While there's no single historical model for the fictional Bauhaus-trained architect and American immigrant in "The Brutalist," which is nominated for 10 Academy Awards in this Sunday’s ceremony, among its inspirations is Herbert Bayer, designer of the Aspen Institute campus. For The Colorado Sun, Andrew Travers, Penner Manager of Educational Programs at The Bayer Center, writes about the parallels between the fictional László Tóth portrayed by Adrien Brody and the real life Herbert Bayer. Read the full article: https://lnkd.in/eZmbUgRg
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When he served as the director for the Division of Mental Health and Addiction with the Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Jay Chaudhary was at the center of remarkable behavioral health system policy and program improvement. The changes, Chaudhary explains, were driven by radical collaboration and sustained commitment from a broad group of advocates and stakeholders. On the blog, he shares key lessons from the Indiana story, including the importance of compromise, refining your messaging, working at the system level and more. Hear more from Chaudhary, a Fellow with Ascend at the Aspen Institute, at the link below.
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What makes the Bauhaus movement timeless? How does it continue to shape modern graphic design? In the latest #AspenIgnites episode, join Sarah Girgis, Art & Entertainment Editor at The Aspen Times, and Rob Saunders, Executive Director of Letterform Archive, as they dive into the enduring legacy of Herbert Bayer and his pivotal role in bringing Bauhaus design to America. They unpack the movement’s iconic principles—simplicity, asymmetry, and sans-serif typography—and Bayer’s vision of a “universal type.” Through the curated exhibition "Bauhaus Typography at 100" at the The Resnick Center for Herbert Bayer Studies, Saunders sheds light on how Bauhaus design continues to shape and inspire the world of graphic design today. Tune in for an in-depth look at one of the most influential design movements of the 20th century: https://lnkd.in/dZ9mm2Rb
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"Efficiency without humanity has left us with a leadership deficit. And now, we stand at a defining moment — where we have the opportunity to move forward by integrating human-centered leadership into the future of work." Chris Trout is a consultant to UpSkill America, an initiative of The Aspen Institute Economic Opportunities Program that supports employers and workforce organizations to expand and improve high-quality educational and career advancement opportunities for America’s front-line workers. On the blog, he explores how applying the principles of letter-writing—thoughtfulness, depth, and meaningful connection—can transform leadership. Read on at the link below.
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⏰ How might AI systems remake our societies in the next 50 years? What can we do now to shape those shared futures? Let's prepare for the downstream effects of AI technologies. 🦋 The adoption and widespread use of artificial intelligence will have implications for decades to come. 💡 Last year, we brought together a diverse group of experts and practitioners – from technologists to historians, artists to philosophers – to imagine the mid- and longer-term implications of AI. 🧭 We can steer the promise of AI so that it benefits all of humanity. What we do next will determine the kind of future we’ll share together. 📖 Read our report on second and third order effects of AI to learn what comes next: https://ow.ly/J0cL50V6y2n #ArtificialIntelligence #Foresight #NewtonsCradle
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New report alert! 📣 Aspen PSI, in partnership with a core group of 10 community foundations across the country, is looking to what’s next for #communityfoundations. As more community foundations answer the call of growing community needs—such as affordable housing, support for small businesses, and quality education access—how can they evolve their business models to maximize their impact? The report, researched and authored by Sarina Beges-Thysen and Emily Imhoff of The Aspen Institute, explores and analyzes what community foundations are doing now to power their community-building efforts. Dive in to read these real-world examples and discover: 4 overarching areas of ongoing business model experimentation 💡 7 recommendations for community foundations to consider when modifying existing models or launching new approaches 🧭 Download the report: bit.ly/PSI_CFReport Share the report with your network: https://lnkd.in/eV2iSrVg Cc: The Chicago Community Trust, Cleveland Foundation, New Hampshire Charitable Foundation, Oklahoma City Community Foundation, The Pittsburgh Foundation, San Diego Foundation, San Francisco Foundation, Santa Fe Community Foundation, Seattle Foundation, Silicon Valley Community Foundation
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Earlier this month, Ascend at the Aspen Institute released their 2024 Impact and Inspiration Report, a snapshot of how Ascend’s community of leaders are making a difference in the lives of 15 million children and families. Explore the full report and learn more about the 2Gen approach at the link below.
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Is there only one "kind" of person who can be a leader? For Joanna Smith-Ramani, co-executive director of The Aspen Institute Financial Security Program, the answer is no—it's about showing up as your full, complete self, and encouraging others to do the same. For our latest episode of In Session, she talks about the importance of collaborative leadership, taking time to reflect, and what it looks like lead as your full self. Watch the full video on our YouTube channel: https://lnkd.in/eeNWWdxe Learn more about our In Session series: https://lnkd.in/eA-VxM8z
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Chapel Hill, NC is the latest city to endorse the Aspen Institute Sports & Society program's Children's Bill of Rights in Sports, designed to create a shared cultural understanding that all youth should have the opportunity to develop as people through sports. Chapel Hill will include the Bill of Rights in stakeholder materials and at sports facilities, starting with the city's youth basketball championships next week. Learn more from from The Daily Tar Heel at the link below.
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