Naropa Faculty Listing
Acharya Lama Tenpa Gyaltsenlgyaltsen@naropa.edu | 303-245-4730
Professor, Religious Studies | Humanities and Interdisciplinary Studies
Acharya Degree, Nalanda Institute (Sikkim, India)
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Alan Hartwayahartway@naropa.edu | 303-245-4659
Chair, Interdisciplinary Studies | Humanities and Interdisciplinary Studies
PhD Candidate, University of Colorado
MFA Writing and Poetics, The Naropa Institute
BA, St. Joseph College
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Alexandra Shenpen
Adjunct Faculty | Graduate School of Psychology,Natural and Social Sciences,Humanities and Interdisciplinary Studies
BA, Naropa University
MA, Expressive Arts in Psychotherapy, Lesley College
PhD, The Creative Arts, The Union Institute
LPC, REAT
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Adjunct Faculty | Graduate School of Psychology,Natural and Social Sciences,Humanities and Interdisciplinary Studies
BA, Naropa University
MA, Expressive Arts in Psychotherapy, Lesley College
PhD, The Creative Arts, The Union Institute
LPC, REAT
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Andrea RexiliusLecturer | Jack Kerouac School
PhD, Literature & Creative Writing, University of Denver
MFA School of the Art Institute of Chicago
BA Sonoma State University
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Andrew Schellingaschelli@naropa.edu | 303-546-3540
| Jack Kerouac School,Humanities and Interdisciplinary Studies
BA, Religious Studies, University of California–Santa Cruz
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Andrew WilleAdjunct Faculty | Jack Kerouac School
MFA, Naropa University
MA, University College London
BA, Hull University
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Anne Zonne Parkeraparker@naropa.edu | 303-245-3558
Associate Professor, Environmental Studies, Program Lead, MA Environmental Leadership | Natural and Social Sciences
PhD, Geography, University of Oregon
MA, Geography, University of Oregon
MA, Inner Asian Studies, Indiana University
BA, Conservation of Natural Resources, University of California–Berkeley
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Anne WaldmanCo-founder, Jack Kerouac School of Disembodied Poetics | Jack Kerouac School
BA Bennington College
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Anselm Holloahollo@naropa.edu | 303-546-3540
Core Professor, Writing & Poetics, Jack Kerouac School of Disembodied Poetics |
University of Helsinki, Institute of Tübingen
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Barbara Catbaganbcatbagan@naropa.edu | 303-245-4834
Director, School of Humanities and Interdisciplinary Studies | Graduate School of Psychology,Humanities and Interdisciplinary Studies
BA, Colorado State University
MEd, Colorado State University
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Barbara Dilley
bdilley@naropa.edu | 303-245-4605
Professor, Contemporary Performance | School of the Arts
BA, Mount Holyoke College
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bdilley@naropa.edu | 303-245-4605
Professor, Contemporary Performance | School of the Arts
BA, Mount Holyoke College
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Barbara HenningAdjunct Faculty | Jack Kerouac School
PhD The Union Institute and University
MA Wayne State University
BA Wayne State University
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Bassem Hassan
Adjunct Faculty, Peace Studies | Natural and Social Sciences
PhD University of Denver
MA University of Denver
BA Cairo University
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Adjunct Faculty, Peace Studies | Natural and Social Sciences
PhD University of Denver
MA University of Denver
BA Cairo University
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Bhanu Kapilbkapil@naropa.edu | 303-546-3540
Core Assistant Professor, Writing & Poetics | Jack Kerouac School
MA, State University of New York–Brockport
BA Loughborough University
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Brad O'SullivanAdjunct Faculty | Jack Kerouac School
MFA, Naropa University
BA at Colorado State University
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Brigitta KarelisAdjunct Faculty, BA Contemplative Psychology | Graduate School of Psychology,Natural and Social Sciences
MA, Philips University, Marburg, Germany
MA, Naropa University
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Brigitte MarsAdjunct Faculty, BA Contemplative Psychology | Graduate School of Psychology,Natural and Social Sciences
MT, Boulder College of Massage AHG
American Herbalist Guild
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Candace Walworthcwalworth@naropa.edu | 303-245-4712
Associate Professor, Peace Studies | Natural and Social Sciences
PhD, Union Institute and University
MA, Vermont College of Norwich University
BA, University of Illinois
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Cara ReeserAdjunct Faculty | School of the Arts
BA, Sarah Lawrence College
MFA, New York University
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Carole A. Blackshire-Belay
cblackshire-belay@naropa.edu | 303-546-3588
Interim Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs | Professor of Interdisciplinary Studies | Humanities and Interdisciplinary Studies
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cblackshire-belay@naropa.edu | 303-546-3588
Interim Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs | Professor of Interdisciplinary Studies | Humanities and Interdisciplinary Studies
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Carole L. Clementscarole@naropa.edu | 303-546-3584
Assistant Professor, Program Lead, BA Contemplative Psychology | Natural and Social Sciences
MA, Psychology: Contemplative Psychotherapy, Naropa University
MFA, Writing & Poetics: Concentration in Prose, Naropa University
BA, Political Science, Syracuse University
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Chaitanya Mahmud KabirAdjunct Faculty | School of the Arts,Humanities and Interdisciplinary Studies
MA, Ethnomusicology, University of Hawaii
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Christine Caldwellcaldwell@naropa.edu | 303-245-4770
Professor, Somatic Counseling Psychology | Graduate School of Psychology,Natural and Social Sciences
PhD, Union Graduate School
MA, Movement Therapy, University of California–Los Angeles
BA, Anthropology, University of California–Los Angeles
LPC, BC-DMT, NCC, ACS
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Christine DeMarco
Adjunct Faculty | Graduate School of Psychology
MA, Lesley University
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Adjunct Faculty | Graduate School of Psychology
MA, Lesley University
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Corissa Gold
Adjunct Faculty | Graduate School of Psychology
BFA, Guilford College
MFA, University of Colorado
MA, Naropa University
LPC, ATR
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Adjunct Faculty | Graduate School of Psychology
BFA, Guilford College
MFA, University of Colorado
MA, Naropa University
LPC, ATR
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Dale Asraeldasrael@naropa.edu | 303-546-3522
Associate Professor, Transpersonal Counseling Psychology | Graduate School of Psychology,Humanities and Interdisciplinary Studies
MA, Contemplative Education, Naropa University
BS, Communications, Northwestern University
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Daniel Blausey
Visiting Instructor | Graduate School of Psychology
MA, New York University
ATR-BC
LCAT
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Visiting Instructor | Graduate School of Psychology
MA, New York University
ATR-BC
LCAT
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Darlene Lorrain
Adjunct Faculty, Early Childhood Education | Natural and Social Sciences
BA, Dance, Naropa University
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Adjunct Faculty, Early Childhood Education | Natural and Social Sciences
BA, Dance, Naropa University
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David Frenette
Adjunct Faculty | Humanities and Interdisciplinary Studies
Masters Degree Transpersonal Counseling Psychology
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Adjunct Faculty | Humanities and Interdisciplinary Studies
Masters Degree Transpersonal Counseling Psychology
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Deb Piranianpiranian@naropa.edu | 303-245-4838
Director, Wilderness Therapy Concentration, Transpersonal Counseling Psychology and Faculty Trustee | Graduate School of Psychology
PhD, University of Washington
MA, Naropa University
BA, University of Michigan
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Deborah Bowmandbowman@naropa.edu | 303-546-3559
Professor, Transpersonal Counseling Psychology | Graduate School of Psychology
PhD, The Union Institute
BA, University of Kansas
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Deborah Youngdyoung@naropa.edu | 303-245-4681
Assistant Professor, Early Childhood Education | Natural and Social Sciences
PhD: Education Leadership and Innovation (Focus on early childhood)
EdS: Educational Specialist In Administration, Leadership and Policy (Focus on program development)
MA: Foundations of Education and Curriculum Development (Focus on service learning)
BFA: Photography
BA: Art History, Art Education, Education (Focus on wilderness education for teens at risk)
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Donald MatthewsCore Faculty, Religious Studies | Humanities and Interdisciplinary Studies
BS, Northwestern University
MA, Northwestern University Graduate School
MDiv, Pacific School of Religion, Berkeley, CA
PhD, The Divinity School, The University of Chicago
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Douglas DuplerAdjunct Faculty, Environmental Studies | Natural and Social Sciences
BS, Ohio State University
MA, Ohio State University
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Duey Freeman
Core Faculty, Transpersonal Counseling Psychology | Graduate School of Psychology
BA, Loretta Heights College; MA, University of Northern Colorado, LPC
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Core Faculty, Transpersonal Counseling Psychology | Graduate School of Psychology
BA, Loretta Heights College; MA, University of Northern Colorado, LPC
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Emily K. HarrisonCore Faculty | School of the Arts
BA, Emerson College
MFA, Savannah College of Art & Design
PhD, University of Colorado-Boulder
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Eric DorningerAdjunct Faculty, BA Contemplative Psychology | Natural and Social Sciences
ND LAc
MA, Bastyr University
BA, University of Colorado, Boulder
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Ethelyn Friend
efriend@naropa.edu | 303-245-4773
Assistant Professor, Theater: Contemporary Performance | School of the Arts
MFA, Theater, Brandeis University
BA, Writing & Poetics, Naropa University
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efriend@naropa.edu | 303-245-4773
Assistant Professor, Theater: Contemporary Performance | School of the Arts
MFA, Theater, Brandeis University
BA, Writing & Poetics, Naropa University
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Frank Berlinerfberliner@naropa.edu | 303-245-4828
Associate Professor, BA Contemplative Psychology | Graduate School of Psychology,Natural and Social Sciences
BA, Yale University
MA, Naropa University
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Gaylon Fergusongferguson@naropa.edu | 303-245-4682
Associate Professor, Interdisciplinary Studies | Graduate Academic Advisor | Humanities and Interdisciplinary Studies
PhD, Cultural Anthropology, Stanford University
MA, Stanford University
BA, Yale College
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Gene-Elaine HooleyAdjunct Faculty, Early Childhood Education, MA Contemplative Education | Natural and Social Sciences
MA, Contemplative Education, Naropa
MEd, Early Childhood Education, Antioch University
BA, Psychology, University of Massachusetts - Dartmouth University
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Genét SimoneAdjunct Faculty, MA Contemplative Education | Natural and Social Sciences
PhD, Social Foundations of Education, Policy and Practice, University of Colorado, Boulder
MS, Women's Studies, Mankato State University, Minnesota
BA, Education, Western Washington University
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Gini Van SiclenAdjunct Faculty | Natural and Social Sciences
MNA, University of Notre Dame Mendoza College of Business
MA, Mathematical Sciences, The Johns Hopkins University
BA, Duke University
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Harrison Tu
Adjunct Faculty | School of the Arts
BS, China Textile University
BA, Shanghai Educational College
MA, State University of New York at Binghamton
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Adjunct Faculty | School of the Arts
BS, China Textile University
BA, Shanghai Educational College
MA, State University of New York at Binghamton
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Ian SandersonAdjunct Faculty, BA Environmental Studies | Natural and Social Sciences
BA, Indigenous Studies, Trent University, Ontario
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Jack CollomAdjunct Faculty | Jack Kerouac School
MA University of Colorado
BA University of Colorado
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Jane BuninAdjunct Faculty, Environmental Studies | Graduate School of Psychology,Natural and Social Sciences
PhD, Plant Ecology and Ecosystem Management, University of Colorado
MA, Biochemistry, Brandeis University
BS, Genetics, Cornell University
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Jane Carpenterjane@naropa.edu | 303-245-4602
Associate Professor, Contemplative Psychology | Natural and Social Sciences,Humanities and Interdisciplinary Studies
MA, Naropa University
BA, State University of New York, Oswego
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Janine MalcolmAdjunct Faculty, BA Contemplative Psychology | Natural and Social Sciences
MA, Bastyr University ND, LAc
BA, University of California, Berkeley
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Jason ApptVisiting Instructor, BA Contemplative Psychology | Natural and Social Sciences
MA, Psychology: Contemplative Psychotherapy, Naropa University
BA, Psychology, University of Missouri-Columbia & Edith Cowan University, Perth-Western Australia
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Jason GerhardtVisiting Instructor, Environmental Studies | Natural and Social Sciences
BA, Environmental Studies and Sustainable Design, Prescott College
Diploma, Permaculture Design and Education, Permaculture Institute USA
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Jeanine Cantyjcanty@naropa.edu | 303-245-4735
Associate Professor, Environmental Studies, School Director | Natural and Social Sciences
PhD Transformative Learning and Change, California Institute of Integral Studies
MA Cultural Ecopsychology, Prescott College
BA International Relations, Colgate University
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Jessica Whitesel
Adjunct Faculty | Graduate School of Psychology
BFA, Savannah College of Art & Design
MA, Naropa University
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Adjunct Faculty | Graduate School of Psychology
BFA, Savannah College of Art & Design
MA, Naropa University
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J'Lyn Chapman303-546-4665
Visiting Instructor, Writing & Poetics; BA/MFA Coordinator, Jack Kerouac School of Disembodied Poetics | Jack Kerouac School
PhD, English, University of Denver
MA, English, University of Central Florida
BA Colorado Christian University
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Joan BruemmerAdjunct Faculty | School of the Arts
BFA, New York University
MFA, Naropa University
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Joanna MacyAdjunct Faculty, MA Environmental Leadership | Natural and Social Sciences
Ph.D Religious Studies, Syracuse University
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Jody Radtke
Adjunct Faculty | Graduate School of Psychology
BS, University of Wisconsin
MA, Naropa University
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Adjunct Faculty | Graduate School of Psychology
BS, University of Wisconsin
MA, Naropa University
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Joe Soma MA, MS, CHT, LPCAdjunct Faculty, MA Environmental Leadership | Graduate School of Psychology,Natural and Social Sciences
MA, Counseling Psychology, Naropa University
MS, Biochemistry, University of Scranton
BA, Biochemistry, University of Scranton
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John DavisAdjunct Faculty | Graduate School of Psychology
BA, Wake Forest University
MA, University of Colorado, Boulder
PhD, University of Colorado, Boulder
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John Whitehouse CobbAdjunct Faculty, Peace Studies | Natural and Social Sciences
MFA in Poetics, Naropa University
JD Columbia University School of Law 2003 Honorary
AB Harvard College Cum Laude 1966
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Jude BlitzAdjunct Faculty | Humanities and Interdisciplinary Studies
BA, University of Missouri
MA, Antioch University
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Judith A. Simmer-Brown
jsb@naropa.edu | 303-546-3502
Professor, Religious Studies | Humanities and Interdisciplinary Studies
Ph.D. Buddhism, Walden University
MA Religious Studies, Florida State University
BA Religion and History, Cornell College
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jsb@naropa.edu | 303-546-3502
Professor, Religious Studies | Humanities and Interdisciplinary Studies
Ph.D. Buddhism, Walden University
MA Religious Studies, Florida State University
BA Religion and History, Cornell College
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Junior Burke
jburke@naropa.edu | 303-245-4820
Core Assistant Professor, Jack Kerouac School of Disembodied Poetics | Jack Kerouac School
MFA Jack Kerouac School of Disembodied Poetics, Naropa University
BFA, University of Illinois
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jburke@naropa.edu | 303-245-4820
Core Assistant Professor, Jack Kerouac School of Disembodied Poetics | Jack Kerouac School
MFA Jack Kerouac School of Disembodied Poetics, Naropa University
BFA, University of Illinois
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Karen Kissel Wegela
kkwegela@naropa.edu | 303-245-4832
Professor, Contemplative Psychotherapy | Graduate School of Psychology
PhD Counseling, Psychology, and Experiential Learning, Union Institute
MA Education: Guidance and Counseling, University of Denver
MA English Language and Literature, Boston University
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kkwegela@naropa.edu | 303-245-4832
Professor, Contemplative Psychotherapy | Graduate School of Psychology
PhD Counseling, Psychology, and Experiential Learning, Union Institute
MA Education: Guidance and Counseling, University of Denver
MA English Language and Literature, Boston University
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Kate MazuyAdjunct Faculty | Graduate School of Psychology,Natural and Social Sciences
MA, Naropa University, Transpersonal Counseling Psychology
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Lauren Casalinocasalino@naropa.edu | 303-245-4778
Associate Professor, Contemplative Counseling Psychology | Graduate School of Psychology
MA Psychology: Contemplative Psychotherapy, Naropa Institute
BA French, Rutgers University
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Laurene PhillipsAdjunct Faculty, Early Childhood Education | Natural and Social Sciences
BSN, Nursing, Seton Hall University, South Orange, NJ
Advanced Infant and Toddler Certificate, University of Colorado, Denver, CO
Colorado Early Childhood Professional Credential Level IV, Infant Toddler Endorsement
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Laurie Rugensteinlaurier@naropa.edu | 303-546-3590
Associate Professor, Transpersonal Counseling Psychology; Music Therapy | Graduate School of Psychology
MMT (Master of Music Therapy), Southern Methodist University
BM, Berklee College of Music
MT-BC (Music Therapist-Board Certified) with the National Certification Board for Music Therapists
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Lee Worleylworley@naropa.edu | 303-546-3523
Professor, Performance | School of the Arts,Natural and Social Sciences,Humanities and Interdisciplinary Studies
MA, Naropa University
BA, Mount Holyoke College
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Leslie McAllanlmcallan@naropa.edu | 303-245-4641
Associate Professor, Transpersonal Counseling Psychology | Graduate School of Psychology
BS, University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee
MS, University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee
PhD, State University of New York, Buffalo
CRC, NCC
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Lisa BirmanAdjunct Faculty | Jack Kerouac School
MFA Naropa University
BA University of Melbourne
BCOM Melbourne University
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Lorenzo Gonzalez
lgonzalez@naropa.edu | 303-245-4716
Candidate Associate Professor | School of the Arts
MFA, University of Delaware
PTTP, University of Delaware
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lgonzalez@naropa.edu | 303-245-4716
Candidate Associate Professor | School of the Arts
MFA, University of Delaware
PTTP, University of Delaware
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Lori PyeAdjunct Faculty | Graduate School of Psychology
PhD, Pacifica Graduate Institute, Mythological Studies and Depth Psychology
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MacAndrew Jack
mjack@naropa.edu | 303-245-4752
Chair, Contemplative Psychotherapy | Graduate School of Psychology
PhD, Temple University
MA, University of Tulsa
BA, Tufts University
LP
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mjack@naropa.edu | 303-245-4752
Chair, Contemplative Psychotherapy | Graduate School of Psychology
PhD, Temple University
MA, University of Tulsa
BA, Tufts University
LP
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Margot IsemanAdjunct Faculty | Graduate School of Psychology,Natural and Social Sciences
BA, State University of New York at Buffalo
MA, Naropa University
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Mark Miller
markm@naropa.edu | 303-546-5282
Professor and Director, Music Program; Associate Dean for Undergraduate Education | School of the Arts
MFA, California Institute of the Arts
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markm@naropa.edu | 303-546-5282
Professor and Director, Music Program; Associate Dean for Undergraduate Education | School of the Arts
MFA, California Institute of the Arts
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Mark WildingAdjunct Faculty, MA Environmental Leadership | Natural and Social Sciences
MA, Naropa University
BS, State University of New York and Syracuse University
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Marlow BrooksAdjunct Faculty, BA Contemplative Psychology | Natural and Social Sciences
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Marvin CasperAssociate Professor | Natural and Social Sciences
MA, advanced graduate study, New York School for Social Research
BA, City College of New York
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Mary Lanza
Adjunct Faculty, MA Contemplative Education | Natural and Social Sciences
MA, Contemplative Education, Naropa University
BA, Spanish, Carroll College, Montana
Certificate in Teaching: Seattle University
National Board Certified Teacher (World Languages)
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Adjunct Faculty, MA Contemplative Education | Natural and Social Sciences
MA, Contemplative Education, Naropa University
BA, Spanish, Carroll College, Montana
Certificate in Teaching: Seattle University
National Board Certified Teacher (World Languages)
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Michael Franklinmichaelf@naropa.edu | 303-546-3545
Director, Art Therapy Program, Transpersonal Counseling Psychotherapy | Graduate School of Psychology
PhD, Lesley University
MA, George Washington University
ATR-BC, The American Art Therapy Association
BA, University of South Florida
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Michele Blumberg
Adjunct Faculty, MA Contemplative Education | Natural and Social Sciences
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Adjunct Faculty, MA Contemplative Education | Natural and Social Sciences
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Michelle Naka Piercemichelle@naropa.edu | 303-245-4808
Core Associate Professor, Writing and Poetics | Director, Jack Kerouac School of Disembodied Poetics | Jack Kerouac School,Humanities and Interdisciplinary Studies
MFA, Naropa University
MA, University of New Mexico, with distinction
BA, University of New Mexico
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Mindy Upton
Adjunct Faculty, Early Childhood Education | Natural and Social Sciences
Graduate work: Hunter College, Rudolf Steiner College, CA
Sunbridge College, Rudolf Steiner Institute, NY, Spatial Dynamics Study/Bothmer Gymnastics, NY
BS, State University of New York
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Adjunct Faculty, Early Childhood Education | Natural and Social Sciences
Graduate work: Hunter College, Rudolf Steiner College, CA
Sunbridge College, Rudolf Steiner Institute, NY, Spatial Dynamics Study/Bothmer Gymnastics, NY
BS, State University of New York
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Nancy JaneAdjunct Faculty, Environmental Studies, Peace Studies | Graduate School of Psychology,Natural and Social Sciences
MA, Transpersonal Psychology / Ecopsychology, Naropa University
BA, French and Education, Lake Erie College
BS, Natural Resources Conservation, University of Massachusetts
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Nataraja Kallionkallio@naropa.edu | 303-483-8405
Candidate Associate Professor, Traditional Eastern Arts | Humanities and Interdisciplinary Studies
MA Transpersonal Counseling Psychology, Naropa University
BA Religious Studies and Traditional Eastern Arts, Naropa University
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Nora Smith
Adjunct Faculty | Humanities and Interdisciplinary Studies
Bachelor of Science Degree in Human Development and Family Studies, Penn State University
Masters of Divinity Degree, Lancaster Theological Seminary
Merrill Fellowship, Harvard Divinity School
Certificate in Buddhist Studies, Naropa University
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Adjunct Faculty | Humanities and Interdisciplinary Studies
Bachelor of Science Degree in Human Development and Family Studies, Penn State University
Masters of Divinity Degree, Lancaster Theological Seminary
Merrill Fellowship, Harvard Divinity School
Certificate in Buddhist Studies, Naropa University
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Paul AldrettiAdjunct Faculty, Environmental Studies | Natural and Social Sciences
BA Anthropology, Colorado State University
Fulbright Fellow, United States-India Educational Foundation, Sustainable Development
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Paul BialekAdjunct Faculty | Graduate School of Psychology
BA, University of California
MA, Johns Hopkins University
MA, Naropa University
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Paul FowlerAdjunct Faculty | School of the Arts
MM, University of Michigan
BM, Ithaca College
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Penny Rather
Adjunct Faculty | Humanities and Interdisciplinary Studies
BA, BSEE-CS, MDiv, DMin
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Adjunct Faculty | Humanities and Interdisciplinary Studies
BA, BSEE-CS, MDiv, DMin
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Peter Grossenbacherpeterg@naropa.edu | 303-245-4663
Associate Professor, BA Contemplative Psychology; Director, Consciousness Laboratory | Graduate School of Psychology,Natural and Social Sciences
PhD Experimental Psychology, University of Oregon
MS Experimental Psychology, University of Oregon
BA Cognitive Science and Mathematics, University of California Berkeley
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Phillip Stanley
pstanley@naropa.edu | 303-245-4728
Associate Professor, Religious Studies | Humanities and Interdisciplinary Studies
PhD, University of Virginia
MBA, University of Michigan
MA, University of Virginia
BA, University of North Carolina-At-Chapel-Hill
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pstanley@naropa.edu | 303-245-4728
Associate Professor, Religious Studies | Humanities and Interdisciplinary Studies
PhD, University of Virginia
MBA, University of Michigan
MA, University of Virginia
BA, University of North Carolina-At-Chapel-Hill
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Rachael Bonaiuto
Adjunct Faculty, BA Contemplative Psychology | Natural and Social Sciences
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Adjunct Faculty, BA Contemplative Psychology | Natural and Social Sciences
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Rachel BalkcomAdjunct Faculty, Environmental Studies | Natural and Social Sciences
MA, Liberal Studies, St. John’s College Santa Fe
BA, Sociology and Studio Art, Kenyon College
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Ramon ParishAdjunct Faculty, Environmental Studies, Undergraduate Core | Natural and Social Sciences
MA Prescott College
BA Colorado College
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Reed Byerbye@naropa.edu | 303-546-3801
Core Associate Professor, Writing and Poetics | Jack Kerouac School
PhD, University of Colorado
MA, University of Colorado
BA, University of Colorado
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Richard C. Brownrbrown@naropa.edu | 303-245-4765
Associate Professor, Program Lead, MA Contemplative Education | Natural and Social Sciences
MA Buddhist and Western Psychology, Naropa Institute
Graduate Study, Earlham School of Religion
Certificate in Elementary Education, University of Denver
BA History, Knox College
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Richard DartAdjunct Faculty, Environmental Studies | Natural and Social Sciences
MA, Naropa University, Environmental Leadership
BS, University of South Alabama, Geology
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Rob McNamaraAdjunct Faculty, BA Contemplative Psychology | Graduate School of Psychology,Natural and Social Sciences
MA, Transpersonal Counseling Psychology, Naropa University
BA, Susquehanna University
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Robert DiehlAdjunct Faculty, BA Contemplative Psychology | Natural and Social Sciences
MA, University of Northern Colorado
BA, University of Colorado
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Robert Spellman
spellman@naropa.edu | 303-245-4858
Associate Professor, Visual Arts, Performing Arts, and Religious Studies | School of the Arts,Humanities and Interdisciplinary Studies
BFA, Massachusetts College of Art
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spellman@naropa.edu | 303-245-4858
Associate Professor, Visual Arts, Performing Arts, and Religious Studies | School of the Arts,Humanities and Interdisciplinary Studies
BFA, Massachusetts College of Art
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Roger Dorrisroger@naropa.edu | 303-546-0937
Associate Professor, Religious Studies | Humanities and Interdisciplinary Studies
PhD, Union Institute and University
MA, The Naropa Institute
AAS, BA, Metropolitan State College of Denver
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Ryan Kennedy
rkennedy@naropa.edu | 303-245-4759
Associate Professor, Somatic Counseling; Director, Body Psychotherapy Program | Graduate School of Psychology
PsyD Candidate, Capella University
MA, The Naropa Institute
BA, University of Oregon
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Registered Nurse (RN), Board Certified Dance/Movement Therapist (BC-DMT), Level Three Certified Addictions Counselor (CACIII), Certified Massage Therapist (CMT)
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rkennedy@naropa.edu | 303-245-4759
Associate Professor, Somatic Counseling; Director, Body Psychotherapy Program | Graduate School of Psychology
PsyD Candidate, Capella University
MA, The Naropa Institute
BA, University of Oregon
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Registered Nurse (RN), Board Certified Dance/Movement Therapist (BC-DMT), Level Three Certified Addictions Counselor (CACIII), Certified Massage Therapist (CMT)
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Sara VeglahnAdjunct Faculty | Jack Kerouac School
PhD, University of Denver
MFA, University of Massachusetts, Amherst
BA, University of Wisconsin, La Crosse
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Sarah Hardingsharding@naropa.edu | 303-786-9257
Associate Professor, Religious Studies | Humanities and Interdisciplinary Studies
BA, Naropa University
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Sarah Stewardssteward@naropa.edu | 303-245-4863
Adjunct Faculty, Peace Studies | Graduate School of Psychology,Natural and Social Sciences
MS Higher Education Administration, Miami University
BA Sociology Management, Luther College
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Sherry Ellmssherry@naropa.edu | 303-245-4679
Assistant Professor, Environmental Studies | Graduate School of Psychology,Natural and Social Sciences
MA Environmental Leadership, Naropa University
BA Psychology, University of California, Los Angeles
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Shyamaa Creavenscreaven@naropa.edu | 303-245-4603
Adjunct Faculty | Natural and Social Sciences
MA, Naropa University
BA, Naropa University
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Silas BinkleyAdjunct Faculty, MA Environmental Leadership | Natural and Social Sciences
PhD Student, Sustainability Education, Prescott College
MA, Environmental Management and Sustainable Development, University of Queensland
BA, Arts and Humanities, Colorado State University
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Sreedevi BringiAdjunct Faculty | Humanities and Interdisciplinary Studies
M.Sc., M.S., M.A.
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Stephanie YuhasAdjunct Faculty | Humanities and Interdisciplinary Studies
BA, Naropa University
MA, Vermont College
Ph.D.(cand.) University of Denver
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Steven SachsAdjunct Faculty, Early Childhood Education | Natural and Social Sciences
Montessori Teacher Credential (AMS); Montessori Teacher Education Institute of New England
BA Eastern Religions/ Western Psychology, Kenyon College
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Susan Burggraf
sburggraf@naropa.edu | 303-245-4732
Associate Professor, Contemplative Psychology | Natural and Social Sciences
PhD, Bryn Mawr College
MA, Bryn Mawr College
BA, Rosemont College
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sburggraf@naropa.edu | 303-245-4732
Associate Professor, Contemplative Psychology | Natural and Social Sciences
PhD, Bryn Mawr College
MA, Bryn Mawr College
BA, Rosemont College
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Sue Wallingfordsuew@naropa.edu | 303-546-3561
Associate Professor, Transpersonal Counseling Psychology | Graduate School of Psychology
MA Transpersonal Counseling Psychology: Concentration in Art Therapy, Naropa University
BA Studio Art and Art Education, University of Kentucky
Licensed Professional Counselor
Registered Art Therapist
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Sue Hammond West
suewest@naropa.edu | 303-546-3585
Chair, Associate Professor, Visual Arts | School of the Arts
MFA, The School of the Art Institute of Chicago
BA, Indiana University
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suewest@naropa.edu | 303-546-3585
Chair, Associate Professor, Visual Arts | School of the Arts
MFA, The School of the Art Institute of Chicago
BA, Indiana University
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Susan Skjeisusan@sanesystems.com | 720-320-7860
Adjunct Faculty, Environmental Studies | Natural and Social Sciences
PhD candidate, Fielding Graduate University
MS, American University
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Suzanne MarieAdjunct Faculty, BA Contemplative Psychology | Natural and Social Sciences
MA, University of Colorado, Denver
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Thomas DeZauche
email@naropa.edu | (123) 456 - 7890
Core Faculty | Department
Education History
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email@naropa.edu | (123) 456 - 7890
Core Faculty | Department
Education History
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Tina Fieldstfields@naropa.edu
Director, Ecopsychology | Graduate School of Psychology
PhD, California Institute of Integral Studies (CIIS)
ZD Universite de Fribourg, Switzerland
BA, Old College, Reno NV
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Tira NealAdjunct Faculty | School of the Arts
BM, Eastern New Mexico University
MS Candidate, University of Colorado, Denver
CTS Certified
Pro Tools Certified
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Tom Weiser
Adjunct Faculty | Humanities and Interdisciplinary Studies
BA Harvard University, MA City College of New York, MA Naropa University
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Adjunct Faculty | Humanities and Interdisciplinary Studies
BA Harvard University, MA City College of New York, MA Naropa University
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Tracy Goldenberg, MA, R-DMT
Adjunct Faculty | Graduate School of Psychology,Natural and Social Sciences
BA, Webster University
MA, Naropa University
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Adjunct Faculty | Graduate School of Psychology,Natural and Social Sciences
BA, Webster University
MA, Naropa University
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Ugor Kocataskin
email@naropa.edu | (123) 456 - 7890
Core Faculty | Department
Education History
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email@naropa.edu | (123) 456 - 7890
Core Faculty | Department
Education History
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Valerie Lorig
Adjunct Faculty | Graduate School of Psychology,Natural and Social Sciences
BA, Burlington College, VT
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Adjunct Faculty | Graduate School of Psychology,Natural and Social Sciences
BA, Burlington College, VT
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Wendell Beavers
wbeavers@naropa.edu | 303-245-4640
Chair, Theater Program, Contemporary Performance | School of the Arts
BA, Boston University
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wbeavers@naropa.edu | 303-245-4640
Chair, Theater Program, Contemporary Performance | School of the Arts
BA, Boston University
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Wendy Allen
LPC, BC-DMT | Graduate School of Psychology
BA, Connecticut College
MA, Naropa University
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LPC, BC-DMT | Graduate School of Psychology
BA, Connecticut College
MA, Naropa University
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Rabbi Zalman Schacter-Shalomi
Core Faculty | Humanities and Interdisciplinary Studies
PhD, Hebrew Union College
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Core Faculty | Humanities and Interdisciplinary Studies
PhD, Hebrew Union College
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Zoe Avstreihzoe@naropa.edu | 303-245-4774
Director, Dance Movement Therapy Program; Professor, Somatic Counseling Psychology | Graduate School of Psychology,Natural and Social Sciences
MS, Hunter College
BA, State University of New York, Albany
LPC, NCC, BC-DMT
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Zvi Ish-shalom
zishshalom@naropa.edu | 303-245-4656
Instructor, Religious Studies | Humanities and Interdisciplinary Studies
PhD (candidate), Brandeis University
MA, Brandeis University
BA, McGill University
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zishshalom@naropa.edu | 303-245-4656
Instructor, Religious Studies | Humanities and Interdisciplinary Studies
PhD (candidate), Brandeis University
MA, Brandeis University
BA, McGill University
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