Central America Leadership Initiative, Class VII

April 22, 2013 - April 26, 2013

Seminar 4/4: The Promise of Leadership Seminar

Aspen Institute Symposium on the State of Race in America

April 22, 2013
Washington, DC
Communications and Society Program

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Central America Leadership Initiative, Class VIII

April 22, 2013 - April 28, 2013
Antigua, Guatemala

Seminar 2/4: The Aspen Institute

The Aspen Seminar

April 20, 2013 - April 26, 2013
Queenstown, MD

For almost 60 years, this premier roundtable has challenged leaders in every field to think more critically and deeply. The seminar is a unique opportunity to step away from the demands of the present and reflect with other leaders in moderated, text-based Socratic dialogue on the concept of a good and just society: What is it? How does it become a reality?

Business & Society International MBA Case Competition

April 19, 2013
New York, NY
Business and Society Program

Teams debate best solution to a complex dilemma in business - 5 teams compete for top prize before distinguished panel of judges and live audience, selected from first round of 25 global MBA programs. This event is by invitation only.

Nobel Laureate Professor Muhammad Yunus: Social Business to End Poverty, Unemployment, and Lack of Health: Investing in What Really Matters

April 19, 2013
Washington, DC
Aspen Global Health and Development
Join us to hear Professor Yunus reflect on the potential of social businesses to end poverty, reduce unemployment, and address health challenges. Read More

Track II Dialogue on Climate Change and Energy

April 18, 2013 - April 20, 2013
Dehli, India
Energy and Environment Program

Enhancing Bilateral Cooperation Between India and the U.S. (Second in-person meeting)

The Aspen Institute Energy and Environment Program in partnership with Aspen Institute India, the World Resources Institute, the Confederation of Indian Industry and the Center for American Progress have convened high-ranking civil society individuals from India and the United States in a "Track II" Dialogue. This process aims to foster trust and cooperation between the two countries through sustained, direct exchanges involving influential non-governmental actors on both sides with close ties to their respective governments. Complementing and informing formal diplomatic relations, the Track II Dialogue can delineate options for collaboration, foster communication and trust, and discuss implementation issues.

Society of Fellows Discussion Reception: What'’s the Role of Sports in Childhood Development?

April 17, 2013
Aspen, CO

Youth sport now sits at a crossroads, amid the competing interests of entertainment, education, and public health. The evening will address new threats and opportunities to school sports, and explore trends and breakthrough methods impacting participation rates and quality sport for all children.

Mobilizing the Diaspora: Opportunities for Engagement in N. Africa

April 16, 2013
Washington, DC
Partners for a New Beginning

The objective of this PNB-NAPEO half-day event was to convene diaspora members from the Maghreb to discuss ways they can effectively contribute to building out a more sustainable eco-system that advances innovation and entrepreneurship in the region.

The Future of Egypt's Economy

April 16, 2013
Washington, DC
Partners for a New Beginning

Surrounded by political uncertainty, the Egyptian economy has experienced a sharp decline over the past two years. While the Egyptian government struggles to maintain macroeconomic stability and international confidence, it faces significant challenges; unemployment continues to increase, and the country's key sectors have seen a sluggish recovery.

Is Trust a Lost Cause? Banks, Consumers, and a Post-Crisis World

April 16, 2013
New York, NY
Initiative on Financial Security
As banking scandals continue to dominate headlines worldwide, our panel of thought leaders will examine the breach of trust between the financial industry and society. We will explore hidden causes of the breakdown of trust, expectations for the future, and potential solutions to repair the breach. Read More

The Alma and Joseph Gildenhorn Book Series Featuring Cass Sunstein

April 15, 2013
Washington, DC
Cass Sunstein

The Alma and Joseph Gildenhorn Book Series will feature Cass R. Sunstein, bestselling author and President Obama's "Regulatory Czar", discussing his new book "Simpler: The Future of Government" (Simon & Schuster).

Aspen Challenge Competition: Teams Showcase Their Solutions

April 13, 2013
Los Angeles, CA
The Aspen Challenge
The Aspen Challenge: Los Angeles

After seven weeks designing solutions to some of the biggest issues facing our society today, 20 teams from 20 high schools of the Los Angeles Unified School District will showcase their model solutions at the Skirball Cultural Center in this city-wide competition. The judges will be looking for stellar presentations that exhibit creativity, originality, and achievable solutions.

Winter Words 2013 - Cheryl Strayed

April 12, 2013
Aspen, CO
Aspen Writers' Foundation
Winter Words 2013

Winter Words is a series of readings and talks featuring some of the most prominent writers in contemporary literature. Scions of fiction, non-fiction, poetry, and memoir speak in intimate Aspen venues, where topics of discussion range from the creative process to the role of art in today's world. Events take place throughout the ski season and are open to the public.

Spring Board Meeting

April 12, 2013
Washington, DC
Annual Spring Meeting of the Aspen Institute Board of Trustees. Committee meetings will take place the two days prior at the Aspen Institute's office in Washington. Read More

Aspen Mediterranean Initiative: The Mediterranean Region and the Gulf

April 12, 2013 - April 13, 2013
Palermo, Italy

Moderators TBD

A Conversation with Olympic and Paralympic Athletes

April 11, 2013
Aspen, CO, United States

Join us for an exciting talk with Olympic and Paralympic athletes!  Open to all ages, this event is part of the Aspen Institute's Sports and Society's "Project Play: Reimagining Youth Sports in America" Summit. For tickets, please call (970) 920-5770.     

Lauren Segal, President and CEO of Scholarship America, joins Aspen Wye Fellows

April 11, 2013
Queenstown, MD
Lauren Segal

Lauren Segal, President and CEO of Scholarship America, joins Aspen Wye Fellows on Thursday, April 11, 2013. Lauren Segal has, during her tenure as president of Scholarship America, successfully led the board and staff in a long-range strategic planning process to help students gain access to college and complete their degree programs.

Society of Fellows Day in DC

April 11, 2013
Washington, DC

All Society of Fellows are invited to learn more about the work of the Aspen Institute through lively conversations with directors of the Institute’'s policy programs and global leadership network initiatives. Register for the event here.

A Celebration of Justice Sandra Day O'Connor's New Book, "Out of Order"

April 10, 2013
Washington, DC
Justice and Society Program

Retired Supreme Court Justice and Aspen Institute Lifetime Trustee Sandra Day O’Connor visited the Institute’s DC office recently to celebrate the publication of her fifth book, Out of Order.

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