Did you know there are many events in Crested Butte and Gunnison? See live music, take an art class, volunteer, play trivia, watch (or participate in) a ski or bike race, and more! Check this calendar to see what’s going on.
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Join the CALL Department and Mountaineer Media for a night of student films! On Wednesday, January 24th at 6 PM at the University Center Theater there will be a screening of student work from fall 2023 production courses taught by film faculty, Morgan Raspanti and Julian Rubinstein. Admission is free. The screening will be approximately […]
Before this season, Courtney Dauwalter was already established as one of the greatest runners of all time. But this year, she accomplished the seemingly impossible by winning-in the span of 10 weeks-the Western States 100, Hardrock 100, and UTMB. Come hear Courtney talk about her astonishing season, her approach to life, training, and competition, ask […]
Our new Communication Arts/Film colleague, Julian Rubinstein, is a visiting filmmaker and author at Western Colorado University. His documentary, The Holly, was filmed over eight years in a gentrifying community in Denver and won several awards on the festival circuit. It is eligible for the Academy Award this year for Best Documentary. The film is […]
Cross-sector collaboration is essential to a successful energy evolution that effectively supports the quality of life and related products society demands and depends on while solving for critical issues such as affordability, accessibility, climate, sustainability, poverty, justice, and energy security. Western's first ever Energy Elevated Forum seeks to bring together students, faculty, government, communities, and […]
The Blister Speaker Series at Western Colorado University brings to the Gunnison Valley preeminent athletes, founders, authors, activists, filmmakers, and product designers who are shaping the outdoor industry. The Blister Speaker Series is the first ongoing, outdoor-industry speaker series at any college or university in the world. And Western Colorado University is a very fitting […]
Don't miss out on your opportunity to apply to Western Colorado University for free! On October 17-19, Colorado residents will have their application fees waived at 10 participating institutions across the state. https://events.western.edu/event/colorado_free_application_days
Don't miss out on your opportunity to apply to Western Colorado University for free! On October 17-19, Colorado residents will have their application fees waived at 10 participating institutions across the state. https://events.western.edu/event/colorado_free_application_days
Don't miss out on your opportunity to apply to Western Colorado University for free! On October 17-19, Colorado residents will have their application fees waived at 10 participating institutions across the state. https://events.western.edu/event/colorado_free_application_days
The Community Foundation of the Gunnison Valley and Western Colorado University are enthusiastically partnering to present TICtalks: These Wild Lands on the evening of Thursday, September 28 in the University Center Theatre on campus. In this, the fourth installment of TICtalks, we will hear from Western faculty, alum, students and collaborators who all have deep […]
Celebrate the live Grateful Dead experience with Easy Jim at the Western Colorado University Quigley Hall Band Shell in Gunnison on Friday, September 8th at 8pm! This a free concert for the public put on by Western Colorado University and all ages are welcome. More information can be found at www.easyjimband.net and thank you for […]
Join the Gunnison Chamber with hosts WESTERN COLORADO UNIVERSITY Adult Degree Completion Program, The Center For Learning & Innovation and Western Career Services, Tuesday, April 25, 2023 | 5:00-6:30 pm at the Taylor Hall Welcome Center on Western's campus. Learn about these programs, network with business members and congratulate the Center for Learning & Innovation […]
Gunnison Valley is also host to several beloved annual events. A classic winter event is The Alley Loop, a Nordic ski race that doubles as a costume contest. In fall, Mt. Crested Butte hosts the famous Chili and Beer Festival. Every summer in Gunnison, a crowd gathers to watch America’s fourth-oldest rodeo, Cattlemen’s Days. There are also festivals in Crested Butte that celebrate local art, music, wildflowers, and more. Attending an annual event is a good way to connect with the culture of the Gunnison Valley. You might even create a new tradition for you and your family and friends!
