Join us for an evening discussion featuring Dan Porterfield, President and CEO, The Aspen Institute; Markera Jones, Registered Psychology Associate; and Darryll J. Pines, President, University of Maryland. Panelists will delve into the key themes of Porterfield’s new book, Mindset Matters, exploring the role of higher education in today’s rapidly changing world and the transformative power of a growth mindset in fostering academic excellence and personal development. Josh Wyner, Founder and Executive Director of the College Excellence Program and Vice President of the Aspen Institute, will moderate the conversation.Members of the Aspen Society are invited to a private reception with speakers before the book talk. If you are a current Society member or interested in joining, please reach out to Diamond Powell. The Susan and John Klein Book Series is a public series presented by the Aspen Society four times per year at the Aspen Institute’s Washington, D.C. headquarter offices. Focusing on topics aligned with the Institute’s mission and values, the series brings together distinguished authors to discuss their latest works, inspiring dialogue, leadership, and action on society’s greatest challenges. The Aspen Institute is grateful to Susan and John Klein for their generous support of this series.Join us for an evening discussion featuring Dan Porterfield, President and CEO, The Aspen Institute; Markera Jones, Registered Psychology Associate; and Darryll J. Pines, President, University of Maryland. Panelists will delve into the key themes of Porterfield’s new book, Mindset Matters, exploring the role of higher education in today’s rapidly changing world and the transformative power of a growth mindset in fostering academic excellence and personal development. Josh Wyner, Founder and Executive Director of the College Excellence Program and Vice President of the Aspen Institute, will moderate the conversation.Members of the Aspen Society are invited to a private reception with speakers before the book talk. If you are a current Society member or interested in joining, please reach out to Diamond Powell. The Susan and John Klein Book Series is a public series presented by the Aspen Society four times per year at the Aspen Institute’s Washington, D.C. headquarter offices. Focusing on topics aligned with the Institute’s mission and values, the series brings together distinguished authors to discuss their latest works, inspiring dialogue, leadership, and action on society’s greatest challenges. The Aspen Institute is grateful to Susan and John Klein for their generous support of this series.
Susan and John Klein Book Series featuring Dan Porterfield on Mindset Matters
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Wed Dec 11, 2024
Washington, D.C.
Date
Wed Dec 11, 2024
5:00pm – 6:00pm
5:00pm – 6:00pm
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Washington, D.C.
Aspen Institute
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