December 6, 2007
Vol. 11, #15

This Week

Friday, December 14, 2007
BeckettButoh
Directed by MFA Guest Artist Katsura Kan with support from Naropa faculty
ATLAS Institute, Black Box Theater, University of Colorado

An experimental integration of text by Samuel Beckett and traditional Butoh physical vocabulary based on Butoh image scores. Created in collaboration with CU's Atlas Institute.

Admission is $15 for general admission, $10 students and seniors.

Saturday, December 15, 2007
Ceremony to Honor Fall Graduates
7 p.m.
Nalanda Events Center

A reception will follow. RSVP to Assistant Dean of Students Sandhya Luther at sluther@naropa.edu.

Exhibitions

Beginning Friday, October 19, 2007
Fabric at Fifty
Presented by Carol Krueger
Nalanda Campus

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

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.