On October 3, UCCS will host the 12th Annual Shawnee Trail Regional Conference, fostering intellectual connections and serious discussion about American politics and constitutionalism. The conference is not open to the public, but we are able to invite the first 15 registrants here to join us for dinner and the evening keynote with J.P. Bryan.

Space is extremely limited! Only the first 15 people to register will secure a spot at our intimate dinner and keynote presentation.

6:00 PM: Welcome reception and buffet dinner
7:00 PM: Keynote presentation by J.P. Bryan Jr.: "So Goes the West"

Featured Keynote Speaker

J.P. Bryan Jr.

A native Texan and lateral descendant of Stephen F. Austin, J.P. Bryan has spent over five decades in energy and investment banking, including leadership roles at J.P. Morgan, Gulf Canada Resources, and as Chairman & CEO of Torch Energy Advisors. Beyond business, he's devoted his life to historic preservation, serving as president of both the Texas Historical Foundation and Texas State Historical Association. Bryan founded The Bryan Museum in Galveston, which houses the world's largest collection of artifacts relating to American West history. A passionate speaker and author, he continues to give hundreds of presentations on Texas and American West history. Full bio.

Location & Parking

UCCS Downtown Campus (click for map)
102 S Tejon St, Suite 105-A
Colorado Springs, CO 80903

Parking: City Admin Parking Garage
130 S Nevada Ave, Colorado Springs, CO 80903 (click for map)

Seating is very limited for the dinner and keynote presentation. Register now to secure one of only 15 available spots, including complimentary dinner.

Questions? Contact us here

Hosted by the Center for the Study of Government and the Individual