May 8, 2008
Vol. 11, #32

This Week

Thursday, May 8, 2008
Last Day of Classes!

Friday, May 9, 2008
Somatic Counseling Psychology Master’s Thesis Presentations
9 a.m.–3 p.m.
Virya, Paramita Campus

Friday, May 9, 2008
Writing & Poetics Department BA Graduation Student Reading
12 p.m.
Shambhala Hall, Arapahoe Campus

Friday, May 9, 2008
Peace Studies Senior Thesis Presentation and Celebration
2–4 p.m.
Lincoln 4140

Please join the Peace Studies Department in celebrating the work of its first graduate, Jenna Corbin. In addition to Jenna’s thesis presentation, there will be musical offerings and refreshments. This event is open to all. RSVP to Juliet Wagner if you plan to attend: jwagner@naropa.edu.

Friday, May 9, 2008
Writing & Poetics Department MFA Graduation Student Reading
7:30 p.m.
Performing Arts Center, Arapahoe Campus

Saturday, May 10, 2008
Naropa University Commencement
3 p.m., doors open at 2:40 p.m.
Macky Auditorium, University of Colorado

Jared Polis is our commencement speaker. See www.jaredpolisfoundation.org if you would like to know about his work in education.

Through Monday, May 12, 2008
Luminous Buddha: Photography of Laos by Deborah Bowman
Lincoln Gallery, Arapahoe Campus

In celebration of graduation and the final week of the show, all framed pieces will be available for purchase at 20 percent discount. Contact Deb Bowman at 303-499-9188 or bowman@naropa.edu.

June

Monday, June 16–Sunday, July 13, 2008
Summer Writing Program 2008

Naropa University will hold its 34th annual Summer Writing Program June 16 through July 13. If you haven't already checked out the offerings this summer, please pick up a catalog or stop by the office (in the Arapahoe House). Naropa's SWP is one of the premier writing festivals in the country, and here it is in your very own back yard! There's still time to register for credit (graduate or undergraduate) or noncredit and join the Kerouac School's "temporary autonomous zone."

The SWP is always a highly charged political zone, and we're upping the ante this election year.
For a list of faculty & themes, see www.naropa.edu/swp.

Each week also offers an exciting schedule of evening readings and performances by core and guest faculty. This is a great opportunity to see what American literary culture is up to. See www.naropa.edu/swp/events.cfm.

To hear more about the SWP, stop by the office or contact Julie Kazimer at jkazimer@naropa.edu or 303-245-4600.

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.

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.