E-Book Talk on Post-Election Politics

November 27, 2012
Washington , DC
Communications and Society Program

Campaign season is over, and the focus now shifts to implementing a new vision for America. Today's technological advances offer opportunities to reduce debt, grow the economy, and position America as the most innovative nation on Earth. Moving past partisan politics and towards agreement is the only path to sustainable growth and productivity.

From Athens to Aspen: November 2012

November 26, 2012
Aspen, CO, United States
Join us for this exciting new series! Over two years the group will explore six paired themes—perennial human themes which have shaped our world—as they have been taken up from Athens to Aspen, that is, from the ancient period to our contemporary age. Read More

Center for Native American Youth's Heritage Month Event-Celebrating Native American Voices-Native Youth, Our Future, Our Inspiration

November 19, 2012
Washington, DC
Center for Native American Youth

Senator Byron Dorgan and the Center for Native American Youth invite you to celebrate National Native American Heritage Month by hearing the inspirational stories of our youngest First Americans. The event will be a dialogue about the importance of portraying Native children in a positive light and sharing positive stories in Indian Country.

The Arts, Healing, and our Military Community

November 16, 2012
Washington, DC
Aspen Institute Arts Program
Roundtable featuring Arthur Bloom, Founder, Musicorps; The Honorable Rocco Landesman, Chair, National Endowment for the Arts; Cmdr. Moira McGuire, Clinical Care Coordinator, Walter Reed National Military Medical Center; and Damian Woetzel, Director, Aspen Institute Arts Program. Read More

Harvest of Empire: Film Screening and Discussion with Co-Director & Co-Producer Eduardo López

November 15, 2012
Washington, DC

"Harvest of Empire" is a feature-length documentary that examines the connection between the long history of U.S. intervention in Latin America and the immigration crisis we face today. Based on the groundbreaking book by award-winning journalist Juan González, the film takes an unflinching look at the role that U.S. military actions and economic interests played in triggering an unprecedented wave of migration that is transforming our nation’s cultural and economic landscape. "Harvest of Empire" unveils a moving human story that is largely unknown to the great majority of citizens in the United States.

PNB-NAPEO Advisory Board Meeting

November 15, 2012
Washington, DC
Partners for a New Beginning

This is the annual PNB-NAPEO Advisory Board meeting which will be taking place at The Aspen Institute in Washington, DC.

This meeting is to discuss the status of projects metrics as well as upcoming events.

Aspen Seminar for Leaders - Defining “The Good Society”

November 15, 2012 - November 18, 2012
, Romania

The Aspen Seminar is the pillar of the common activity of the Aspen International Network, challenging for more than 60 years leaders in all fields to think more critically and deeply about the good society. As it rests on a specific method that requires specialized and top quality moderation, we have the honor of having as moderator Dr.

Aspen Institute Roundtable on Spectrum Policy (AIRS)

November 14, 2012 - November 16, 2012
Queenstown, MD
Communications and Society Program

A Conversation with Dr. Fred Sai

November 14, 2012
Washington, DC
Aspen Global Health and Development
Lifelong activist and global health champion Dr. Fred Sai has been called “the godfather of family planning.” A member of Aspen Global Health and Development’s Global Leaders Council for Reproductive Health, the Ghanaian physician spoke at The Aspen Institute on Wednesday, November 14th, 2012, about how his life experiences have led him to believe that investing in women is the key to sustainable development, offering wisdom and inspiration for a new generation of advocates. Read More

From Jobs to Job Quality: Ideas for Improving Low Wage Work

November 14, 2012
Washington, DC
Economic Opportunities Program
This is the fifth conversation in a roundtable series in 2012 titled "Reinventing Low Wage Work: Ideas That Can Work for Employees, Employers and the Economy." Read More

Washington Ideas Forum 2012

November 14, 2012 - November 15, 2012
Washington, DC
Washington Ideas Forum 2012
Inspired by The Atlantic's enduring partnership with the Aspen Ideas Festival, the fourth-annual Washington Ideas Forum gathers an audience of 600 people, including government officials, top business executives, global thought leaders, academics, and celebrities. It is the place to hear - and meet - the most prominent thinkers of our time. Read More

Aspen Global Leadership Network -- Leading in an Era of Globalization Seminar -- Dead Sea, Jordan

November 13, 2012 - November 18, 2012
Dead Sea, Jordan
Leading in an Era of Globalization Read More

Aspen Institute First Movers Fellowship Seminar II

November 13, 2012 - November 16, 2012
Wye, MD
Business and Society Program
The 2012 First Mover Fellows convene in Wye River, Maryland for their second seminar. Read More

Book Talk with Eboo Patel

November 13, 2012
Washington, DC
Partners for a New Beginning
Sacred Ground: Pluralism, Prejudice, and the Promise of America

Eboo Patel will discuss his latest book, Sacred Ground: Pluralism, Prejudice, and the Promise of America at the Aspen Institute on Tuesday, 13 November.

Playing Safety: The Future of Youth Football?

November 9, 2012
Washington, DC
Sports and Society Program
Dr. Robert Cantu

Ambassador's Security Roundtable Luncheon

November 8, 2012
Washington, DC
Homeland Security Program

The Aspen Institute's Homeland Security Program and AGT International will be hosting a post-election discussion of the implications of the 2012 U.S. presidential election on U.S. national security policy at The Four Season featuring former National Security Adviser Zbigniew Brzezinski in conversation with Aspen Institute President and CEO Walter Isaacson.

Bucharest Economic Forum

November 8, 2012 - November 9, 2012
Bucharest, Romania
The Bucharest Economic Forum is a two-day event starting on the November 8, which gathers foreign investors, representatives of the Romanian business sector, large corporations, small and medium-sized enterprises and high-ranking officials. Read More

PNB Angel Investors Delegation to Jordan

November 8, 2012 - November 12, 2012
Jordan
Partners for a New Beginning

While Amman is increasingly becoming home to a growing number of internet start-ups, Jordan and the MENA region do not yet have an ecosystem for angel investment.

The Alma and Joseph Gildenhorn Book Series featuring Colin Powell

November 7, 2012
Washington, DC

The Fall 2012 Alma and Joseph Gildenhorn Book Series will feature Former Secretary of State General Colin Powell discussing his recently published book 'It Worked for Me: In Life and Leadership' (Harper).

Socrates Salon

November 2, 2012 - November 3, 2012
New York, NY

An evening reception will be held on Friday, November 2; and the one-day seminar, "The American Dream: Is it lost? Can it be Regained?" will be held on Saturday, November 3. Jack A. Goldstone and Hedrick Smith co-moderate the discussion. 

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