Annual Awards Dinner

November 1, 2012
New York, NY
The Plaza Hotel

On November 1, 2012, the Aspen Institute will host the 29th Annual Awards Dinner at The Plaza Hotel in New York City. The dinner will be chaired by Mrs. Mercedes T. Bass.

Rethinking Sharedholder Value and the Purpose(s) of the Corporation

November 1, 2012 - November 2, 2012
Philadelphia, PA
Business and Society Program
The third in a series of roundtables of scholars and business practitioners on the purpose of the corporation. Read More

Fall Board Meeting

November 1, 2012 - November 2, 2012
New York, NY
Fall Board of Trustees Meetings Read More

2012 John P. McNulty Prize Reception

October 31, 2012
New York, NY

This event has been cancelled to do weather and travel concerns.

The winner of the 2012 John P. McNulty Prize will be recognized in a special event.

The mission of the John P. McNulty Prize is to celebrate extraordinary young leaders making creative, effective and lasting contributions to their communities.

Please visit www.mcnultyprize.org for more informations about the prize and the distinguished finalists.

Business Attire | 202.736.2289 | leah.bitounis@aspeninstitute.org

Aspen Institute Symposium on Critical Issues in Journalism at U.S. State Department

October 31, 2012
Washington, DC
Communications and Society Program

The 7th annual Aspen Institute Symposium on Critical Issues in Journalism will be held October 31, 2012 at the U.S. State Department. The annual Symposium has been organized by the Communications and Society Program since 2006 as a part of the State Department’s Edward R.

The Alma and Joseph Gildenhorn Book Series featuring Salman Khan

October 26, 2012
Washington, DC
Sal Khan

The Fall 2012 Alma and Joseph Gildenhorn Book Series will feature Khan Academy Founder Salman Khan discussing his recently published book 'The One World Schoolhouse: Education Reimagined' (Twelve Books).

Aspen Seminars for Leaders

October 26, 2012 - October 27, 2012
Venice, Italy

32nd edition

Prognosticating Election 2012

October 24, 2012
Washington, DC
Charlie Cook

Charlie Cook, publisher of "The Cook Political Report" and political analyst for the National Journal Group, and Amy Walter, political director at ABC News, will be in conversation with Steve Inskeep, co-host of “Morning Edition" on NPR.

Pahara-Aspen Education Fellowship, Class V

October 24, 2012 - October 28, 2012
Aspen, CO

Seminar 1/4: The Challenge of Leadership

Aspen Leadership Series: Conversations with Great Leaders in Memory of Preston Robert Tisch Presents: A Conversation with Julie Taymor

October 23, 2012
New York, NY
Julie Taymor
Conversation with Julie Taymor and Michael Eisner. Read More

From Athens to Aspen: October 2012

October 22, 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

Roundtable with Lebanese MP Boutros Harb

October 22, 2012
Washington , DC
Middle East Programs
MP Boutros El-Khoury Harb is a prominent leader in the March 14 coalition and the longest-serving Member of the Lebanese Parliament (1972-1992, 1996-present). He played a fundamental role in the 1989 Taif Accord, ending Lebanon’s 15-year civil war, and took part in the 2008 Doha Agreement to help resolve the 2005-2008 Lebanese crisis. Read More

AGLN China and SE Asia Leadership Initiative

October 22, 2012 - October 27, 2012
Aspen, CO

Pilot Aspen Seminar

2012 Aspen Cultural Diplomacy Forum: The Art of Peace-building and Reconciliation

October 22, 2012 - October 24, 2012
Tokyo, Japan
Global Initiative on Culture and Society
In recognition of the indisputably growing impact of the Asian economic, cultural, and political dimensions in global affairs, the Aspen Institute and International Christian University (ICU) are pleased to co-host the 2012 Aspen Cultural Diplomacy Forum. The annual Aspen Cultural Diplomacy Forum is a high-level policy dialogue and public convening designed to reflect on the power of cultural assets in engaging difference, promoting identities and timeless values, fostering mutual understanding, and strengthening international relations. Read More

Socrates Salon

October 19, 2012 - October 20, 2012
Washington, DC

An evening reception will be held on Friday, October 19; and the one-day seminar on "The New Global Middle Class: How Will Rising Global Consumption Transform Innovation, Trade, and Markets?" will be held on Saturday, October 20. Co-moderated by Jack A. Goldstone of George Mason University and Vijay Vaitheeswaran of The Economist.

What Policy Initiatives Are Needed To Help US Manufacturing? What the Candidates Are Saying

October 19, 2012
Washington, DC
Manufacturing and Society in the 21st Century
The U.S. manufacturing sector has seen significant job loss and other strains for many years. Though it has been one of the bright spots in the U.S. economy since 2009, growth has slowed after a strong first quarter in 2012. A bill passed by the House of Representatives calls for a bipartisan, public-private process to “forge an actionable plan to promote the success of American manufacturing” and the July 2012 report of the President’s Council of Advisers on Science and Technology also calls for establishing a “national advanced manufacturing strategy.” Do we need a more robust and focused set of public policies to promote faster growth in coming years? To focus additional attention on trade issues related to manufacturing? Join a distinguished panel to discuss what a future manufacturing strategy might look like and what macroeconomic environment would nurture the sector, focusing on what the two major presi dential candidates are saying. Read More

Reinventing Low Wage Work: A Discussion on the Workforce in Residential Construction

October 18, 2012
Washington, DC
Economic Opportunities Program
Construction
Low wage jobs are a growing part of the U.S. economy, but this type of work presents unique challenges to workers, businesses and the economy. Join us for a discussion of the opportunities we have for addressing these challenges at a time when jobs and the economy are such critical topics for our country. Read More

Liberty Fellowship Program, Class of 2014

October 17, 2012 - October 22, 2012
Spartanburg, SC
The Challenge of Leadership Seminar Read More

The Futures of School Reform

October 17, 2012
Washington, DC
Education and Society Program
Futures of School Reform
How might we re-envision our school system to make it more just, equitable, and higher performing? Read More

Aspen Global Leadership Network Leading in an Era of Globalization Seminar -- Spier, South Africa

October 16, 2012 - October 21, 2012
Spier, South Africa
Leading in an Era of Globalization Seminar Read More

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