Rainn Wilson to visit CU Boulder Nov. 3
Actor, author and producer Rainn Wilson will visit CU Boulder on Nov. 3 for an evening of conversation presented by the student-run Distinguished Speakers Board. Tickets are available now for purchase online.
An Evening with Rainn Wilson will take place at Macky Auditorium, with doors opening at 6 p.m. and the event beginning at 7 p.m. Tickets are $4 for CU Boulder students, $10 for CU faculty and staff, and $18 for the general public.
Best known for his role as Dwight Schrute on the hit NBC comedy series The Office, Wilson is an Emmy-nominated and Screen Actors Guild Award-winning actor. His career also includes appearances in Lessons in Chemistry and the travel series Rainn Wilson and the Geography of Bliss, which explores happiness and well-being around the world.
Beyond acting, Wilson co-founded the digital media company SoulPancake, which explores life's big questions through storytelling and conversation. He is also a New York Times bestselling author whose books include The Bassoon King and Soul Boom: Why We Need a Spiritual Revolution.
“Rainn Wilson has led a very impactful career, not only with his work in entertainment, but beyond that, with his curiosity about what makes life meaningful,” said Annika Shikverg, chair of the Distinguished Speakers Board. “People know him for his unforgettable characters, but his work is bigger than that, offering a chance to explore life’s biggest questions about purpose and happiness.”
Wilson's experiences across acting, writing and storytelling offer perspectives on creativity, personal growth and finding meaning in unexpected places, Shikverg added.
“College is a time when students are still figuring out who they are and exploring what matters most to them,” Shikverg said. “We are very excited to hear from someone one who can make people laugh while also encouraging the audience to think differently about themselves and the world around them”
The event is open to students, faculty, staff and members of the community.
About the Distinguished Speakers Board
The Distinguished Speakers Board is a student-run board of CU Student Government dedicated to bringing speakers to campus who inspire conversation, challenge perspectives and encourage a diversity of thought.
The board connects the campus with influential voices across culture, politics, science, the arts and more. Past speakers have included Rebel Wilson, Giancarlo Esposito, Garry Kasparov, Anderson Cooper and Trevor Noah. Through these events, the board creates opportunities for students, faculty, staff and the Boulder community to engage with others in conversation and new ideas.