September 6, 2007
Vol. 11, #2

This Week

Thursday, September 6, 2007
Opening Reception for Site Lines: An Installation of Construction, Games and Objects
Presented by Jane Dalrymple-Hollo
Nalanda Campus

This exhibit running thru October 16 includes hand-painted curtains, large paper and plaster constructions, found-object assemblages and games without rules.

Friday, September 7, 2007
Asian Tigers: Art and Society in Modern India
Presented by Prabodh Parikh
12 p.m.
Shambhala Hall, Arapahoe Campus
Hosted by the Naropa University Writing and Poetics Department

Professor Parikh will discuss the spirit of contemporary India in an informal lecture. There will be time for open discussion. This event is free and open to the public.

Friday, September 7, 2007
A Brief History of Japan, an Illustrated Lecture
Presented by Carla Stansifer
6:30 p.m.
Denver Art Museum, 100 W 14th Ave
Sponsored by the Asian Art Association


Wednesday, September 12, 2007
Naropa Resource Fair
12–1:30 p.m.
Sycamore Green, Arapahoe Campus
Co-Sponsored by Student Affairs & the Community Studies Center

In case of rain, please look for this event at the Performing Arts Center (PAC) on the Arapahoe Campus.

Wednesday, September 12, 2007
High Holiday Services
7 p.m.
Chabad Jewish Student Center
775 17th St, between Baseline and Cascade

Naropa University's Jewish community is invited to High Holiday services and traditional holiday dinners, all free of charge at CU's Chabad Jewish Student Center. Experience traditional and inspirational services in a friendly atmosphere. No prior experience or affiliation necessary. Hebrew and English prayer books will be provided. Please visit Chabad Jewish Student Center on the web for scheduling and further information.

September

Wednesday, September 26, 2007
Poetry and Music Performance by Phragmites
7 p.m.
Boulder Library Auditorium at 1000 Canyon Blvd
Funded in part by the BCAA Neodata Endowment and the Boulder Arts Commission

Musicians Art Lande and Ken Bernstein, along with poet Jack Collom, form the rambunctious group Phragmites. They will present words and music based on Collom's book In the Wind. A booksigning will take place, too. This performance is free.

October

Saturday, October 13, 2007
Volunteer Training: Safehouse Progressive Alliance for Nonviolence
835 North Street, Boulder CO, 80304

Use your talents to work for peace and support the empowerment of women and children. 50-hour paraprofessional training  begins in October.  Sign-up and interviews start now.  Call 303/449-8623 or email nancy@safehousealliance.org.

Friday, October 19, 2007
Opening Reception for Fabric at Fifty
Presented by Carol Krueger
5 p.m.
Nalanda Campus

Collection of textile works by an award-winning fiber artist.

Exhibitions

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. 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. Please identify your interest in volunteering in the subject line.

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.