Community Week - October 16-20
Naropa University is proud to announce our inaugural Community Week, October 16–20, 2017. Loosely themed on the Year of the Firebird, the week of free events will provide alumni, students, faculty, staff, and visitors to learn more about the university’s storied past, vibrant present, and exciting future through a variety of offerings including panel discussions, presentations, interactive workshops, contemplative practice offerings, and much more.
Join us for Community Week 2017, and together we’ll ignite the world.
Schedule of Events*:
Monday, October 16
Beloved Community Day
12-2 p.m. // Arapahoe: Performing Arts Center
Dharma of Solidarity: Embodying Equity with Creative Strategies for Change will be an opportunity for participants to engage in dialogue and dynamic activities
focused on understanding, identifying and interrupting implicit bias. Through creative,
embodied activities, we will connect systems of oppression and personal experiences,
and explore hands-on tools for cultivating greater equity and understanding across
differences.
Sponsored by: Office for Inclusive Community
Arapahoe Campus Tour
1–2 p.m. // Arapahoe: Lobby of Wulsin Hall
Join us for a guided tour and learn about the history of Naropa University and what’s
on the horizon. Open to all.
Sponsored by: Office of Admissions
Undergraduate Admissions Information Session
2–3 p.m. // Arapahoe: Lobby of Wulsin Hall
Learn about contemplative education, the undergraduate curriculum, student life, financial
aid, and much more. Open to all.
Sponsored by: Office of Admissions
Chado: Way of Tea
3–6 p.m. // Arapahoe: Tea House
Experience traditional Japanese tea ceremony in the intimate space of Naropa’s Tea
House. Seating limited to six; please RSVP. Open to all.
Sponsored by: Office of Contemplative Practices and Spirituality
Tuesday, October 17
Community Practice Day
All day // Nalanda: various
The Naropa University community comes together once each semester to attend lectures,
participate in new forms of contemplative practice, and perform service in the community.
Open to students, alumni, faculty, and staff.
Sponsored by: Office of Contemplative Practices and Spirituality
Alumni Luncheon
12:15–1:30 p.m. // Nalanda: 9235
Alumni are invited for a complimentary lunch to build community, make connections,
and create new ways to enact positive change in the world. Open to alumni only.
Sponsored by: Office of Alumni Relations
Wednesday, October 18
Sustainability Day
12–1:20 p.m. // Arapahoe: Performing Arts Center
Naropa University and the broader Boulder community will come together to learn how
to live more sustainably and also foster more sustainable thinking in others. Open
to all.
Sponsored by: Office of Sustainability
Arapahoe Campus Tour
1–2 p.m. // Arapahoe: Lobby of Wulsin Hall
Undergraduate Admissions Information Session
2–3 p.m. // Arapahoe: Lobby of Wulsin Hall
Nalanda Campus Tour
4–5 p.m. // Nalanda: South Lobby
Join us for a guided tour of the Nalanda Campus, home of the Jack Kerouac School of Disembodied Poetics, the School of the Arts, and the Naropa Community Art Studio. Open to all.
Sponsored by: Office of Admissions
Evening Meditation Session
6:30-7:30 p.m. // Nalanda: Meditation Hall
Create community and strengthen your practice alongside others interested in mindfulness meditation. No experience necessary; faculty will review basic techniques during the session. Open to all.
Sponsored by: Office of Contemplative Practices and Spirituality
Thursday, October 19
Keep Naropa Weird
11 a.m.–3 p.m. // Arapahoe: Green (rain site: Performing Arts Center)
An invitation to play in a free, come-as-you-are, spontaneous, self-care, creative
resistance event that will invigorate your wild Naropa fire! Open to all.
Sponsored by: Undergraduate Academic Advising / Naropa College / Student Union of Naropa
Arapahoe Campus Tour
1–2 p.m. // Arapahoe: Lobby of Wulsin Hall
Puerto Rico: In the Wake of Maria & Colonialism
6-8 p.m. // Arapahoe: Performing Art Center
Orientation, information, and dialogue will spark curiosity about this polemic and
typically ignored part of the US nation. Puerto Rico needs us now more than ever.
Funds raised will directly help Puerto Ricans and Mexicans through the Fondo de Resiliencia
(Resiliency Fund) and of the Americas for Conservation + the Arts. Open to all.
Sponsored by: the Office for Inclusive Community
Friday, October 20
Donuts with the Dean
9–10 a.m. // Arapahoe: Wulsin Hall, The Learning Commons
Enjoy a donut and conversation with Dr. Learie Nurse, Dean of Students, before you head off to enjoy Parent & Family Weekend festivities! Gluten-free options available. Open to all.
Paramita Campus Tour
10–10:45 a.m. // Paramita: Main Lobby
Join us for a guided tour of the Paramita Campus, home to the Graduate School of Counseling
& Psychology. Open to all.
Sponsored by: Office of Admissions
Arapahoe Campus Tour
10–10:45 a.m. // Arapahoe: Lobby of Wulsin Hall
Sponsored by: Office of Admissions
Experience Naropa
11 a.m.–3 p.m. // Nalanda
Attend classes, meet with faculty and other community members, and discover the beauty
and benefits of contemplative education. Open to all.
Sponsored by: Office of Admissions
SparkTalks
3–6 p.m. // Nalanda: Events Center
SparkTalks, dynamic presentations that share the wisdom of Naropa's alumni, will open
your heart, broaden your perspective, and enliven your spirit. Open to all.
Sponsored by: Office of Alumni Relations
Now & Next Reception
6–7 p.m. // Nalanda: Dojo
Mix, mingle, and learn about what’s in store for Naropa University. Light refreshments
served. Open to all.
Sponsored by: Offices of Development & Alumni Relations
On Fire! An Intergenerational Gathering of Creative Liberation Through Dance
7:30–9:30 p.m. // Arapahoe: Performing Arts Center
Let’s get moving! Join Melissa Michaels and the Golden Bridge Rhythm Keepers for an
evening for everyone. Together we will ground, align, and mobilize in response to
the call for right action in these complex times. Open to all; free for Naropa students,
$10-$25 for Naropa and Boulder community members.
Sponsored by: Naropa University and Golden Bridge
*Naropa University welcomes participants with disabilities. Please contact Kelly Watt at 303-546-5285 / kwatt@naropa.edu to discuss disability accommodations needed to participate fully in these events.