Jeff Koehler Will Discuss Work at Gonzaga University
Author and Gonzaga alumnus Jeff Koehler visits the university for the Visiting Writers Series on October 13, 2026.
Updated on Oct. 11, 2026 in Europe
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Author Jeff Koehler will speak at Gonzaga University on October 13, 2026, as part of the school's Visiting Writers Series. The presentation is scheduled to take place at 7 p.m. in the Hemmingson Auditorium.
Why it matters
The event provides Spokane residents with an opportunity to engage with an author whose work frequently centers on international travel and cultural documentation. Koehler brings an academic background from Gonzaga and abroad to his discussion of his literary career.
Koehler has authored 10 books throughout his career, including work based on four years spent traveling in Africa and a 2012 research trip to Morocco. The upcoming event at Gonzaga University begins at 7 p.m.
The players
Jeff Koehler
An author of 10 books who holds an English degree from Gonzaga University.
Gonzaga University
A private Jesuit university in Spokane that is hosting the Visiting Writers Series.
The details
Koehler, who earned an English degree from Gonzaga University and studied theater at King's College London, often spends over a decade researching his projects. His literary work includes 'Matisse in Morocco: A Journey of Light and Color,' which was informed by his extensive international research.
Timeline
Koehler visited Morocco in 2012.
The event takes place at 7 p.m. on October 13, 2026.
Travel Outlook
The Gonzaga University Visiting Writers Series provides a recurring platform for literary engagement within the Spokane academic community. This presentation highlights how personal international research informs contemporary travel literature and non-fiction narratives.
Attendees should plan to arrive at the Hemmingson Auditorium before the 7 p.m. start time on October 13, 2026. Parking at Gonzaga University typically requires adherence to campus signage or visitor regulations for evening events.
The takeaway
Jeff Koehler demonstrates that depth in writing often requires long-term commitment to research and international exploration. Interested readers can implement similar rigorous research habits when documenting their own travel experiences or creative projects.
Further reading
Learn more about international cultural studies in the Europe section.
More information
For full details, visit the Gonzaga University event information portal.
Source note: This article includes information reported by The Spokesman Review.
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