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November 12, 2009
Vol. 14, #12
November
Thursday, November 12, 2009
Naropa University Presents: Walk the Talk Show with Waylon Lewis
6:30 p.m. doors open, Show begins at 7:00 p.m.; PAC
First event: Member's Only (not a member? It's free: Fan www.facebook.com/elephantjournal and subscribe to ele's weekly top 10 blogs at elephantjournal.com)
There will be “surprise guests,” who will be great. Attendees will be treated to free giveaways, including Pangea soap ($9 value) to the first 50 to arrive.
VIP Dress Rehearsal featuring Special VIP Guests, Live Music and Eco Giveaways. Running late? Admittance every 15 minutes. Shows typically end at 8, this will go to 9.
Friday, November 13, 2009
50th Anniversary of Martin Luther King’s Pilgrimage to “the Land of Mahatma Gandhi”
noon –1:30 p.m.; Shambhala Hall
Early this year, at the invitation of the State Department, Sudarshan Kapur participated in the commemoration of the 50th anniversary of Dr. King’s India visit. At a brown bag gathering, he will share his reflections with the community. This is a free event sponsored by Peace Studies. For more information please feel to contact Sudarshan Kapur at 303-245-4626 or Marcia Haddigan at 303-245-4711.
Saturday, November 14, 2009
ROOT: Saturday Hike to Blue Lake
Meet at 9 a.m.; Arapahoe Campus main parking lot
Led by Gretchen. Contact her with questions at gleezer@students.naropa.edu
Bring water, snacks and weather/altitude appropriate clothing. We will carpool out to the trail head. Hope You Can Join Us!
Monday, November 16, 2009
Monday Night Film Series, curated by Leeny Sack
7 p.m.; Nalanda campus, room 9195.
Gray’s Anatomy (80 min)
Actor, writer and performance artist Spalding Gray turns another of his unique monologues into a film that's part documentary and part one-man show, under the guidance of director Steven Soderbergh. Follow Gray's often-hilarious adventures as he explores a variety of treatments for a rare eye condition—from scientific to holistic to faith healing. Gray began his career in regional theatre, moved to New York in 1967 and three years later joined Richard Schechner's experimental troupe, the Performance Group. He co-founded the Wooster Group ensemble in 1975.
Thursday, November 19, 2009
Staff Meeting: Naropa’s Accreditation Self-Study
12:00–1:30 p.m.; Nalanda Events Center
Hosted by Suzanne Benally, Associate Vice-President and Senior Diversity Officer, and members of the Self-Study Steering Committee
As you know, Naropa has been in the process of an accreditation self-study for over a year. Every ten years, our accrediting body, the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association (or NCA), requires us to complete a comprehensive self-study of all aspects of the University. The results of a successful self-study are continued accreditation and a greater capacity to continue our improvement as a University. We would like to share this process with Naropa’s staff members.
The purpose of this meeting is to discuss the progress of the accreditation self-study and to gather input and comments from Naropa’s staff members. All staff members are invited. We hope you’ll be able to join us. Email questions to John Davis at selfstudy@naropa.edu
Thursday, November 19, 2009
Earth Day Planning Meeting
1–2 p.m.; Student Center (basement of Administration building)
Although Halloween has just passed, it is time to begin looking forward to Earth Day 2010, which will be Thursday, April 22nd. This year marks the 40th anniversary of the international day of celebrating the earth and the life it supports. The meeting will be an opportunity for us to come together to share ideas on how we can celebrate. Please join us!
Thursday, November 19, 2009
Creating an Abundant Private Practice
Facilitated by Michelle Frieswyk-Johnson, ‘02
6:30–8:30 p.m.; Paramita Campus in the Jim Spearly Lecture Hall
Saturday, November 21, 2009
World Music and Dance Concert
Hosted by Dance of Africa Class
8 p.m.; Performing Arts Center
The Naropa University Dance of Africa Class performs tradition dances from Ghana and the Ivory Coast. Directed by Maputo Mensah. With special guests Logo Ligi.
$5 general admission; $3 for seniors, students and Naropa community w/ ID.
Monday, November 23, 2009
Monday Night Film Series, curated by Leeny Sack
7 p.m.; Nalanda campus, room 9195.
Gospel at Colonus (90 min)
The Gospel at Colonus is a gospel version of Sophocles's tragedy, Oedipus at Colonus. The show was created in New York City in 1985 by Lee Breuer, the experimental-theatre director, and composer Bob Telson, the founders of Mabou Mines. The original script was under consideration for the Pulitzer Prize for drama. Breuer was Tony-nominated for his book. Breuer and Telson handed the storytelling duties to a black Pentecostal preacher and the choir of his church, who in turn enacted the story of Oedipus's torment and redemption as a modern parable. The Blind Bots of Alabama collectively portray Oedipus. PBS televised the original BAM production from Philadelphia in 1985 as part of the Great Performances series, with Morgan Freeman as The Messenger, Carl Lumbly as Theseus, and Robert Earl Jones as Creon.
December
Thursday, December 3, 2009
BFA Annual Class Showing
Hosted by BFA Performance
8:00 p.m.; Performing Arts Center, Naropa University
We are different because you are here! Please join us for the third annual end of year showing of BFA classwork. Celebrate the dedication and commitment of your peers. $5 general admission; Free for seniors, students and Naropa community w/ ID
Friday, December 4, 2009
BFA Annual Class Showing
Hosted by BFA Performance
8:00 p.m.; Performing Arts Center, Naropa University
We are different because you are here! Please join us for the third annual end of year showing of BFA classwork. Celebrate the dedication and commitment of your peers. $5 general admission; Free for seniors, students and Naropa community w/ ID
Saturday, December 5, 2009
LEAR IN PROCESS: Scenes and Images from Shakespeare’s King Lear
7:30 p.m.; Nalanda Studio Theater
The public is invited to attend an open performance/exploration of scenes from Shakespeare’s King Lear. The 2nd Year students of the Naropa MFA in Contemporary Performance program have immersed themselves in a bodily investigation of King Lear, allowing Shakespeare’s language, images, characters and story to motivate their training process and inspire their visions of movement and design.
This public showing is hosted by the director Stephen Wangh, MFA Director Wendell Beavers and MFA voice faculty member Ethelyn Friend. The audience is invited to participate in a discussion with the actors and director on the work—processes which have contributed to this experimental performance. $7 general admission; Free for seniors, students and Naropa community w/ ID
Wednesday, December 9, 2009
Viewpoints Project
Hosted by the MFA Theater: Contemporary Performance Program
Directed by Wendell Beavers with Ethelyn Friend and Junior Burke
7:30 p.m.; Nalanda Studio Theater
$7 general admission; Free for seniors, students and Naropa community w/ ID
Thursday, December 10, 2009
Viewpoints Project
Hosted by the MFA Theater: Contemporary Performance Program
Directed by Wendell Beavers with Ethelyn Friend and Junior Burke
7:30 p.m.; Nalanda Studio Theater
$7 general admission; Free for seniors, students and Naropa community w/ ID
Friday, December 11, 2009
Naropa: Writing and Poetics BA and MFA Fall Graduation Student Reading
8 p.m.; Performing Arts Center
Ongoing Events
Mondays, 6 p.m.
Sports @ Naropa!
Ultimate frisbee game on on the lawn behind the Arapahoe campus. Come join the fun! Everyone welcome regardless of experience or skill level! Basketball team forming for the Boulder Rec Center league. Contact Phil for more information: 860-462-8785.
Tuesdays 12 p.m.
Naropa Animal Rights Alliance (NARA)
This group meets the first and third Tuesdays of the month. During the second and fourth weeks the meeting is held on Thursdays at 5 p.m. All meetings will be held on the green, in the student lounge or the student center. NARA’s Mission statement: "Advocating compassion and nonviolence towards all living beings." Please contact Christopher Brod for more information.
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, visitwww.insightcolorado.org
Wednesdays and Thursdays, 6 p.m.
Sports @Naropa!
Pickup soccer games Wednesday & Thursday at 6pm on the lawn behind the Arapahoe campus. Come join the fun! Everyone welcome regardless of experience or skill level! Basketball team forming for the Boulder Rec Center league. Contact Phil for more information: 860-462-8785.
Resources
Ongoing throughout the Fall Semester
Registration for Text Messaging
http://webreg.naropa.edu
For the safety and well-being of its community, Naropa University will implement numerous tools to alert faculty, staff and students to campus emergencies, as well as keep them informed of snow-day closures and related events. Voicemail, email and an on-campus public address system will be utilized along with the single most critical component, text messaging, which allows you to be instantly notified by cell phone or personal digital assistant (PDA).
Registration for the text messaging service starts now. All Naropa students and faculty are strongly encouraged to log in to Naropa's web registration page, from which you may access a secure site and add your personal information to the text messaging alert system. Staff will receive additional instructions via email.
When registering, it is necessary to have your phone with you and turned on. Please opt in now; it only takes a minute.
Tuesdays through Thursdays
Drop-in Counseling Center
11:30 a.m.–2 p.m.
In the 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 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
- Or 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 Open
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
The NWC provides a respectful, collaborative environment for all writers in the Naropa community. We can assist you with essays, scholarship applications, resumes, creative work, theses, and more!
Our trained Writing Fellows can help with 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. Or you can just stop by for writing and documentation style handouts. Best of all, the Naropa Writing Center is free!
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. Training dates are listed below.
Men's Prevention Education Program
For more information, a training schedule and a volunteer application, please check out our Web site, call 303-443-0400 x103 and ask for Marti Hopper. 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 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 and identify your interest in volunteering in the subject line. Or call 303-544-5923.
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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