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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.

The facade of the Martello building in Halifax, NS

Halifax, Nova Scotia

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

We look forward to meeting, connecting, and sharing updates from Naropa University and the Chögyam Trungpa Institute. The event will include a short program at 6:30PM.

Special thanks to Julie Chender for inviting us into The Martello. 

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PAST NAROPA IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD EVENTS

Tuesday, May 6, 2024, 6–8 PM

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

Ginger and Baker 359 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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Due to adverse weather conditions of high winds and planned power outages, all Naropa campuses will be closed today. 

 

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