Naropa Weekly

Brother to Brother is a feature length narrative film which follows the emotional and psychological journey of a young Black gay artist as he discovers the hidden legacies of the gay and lesbian subcultures within the Harlem Renaissance.

After being found with another young man, Perry is thrown out of his house by his family and forced to survive on his own. As he struggles to hold on by working in a homeless shelter and trying to maintain a college scholarship, he is haunted by his homosexuality and becomes increasingly withdrawn due to his family's rejection of him and their condemnation of his desires. More information about the film: www.imdb.com

Thursday, February 19, 2009
Colorado Multicultural Career & Internship Fair
1–5 p.m., Four Points Sheraton Hotel, Denver

The fair is free and open to all Colorado higher education students and alumni, with a particular target audience of women and people of color. Learn about hundreds of well-paid internships and full-time career opportunities. Recruiters from reputable, sustainable companies with a commitment to diversity will be in attendance. We invite you to attend with a group from Naropa led by Jacovo Lovato, student diversity coordinator, and Sarah Steward, career services coordinator. Additionally, we will all travel to and from Denver together. Please contact us at ssteward@naropa.edu if you are interested in participating in this group.

Thursday, February 19, 2009
Diversity Dialogue with Suzanne Benally, Senior Diversity Officer
4–5:30 p.m., El Centro

Friday, February 20, 2009
Trojan Women
Produced by Naropa's MFA Theater: Contemporary Performance Program; Directed by Kevin Kuhlke, Former Chair of the Department of Drama at New York University's Tisch School of the Arts
ATLAS Center for Arts, Media, and Performance
University of Colorado, Boulder
8 p.m.; general admission: $15; students and seniors: $10

Naropa University's MFA Theater: Contemporary Performance Program proudly announces its next production: Trojan Women—Jean-Paul Sartre's adaptation of Euripides' classic story of war and its aftermath. The play, highlighting the "fragility of self," will be contextualized in the modern age of media, where the struggle for integrity is challenged by horrific world events. Within this contemporary multimedia setting, Mr. Kuhlke will integrate song and dance just as Greek theater did many centuries ago. He is collaborating with acclaimed New York–based composer Cynthia Hopkins and CU Dance Faculty Onye Ozuzu to create a multidimensional theatrical experience.

Friday, February 20th, 2009
Naropa Indoor Soccer

Come out and support your Naropa athletes! The Bodhi Squirrels play at 7:30 p.m.; the Bodhi Fire play the Bodhi Cheetahs at 8:20 p.m. Boulder Indoor Futsal, 2775 Valmont Rd., Boulder. Organized by Naropa Sports. Contact Phil Battos for more info: philbattos@gmail.com or call 860-462-8785.

Saturday, February 21, 2009
Trojan Women
Produced by Naropa's MFA Theater: Contemporary Performance Program; Directed by Kevin Kuhlke, former chair of the Department of Drama at New York University's Tisch School of the Arts
ATLAS Center for Arts, Media, and Performance
University of Colorado, Boulder
2 p.m. & 8 p.m.; general admission: $15; students and seniors: $10

See description above.

Sunday, February 22, 2009
Trojan Women
Produced by Naropa's MFA Theater: Contemporary Performance Program; Directed by Kevin Kuhlke, former chair of the Department of Drama at New York University's Tisch School of the Arts
ATLAS Center for Arts, Media, and Performance, University of Colorado, Boulder
2 p.m.; general admission: $15; students and seniors: $10

See description above.

Monday, February 23, 2009
El Centro Film Series: Punk: Attitude
5–7 p.m., El Centro

From London's 1970 mod scene to Sonic Youth, punk music has always been about attitude and anarchy. This comprehensive rockumentary traces the roots of punk through stories and vintage performances.

Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Creating Sustainable Change: Brown Bag Dialogues
Facilitated by Lee Scriggins
12:00–1:30 p.m., El Centro De La Gente

A discussion and open dialogue on collaboration, ally building and strategies for effective action in a holistic and inclusive manner. Open to everyone. Bring your lunch.

Wednesday, February 25, 2009
Shambhala Day: Year of the Earth Ox
11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m., Performing Arts Center

In Honor of the Year of the Earth Ox, please join us for Naropa’s Annual Shambhala Day celebration featuring performances by students, staff, faculty and alumni, an I-Ching reading and more. A light brunch will be served. Shambhala Day marks the Tibetan lunar new year and is a tradition begun by Naropa’s founder, Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche.

Wednesday, February 25, 2009
Issues in Education: The Mary Culkin Lecture Series: "Guiding Children’s Potential
by Opening Hearts to Joy" with Janet Humphryes, MA, Director of Education at Mile
High Child Care
6:30–8:30 p.m., Shambhala Hall
Suggested donation: $8 ($5 for Naropa students).

The lecture and discussion series is made possible through community collaboration with the Early Childhood Council of Boulder County—Professional Pathways, Naropa University, Boulder County Association for the Education of Young Children and City of Boulder—Children, Youth & Families Division. The series was developed in memory of the late Mary Louise Culkin, who taught in the Early Childhood Education program for many years and helped develop the MA in Contemplative Education. For more information, contact Michael Girodo at 303-546-5288. Preregistration is not necessary. Donations support the Contemplative Education Scholarship Fund.

Thursday, February 26, 2009
Bystander Intervention Training: Being a Strong Ally—Getting to Action
5:30–7:00 p.m., El Centro

This research-based training indicates that when people practice thinking through situations they may find that they can see opportunities to help, think of more strategies, feel more confident in attempting to intervene and more comfortable with the outcome, whatever it is. Practicing these skills in training can lead to increased awareness and action in real situations. This session will take participants through a cognitive developmental model of bystander intervention that takes into account social and cultural factors that inhibit people from intervening. Participants will have an opportunity to work through situations and determine the best course of action. It is our hope that people will leave this session with new skills for becoming an active ally.

Friday, February 27th, 2009
Naropa Indoor Soccer

Come out and support your Naropa athletes! The Bodhi Squirrels play at 7:30 p.m.; the Bodhi Cheetahs play at 8:20 p.m.; and the Bodhi Fire play at 9:10 p.m. Boulder Indoor Futsal, 2775 Valmont Rd., Boulder. Organized by Naropa Sports. Contact Phil Battos for more info: philbattos@gmail.com or call 860-462-8785.

March

Tuesday, March 3, 2009
Community Practice Day

Thursday, March 5, 2009
Bystander Intervention Training: Being a Strong Ally—Getting to Action
5:30–7:00 p.m., El Centro

Friday & Saturday, March 6–7, 2009
Undergraduate Preview Weekend

The Office of Admissions is hosting a Preview Weekend for prospective undergraduate students. If you see prospective students milling about, please greet them. Please help them find their way, and show them how welcoming Naropa is! If you have any questions, please email or call Admissions at admissionsevents@naropa.edu or ext 3548 or 4696.

Saturday & Sunday, March 7–8, 2009
Weekend Workshop for NAROPA STUDENTS with Dr. Reginald Ray, University Professor, Religious Studies
sponsored by Academic Affairs
free of charge; Saturday: 10 a.m.–5 p.m.; Sunday 10 a.m.–1 p.m., Nalanda 9180
RSVP: jlowry@naropa.edu

Reggie Ray envisions that participants will examine the potential role of the body in deepening and enhancing our work as contemplative educators. Through engaging in a series of practices derived from Tibetan yoga, participants will see what it might mean to be more somatically present to ourselves and our community; and we will explore the kinds of resources that become available when we tap in more fully to the body’s own knowledge and approach our challenges from the depth and darkness of the body itself.

Monday, March 9, 2009
Black Maria Film Festival
Time TBA, Performing Arts Center

Since 1981, the annual Black Maria Film and Video Festival, an international juried competition and award tour, has been fulfilling its mission to advocate, exhibit and reward cutting edge works from independent film and videomakers. The festival is known for its national public exhibition program, which features a variety of bold contemporary works drawn from the annual collection of 50 award winning films and videos. In conjunction with the University of Colorado at Boulder, Film Studies Department, Naropa University will be hosting this renowned festival.

Tuesday, March 10, 2009
Creating Sustainable Change: Brown Bag Dialogues
Facilitated by Lee Scriggins
12:00–1:30 p.m., El Centro

A discussion and open dialogue on collaboration, ally building and strategies for effective action in a holistic and inclusive manner. Open to everyone. Bring your lunch.

Wednesday, March 11, 2009
Issues in Education: The Mary Culkin Lecture Series: "A Portable Joy: Discovering
Your Practice in Your Work" with Michele Blumberg, MA, Global Village School and Flying High Tutoring
6:30–8:30 p.m., Shambhala Hall
Suggested donation: $8 ($5 for Naropa students).

The lecture and discussion series is made possible through community collaboration with the Early Childhood Council of Boulder County—Professional Pathways, Naropa University, Boulder County Association for the Education of Young Children and City of Boulder—Children, Youth and Families Division. The series was developed in memory of the late Mary Louise Culkin, who taught in the Early Childhood Education program for many years and helped develop the MA in Contemplative Education. For more information, contact Michael Girodo at 303-546-5288. Preregistration is not necessary. Donations support the Contemplative Education Scholarship Fund.

Thursday, March 12, 2009
Bystander Intervention Training: Being a Strong Ally—Getting to Action
5:30–7:00 p.m., El Centro

Friday, March 13, 2009
El Centro Film Series: Shut Up & Sing
12–2 p.m., El Centro

This film features country music's The Dixie Chicks and their nationwide vilification over critical statements they made about President Bush in 2003. Over a three-year period, the singers went from darlings of the industry to political targets, receiving constant death threats and being demonized by the national media.

Saturday & Sunday, March 14–15, 2009
Weekend Workshop for NAROPA STAFF & FACULTY
with Dr. Reginald Ray, University Professor, Religious Studies
sponsored by Academic Affairs
free of charge; Saturday: 10 a.m.–5 p.m.; Sunday 10 a.m.–1 p.m., Nalanda 9180
RSVP: jlowry@naropa.edu

Reggie Ray envisions that participants will examine the potential role of the body in deepening and enhancing our work as contemplative educators. Through engaging in a series of practices derived from Tibetan yoga, participants will see what it might mean to be more somatically present to ourselves, our students and our community; and we will explore the kinds of resources that become available when we tap in more fully to the body’s own knowledge and approach our challenges from the depth and darkness of the body itself. See March 7–8 for a similar free program for Naropa students.

Tuesday, March 17, 2009
Students of Color Support Group
12 p.m., El Centro

Thursday, March 19, 2009
Diversity Dialogue with Suzanne Benally, Senior Diversity Officer
4–5:30 p.m., El Centro

Tuesday, March 31, 2009
Creating Sustainable Change: Brown Bag Dialogues
Facilitated by Lee Scriggins
12:00–1:30 p.m., El Centro

A discussion and open dialogue on collaboration, ally building and strategies for effective action in a holistic and inclusive manner. Open to everyone. Bring your lunch.

Ongoing Events

Mondays, 3–6 p.m.
Japanese Tea, “Open hearth” Tea Ceremony
Led by Michael Ricci
Teahouse, 2130 Arapahoe Ave.

Mondays, 5:15–6:30 p.m.
Zen Group
Led by the Great Mountain Zen Group and Gerry Wick Sensei
Arapahoe Campus Meditation Hall

Zazen sitting and instruction: 5:15–5:50 p.m.
Walking meditation: 5:50–6:00 p.m.
Zazen sitting and Chant of Four Vows: 6–6:30 p.m.

Tuesdays, 12–1:00 p.m.
Community Qigong Classes
Offered by Maureen O’Connor
Lincoln Lecture Hall (Once the weather is WARM, we will be directly south of the Café, past the parking lot, on the grassy area of the CU Campus)
Free (donations appreciated, but not expected)

Please join us for free practice sessions of Qigong (pronounced Chi Gong) and related energy work. Anyone is welcome to join at any time, no experience necessary. This is strictly for fun and exercise. Qigong is an ancient Chinese healing movement art related to acupuncture, acupressure, and the Taoist philosophy. It’s best to wear loose fitting clothing and flat-soled shoes or plan to go barefoot. (When inside you may want thick cotton or wool socks—outside you will need flat-soled shoes.) Please eat a small amount of food prior to coming to class—energy work on an empty stomach is not recommended.

Tuesdays, January 20–April 28, 2009, 5:00–6:30 p.m.
Naropa Counseling Center Presents a Weekly Group Workshop
"Explore Psychological Balance through Yoga”
With Louis Carlino, RYT, third-year Somatic Counseling Psychology student
Dojo Room (Room 9180), Nalanda Campus

Forty-five minutes of Yoga followed by group sharing/discussion. For more information, email Louis at existentia@msn.com or call him at 303-815-0898.

Tuesdays, 7–9 p.m.
Insight Meditation- Vipassana, A Buddhist Meditation tradition of Southeast Asia
Led by David Chernikoff, a faculty member of Naropa University
Unitarian Universalist Church, 5001 Pennsylvania. For more information, please see www.insightcolorado.org.

Wednesdays, 1:30-5:30 p.m.
Naropa Healing Group
On the Sycamore green if it is nice, Goldfarb or in the Student Lounge in inclement weather

The Healing Group and all interested, certified healers will gather to offer healings to the community. Light and local refirst-year studentsts will be offered. Modalities one might expect are reiki, spiritual healings, massage, zero-balancing, and whatever else our healing community brings to the table. Contact jurchek@students.naropa.edu for more information.

Wednesdays, 6–7:30 p.m.
Zen Peace-Makers Meditation Group, samatha-vipashyana, pranayama, metta and tonglen meditation practices
Led by Sensei Fleet Maull
Paramita Meditation Hall

Thursdays, 1–2 p.m.
Riding the Energy of Emotions
With Acharya Dale Asrael
Paramita Meditation Hall

Thursdays, 6–7:30 p.m.
Paramita Community Yoga Class
Virya classroom
Taught by Thiago Leao, one of Naropa's stellar yoga teacher training grads.
Suggested Donation: $3.

Saturdays, 10 a.m.–1 p.m.
Nyinthun, Sitting and Walking Meditation and Guided Bodywork Practice
and/or Dharma Talk
Led by the members of Dhyanasangha and the Dharma Ocean Foundation
Sitting and Walking Meditation Saturdays 10 a.m.–12 p.m.
Guided Bodywork Practice and/or Dharma Talk Saturdays 12 p.m.–1 p.m.
Arapahoe Campus Meditation Hall

First Sunday of the Month, 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Group Sitting and Walking Meditation
Led by Phil Karl
Arapahoe Campus Meditation Hall

Every other Friday, 5–7 p.m.
Vimalakirti Cult, A full group reading of the Second Turning popular text
Arapahoe Meditation Hall

Resources

Drop-in Counseling Center
Tuesdays through Thursdays, 11:30 a.m.–2 p.m.
Snow Lion Building (entrance on the East side)

Need some support? Having a hard time adjusting? Wondering about community resources? Just want to talk? Drop by the Naropa Counseling Center. For more information or to set up an appointment, call 303-245-4697.

Career Services
Monday–Friday 9 a.m.–5 p.m. and by appointment

Career Services is a free service for Naropa students and alumni and can assist you in making meaningful and positive academic and career decisions. The process of career development and planning can be difficult, and they are here to help you:

Explore your interests, values, skills, and talents
Identify potential academic and career paths
Develop internship and job search strategies
Plan your graduate school or other educational application process
Learn how to write effective cover letters and resumes
Prepare for the interview process
Assist you if you have any other concerns, questions or need information about your career

If you would like to schedule an appointment, please call 303-245-4863 or email ssteward@naropa.edu.

Naropa Writing Center
Sycamore Hall across from the student lounge
Monday–Thursday 10 a.m.–6 p.m.; Friday: 10 a.m.–2 p.m.
303-245-4606; nwc@naropa.edu

The NWC is open for the spring semester. The NWC offers a respectful, collaborative environment for all writers. We can assist you with essays, scholarship applications, cover letters, creative work, theses and more. Come in at any stage of the writing process from brainstorming and organization to revising and documenting sources. Appointments are available on the hour and half-hour, for 25 or 50 minutes. Citation workshops will be offered this semester. Location, dates and times will be announced as soon as they are available.

Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteer work with Moving to End Sexual Assault

Rape Crisis Hotline
For more information, or a volunteer application, please check out our website, call 303/443-0400 x102 or email Julie Washnock at julie@movingtoendsexualassault.org. Training dates are listed below.

Men's Prevention Education Program
For more information, a training schedule and a volunteer application, please check out our website, call 303-443-0400 x103 and ask for Marti Hopper or email her at marti@movingtoendsexualassault.org.

Visit MESA for more information on required training dates, job descriptions and application forms.

Service-Learning Opportunities with Prison Dharma Network

Prison Dharma Network (PDN), an international interfaith network founded by Naropa adjunct faculty member Fleet Maull is always in need of service-learning participants for its various programs working with prisoners and youth at risk in the Boulder area. PDN is also in need of people to respond to prisoner's book and information requests, as well as teach yoga and meditation at the Boulder County Jail. We support thousands of prisoners in the practice of all forms of the contemplative path: meditation, yoga, centering prayer, chi kung, etc. Please contact Sarah Gurganus at pdn2@indra.com or visit Prison Dharma Network for more information.

Volunteer Work with Shambhala Prison Community

The Shambhala Prison Community works in about sixty prisons nationwide and is looking for dedicated practitioners of meditation to work with prisoners who are themselves practicing meditation and studying the Dharma. Current need also involves volunteers who can assist with shipping literature from our libraries to prisoners. If you are interested in this extraordinarily rewarding work, we would be delighted to discuss with you the possibilities of your becoming a volunteer.

To find out more about how you can help ease the suffering of the incarcerated, email the Shambhala Prison Community at prison@indra.com, or call 303-544-5923. Please identify your interest in volunteering in the subject line.

Student Discounts

Denver Center for the Performing Arts (DCPA) Student Discount
An hour before any performance, students can purchase tickets at DCPA for only $10.

Eco Pass Xtra
Use your Eco Pass and receive discounts at restaurants, stores and more.

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