Events
Aspen Events
High School Great Ideas Seminar
This rigorous four-day seminar is open to 24 high school juniors from five valley-wide schools. Chosen by their respective school officials, the students are afforded the chance to learn in the Socratic method of dialogue from an expert Institute moderator.
Seminar
Aspen Seminar
For almost sixty years, the Aspen Seminar on leadership, values, and the good society has challenged leaders in every field to think more critically and deeply about the good society. Our proven method of text-based dialogue offers participants a neutral forum in which to reflect on timeless human values, pursue common ground, and cultivate a richer understanding of the human condition.
Public Event
Sharing Shakespeare: Henry V
Join us for this popular community dialogue. Each month, the group explores a Shakespearean play by watching film clips and discussing the themes, characters and drama
of the play.
Community Great Ideas Seminar
This four-day seminar incorporates the discussion and analysis of excerpts from the Great Books series with the practice of applicable leadership and problem-solving skills. The method of Socratic dialogue and the emphasis of discussion and debate allow the course to delve into the core of human values of our culture, the origins of American democracy, and what it means to pursue Aristotle’s concept of “the good life.” Moderated by Lee Bycel. Space is limited to 25—please register by September 1 to have ample time to read required materials.
Aspen-New Schools Fellowship: Entrepreneurial Leaders for Public Education
Class 3, Seminar 2, Group A: The Aspen Seminar, with moderator Peter Reiling.
Sharing Shakespeare: The Merchant of Venice
Join us for this popular community dialogue. Each month, the group explores a Shakespearean play by watching film clips and discussing the themes, characters and drama
of the play.
Sharing Shakespeare: Coriolanus
Join us for this popular community dialogue. Each month, the group explores a Shakespearean play by watching film clips and discussing the themes, characters and drama
of the play.
Sharing Shakespeare: Measure for Measure
Join us for this popular community dialogue. Each month, the group explores a Shakespearean play by watching film clips and discussing the themes, characters and drama
of the play.
Sharing Shakespeare: Villains in Shakespeare
Join us for this popular community dialogue. Each month, the group explores a Shakespearean play by watching film clips and discussing the themes, characters and drama
of the play.
Sharing Shakespeare: Shakespeare in Film
Join us for this popular community dialogue. Each month, the group explores a Shakespearean play by watching film clips and discussing the themes, characters and drama
of the play.
Sharing Shakespeare: Macbeth
Join us for this popular community dialogue. Each month, the group explores a Shakespearean play by watching film clips and discussing the themes, characters and drama
of the play.
Sharing Shakespeare: The Tempest
Join us for this popular community dialogue. Each month, the group explores a Shakespearean play by watching film clips and discussing the themes, characters and drama
of the play.
Sharing Shakespeare: Othello
Join us for this popular community dialogue. Each month, the group explores a Shakespearean play by watching film clips and discussing the themes, characters and drama
of the play.