Upcoming Events

Location: Center of Southwest Studies Lyceum

Light Refreshments Provided

Join us for an evening of reflection and storytelling as we honor the remarkable legacy of Dr. Duane Smith at Fort Lewis College.

A beloved professor, historian, and prolific author, Duane Smith left an indelible mark on students, colleagues, and the broader community. His passion for history, quick wit, and dedication to teaching shaped generations of students and brought Colorado’s past to life through more than 50 books and countless lectures.

This special event will feature a panel of colleagues and friends sharing personal remembrances, followed by an open forum where attendees are invited to share their own stories. We welcome all who knew Duane or were touched by his work to join us in celebrating his life and contributions.

This event was made possible through a generous gift from Al Harper.

Location: CSWS Lyceum

Free and open to the public

The Center of Southwest Studies will host a special presentation, 100 Years of Silence: The Aniknuche Incarceration, covering the so-called “Posey War” of 1923 that impacted and displaced Ute and Paiute communities across San Juan County, Utah.  Special guests, Shaun Ketchum, Jr. (Paiute and Ute Mountain Ute), director of the 100 Years of Silence project and direct descendent of William Posey, along with author and environmental and public historian Jedidiah Rogers, PhD, will explore this powerful, largely untold chapter of American history—one that forces us to rethink what we know about “the Last Indian War” and the resilience of a people who refused to disappear. In this centennial year, voices silenced for too long are finally being heard.