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    The Center of the American West serves as a forum committed to the civil, respectful, and problem-solving exploration of important and often contentious public issues. In an era of political polarization and contention, the Center strives to bring out “the better angels of our nature” by appealing to our common loyalties and hopes as Westerners.

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    The Center of the American West, as part of its mission to increase awareness and knowledge about a variety of issues we face as Westerners, hosts a number of public events every year. We offer film screenings, panel discussions, public readings, and much more.

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    Our aim is to help our students become discerning citizens and leaders in any of the fields that they may explore in their futures. We also work to provide community – a hub where students on a large campus can feel at home. To this end we sponsor a wide range of opportunities, inviting students to venture beyond classrooms and textbooks and to interact with leading scholars, writers, public servants, and faculty members. Come on in and take a look at our offerings. You won’t be disappointed.

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    Through a series of courses, projects, networking events and summer programs, graduate students, postdoctoral students and faculty will combine their historical knowledge with practical skills. Under the guidance of mentors, participants will craft responses to recurring issues in the West, including wildfires, natural resource management and the challenges and opportunities facing native peoples.

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    The Center of the American West works on issues as diverse as the West itself. From energy to immigration, government to development, water to wildfire, and much more, you’ll find all our projects and publications in this section. 

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2005

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Andrea Moon

Andrea Moon

First Prize – Poetry
“Laura in the Southwest”
Doctoral Candidate, Theatre
College of Arts and Sciences

Amy Bright

Amy Bright

First Prize – Undergraduate Nonfiction
“Baby Doe Tabor: Colorado’s Legend”
Senior Bachelor of Arts Candidate, History
College of Arts and Sciences

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Jesse Case

First Prize – Undergraduate Fiction
“Road Funeral: A Tale of the American West”
Junior Bachelor of Arts Candidate, Theatre
College of Arts and Sciences

Jason Hanson

Jason Hanson

First Prize –
Graduate Nonfiction
“There’s Gold in Them Thar Hills (But We Don’t Care): The Crown Jewel, the General Mining Act of 1872, and Evolving Notions of Value in the U.S. West, 1847-2001”
Doctoral Candidate, History

Leah Jasmine Franklin

Leah Jasmine Franklin

First Prize – Memoir
“The Wardos of Welkin”
Senior Bachelor of Arts Candidate, News-Editorial
School of Journalism

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Virginia Bellis

First Prize – Graduate Fiction
“Red Rim-Daley”
Master of Arts Candidate, Creative Writing
College of Arts and Sciences

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Kenneth Soufl

Honorable Mention – Poetry
“Love Song of the West”
Master of Arts Candidate, Religious Studies
College of Arts and Sciences

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Josh Tenneson

Honorable Mention – Poetry
“The State Representative”
Juris Doctor Candidate
School of Law

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Arwen E. Vidal

Honorable Mention – Memoir
“Dreaming in La-la-land”
Doctoral Candidate, Geological Sciences
College of Arts and Sciences

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Clay Pruitt

Honorable Mention – Undergraduate Fiction
“Dear God”
Sophomore Bachelor of Arts Candidate, Theatre and Film Studies
College of Arts and Sciences

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Hillary Rosner

Honorable Mention – Graduate Nonfiction
“Battle Lines in the New West”
Master of Arts Candidate, Environmental Studies
College of Arts and Sciences

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Aaron Keim

Honorable Mention – Graduate Nonfiction
“Jazz On A Horse”
Master of Arts Candidate, Musicology
College of Music

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