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With one month left until a new year, the Aspen Institute would like to
extend its gratitude for following and supporting our diverse, vital
work. Our programs continue to make an impact around the world:
* The [2]Energy & Environment Program is working with more than 30 global
companies to accelerate zero-emissions marine shipping via the [3]2040
Ambition Statement and the [4]Zero Emission Maritime Buyers Alliance, with
support from Amazon, IKEA, Patagonia, and Tchibo, among others.
* Through the [5]Aspen Presidents Fellowship, Russell Lowry-Hart
led [6]Amarillo College to increase its graduation rate by over 20 percent
in just four years by mandating tutoring, shifting to 8-week courses, and
providing comprehensive wraparound supports to low-income students. This
fellowship is part of the Institute's [7]College Excellence Program.
* The Aspen [8]Financial Security Program recently [9]convened over 50
leaders in financial services, technology, and consumer advocacy to inform
the creation of a [10]first of its kind U.S. National Financial Inclusion
Strategy by the U.S. Treasury Department.
* And, the Aspen Institute welcomed a new international partner,
[11]Aspen Institute Colombia, this year—bringing dialogue, convening,
leadership, and solutions to a new part of the world.

We invite you to dive deeper into more of the amazing work of our programs
by reading an article, attending an event, or even [12]donating to our
annual fund. Your support helps us continue making an impact on these focus
areas and more. Thank you again and best wishes to you and your loved ones
this holiday season!

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Upcoming Events

Aspen Security Forum

In Person, Washington, DC | Thursday, December 7

Domestic and foreign government officials, business executives, leading
academics, and noted journalists will convene to discuss solutions to the
most pressing national security and foreign policy challenges of our time.

[13]Learn More & Register

Reimagining the Business-Labor Playbook for the 21st Century

Virtual | Friday, December 8 from 11:30 am - 12:30 pm ET

Hear from a new wave of business leaders who understand they need to
reimagine their relationship with organized workers and from the leader of
the biggest federation of unions, who is ready to innovate and work
together with business to achieve shared prosperity.

[14]Learn More & Register

Open Science and the Case Study of War-Torn Ukraine

Virtual | Tuesday, December 12 from 12:00 - 1:15 pm ET

Learn how Ukraine’s research community and government agencies are
progressing and producing success stories in an extremely challenging
environment.

[15]Learn More & Register

Aspen Ideas: Climate

In Person, Miami Beach, FL | March 11 – 13, 2024

Aspen Ideas: Climate is a solutions-focused event designed for the public
to interact with and learn from climate leaders whose ideas and actions are
critical to address our collective future.

[16]Learn More & Register

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Recent Events

Honoring Excellence at the 39th Annual Awards Dinner

This year’s awards gathered the Aspen Institute's supporters and celebrated
the exceptional achievements of honorees receiving the 2023 Henry Crown
Leadership Award and Public Service Award. [17]Read more about the awardees
and how you can support the Aspen Institute’s mission for a more just and
equitable society.

Opportunity Youth Forum Engages Intergenerational Leaders

Each year, the [18]Aspen Forum for Community Solutions hosts the
[19]Opportunity Youth Forum convening to build and scale solutions to
uplift opportunity youth – young adults aged 16 to 24 who are engaged in
neither work nor education. Recently, the Forum brought together
intergenerational leaders from urban, rural, and tribal communities to
connect and learn from one another. [20]Read more about key takeaways from
the event.

White House Tribal Youth Forum Gathers Native Changemakers

The White House and Nike N7, alongside the [21]Center for Native American
Youth at the Aspen Institute, gathered high-level administration officials,
special guests from Nike N7, and Native youth to discuss a variety of
topics and the intersections of mental health for Native youth. [22]Read
more about the event.

2023 Aspen Cyber Summit Tackles Innovation, Security, and More

Earlier this month, experts from business, state and federal government,
and civil society took the stage for the 2023 [23]Aspen Cyber Summit.
Organized by [24]Aspen Digital, the Summit spurs dialogue and momentum to
act on the emerging technology and cybersecurity challenges of today and
tomorrow including generative AI, elections, disinformation, and outer
space. You can watch the [25]event recording here.

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In the News

2024 Aspen Words Literary Prize Longlist Announced

This year’s longlist features 14 works of fiction from a dynamic group of
authors, including four debut voices. Each sheds light on an important
contemporary issue. [26]Read more about the writers and their work.

Podcast Miniseries Features Voices of Aspen Ideas

[27]The podcast Forces For Good released a six-episode miniseries recorded
live at the [28]Aspen Ideas Festival. Each episode touches on how the
Institute moves the needle on societal and environmental challenges.

Investing in and Uplifting Youth

[29]In an op-ed for The Hill, Jonathan Guryan and Jens Ludwig discuss their
new [30]Aspen Economic Strategy Group paper, [31]Overcoming
Pandemic-Induced Learning Loss. Meanwhile, [32]The New York Times cited
another paper from the group, [33]The Economic Case for Smart Investing in
America’s Youth.

Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence Announces 150 Institutions
Eligible for 2025

The [34]College Excellence Program’s Aspen Prize, dubbed the "Oscars for
great community colleges" by President Obama, honors colleges with
outstanding achievement in a number of critical areas, from degree
completion to equity for students of color and students from low-income
backgrounds. [35]This year’s eligibility announcement has garnered
widespread local news coverage spanning [36]west Texas, [37]Indiana,
[38]central California, and beyond, showcasing the potential of America's
community colleges as drivers of prosperity and social mobility.

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