This year, the Aspen Ideas Festival is celebrating two decades of bringing together global leaders, innovators, artists, authors, journalists, and thought leaders to exchange ideas in the Rocky Mountains. Hear from guest curator Tina Brown and the Festival's executive director and producer Graham Veysey about what to expect at this year's event on Colorado Public Radio.
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The Aspen Institute is a global nonprofit organization committed to realizing a free, just, and equitable society. Founded in 1949, the Institute drives change through dialogue, leadership, and action to help solve the most important challenges facing the United States and the world. The Aspen Institute does this in many ways: •CONFERENCES & EVENTS that invite the public to engage with experts and each other •PROGRAMS that drive change on global and domestic challenges •LEADERSHIP PROGRAMS that build networks of values-based leaders that drive action in their communities and businesses •YOUTH LEADERSHIP PROGRAMS that foster civic engagement and active citizenship among young leaders •SEMINARS in which experts and leaders reflect, connect, and share ideas •INTERNATIONAL PARTNERS in 11 nations that address global challenges and develop civil society •MEDIA RESOURCES that promote innovative thinking and solutions As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, the Aspen Institute is nonpartisan and does not endorse, support, or oppose political candidates or parties. Further, the views and opinions of our guests and speakers do not necessarily reflect those of the Aspen Institute.
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"The business of organizational change-making is hard, and achieving results takes time and persistence. One of the most important things you can do to stay the course is to build a practice of reflection. That means taking time to step away from the relentless demands of daily activities to think about what your values and aspirations are and consider whether your decisions and behaviors are aligned with what you care most about and what you hope to contribute." Nancy McGaw, founder of the Aspen Institute Business & Society Program's First Movers Fellowship, draws off of her deep experience to share wisdom and insights for leaders in her new book "Making Work Matter: How to Create Positive Change in Your Company and Meaning in Your Career." Read more about the book and her work in a new interview on the blog at the link below.
Making Work Matter, An Interview with Nancy McGaw
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"Difference enriches, it doesn't threaten," said the Deputy Director of the Religion & Society Program at the Aspen Institute Audrey Price in conversation with Tracie D. Hall, former Executive Director of the American Library Association, in the latest episode of Aspen Ignites. Hall and Price discuss how isolation and the belief that authority resides only in those who think, look, and worship similarly can lead to extremism. Watch the full episode on our YouTube channel to explore the significance of recognizing the human dignity of all individuals as a way to break down walls of isolation and build a more inclusive and peaceful society: https://lnkd.in/dUYFHG8f
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During the 2023-24 school year, over 1,200 students took part in programs at The Bayer Center. Andrew Travers, the inaugural Penner Manager of Educational Programs at the Resnick Center for Herbert Bayer Studies reflects on The Bayer Center’s "Freshman Year." Read the full story at the link below.
The Bayer Center’s Freshman Year - The Resnick Center for Herbert Bayer Studies
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📢 #TalkOpportunity In “The Secret Life of Groceries: The Dark Miracle of the American Supermarket,” author Benjamin Lorr uncovers the history and evolution of modern supermarkets. He exposes the grocery supply chain and the often exploited, underpaid labor behind stocked shelves. Lorr vividly depicts the harsh realities faced by agricultural and meat processing workers, fishermen, truck drivers, and grocery store employees. Presented by The Aspen Institute Economic Opportunities Program and the Food and Society at Aspen Institute, this is the third and final event in our series, “The Hands that Feed Us: Job Quality Challenges in the US Food Supply Chain,” where we explore the challenges food workers face and opportunities to create a sustainable food system where workers, businesses, and consumers can thrive together. 📅 Date: Friday, June 21 🕐 Time: 1:00 p.m. ET 💻 Event: Online 🔗 RSVP: https://lnkd.in/d7qPiPUK
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Across the US, people are bringing neighbors together, bridging divides, and rebuilding trust starting where they live. Find your community’s trust traits in this interactive map from Weave: The Social Fabric Project at the Aspen Institute and see how people are using them to heal our nation: www.trustmap.org #WeavingTrust
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"Cynicism has never solved a single problem in our country. There's plenty of people cynical about the world, and when they start solving problems, we should start adopting cynicism, but otherwise, we need to invest in people that have optimistic, can-do mindsets, that want to learn and give, and from that they will create the kind of world we want to live in." Hear Dan Porterfield, President and CEO of the Aspen Institute, discuss his new book "Mindset Matters: The Power of College to Activate Lifelong Growth" and his perspective on how higher education can achieve its promise to shape mindsets that enable students to thrive in an uncertain and rapidly changing world. Listen on LearningWell Radio at the link below.
LearningWell Radio in Conversation with Dan Porterfield | LearningWell Magazine
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Project Play is celebrating International Day of Play by releasing our latest local State of Play report from a region that's special to us. "State of Play Colorado: Aspen to Parachute" analyzes youth engagement in play, sports and outdoor recreation within an 80-mile corridor from Aspen to Parachute, Colorado, where The Aspen Institute was founded and maintains a campus. In partnership with the Aspen Institute's Hurst Community Initiative, Project Play is proud to release its 13th community report. Find exclusive results from our youth survey, key findings from rural communities, and recommendations on how to grow quality access to sports and play – including using soccer as a tool for social change among Latino/a youth.
Colorado: Aspen to Parachute - Project Play
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Congratulations to the 2025 #AspenPrize finalists!
🎉 We are thrilled to announce the finalists for the 2025 #AspenPrize for Community College Excellence: ▪️Georgia Highlands College ▪️Moorpark College ▪️Northeast Wisconsin Technical College ▪️Northwest Vista College ▪️San Jacinto College ▪️Seminole State College of Florida ▪️South Puget Sound Community College ▪️Southwest Wisconsin Technical College ▪️UCNJ Union College of Union County, NJ ▪️Wallace State Community College - Hanceville Join us in congratulating these finalists and celebrating their dedication to excellence in community college education. Together, they are driving transformative change and shaping the future of higher ed. Learn more about the finalists and Aspen Prize selection process, made possible due to generous support from Ascendium Education Group, The Joyce Foundation, JPMorgan Chase & Co., and The Kresge Foundation: https://lnkd.in/eVR_tYZ
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Season two of Aspen Ignites: Conversations to Build a Better World is now live! This second season was recorded at the 2023 Bloomberg CityLab, which brought together global mayors alongside prominent city innovators, business leaders, urban experts, artists, and activists to discuss and discover replicable solutions to pressing issues. New episodes drop every Wednesday on the Institute's YouTube Channel. Subscribe and watch all episodes here: https://lnkd.in/eYZG5fMd
Introducing Season 2 of Aspen Ignites
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