Events
Event: June 3, 2008
John Bridgeland spoke at the closing plenary session for the Hands on Network/Points of Light Foundation conference, which aimed to leave participants inspired by the possibilities of the future of service and galvanized by the opportunity and urgency of now. This Nunn-Cohen panel discussion explored the visionary and aspirational ideas that could help our nation achieve a transcendent culture of service.
John Bridgeland spoke at the closing plenary session for the Hands on Network/Points of Light Foundation conference, which aimed to leave participants inspired by the possibilities of the future of service and galvanized by the opportunity and urgency of now. This Nunn-Cohen panel discussion explored the visionary and aspirational ideas that could help our nation achieve a transcendent culture of service.
Event: May 20, 2008
John Bridgeland spoke to the AARP’s Social Impact Group in Washington, D.C. about strategies to effect social change.
John Bridgeland spoke to the AARP’s Social Impact Group in Washington, D.C. about strategies to effect social change.
Event: May 20, 2008
John Bridgeland and Alan Khazei spoke to the Corporation for National and Community Service Board of Directors about the Service Nation Summit in September.
John Bridgeland and Alan Khazei spoke to the Corporation for National and Community Service Board of Directors about the Service Nation Summit in September.
Event: April 30, 2008
John Bridgeland spoke at the White House about the high school dropout crisis and response, in partnership with Alma Powell and Marguerite Kondracke of the America's Promise Alliance and the White House Office of Faith-Based and Community Initiatives.
John Bridgeland spoke at the White House about the high school dropout crisis and response, in partnership with Alma Powell and Marguerite Kondracke of the America's Promise Alliance and the White House Office of Faith-Based and Community Initiatives.
Event: April 28-29, 2008
Ryan Streeter spoke on 2 plenary session panels on corporate community investment at the Business Civic Leadership Center's annual conference in Anaheim, CA. On one panel, he presented new original research on corporate community investment with Patrick Rooney of the Indiana University's Center on Philanthropy.
Ryan Streeter spoke on 2 plenary session panels on corporate community investment at the Business Civic Leadership Center's annual conference in Anaheim, CA. On one panel, he presented new original research on corporate community investment with Patrick Rooney of the Indiana University's Center on Philanthropy.
Event: April 25, 2008
John Bridgeland joined United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon and UN Special Envoy to Malaria, Ray Chambers for the first ever World Malaria Day and the launch of a new campaign to close the bed net gap in Africa.
John Bridgeland joined United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon and UN Special Envoy to Malaria, Ray Chambers for the first ever World Malaria Day and the launch of a new campaign to close the bed net gap in Africa.
Event: April 24, 2008
Ryan Streeter spoke as a co-panelist on the future of social justice in America at the annual Heritage Foundation resource bank conference in Atlanta.
Ryan Streeter spoke as a co-panelist on the future of social justice in America at the annual Heritage Foundation resource bank conference in Atlanta.
Event: April 24, 2008
John Bridgeland spoke at the launch of the National Parks Centennial Challenge projects on the West Capitol steps at the invitation of Secretary of the Interior Dirk Kempthorne. More than 100 projects in 76 national parks across 38 states were announced by Secretary Kempthorne.
John Bridgeland spoke at the launch of the National Parks Centennial Challenge projects on the West Capitol steps at the invitation of Secretary of the Interior Dirk Kempthorne. More than 100 projects in 76 national parks across 38 states were announced by Secretary Kempthorne.
Event: April 12, 2008
John Bridgeland spoke at the National Service-Learning Conference in Minneapolis, MN. He discussed the findings in a new report, Engaged for Success, which shows how service-learning can be a valuable tool in preventing high school drop out and increasing civic engagement by students. Over 3,000 people attended the conference, which was keynoted by Archbishop Desmond Tutu.
John Bridgeland spoke at the National Service-Learning Conference in Minneapolis, MN. He discussed the findings in a new report, Engaged for Success, which shows how service-learning can be a valuable tool in preventing high school drop out and increasing civic engagement by students. Over 3,000 people attended the conference, which was keynoted by Archbishop Desmond Tutu.
Event: April 1, 2008
John Bridgeland spoke on a panel at the launch, by General Colin Powell and Alma Powell of the America's Promise Alliance, of 100 summits in all 50 states to address the silent epidemic of high school dropout.
John Bridgeland spoke on a panel at the launch, by General Colin Powell and Alma Powell of the America's Promise Alliance, of 100 summits in all 50 states to address the silent epidemic of high school dropout.
Event: March 3 & 27, 2008
Ryan Streeter led focus forums in San Jose, CA and Newark, NJ with corporate and community leaders to identify new trends in how businesses are investing back into their communities. The forums are a project of the Business Civic Leadership Center, an affiliate of the US Chamber of Commerce.
Ryan Streeter led focus forums in San Jose, CA and Newark, NJ with corporate and community leaders to identify new trends in how businesses are investing back into their communities. The forums are a project of the Business Civic Leadership Center, an affiliate of the US Chamber of Commerce.
Event: March 12, 2008
Ray Chambers and John Bridgeland attended an event at the Kuwait America Foundation in honor of Malaria No More. The President and First Lady of the United States and Secretary of State Condoleeza Rice spoke about their efforts to combat malaria in Africa and about their collaboration with Malaria No More. Grammy Award winning African artist Youssu N'Dour performed three songs for the audience in honor of efforts to save the lives of millions of children and women from malaria. More about the event >>
Ray Chambers and John Bridgeland attended an event at the Kuwait America Foundation in honor of Malaria No More. The President and First Lady of the United States and Secretary of State Condoleeza Rice spoke about their efforts to combat malaria in Africa and about their collaboration with Malaria No More. Grammy Award winning African artist Youssu N'Dour performed three songs for the audience in honor of efforts to save the lives of millions of children and women from malaria. More about the event >>
Event: March 11, 2008
John Bridgeland spoke to the Boys and Girls Clubs of America Board of Directors in New York City about the high school dropout epidemic and what the Boys and Girls Clubs could do in partnership with the America's Promise Alliance to help increase high school graduation rates.
John Bridgeland spoke to the Boys and Girls Clubs of America Board of Directors in New York City about the high school dropout epidemic and what the Boys and Girls Clubs could do in partnership with the America's Promise Alliance to help increase high school graduation rates.
Event: March 10, 2008
Civic Enterprises and the National Service-Learning Partnership organized an action forum at the College of William and Mary. Over 30 service-learning policy leaders and practitioners came together for a strategy session in which they crafted a vision for making service-learning an integral part of every young person's education. The event included a public forum for students, faculty, and community members, highlighting the results from the strategy session and soliciting input from the broader audience. Former Senator Harris Wofford gave the keynote address, calling on all of us to make sure we do not miss this opportunity to strengthen service-learning.
Civic Enterprises and the National Service-Learning Partnership organized an action forum at the College of William and Mary. Over 30 service-learning policy leaders and practitioners came together for a strategy session in which they crafted a vision for making service-learning an integral part of every young person's education. The event included a public forum for students, faculty, and community members, highlighting the results from the strategy session and soliciting input from the broader audience. Former Senator Harris Wofford gave the keynote address, calling on all of us to make sure we do not miss this opportunity to strengthen service-learning.
Event: February 1-3, 2008
Recovery Team member John Bridgeland and his son James Regis participated in an expedition on Bruce Creek in Ponce de Leon, Florida, in search of the Ivory-billed Woodpecker with other members of the Recovery Team, expedition leader Geoff Hill, and officials from National Geographic. New automatic cameras were deployed.
Recovery Team member John Bridgeland and his son James Regis participated in an expedition on Bruce Creek in Ponce de Leon, Florida, in search of the Ivory-billed Woodpecker with other members of the Recovery Team, expedition leader Geoff Hill, and officials from National Geographic. New automatic cameras were deployed.
Event: January 24, 2008
John Bridgeland spoke on The Silent Epidemic report and moderated a youth panel at the Eastern Kentucky Regional Dropout Summit in Mt. Sterling, Kentucky. The summit was attended by over 200 people, including representatives from 19 counties and First Lady Jane Beshear.
John Bridgeland spoke on The Silent Epidemic report and moderated a youth panel at the Eastern Kentucky Regional Dropout Summit in Mt. Sterling, Kentucky. The summit was attended by over 200 people, including representatives from 19 counties and First Lady Jane Beshear.
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John Bridgeland was recently named to the National Parks Advisory Board by US Secretary of the Interior, Dirk Kempthorne.
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Event: January 5, 2008
John Bridgeland and his voting-age daughter, Caily Bridgeland, attended the Republican and Democratic Presidential Debates at Saint Anselm College in New Hampshire.
John Bridgeland and his voting-age daughter, Caily Bridgeland, attended the Republican and Democratic Presidential Debates at Saint Anselm College in New Hampshire.
Event: January 1-3, 2008
Stu Wulsin volunteered in the Iowa Caucuses.
Stu Wulsin volunteered in the Iowa Caucuses.
Event: December 10-15, 2007 - Mary McNaught traveled with Malaria No More to Mali, Africa for an integrated health campaign. This December, Malaria No More is distributing 165,000 bed nets in Mali, joining the Measles Initiative and other partner organizations in an integrated measles-malaria campaign that will distribute a total of $2.1 million nets. Children under the age of five will receive bed nets, a measles vaccine, polio vaccine, and Vitamin A supplements. By the end of this campaign, all children in Mali under the age of five and their families will have received an insecticide-treated net.
Event: December 13-14, 2007
Ryan Streeter facilitated a two-day seminar on corporate community investment with business and civic leaders from south Florida and innovators and thought leaders from across the United States at a Civil Society Leadership Symposium sponsored by the Business Civic Leadership Center of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, the Office Depot Foundation, and AccountAbility. About the Event >>
Ryan Streeter facilitated a two-day seminar on corporate community investment with business and civic leaders from south Florida and innovators and thought leaders from across the United States at a Civil Society Leadership Symposium sponsored by the Business Civic Leadership Center of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, the Office Depot Foundation, and AccountAbility. About the Event >>
Event: December 7-9, 2007
Ryan Streeter participated in The Ditchley Foundation's December conference, "How Do Young People Form Political Opinions?" at the foundation's historic facility outside Oxford, UK. About the Event >>
Ryan Streeter participated in The Ditchley Foundation's December conference, "How Do Young People Form Political Opinions?" at the foundation's historic facility outside Oxford, UK. About the Event >>
Event: November 29, 2007
Ryan Streeter spoke on the future of civic health at the 30th anniversary of "To Empower People" sponsored by the Heritage Foundation. About the Event >>
Ryan Streeter spoke on the future of civic health at the 30th anniversary of "To Empower People" sponsored by the Heritage Foundation. About the Event >>
Event: November 20, 2007
John Bridgeland, Vice Chair of Malaria No More, Steven Phillips, Medical Director for Global Issues and Projects for Exxon Mobil Corporation, and Admiral Tim Ziemer, coordinator of the President's Malaria Initiative, spoke to a group of Washington thought leaders. Their presentation discussed the state of current efforts on malaria around the world and a recent bed net distribution and health campaign in Madagascar. The event was hosted by Jean Case of the Case Foundation and board member of Malaria No More with John Fahey at National Geographic.
John Bridgeland, Vice Chair of Malaria No More, Steven Phillips, Medical Director for Global Issues and Projects for Exxon Mobil Corporation, and Admiral Tim Ziemer, coordinator of the President's Malaria Initiative, spoke to a group of Washington thought leaders. Their presentation discussed the state of current efforts on malaria around the world and a recent bed net distribution and health campaign in Madagascar. The event was hosted by Jean Case of the Case Foundation and board member of Malaria No More with John Fahey at National Geographic.
Event: October 22-30, 2007 - John Bridgeland and Stu Wulsin traveled to Madagascar with Malaria No More to participate in the National Launch of Mother and Child Health Week. To be held bi-annually, the campaign delivered Vitamin A supplements, deworming tablets, Measles vaccinations, and insecticide-treated bed nets to approximately 80-90% of children and pregnant and postpartum women. Malaria No More contributed 110,000 LLINs in partnership with Sumitomo, and contributed significant financial support to both UNICEF for distribution and logistics and to the American Red Cross for its follow-up "Hang-Up Keep-Up" campaign.
Event: October 10, 2007
John Bridgeland gave the keynote address on the Silent Epidemic at the America's Promise Alliance 100 Best Communities event in Washington D.C. He joined Alma Powell and Marguerite Kondrake in celebrating those communities.
John Bridgeland gave the keynote address on the Silent Epidemic at the America's Promise Alliance 100 Best Communities event in Washington D.C. He joined Alma Powell and Marguerite Kondrake in celebrating those communities.
Event: October 8, 2007
Ryan Streeter was interviewed on National Public Radio affiliate KUNR in Reno, Nevada, about corporate community investment and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce's new initiative. Listen to the interview >>
Ryan Streeter was interviewed on National Public Radio affiliate KUNR in Reno, Nevada, about corporate community investment and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce's new initiative. Listen to the interview >>
Event: October 4, 2007
Ryan Streeter spoke at a Caux Round Table event in Minneapolis, MN, on corporate community investment and the role of values in enterprise.
Ryan Streeter spoke at a Caux Round Table event in Minneapolis, MN, on corporate community investment and the role of values in enterprise.
Event: September 27, 2007
John Bridgeland gave a speech to the Corporation for National and Community Service on the dropout crisis and service learning opportunities.
John Bridgeland gave a speech to the Corporation for National and Community Service on the dropout crisis and service learning opportunities.
Event: September 20, 2007 -
Ryan Streeter participated in the Governor of Arizona's Meth Task Force Meeting in Phoenix, AZ.
Event: September 19, 2007 -
Ryan Streeter led a session on Corporate Community Investment for the U.S. Chamber of Commerce's Business Civic Leadership Center at the annual conference of the International Economic Development Council in Scottsdale, AZ.
Event: September 11, 2007 -
John Bridgeland spoke on Capitol Hill about Politics and the Press.
Event: September 10, 2007 -
Joshua Wyner, Senior Vice President of the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation, and a co-author of the Achievement Trap with John Bridgeland and John DiIulio of Civic Enterprises, testified before the House Education and Labor Committee on the findings of the report.
Event: September 10, 2007 -
John Bridgeland spoke at "Voices for Liberty – Fighting Disease and Poverty on the African Continent" at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia.
- Event: September 1, 2007 - TIME Magazine posted John Bridgeland’s Commentary on its 10 Point National and Community Service Plan.
- Event: August 22, 2007 - Mary McNaught spoke to a State Department delegation from Denmark about the high school dropout crisis and Silent Epidemic Report.
- Event:August 20, 2007 - John Bridgeland has visited 10 national parks in the last two weeks -- from the Grand Canyon and Montezuma's Castle in Arizona, to William Howard Taft and Abraham Lincoln birthplaces in Ohio and Kentucky to speak with park superintendents and rangers about their reactions to the President's Centennial initiative.
- Event:August 1, 2007 - John Bridgeland, CEO of Malaria No More, participated in the Malaria No More Muslim Leaders Meeting in New York City. The meeting brought together Muslim leaders to focus on ways to bring together the international Muslim community on issues related to malaria control. Those in attendance included Her Majesty Queen Noor, Daisy Khan, the Executive Director of the American Society for Muslim Advancement, and Omar Amanat, the founder of Tradescape and a Director of Malaria No More.
- Event:July 31, 2007 - John Bridgeland participated in the America's Promise Regional Dropout Summit in Nashville, Tennessee. He gave remarks on 'The Silent Epidemic' report and moderated a panel of Nashville youth who have been affected by, and are concerned about, the high school dropout crisis in their community.
- Event: June 21, 2007 - John Bridgeland appeared on MSNBC Live with National Geographic Editor, Chris Johns, about the recent cover story on malaria.
- Event: June 20, 2007 - John Bridgeland gave a speech at the Georgetown Institute on Philanthropy and Voluntary Service entitled, "The Culture of Service, Happiness and You."
- Event: May 31, 2007 - John Bridgeland participated in the launch of "Future of the America's National Parks," a report by Secretary of the Interior, Dirk Kempthorne, to President Bush.
- Event: May 9, 2007 - Civic Enterprises led the National Summit on America's Silent Epidemic with the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, the National Governors Association, MTV, and Time Magazine.
- Event: April 25, 2007 - Malaria No More Chairman Ray Chambers and CEO John Bridgeland participated in the Rose Garden Ceremony at the White House for the first "Malaria Awareness Day" in the United States.
- Event: April 12-13, 2007 - John Bridgeland and Randy Teague participated in the National Parks Centennial retreat in Shepherdstown, West Virginia.
- Event: March 12, 2007 - Malaria No More Chairman Ray Chambers and CEO John Bridgeland participated and spoke at the Global Business Coalition's summit on malaria at the Brookings Institute.
- Event: February 15, 2007 - Malaria No More CEO John Bridgeland spoke at the White House Roundtable on the role of faith-based and community initiatives in combating malaria.
- December 15, 2006 - John Bridgeland, CEO of Malaria No More, spoke at the American Red Cross with the Admiral Tim Zeimer, Director of the President's Malaria Initiative, Anita McBride, the First Lady's Chief of Staff and Karen Hughes, Under Secretary for Public Diplomacy.
- December 14, 2006 - Malaria No More was formally launched at the White House Summit on Malaria.
- December 12, 2006 - John Bridgeland, CEO of Malaria No More, participated in a White House Press Briefing on the forthcoming White House Summit on Malaria with Admiral Tim Zeimer, Coordinator of the President's Malaria Initiative, and Anita McBride, the First Lady's Chief of Staff.
- December 8, 2006 - Karen Burke Morison was the luncheon speaker for the 2006 Kentucky KIDS COUNT Symposium in northern Kentucky, featuring The Silent Epidemic.
- November 17, 2006 - John Bridgeland, Don Eberly, Joe Ritchie and Tom Veigh meet with Fatuma Ndangiza, Executive Secretary of the National Unity and Reconciliation Commission, to learn about her strategy and practices to foster reconciliation and peace in Rwanda.
- November 16, 2006 - John Bridgeland and Don Eberly visit the Mukarange and Rukara Health Centers in Rwanda to see firsthand their malaria control efforts. John Bridgeland and Don Eberly meet with Bishop John in Ruhengeri, the site of some of the worst violence during the genocide in 1994 and the greatest reconciliation today.
- November 6, 2006 - John Bridgeland participated in the National Security Division review for Battelle Memorial Institute in Aberdeen, Maryland.
- October 17, 2006 - Karen Burke Morison was the plenary session speaker for the first day of the Youth Services Academy in Harrisburg, PA. The event was co-sponsored by the Pennsylvania Department of Education, the Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry, the Pennsylvania Workforce Investment Board and the Pennsylvania Partners.
- October 3, 2006 - John Bridgeland spoke at the National Press Club as part of a panel announcing the National Education Association's new 12-point plan to address the high school dropout epidemic.
- September 18, 2006 - John Bridgeland co-hosted the National Conference on Citizenship's annual event in Washington, D.C. and the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia. The NCoC's new Civic Health Index was released.
- August 25, 2006 - John Bridgeland and Randy Teague participated in the announcement of the National Parks Centennial Challenge by Secretary of the Interior Dirk Kempthorne, on the 90th Anniversary of the National Park Service at Yellowstone National Park, America's first national park.
- July 28, 2006 - John Bridgeland gave a Keynote Address at America's Promise Regional Forum in Providence, Rhode Island.
- July 27, 2006 - John Bridgeland spoke to the U.S. Department of Education's Dropout Prevention State Directors Meeting.
- July 20, 2006 - Karen Burke Morison spoke to the Federal Mentoring Council about the breadth of federal programs that feature youth mentoring, the need for accountability across government in measuring outcomes, and discussed ways to make the work of the Council successful.
- July 12, 2006 - John Bridgeland, Melissa Collins and Austen Kassinger visited the Cesar Chavez Charter School for Public Policy and learned about the school's efforts to educate young people from some of the most disadvantaged neighborhoods in Washington, D.C. The goal of the school's Founder, Irasema Salcido, is ambitious -- that every student become an active, engaged citizen who contributes meaningfully to the lives of their communities and country.
- June 20, 2006 - John Bridgeland spoke at The Fund for American Studies at Georgetown University on "The Greatest Generation to the 9/11 Generation: How to Find Your Passion for Service."
- June 15, 2006 - John Bridgeland addressed the Homeland Security Defense Journal's Conference on "Managing Today's Threats to Homeland Security" in Washington, D.C.
- June 2, 2006 - Karen Burke Morison presented the findings and policy recommendations from The Silent Epidemic report at a special meeting of staff from the Virginia Department of Education in Richmond, Virginia.
- May 30, 2006 - John Bridgeland gave remarks and introduced Cornell Lab of Ornithology Director John Fitzpatrick at the screening of George Butler’s film, the Lord God Bird, in Washington, D.C.
- May 16, 2006 - John Bridgeland and Donald Frazier visited "LANSCE," the Los Alamos Neutron Science Center, at the Los Alamos National Laboratory to see firsthand the ongoing research in nuclear physics, neutron science, bioscience and materials science and the practical applications of such research at this world-class research facility.
- April 28, 2006 - John Bridgeland spoke at the Forum of the Miller Center of Public Affairs at the University of Virginia on "The Silent Epidemic: Perspectives of High School Dropouts"
- April 25, 2006 - Karen Morison spoke about The Silent Epidemic to the Women's National Democratic Club, Education and Children's Issues Task Force at their headquarters in Washington, DC
- April 19-21, 2006 - Karen Burke Morison was the plenary session speaker at the Southern Regional Education Board Middle Grades Forum in Richmond, Virginia. She presented the findings from The Silent Epidemic: Perspectives of High School Dropouts.
- April 11-12, 2006 - Oprah talked about high school dropouts. See Oprah's website for more details.
- March 27, 2006 - John Bridgeland taught a class on Presidential Decision Making at Georgetown University
- March 22, 2006 - John Bridgeland led the International Conference on Faith and Service in Washington, D.C.
- March 11, 2006 - John Bridgeland spoke at the Hands On Network annual conference at the Harvard Club in Boston
- March 6, 2006 - John DiIulio and his class at U Penn went to the Gulf Coast Region to volunteer to help rebuild communities affected by Hurricane Katrina
- March 2, 2006 - Civic Enterprises launches "The Silent Epidemic: Perspectives of High School Dropouts" with Peter D. Hart Research Associates and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.
- February 10, 2006 - John Bridgeland spoke to the National Summit of National Student Partnerships
- February 7, 2006 - Voices for National Service gave John Bridgeland an award for his work to strengthen community and national service
- January 30, 2006 - John Bridgeland participates in President's Advisory Council meeting on Sustainable Development at EARTH University in Costa Rica
- November 15, 2005 - John Bridgeland participates in an Aspen Institute Roundtable with the Dalai Lama
- November 15, 2005 - John Bridgeland gives a class on service and public leadership at Georgetown's Public Policy Institute
- November 7, 2005 - John Bridgeland gave a class at Georgetown University on Presidential Decision Making
- October 24, 2005 - John Bridgeland gave the Plenary Address before the Independent Sector's 2005 Annual Conference in Washington, D.C.
- October 21, 2005 - John Bridgeland addresses the National Parks Conservation Association Board of Directors in New York City
- September 19, 2005 - John Bridgeland hosts the Annual Conference of the National Conference on Citizenship
- August 3, 2005 - Speech given by John Bridgeland at the 2nd Annual International Roundtable on Service and Volunteerism: "Conflict and Resolution Through Service and Interfaith Dialogue"
- July 19, 2005 - Speech given by John Bridgeland at the Fund for American Studies at Georgetown University: "Citizenship and Service in the Post-9/11 World"
- May 3, 2005 - PACE 2005 Inaugural Event: Essay by John Bridgeland View PDF (137kb) >>
- Lecture given by John Bridgeland at the Miller Center of Public Affairs (Real Media Video Stream) >>