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This spring, we will be hosting events on topics ranging from solutions for
the economy to the environment. These include [2]Aspen Ideas Climate (March
6- 9 in Miami Beach), the [3]Aspen Forum on Children and Families (April 11
and 12 in DC), the [4]Global Inclusive Growth Summit (April 13 in DC and
virtual), and the [5]2023 Aspen Words Literary Prize Award Ceremony (April
19 in New York City). These and dozens of smaller gatherings—both in-person
and virtual—can be found on [6]our events calendar. Thanks for penciling us
in, and read on for other news from around the Institute.

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[8]America Counts on Community Colleges

Community colleges educate [9]more than one-third of America’s
undergraduates and the majority of low-income students. Because they need
visionary leaders, the [10]College Excellence Program works to develop the
next generation of community college presidents through their fellowships.
One fellow, Dr. Daisy Gonzales, was [11]recently appointed as the interim
chancellor of the California Community College System, the largest in the
country. Gonzales is a proud community college alumna who is transforming
the lives of students like herself.

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[14]When Animals Are the Storytellers

Talia Lakshmi Kolluri’s debut collection, What We Fed to the Manticore,
tells nine stories—[15]each narrated from animal perspectives. Her book
speaks to the fears and joys of the creatures that share our world. In this
interview for [16]Aspen Words, the literary prize nominee discusses the
inspiration behind her work and how the writing process changed her.

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[19]How Fixing Procurement Can Help Small Businesses Grow

Since 2020, Congress has authorized $3.8 trillion in economic development
spending. But small businesses, especially minority- and women-owned firms,
[20]face many barriers when bidding for these contracts. Jorge Jimenez of
the [21]Latinos and Society Program proposes solutions for our fragmented
procurement system, including fixing government fragmentation and
overhauling financial requirements.

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In the News

Timed with its 5th anniversary, this month the [23]Aspen Economic Strategy
Group (AESG) released its annual policy volume, [24]Economic Policy in a
More Uncertain World. Edited by AESG Director Melissa S. Kearney and Deputy
Director Amy Ganz, the book provides a deep-dive on long-term economic
headwinds confronting the country. This includes demographic changes, such
as declining fertility and population aging, and a smaller worker to
population ratio, leading to slower economic growth, reduced revenue, and
lower productivity growth. The release was covered by [25]Axios and
[26]Politico.

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[27]Winter Words

[28]The 26th Winter Words series presents five events featuring an
extraordinary lineup of award-winning literary talent. Between real-life
tales of grifters and crooks, new fiction about slavery and climate change,
and an exploration of the impact of trauma on the human body, this season
promises to inspire, delight, and broaden reader’s perspectives. Join us in
Aspen or virtually on January 23 for a [29]conversation with Bessel van der
Kolk, author of The Body Keeps the Score.

[30]Flash Seminar: Rooting Our Leadership in Humanity

January 25, 4:30-5:30 EST

How do we embed our core values in our leadership vision and actions? How
do our perspectives on human nature play a role in our professional
decisions? This hour-long session will explore these questions and uncover
how your answers influence your personal and professional leadership
decisions.

[31]Aspen Ideas: Climate

From March 6-9, hundreds of leaders and climate innovators will gather in
Miami Beach, FL, to showcase climate solutions with the potential to
reshape our world. Don’t miss your chance to hear from these visionary
thinkers.

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