Aspen Ideas Festival: Young Adult Forum

Note: This is a past event, additional resources may be available below.

Date

Wed Jun 28, 2017
4:00pm – 8:30pm

Location

Aspen, CO
Doerr-Hosier Center
845 Meadows Rd

Hosts

Now in its second year, the Young Adult Forum welcomes young people ages 14 to 24 for an interactive afternoon that includes presentations, small group discussions, guided networking, performances, panels, and opportunities to engage with other program participants.  We’ll explore big questions like how technology is shaping young people’s identities or how the constitution plays a role in current US events.  As a group, we’ll tackle confronting stereotypes and Islamophobia in the context of the current refugee crisis.  And, we’ll meet some advocates and crusaders who have turned their passions into a purpose.

Fee: $15, Dinner Included.

Register at aspenideas.org/youngadultforum Now in its second year, the Young Adult Forum welcomes young people ages 14 to 24 for an interactive afternoon that includes presentations, small group discussions, guided networking, performances, panels, and opportunities to engage with other program participants.  We’ll explore big questions like how technology is shaping young people’s identities or how the constitution plays a role in current US events.  As a group, we’ll tackle confronting stereotypes and Islamophobia in the context of the current refugee crisis.  And, we’ll meet some advocates and crusaders who have turned their passions into a purpose.

Fee: $15, Dinner Included.

Register at aspenideas.org/youngadultforum

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