Building Bridges: A Conversation with Norah O’Donnell
About Event
On November 17, Emmy-Award winning journalist Norah O’Donnell continues the series with a discussion on her New York Times bestseller, "We the Women: Hidden Heroes Who Shaped America." O'Donnell's history book was launched as part of the celebration of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. The book is a vivid portrait of the unsung American women from 1776 to today who change the course of history in their fight for freedom and helped shape a more perfect union.
As a part our year-long celebration of America at 250, Building Bridges celebrates the American spirit of meeting in the middle-with curiosity, courage, and care.
Hosted by Board Chair, Olivia Walton, the series of conversations brings together thought leaders, thinkers, and artists with differing perspectives to model civic dialogue. These gatherings shed light on the importance of asking meaningful questions and being open to thoughtful answers.
From our home in Bentonville, Arkansas, we invite our neighbors and the nation to gather at our bridge-a place that connects what’s divided and can carry us forward together.
Tickets are $50 ($40/members). Member presale starts Thursday, September 10th at 10 a.m.
Ticket Price & Booking Info
$50 ($40 members)
Norah O'Donnell
Norah O'Donnell is a multiple Emmy-Award winning 60 Minutes correspondent. Previously, O'Donnell served as the managing editor and anchor of the "CBS Evening News" for more than five years, in addition to anchoring CBS News election specials. O'Donnell is also the host of "Healthful with Norah O'Donnell," a CBS News podcast focused on women's health.
O'Donnell has earned nearly every major recognition in journalism during her nearly three decades of experience covering the biggest stories in the world and conducting impactful, news-making interviews. She has covered eight presidential elections and has interviewed every living president of the United States, as well as the late former President Jimmy Carter. In 2024, O'Donnell spoke exclusively with Pope Francis in Rome for a historic and first-of-its-kind papal interview for an American journalist.
O'Donnell is also the author of the New York Times bestseller "We the Women: Hidden Heroes Who Shaped America," a history book launched as part of the celebration of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.
Named anchor and managing editor of the "CBS Evening News" in 2019, O'Donnell led CBS News' flagship broadcast from Washington, D.C., becoming only the third woman to solo anchor a network evening broadcast. Previously, O'Donnell was co-host of "CBS This Morning" for seven years. Prior to that, she served as CBS News' chief White House correspondent covering the administration of President Barack Obama.
Olivia Walton
Olivia Walton is an advocate for the arts, women’s economic empowerment and maternal health in America’s Heartland. She serves as Chairperson of Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, sits on the Council of the Momentary and leads the vision for OZ Art NWA, which activates art in public spaces across Northwest Arkansas. Olivia is the founder and CEO of Ingeborg Investments and Ingeborg Initiatives, and a co-founder of the Heartland Summit — each reflecting her commitment to advancing economic opportunity and social progress across the region. Through her personal philanthropy, she works to elevate the arts, improve maternal health outcomes in Arkansas and support policies that strengthen families and expand economic security for women.
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