Community Week: October 15-19, 2018
Naropa University is proud to announce Community Week 2018! Loosely themed on the Year of the Earth Dog, 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.
From October 19-21, we cordially invite parents & families to join us for Parent & Family Weekend, an opportunity to come and learn more about what your student is experiencing at Naropa University.
community week Schedule of Events*:
Monday, October 15
Community Resilience Day
11 a.m-2 p.m. // Arapahoe: Green
Let’s build a Nega-watt power plant together! What’s that? Join us for Community Resilience Day and find out. Through play and sharing, we’ll enjoy local organic food and live music, and learn about deep community resilience. Open to all. Sponsored by: Sustainability Council
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.
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.
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. Open to all. Sponsored by: Office of Contemplative Practices & Spirituality
Tuesday, October 16
Community Practice Day
All day // Nalanda: various
The Naropa University community comes together once each semester to celebrate our culture and traditions by engaging in diverse contemplative practices and exploring rich offerings by our faculty, staff, and students. Open to students, alumni, faculty, and staff. Sponsored by: Office of Contemplative Practices & 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 17
Beloved Community Day
12–1:20 p.m. // Nalanda: Events Center
Naropa University’s Community Code of Conduct—a random list? A relic of a time gone by? Or a much needed remedy to the consumeristic and caustic speed of modern life? On Beloved Community Day, the Office for Inclusive Community takes up this question and invites you on a quest to breathe life into the agreements we inherit when we become members of Naropa University. Sponsored by: Office for Inclusive Community
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.
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 & Spirituality
Thursday, October 18
Keep Naropa Weird
12-4 p.m. // Arapahoe: Green
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
Rock the Vote!
6-9 p.m. // Arapahoe: Center for Culture, Identity, and Social Justice
Make a difference in your community this election season! Voter education and registration will be available, along with live folk music, snacks and prizes. Open to all. Sponsored by: SPARC (Spiritual Political Activist Radical Coalition) Student Group
Radically Happy Book Talk & Signing with Phakchok Rinpoche & Erric Solomon
7-9 p.m. // Nalanda: Events Center
General Admission $10 // Naropa Faculty & Staff $5 // Naropa Students FREE
Join us for an evening with Phakchok Rinpoche and Erric Solomon, who will talk about their new book, Radically Happy, followed by a book signing. Books will be available for sale. East meets West in this fresh, modern take on a timeless challenge: how to find contentment and meaning in life.
In Radically Happy, a meditating Silicon Valley entrepreneur teams up with a young, insightful, and traditionally educated Tibetan Rinpoche. Together they present a path to radical happiness—a sense of well-being that you can access anytime but especially when life is challenging. Using mindfulness techniques and accessible meditations, personal stories and scientific studies, you’ll get to know your own mind and experience how a slight shift in your perspective can create a radical shift in your life.
When Madmen Lead the Blind: A Tale of Lear
7:30 p.m. // Arapahoe: Performing Arts Center
An ensemble-based production based on William Shakespeare's timeless trajedy. By fracturing the story, we gain new insight into the themes within the narrative. This collective collaboration will explore the themes of nothingness, power, sight, insight, and filial love. Open to all. Presented by: MFA Theater: Contemporary Performance program
Friday, October 19 (also part of Parent & Family Weekend)
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.
Arapahoe Campus Tour
10–10:45 a.m. // Arapahoe: Lobby of Wulsin Hall
Experience Naropa Open House
11 a.m-3 p.m. // Nalanda: various
Attend classes, meet with faculty and other community members, and discover the beauty and benefits of contemplative education. Prospective undergraduate students are invited to On-the-Spot Admissions! Skip the wait, apply for free, learn if you qualify for an academic scholarship, and receive an admissions decision all in one visit. Open to all.
Residence Hall Tour
3:30-4:30 p.m. // Start at Snow Lion, then to 2333 Arapahoe
SparkTalks
3:30-5:30 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. Free & open to all. Sponsored by: Office of Alumni Relations
Parent & Family Opening Reception
5:30-6:30 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
When Madmen Lead the Blind: A Tale of Lear
7:30 p.m. // Arapahoe: Performing Arts Center
Saturday, October 20 (part of Parent & Family Weekend)
Parent Experience Programs
9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. // Arapahoe: various
Make connections with faculty and staff who support your student's journey and hear from Naropa alumni who have taken their experience out into the world. Open to parents & families of Naropa University students. Sponsored by: Office of Development
When Madmen Lead the Blind: A Tale of Lear
2:00pm & 7:30 p.m. // Arapahoe: Performing Arts Center
Sunday, October 21 (part of Parent & Family Weekend)
Explore Boulder
Anytime // Any place
Explore all the things that make Boulder so incredible! Open to all.
*Naropa University welcomes participants with disabilities. Please contact Kristin Anderson-Bohan at 303-546-3593 / kbohan@naropa.edu to discuss disability accommodations needed to participate fully in these events.