eric Stade of mathematics, "Fibonacci and Phi: Why Can't We Just All Get Along?" University of Colorado at Boulder professors will bring the world of science to children during the 2008-09 CU Wizards program. Geared toward science enthusiasts in the fifth through ninth grades but are educational and entertaining for people of all ages. For more information about CU Wizards: http://www.colorado.edu/physics/Web/wizards/cuwizards.html.

May 16
CU Wizards 9:30 a.m., Cristol Chemistry room 140, Professor Tom Perkins of physics, TBA. University of Colorado at Boulder professors will bring the world of science to children during the 2008-09 CU Wizards program. Geared toward science enthusiasts in the fifth through ninth grades but are educational and entertaining for people of all ages. For more information about CU Wizards: http://www.colorado.edu/physics/Web/wizards/cuwizards.html.

June 13
CU Wizards 9:30 a.m., Cristol Chemistry room 140, TBA. University of Colorado at Boulder professors will bring the world of science to children during the 2008-09 CU Wizards program. Geared toward science enthusiasts in the fifth through ninth grades but are educational and entertaining for people of all ages. For more information about CU Wizards: http://www.colorado.edu/physics/Web/wizards/cuwizards.html.