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March 13, 2008
Vol. 11, #25
This Week
Tuesdays through April 22, 2008
Artist Mentors from Naropa University Faculty & Graduate Students for High School & College GLBTQ Students & Allies
3:30–6:00 p.m.
Nalanda Campus, Room 9130
For more information, please contact Leah Friedman Spohn at 303-245-4761 lfriedmanspohn@naropa.edu.
Wednesdays through March 19, 2008
The Work That Reconnects Workshop
10 a.m.–12 p.m.
Goldfarb Studio, Arapahoe Campus
The workshop is inspired by the work of Joanna Macy and others. Facilitated by Sarah Vekasi, Eco-Chaplain and sponsored by the Naropa Chaplaincy Project. Open to any student, staff or faculty member. Community members invited upon request. For more information, contact Sarah Vekasi at 303-396-2034 or sarahsunshine@riseup.net. This event is free to the public, though donations are accepted.
Fridays, Spring Semester 2008
Interreligious Service
12–12:30 p.m.
Lincoln Meditation Hall, Arapahoe Campus
Sponsored by Naropa Chaplaincy Project.
Friday, March 14, 2008
Fence Books Reading
7:30 p.m.
Performing Arts Center, Arapahoe Campus
The Writing and Poetics Department is hosting this reading, featuring Tina Celona, Kaisa Ullsvik Miller, Chelsey Minnis, Elizabeth Robinson, Sasha Steensen, Cathy Wagner and Fence Editor/Publisher Rebecca Wolff. For more information, contact 303-546-3508. The reading is free and open to the public.
Friday, March 14, 2008
Concert: GOLDHILL
An event that is part of FIVE YEARS: TOO MUCH, a week of peace action
Sponsored by Students for Peace and Justice
8:30 p.m.–12 a.m.
Burnt Toast Restaurant, 1235 Pennsylvania Avenue, Boulder
Saturday, March 15, 2008
Rally and march to commemorate the 5th anniversary of the occupation of Iraq and to honor Caesar Chavez
FIVE YEARS: TOO MUCH, a week of peace action
sponsored by Students for Peace and Justice
11 a.m.
Boulder Public Library, Canyon, Between 9th and Broadway
Please wear black if you can.
Saturday–Sunday, March 15-16, 2008
"Illustrating the Dharma: Popular Buddhism in Medieval Japanese Fiction"
Room 250, CU Humanities Building
Free
The two-day conference is open to the public and no registration is required. Except for the keynote presentation, which will be in Japanese, all conference papers will be presented in English. For a schedule of speakers and other conference-related information, please see the conference website at http://www.colorado.edu/CAS/dharma.htm
Wednesday, March 19, 2008
Spring 2008 Interreligious Explorations Series
A Guide through Judaism with Rabbi Zalman Schachter-Shalomi
12 p.m.
Synagogue of the Congregation Bonai Shalom
For more information contact the Naropa Contemplative Practice Office at 303/546-5298 or
sherry@naropa.edu
Wednesday, March 19, 2008
2008 Summer Writing Program meeting
12–1:30 p.m.
Shambhala Hall, Arapahoe Campus
The meeting will cover registration, faculty liaison and other workstudy positions available for the summer, and give you a chance to ask any questions you have about the program. Also, swing by the SWP Office at Arapahoe Cottage to pick up a copy of the SWP 2008 Catalog. Questions? Contact Julie Kazimer at 303-245-4600 or by email at jkazimer@naropa.edu. If you are a MFA student who is unable to attend this meeting, please contact Julie to set up an appointment.
Wednesday, March 19, 2008
laGente Film Series: The Business of Fancydancing
4–7 p.m.
el Centro, Arapahoe Campus
March
Thursday, March 20, 2008
Alternative Health Fair and Wellness Program Kick-Off
8 a.m.–1 p.m.
Goldfarb, Arapahoe Campus
All employees are invited to the Alternative Health Fair. All benefits-eligible employees should stop by the Wellness Program Kick-Off, too.
Thursday, March 20 & Friday, March 21, 2008
Blood Draw and Health Evaluations
7–11 a.m.
Goldfarb, Arapahoe Campus
By appointment only
Available to employees participating in the Great West Medical Plans. To schedule your appointment and continue to save on your monthly medical premiums, put in company code 622Nar228 at www.chicagohealthconsultants.com or call Chicago Health Consultants at 866-373-4242.
Monday, March 23-Friday, March 28, 2008
Spring Break
April
Thursday, April 3, 2008
Performing Arts Faculty Concert
8 p.m.
Performing Arts Center, Arapahoe Campus
Monday–Friday, April 7–12, 2008
Naropa Spirit Week
Resources and Ongoing Events
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.
Go to 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
Naropa University Extended Studies offers increased discounts for Naropa community members.
Alumni: 15%
Students: 30%
Full-time Faculty/Staff: 50%
Adjunct Faculty: 50%
MI & TA: 30%
Denver Center for the Performing Arts (DCPA) Student Discount
An hour before any performance, students can purchase tickets at DCPA for only $10.
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