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Naropa in Your Neighborhood

President Paul Burkhardt, PhD, and other Naropa co-hosts invite you to Naropa in Your Neighborhood, a cocktail reception to meet other Naropa alumnx, supporters, and friends.

We look forward to sharing exciting updates about Naropa, including the growth of online programs, the 50th Anniversary Celebration, and much more.

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Denver, Colorado

Thursday, March 26, 2026 // 6:00–8:00 PM

President Paul Burkhardt, Chuck Lief, and Co-Chair of the Board of Trustees Mark Wilding invite you to Naropa in Your Neighborhood, a reception to meet other Naropa alumnx, supporters, and friends.

Wilde, 3618 Tejon Street, Denver, Colorado

The event will include a short program at 6:30 PM.

We look forward to sharing updates, news, and opportunities at Naropa while coming together in community. Please join us and share your Naropa experience.

RSVP FOR THE DENVER EVENT
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Boston, Massachusetts

Wednesday, April 8, 2026 // 6:00–8:00 PM

President Paul Burkhardt and Gail and Bernard Flynn invite you to Naropa in Your Neighborhood, a reception to meet other Naropa alumnx, supporters, and friends.

Generously hosted by

Trident Booksellers and Cafe, 338 Newbury Street, Boston, MA

The event will include a short program at 6:30 PM.

We look forward to sharing updates, news, and opportunities at Naropa while coming together in community. Please join us and share your Naropa experience.

RSVP FOR THE BOSTON EVENT

PAST NAROPA IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD EVENTS

Friday, October 31, 2025, 6:00–8:00 PM

Dr. Paul Burkhardt, President of Naropa University, Chuck & Judy Lief, and Carolyn Gimian invite you to an evening of food, drinks, and community at Naropa in Your Neighborhood: Halifax.

The Martello, 1550 Dresden Row
Halifax, NS B3J 4A2

Tuesday, May 6, 2024, 6–8 PM

Hosted by President Chuck Lief and Mark Wilding, Co-Chair of the Board of Trustees

Ginger and Baker359 Linden Street, Fort Collins

Wednesday, February 7, 2024, 6–8 PM

Hosted by President Chuck Lief Greens Restaurant, 2 Marina Boulevard, Fort Mason, Building A
San Francisco, CA 94123

Tuesday, February 6, 2024, 6–8 PM

Hosted by President Chuck Lief 1212 Santa Monica, 1212 3rd Street Promenade, Santa Monica, CA 90401

Friday, November 3, 2023, 6–8 PM

Hosted by President Chuck Lief Nalanda West, 3902 Woodland Park Ave N, Seattle Founded in 2004, Nalanda West is a meditation and event center offering programs and events inspired by the Five Fields of Knowledge originally taught at Nalanda University.

Thursday, November 2, 2023, 6–8 PM

Hosted by President Chuck Lief The Art Gallery at Lolo Pass, 1616 E Burnside St., Portland

Rooftop of the J. Parker in ChicagoWednesday, April 26, 2023, 6–8 PM

Hosted by President Chuck Lief and board member Joe Cassidy The J. Parker Rooftop, 1816 North Clark Street, 13th Floor, Chicago, IL  60614 The J. Parker sits proudly above Hotel Lincoln and offers the most spectacular views of Lake Michigan and the Chicago skyline. Learn more.

San francisco Naropa in your Neighborhood locationTuesday, January 31, 2023, 6–8 PM

Hosted by President Chuck Lief & Trustee Samantha Sanderson

Greens Restaurant 2 Marina Blvd., Fort Mason, Building A San Francisco, CA 94123

Thursday, January 26, 2023, 6–8 PM

Hosted by President Chuck Lief 1212 Santa Monica 1212 3rd Street Promenade, Santa Monica, CA 90401

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Naropa University campuses are closed on 05/06/2026. 

From Naropa University: Due to adverse weather conditions, all Naropa campuses will be closed on 05/06/26. All classes that require a physical presence on campus will be canceled. Classes that are delivered online in our low-residency programs are to meet as scheduled.

Regardless of Naropa University’s decision, if you ever believe the weather conditions are unsafe, please contact your supervisor and professors.

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Spring and Summer Start Dates for the MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling Concentrations

In support of students and in response to federal legislation impacting financial aid for graduate students, Naropa University will be accepting applications for MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling for spring starts through January 10.

Graduate School of Counseling concentrations listed below will be offering online and low-residency courses to start their programs in January 2026 as well as our Summer 2026 terms.

Beginning a graduate program in Spring 2026 or Summer 2026 means that you will have access to apply for Graduate Plus loans as these loans will be eliminated at the federal level starting in Fall 2026.

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