November 16-17, 2007 at Fort Lewis College

Our lineup of featured readers reflects the rich cultural heritage of the American Southwest. Readings are open to the public for an admission fee. The Opening Reception, the Craft Sessions and Writers Panels are for registered Institute participants. This FLC Campus Map will be useful for out-of-town guests.

NOTE: Due to health issues, Wilma Mankiller's Nov. 15 lecture has been cancelled.

Friday, November 16

6:00pm - 7:00pm: Check-In, Registration, and Opening Reception (with heavy hors d'oeuvres) for Writers and Registered SWI Participants: Center of Southwest Studies

7:15-8:15pm: Opening Reading featuring aaron a. abeyta, Steven J. Meyers, and Laura Tohe in the Center of Southwest Studies

 8:30-9:00pm: Question and Answer with abeyta, Meyers, Tohe

Saturday, November 17

8:30-9:20am: Continental Breakfast, Center of Southwest Studies

9:30-11:30: Morning Craft Sessions with aaron a. abeyta, Chris Goold, Art Goodtimes, Will Hobbs, Steven J. Meyers, Kate Niles, and Ken Wright
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aaron a. abeyta
Art Goodtimes
Chris Goold
Will Hobbs
Steven J. Meyers
Kate Niles
Ken WrightSage 156

11:45-1:00: Lunch Provided

1:15-3:15: Afternoon Craft Sessions
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aaron a. abeyta
Art Goodtimes
Chris Goold
Will Hobbs
Steven J. Meyers
Kate Niles
Ken WrightSage 156
3:15-3:30: Break with Refreshments

3:30-4:45: Panel in the FLC Center for Southwest Studies Lyceum

5:00-6:30: Open Mic for SWI participants (must sign up in advance; 5 minute limit)

Note on Facilities:
FLC buildings are all wheelchair-accessible: They have elevators, ramps, automatic doors, and more than the required number of handicapped parking spaces. Computers are available for the blind or those with reading or writing disabilities. The FLC Community Concert Hall, the venue for our keynote authors, is wired for the hearing impaired and has special seating for wheelchair users.