One of the great lessons of history is that in moments of crisis, our
communities sustain us.

March 14, 2020

Dear Friends,

One of the great lessons of history is that in moments of crisis, our
communities sustain us. And since our founding, the Aspen Institute has
been committed to not only the creation of a free, just, and equitable
society, but to fostering strong communities among our many partners and
friends. Indeed, the ways in which we connect with each other are at the
heart of our work and our impact.

I am deeply proud of how all who work at the Aspen Institute are responding
to the COVID-19 (coronavirus) crisis. In the interest of public health, we
have asked our employees to work remotely through Monday, March 30 (and
possibly longer) and suspended our in-person events. These were difficult
but necessary decisions. We will remain operational and intend to share
ideas and content through digital platforms. You can find more information
at [1]www.aspeninstitute.org.

Looking forward, the Institute’s Policy, Leadership, and Public programs
and International Partners will all be working in myriad ways to promote
the public good. In uncertain times, our mission is more important than
ever. For those interested in our public convenings to be held this summer,
it is too early for us to make a final determination about their status,
but we are fully engaged in planning for them to occur as scheduled. Every
decision we make will be based on the health and safety of our participants
and staff.

In moments of crisis, our people and communities are our greatest assets.
Each of us can make a difference by treating one another with respect,
consideration, and kindness.

Thank you for your belief in the Aspen Institute. We wish you the very best
as we continue to carry out our mission and live our values.

Sincerely,

Daniel R. Porterfield

President and CEO

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