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CMCW 2013 - May 13, 2013
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CHANGE YOUR MIND
CHANGE THE WORLD
Welcoming His Holiness, the 14th Dalai Lama, and some of the world’s most respected thought leaders to discuss how neuroscience, environments, economics, and healthcare can combine to make the world a healthier, happier place.
MAY 15, 2013
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Panelists
Please see the Event Info section for a list of panelists
at the morning and afternoon session
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Leader of Tibetan Buddhism, internationally revered spiritual leader, Nobel Peace Prize winner, lifelong science aficionado
His Holiness the Dalai Lama
Leader of Tibetan Buddhism
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National leader on healthcare quality, former CEO of the Institute for Healthcare Improvement, recent Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
Don Berwick, M.D.
Healthcare leader
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Celebrated author, syndicated columnist and editor-in-chief of The Huffington Post Media Group, including The Huffington Post
Arianna Huffington
Journalist
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Director of UW-Madison’s Global Health Institute, Nobel Peace Prize recipient for his contribution to global climate change science, founding president of the International Association for Ecology and Health
Jonathan Patz, M.D., M.P.H.
Environmental health leader
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Founder of UW-Madison’s Center for Investigating Healthy Minds at the Waisman Center, named one of the most influential people in the world by TIME magazine, author of The New York Times bestseller “The Emotional Life of Your Brain”
Richard J. Davidson, Ph.D.
Neuroscientist
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Director of the Global Health Programme at the Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies, Geneva; interdisciplinary advisor on promoting health globally
Ilona Kickbusch, Ph.D.
Global health leader
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A best selling author, translator, photographer and Buddhist monk, author of “Happiness: A Guide to Developing Life’s Most Important Skill,” dubbed “the happiest person in the world” by popular media
Matthieu Ricard, Ph.D.
Buddhist monk and scholar
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Renowned psychologist, science journalist, author of The New York Times bestseller “Emotional Intelligence,” named one of the 25 “Most Influential Business Management Books” by TIME magazine
Daniel Goleman, Ph.D.
Psychologist
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Professor, economist, director of the Center for Economic Performance at the London School of Economics, co-author of the United Nation’s “World Happiness Report”
Lord Richard Layard, M.Sc.
Economist
Email Updates (Pre-Sale)
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**Pre-sale tickets are limited! If you signed up for the pre-sale by Monday, March 25 at 11:59 p.m. you will have a chance to purchase tickets early. A limited number of pre-sale tickets will be released some time in late March, 2013 and will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. Signing up for the pre-sale does not guarantee you a ticket! You will be notified by email when the pre-sale opens. Tickets will go on sale to the general public on April 1, 2013.
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Co-Hosts
This event is co-hosted by the Center for Investigating Healthy Minds at the Waisman Center and the Global Health Institute, both at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, one of the world’s most respected public universities. His Holiness, the 14th Dalai Lama, is visiting Madison to lend his support to the missions of these two organizations and to engage in a dialogue about one of the most important topics of our time: sustainable health and well-being.
Led by world-renowned neuroscientist Dr. Richard J. Davidson, the Center for Investigating Healthy Minds at the Waisman Center conducts rigorous scientific research on healthy qualities of mind such as kindness, compassion, forgiveness and mindfulness. An inter-disciplinary team of scientists is exploring a wide range of ideas from the impact of a kindness curriculum in schools to the effectiveness of yoga and breathing exercises in reducing the symptoms of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder in military combat veterans. Through hard-nosed scientific research, the Center is moving closer to understanding how healthy qualities of mind can be cultivated through mental skills training to improve our daily lives and foster positive change on a global scale. Together we can help reduce suffering and increase happiness throughout the world.
Donate to the Center for Investigating Healthy Minds at the Waisman Center.
The Global Health Institute (GHI) expands the UW-Madison’s global health educational initiatives to examine the root causes of illness, including environmental, economic, social and political factors. Director Dr. Jonathan Patz, who shared a Nobel Prize for his work with the United Nations Panel on Climate Change, believes highly integrated solutions will improve health today and ensure a healthy future for all. The institute engages campus and global partners in collaborative research to alleviate the causes of illness and cultivate the next generation of health leaders.
Donate to the Global Health Institute.
Event Info
On May 15, His Holiness, the 14th Dalai Lama, and some of the world’s most revered thought leaders will convene in Madison, Wisconsin, to engage in what promises to be an extraordinary dialogue on sustainable health and well-being.
Location:
Overture Center for the Arts, Overture Hall
201 State St, Madison, WI, 53703
Date: Wednesday, May 15, 2013
Conversations on Global Health and Well-being: 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Panelists: His Holiness, the 14th Dalai Lama, Dr. Richard J. Davidson, Dr. Ilona Kickbusch, Dr. Jonathan Patz, Dr. Don Berwick, Richard Layard; Moderator: Dr. Daniel Goleman.
Doors open at 7:30 a.m., please arrive early to pass through security.
Conversations on Science, Happiness, and Well-being: 2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Opening remarks by David Ward, Chancellor of the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Panelists: His Holiness, the 14th Dalai Lama, Dr. Richard J. Davidson, Dr. Jonathan Patz, Matthieu Ricard; Moderator: Arianna Huffington.
Doors open at 12:00 p.m., please arrive early to pass through security.
FAQ: For more information please see our Frequently Asked Questions.
News
Security concerns and requirements for everyone attending Change your Mind Change the World on May 15, 2013
CMCW 2013 - April 15, 2013
Security concerns for guests; Exceptions will not be made
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In bringing together thought leaders from across the globe, Change your Mind, Change the World 2013 is your passport to a global experience – right in the heart of Madison. And much like an international flight, there are certain arrival time recommendations and security measures that we want to make sure you know about:
Arrive early: Please plan to arrive 2 hours early to allow enough time for 2,300 people to go through security, which will include metal detectors. If you are attending the morning session, please arrive by 7:30am. If you are attending the afternoon session, please arrive by 12noon.
No Latecomers: Just as an airport gate closes prior to departure, doors to Overture Hall will close before the program begins. Latecomers will not be seated, due to the security level of this event. Travel light: Do not bring anything extra that you do not need.
NO backpacks or large bags will be permitted.
Items strictly prohibited include:
No weapons of any kind (knife, leatherman, firearm, club, mag lights, baton, mace/pepperspray, throwing stars, fireworks, needles, objects with a sharp edge/point, etc.)
No backpacks or large bags (including large purses)
No liquids
No water bottles/containers
No food
No electronic objects larger than wallet size (cell phones, iphones, etc, are acceptable)
No ipads, laptops, video cameras or audio recorders
No pets (except for service animals)
No aerosol cans
No glitters
No balloons or similar object
No ropes or whip-like objects
No laser pointers, laser pens, dazzlers
No external flash device items for cameras and banners, signs or posters
Richard Layard: Why Happiness Should Be a Global Priority (Huffington Post)
CMCW 2013 - March 20, 2013
“This Wednesday sees the very first United Nations International Day of Happiness, which is being celebrated around the world on 20 March. This follows a recent resolution adopted by all members of the UN General Assembly calling for happiness to be given a greater priority. So why are people now taking happiness so seriously at national and global levels?”
Happiness, “the quality of life as each person experiences it” is being included by policy makers as a major determinant in their long-term goals more than ever before.
As a result of 30 years of research, we now know a lot about what affects happiness. The main influences are economic, personal/social and environmental.
In this article, Lord Richard Layard discusses the six most important actions which are required for a happier society.
Richard Layard is a world-renowned economist, founder of the Centre for Economic Performance at the London School of Economics, and panelist in the morning session of Change your Mind Change the World 2013.
Donate
Discover how you or your company can gain visibility as an official event sponsor. Gifts of $1,000 or more will receive name recognition in the program booklet.
Or support the co-hosts directly:
Donate to the Center for Investigating Healthy Minds at the Waisman Center
Donate to the Global Health Institute
Sponsors
Add your logo here! Sponsorship opportunities are available.
Gold Sponsors
W. Jerome Frautschi
Anonymous
The George Family Foundation
Silver Sponsors
Dream to Inspire
Bronze Sponsors
The Eagle and The Hawk Foundation
Jeffrey C. Walker
Office of the Chancellor
Sponsors
Mary P. Burke
Peggy Hedberg
Barry Hershey
Tim and Mary Erdman
Supporters
Dr. John B. and Carol T. Toussaint
Marsha Lindsay and Rick Stone
John Gulesserian
Clarice M. Yentsch
Drs. Nick and Elaine Mischler
Dr. Annette S. Norsman
FAQ
General Questions
What is CMCW2013?
Change your Mind Change the World 2013 is a thoughtful exchange between His Holiness, the 14th Dalai Lama, and a group of interdisciplinary thought leaders from around the world. Panelists will converse with His Holiness on stage.
When is CMCW2013?
Change your Mind Change the World 2013 is on May 15th, 2013. There will be two sessions: the morning session is from 9:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m. and the afternoon session is from 2:00 p.m.-3:30 p.m. Please arrive 2 hours early in order to pass through security
Where does CMCW2013 take place?
Change your Mind Change the World 2013 will be held at the Overture Center for the Arts in Madison, Wisconsin.
Why should I attend CMCW2013?
The dialogues are sure to be thought-provoking and inspirational. If you are interested in the intersections between science, economics, psychology, healthcare and well-being, this is an extraordinary opportunity not to be missed!
What brings the co-hosts, UW-Madison’s Center for Investigating Healthy Minds at the Waisman Center and Global Health Institute, together?
Dr. Richard J. Davidson (founder and chair of the Center for Investigating Healthy Minds) and Dr. Jonathan Patz (director of the Global Health Institute) are both passionate about discovering ways to improve well-being and sustainability. During an international meeting on the environment, ethics and interconnectedness, Dr. Davidson and Dr. Patz invited the Dalai Lama to Madison to lead a series of groundbreaking conversations on sustainable health and well-being. He enthusiastically accepted the invitation to engage in this important dialogue with our other esteemed panelists. Click here for information on the panelists at Change your Mind Change the World 2013.
Panelists and Sessions
How are these panelists connected to the Dalai Lama?
The Dalai Lama and the other panelists share the belief that a healthier world is a happier world, and that discovering ways to improve global health and sustainable well-being is one of the most important topics of our time.
What are the panelists going to talk about?
Dialogues will be organic conversations between the Dalai Lama and thought leaders, revolving around how science, contemplative practice and modern analytical tools can be combined to make the entire world a happier, healthier place.
What’s the difference between the morning and the afternoon session?
The morning and afternoon sessions have different lineups of world-renowned thought leaders and moderators. Dr. Daniel Goleman will moderate the morning session and Arianna Huffington will moderate the afternoon session. {Please see the event details section of the website for a complete list of panelists in each session.}
Where can I watch the event in Madison if I was unable to buy tickets (Simulcast)?
If you would like to watch the event at a local venue, but were unable to secure tickets, the CMCW2013 staff will be hosting a simulcast (simultaneous-webcast) at the Wisconsin Institutes for Discovery Building on 330 North Orchard Street, in the H.F. DeLuca Forum room. The event will be projected in an auditorium for anyone who is interested. Light snacks will be served. Cost: Free.
Registration and Ticketing
When will ticket sales for CMCW2013 be open?
Tickets will become available in April, 2013. Please sign up for our pre-sale list to be among the first to know when tickets go on sale.
How much will tickets cost?
Ticket prices for the morning session will range from $40 to $200 depending on proximity to the stage. Tickets to the afternoon session will range form $10-$100.
Who should I contact if I’m having problems with buying tickets?
Tickets will become available in April, 2013. Please sign up for our pre-sale list for ticketing announcements and a change to purchase tickets early. Please contact the Overture Ticket Office if you are having trouble purchasing tickets online.
How do I register for the event?
Registration will open in April, 2013. For a chance to purchase tickets early, sign up for our pre-sale list.
What is the “pre-sale list”?
Those who sign up for our pre-sale list by March 25, 2013 at 11:59 p.m. will receive a link to an early registration page before public ticket sales open. Pre-sale tickets are limited, so signing up does not guarantee you a ticket, but you will be among the first to have an opportunity to register for Change your Mind Change the World 2013. Please sign up by March 25, 2013 at 11:59 p.m. to be eligible for the pre-sale. Public tickets will go on sale April 1, 2013. For ticketing announcements and a chance to purchase tickets early, sign up for our pre-sale list now.
What happens if I missed the deadline to sign up for the pre-sale list?
If you did not sign up for the pre-sale list before March 25, 2013, then there is still a chance to buy tickets! Ticket sales opens to the general public on April 1, 2013. Visit the Overture Center for more information, or sign up for our email list (formerly pre-sale list) to receive notification when ticket sales open on April 1, 2013.
What happens if I lose my ticket?
To replace a lost or damaged ticket, contact the Overture Ticket Office at 608-258-4141 or by going directly to the ticket office. Ticket office hours are Mon-Fri 11:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Is my ticket purchase refundable?
Tickets are non-refundable. All sales are final.
How do I purchase tickets if I have accessibility needs?
Please contact us if you have accessibility needs.
Event Location
Where is the Overture Center?
The Overture Center is located at 201 State St., Madison, WI 53703. Please see our Event Info section for more information.
When should I arrive at the event?
For the morning event, doors open at 7:30 a.m. For the afternoon event, doors open at 12:00 p.m. Please arrive early and allow time to pass through security. Please arrive 2 hours early for enough time to pass through security.
Security requirements
What measures will be taken to ensure the safety of event attendees?
All guests will be required to walk through magnetometers before entering the venue. Guests with special needs (wheel chairs, walkers, canes, pacemakers, O2 bottles, etc.) will have a security station to fit their needs.
All guests should arrive two (2) hours early to ensure that there is enough time to pass through security. The doors to Overture Hall will close 15 minutes prior to the program start time. GUESTS WILL NOT BE PERMITTED TO ENTER ONCE DOORS ARE CLOSED.
What items are permitted at the event?
Items PERMITTED upon entry:
Bags no larger than 8.5″ x 11″, binoculars, cameras, blankets, jackets, items related to a medical condition, chairbacks (not more than 16″ wide), and diaper bags (with child).
Bags no larger than 8.5″ x 11″, binoculars, cameras, blankets, jackets, items related to a medical condition, chairbacks (not more than 16″ wide), and diaper bags (with child).
What items are NOT permitted at the event?
Items PROHIBITED upon entry (including, but not limited to):
Bags larger than 8.5″ x 11″, food, beverages, containers, strollers, laser pointers, umbrellas, banners, flags, signs, noisemakers, weapons, inflatables, laptops, tablets and ipads, video recorders, or any items deemed dangerous or inappropriate.
Bags larger than 8.5″ x 11″, food, beverages, containers, strollers, laser pointers, umbrellas, banners, flags, signs, noisemakers, weapons, inflatables, laptops, tablets and ipads, video recorders, or any items deemed dangerous or inappropriate.
What happens if I bring an item that is prohibited to the event?
Guests who fail to follow these security guidlines will have two options:
- Leave the line and take prohibited property back to their car, home, or office and return to the back of the line.
- Surrender the prohibited property. Surrendered property will not be returned.
Transportation and Lodging
How do I get to the Overture Center?
Madison offers a variety of transportation options. Guests are welcome to carpool, take a taxi, walk, bike, or utilize Madison’s public transportation system. Please visit the Overture Center’s transportation page for more information.
Where can I stay when visiting Madison?
The event organizers have established room reservations at several Madison area hotels (please see below). When making reservations, please mention that you are attending the May 15th event with the Dalai Lama. Book early, as Madison hotels tend to fill up!
Donations and Sponsorships
How do I become a sponsor or donor?
For more information on how to support Change your Mind Change the World 2013 please see our event sponsorship page.
What do I receive as a sponsor or donor?
Supporters of Change your Mind Change the World 2013 receive various benefits, including program recognition, event tickets, and exclusive opportunities to meet with the Dalai Lama. For more information on sponsorship benefits for Change your Mind Change the 2013, please see our event sponsorship page.
Can I donate directly to the co-hosts?
Yes. You can donate directly to the Center for Investigating Healthy Minds at the Waisman Center or the Global Health Institute.
Press
How can I request a media interview?
Please fill out contact form and select “Media” from the drop-down list of topics.
Social
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