Oct 21: Ruth Wright Distinguished Lecture in Natural Resources with Congressman Joe Neguse
The Getches-Wilkinson Center is pleased to present the 2026 Ruth Wright Distinguished Lecture in Natural Resources with Congressman Joe Neguse on Wed, Oct 21st at the Wolf Law Building in Boulder, CO.Ìý
Wednesday, October 21st
6:00-7:30: Lecture: Wolf Law Building, Wittemyer Courtroom
7:30-8:30pm - Reception for all registered attendees
- This event is free and open to the public, but registration is required to attend and/or receive the livestream link.
- In person and Virtual (Zoom) attendance available.
- There will be a reception following the lecture. Details will be sent to registered participants prior to the event.
ÌýColorado CLE credits pending for this event.
The Ruth Wright Distinguished Lecture in Natural Resources
In 2018, the GWC received a generous gift from the Wright Family Foundation to establish the Ruth Wright Distinguished Lecture in Natural Resources in honor of her inspiring legacy as a leader in western natural resources, land conservation, and environmental policy and advocacy. With this support, we look forward to bringing this free event to our community for years to come.
As a legislator, environmentalist, and historian, Ruth Wright dedicated her career to environmental issues and activism. While a student at Colorado Law, she led efforts to preserve Boulder’s open space and limit the height of buildings in Boulder to 55 feet to protect enjoyment of the unique landscape for the ages. In 1980, she was elected to the Colorado House of Representatives, where she represented Boulder until 1994. She was also the second woman ever to become the House minority leader, a role she held from 1986 until 1992. While serving in the House of Representatives, Wright continued to be a strategic champion for the environment, and has been recognized by such groups as the Colorado Wildlife Foundation, the ACLU, the Sierra Club, and Colorado Open Lands.