Greetings from Naropa University Career Services

I write to share some of the resources available this semester through Career Services.

WORKSHOPS, PANELS, AND FAIRS

SPRING 2011

Free for Naropa alumni, students, faculty, staff, and friends.

RSVP to all events by emailing ssteward@naropa.edu or calling 303.245.4863.

Graduate Psychology Internship Fair

Friday, January 28 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (fair) 12:30 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. (organization information sessions) on the Arapahoe Campus in PAC (Performing Arts Center)

If you are a graduate psychology student, learn about practica and internship opportunities from representatives from over 19 organizations. Co-sponsored with Contemplative Psychotherapy, Somatic Counseling Psychology, and Transpersonal Counseling Psychology.

Naropa Love Stories: How and Why Alumni Love Naropa

Wednesday, February 16 from 12:00 p.m. to 1:20 p.m. on the Arapahoe Campus in PAC (Performing Arts Center)

Please bring your lunch as we listen to three Naropa alumni share their stories. Co-sponsored with Admissions and Advancement

The Nuts and Bolts of Private Practice Alumni Panel
Monday, February 21 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on the Paramita Campus in Virya

Three Naropa alumni will share their experience with private practice and offer practical tips and advice. Co-sponsored with Alumni Relations

Networking: A Boost to Your Career or Business
Monday, March 14 from 6:30 pm to 8:30 p.m. on the Paramita Campus in Virya

Join us as we explore tools for developing networking skills and strategies to enhance your career or business. This event will also help prepare you for the Career and Networking Fair on Wednesday, March 30. Co-sponsored with Alumni Relations

Career and Networking Fair

Wednesday, March 30 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on the Arapahoe Campus in PAC (Performing Arts Center)

Network with area professionals and alumni to learn about various careers and professional fields in a casual, relaxed atmosphere. Co-sponsored with Alumni Relations

Performing Arts, Visual Arts, and Music Alumni Panel
Thursday, April 7 from 12:15 p.m. to 1:15 p.m. on the Arapahoe Campus in Sycamore 8120

Bring your lunch as three Naropa alumni share how they have applied their degrees in performing arts, visual arts, and music into the world of work. They will also share tips and advice. Co-sponsored with Alumni Relations

Resume and Cover Letter Writing Workshop

Monday, April 4 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on the Arapahoe Campus in Sycamore 8130

Job Search Strategies and Resources Workshop

Tuesday, April 5 from 3:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on the Arapahoe Campus in Lincoln Studio

The Art of Interviewing Workshop

Thursday, April 7 from 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. on the Arapahoe Campus in Sycamore 8120

INDIVIDUAL APPOINTMENTS

Career Services also offers free individual appointments for Naropa students and alumni.

I am happy to meet in-person or - if you are at a distance - over the phone. We’re here to help you:

Explore interests, values, skills, and talents

Identify potential academic and career paths

Develop internship and job search strategies

Plan graduate school or other educational application processes

Learn to write cover letters and resumes

Prepare for interviews

Or assist with any other career-related concerns, questions, etc.

To schedule an appointment, contact Sarah at 303.245.4863 or ssteward@naropa.edu.

CAREER SERVICES WEBSITE

Career Services has several resources for students, alumni, faculty, and staff available online.

Visit www.naropa.edu/careerservices.

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Sarah Steward

Career Services Coordinator

Student Affairs

Naropa University

2130 Arapahoe Ave

Boulder, CO 80302

V: 303.245.4863

F: 303.245.4795

www.naropa.edu/careerservices

Crusty dishes, clogged sinks, and toilets

Roommates. Ah, a familiar topic for me. If I have learned anything by now it's that if you want to convey a message to a roommate, you NEED to do it in a "contemplative" manner.
Do NOT send them an angry text detailing and describing the crusted leftover dishes, the unflushed toilets, and the hair in the drain that is bothering you. In fact, communicating any of this over a cellular device is probably not the greatest idea. As hard as it is, mention it to the roommate instead of attacking them! For example.... "Hey (insert name here) do you think you try and keep the room a little cleaner by picking up the dishes when you're done eating" And then later in the day, "dude could you flush the toilet? I'd really appreciate that..." and finally, "have you noticed that the sink isn't draining, maybe we can clean it out TOGETHER"

I think that sounds much better than a list of issues you have with the said roommate, they won't feel attacked, and you won't feel the need to yell.

It's a splendid compromise, and I wish I knew that when I got here!
haha.

Please join us this Friday at the Lincoln Gallery for an Artist’s Reception for Sue Hammond West.  We’ll be serving up food and good conversation from 5 until 7pm!

the vibration of phenomena Sue  Hammond West Sabbatical Paintings January 4 – February 25, 2011 Please come to the reception Friday, January 21  from 5 - 7 p.m. Naropa University . Lincoln Gallery      2130 Arapahoe Boulder . CO . 80302 303 . 245 . 4637 gallery hours mon - sat 9 – 6

ROOT EVENTS 2011

Hello Friends of ROOT-


Here is the outline for this semester:

1/22/2011 Six Senses Hiking Series: Hiking with Taste/Tea in the Snow
1/22/2011 Intermediate Climbing Outing
1/30 or 2/3 Hut Trip Tentative
2/12/2011 Six Senses Hiking Series: Hiking with Touch/Warm Touch On A Cold Day
3/12/2011 Six Senses Hiking Series: Hiking with Smell/Nosing Around
4/02/2011 Six Senses Hiking Series: Hiking with Mindfulness/Watch Your Step
Spring Break: JOSHUA TREE
4/23/2011 Six Senses Hiking Series: Hiking with Six Senses/Freestyle
5/7-5/8/2011 Bicycle Camping Carter Lake: Load Up, Roll Out

More details to come as each trip gets closer! Email cmalone@naropa.edu with questions or to get the contact info for any trip.

Stress Reduction through Yoga

Do you want to live your life with less stress?
Let go of stress and use your energy in your creative work?

We can help. Join Michelle McAlpin, Naropa Counseling Center Intern and experienced yoga nidra facilitator, on Wednesdays, 5 pm, beginning January 19 at the Nalanda Campus.

Meet at the Green Room, just inside the back entrance. Each session will have a brief introduction, about 45 minutes of yoga nidra, and an optional 30 minute discussion.

No experience necessary and all are welcome.

To express interest or find out more, email Michelle at: mmcalpin@students.naropa.edu.

Transitions and Goal Setting

A Workshop Presented by the Academic Support Program

Open to the Naropa University Undergraduate Community!

Wednesday, January 19^th, 2011

12:00 – 1:00 p.m.

Lincoln Lecture Hall

This is an informative workshop meant to assist students with their integration into the start of a new semester. We will teach a method to help you identify your personal goals and discuss a variety of ideas on how to achieve them. All undergraduate students are welcome and encouraged to attend!

For more information please contact:

Sarah Jeffrey at sjeffrey@students.naropa.edu

or

Lori Dougherty at ldougherty@students.naropa.edu

Speaker Series from the Counseling Center!

Remember that survey the Counseling Center sent out last semester? We asked you what psychoeducational topics you'd be interested in learning about.
About 150 of you answered (and some received gift cards for their trouble). That's amazing. Thank you!!
We are excited to announce that we have arranged a speaker series based on the topics that interested you the most.
Without further ado, here's the lineup. Mark your calendars! Forward to friends and colleagues! Come join us!

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FOOD AND MOOD: The Link Between Nutrition and Emotion
Presented by Stephanie Pollack
Tuesday, 1/25, 1130am to 1230pm in Paramita Hall

SEXUAL ASSAULT: Facts and Contemplative / Experiential Approaches to Healing and Advocacy
Presented by the staff of MESA (Movement to End Sexual Assault)
Tuesday, 2/22, 12pm to 130pm in the Student Center (Arapahoe)

HOLISTIC APPROACHES TO MENTAL HEALTH
Presented by Dr. Leon Evans
Tuesday, 3/29, 1130am to 1230pm in Paramita Hall

THE HIGHLY SENSITIVE PERSON (http://www.hsperson.com/)
Presented by Dr. Paul Radde
Tuesday, 4/19, 12pm to 130pm in the Student Center (Arapahoe)
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And, as always, we at the Counseling Center are here for you whether you're in crisis, looking for longer-term therapy or a group, or just need someone to process with. Find out more about our resources here: http://www.naropa.edu/studentlife/cose_coun_ctr.cfm

Student Groups

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S t u d e n t G o v e r n m e n t
( S U N )
http://www.naropa.edu/campuslife/sun.cfm
http://sun.naropa.edu

* Student Life Programming Council (SLP)
Purpose: Creates, sponsors and implements social,
educational, and diversity volunteerism and activism
programming; oversees student spaces.
Meeting: Fridays from 12:00-2:00pm SUN Office
Contact: sunofficers@naropa.edu

* United Naropa (U.N.)
Purpose: Representation from academic departments,
building relationships with staff, faculty & students from
departments, build community, increase inter- &
intradepartmental communication.
Meeting: Mondays from 6:00-8:00pm
Contact info: stugovadmin@naropa.edu
A c t i v e S t u d e n t G r o u p s
http://naropa.collegiatelink.net

* Alexander Technique Exploration
Mission: Develop a relationship between mind and body
that's friendly, realistic, and effective. Use technique to
reduce stress, improve posture, and enhance
performance.
Meeting: Alternate Wednesdays 12:00-1:00pm Lincoln
4130
Contact: tweiser@students.naropa.edu

* Barefoot Soul
Mission: A tribal belly dance troupe dedicated to dancing
soulfully. Group improvisational format, devoted to
exploring the beauty, mystery, and sensuality of this
enrapturing dance.
Meeting: Thursdays 6:00-7:30pm Lincoln 4140
Contact: kpsenak@students.naropa.edu

* Community Kitchen
Mission: Activists together to discuss issues around food.
Meeting: Last Thurs e/month 3:00-4:00pm Student Lounge
Contact: tkarsner@students.naropa.edu

* Council for Women at Naropa
Mission: Empower the feminine to build community,
foster dialogue on social justice, and found sustainable
partnership.
Meeting: Every other Friday 10:00-11:00am 2111
Conference Room
Contact: njarril@students.naropa.edu

* Duetsche Stunde
Mission: For native and non-native German speakers to
practice dialoguing in German.
Meeting: Saturdays 3:00pm Folsom Coffee Shop
Contact: sbass@students.naropa.edu

* East-West Comparative Philosophy Group
Mission: A forum to think critically about a variety of
philosophical issues, a means to publish research in our
yearly self-published journal.
Meeting: Sundays Paramita Student Lounge 8:00am
Contact: tomafray@students.naropa.edu

* Emptiness of Emptiness
Mission: Acting Improvisation group, performance troupe.
Meeting: Tue & Thurs 6:00-7:30pm Student Center
Contact: ataylor@naropa.edu

* Exopolitics and Transpersonal Psychology
Mission: Exploring encounters with non-ordinary beings
(angels, ETs, etc) and the study of the political and
sociological implications of an extraterrestrial presence on
the planet.
Meeting: Last Friday of every month 6:30-8:00pm + special
guest speaker \ Lecture Hall – Paramita
Contact: gmacilwinen@students.naropa.edu

* Falun Gong
Mission: High-level cultivation practice to better
harmonize oneself with universal principles of
Truthfulness, Benevolence, & Forbearance. “Practice”
refers to the exercises – 5 sets of easy-to-learn gentle
movements & meditation. Reduce stress; improve health!
Meeting: Thursdays 3:50-4:50pm Naropa Green
Contact: jkellum@students.naropa.edu
Website: http://www.falundafa.org

* Himalayan Bon Society
Mission: To preserve the religious tradition and cultural
heritage of indigenous Tibet.
Meeting: Mondays 4:30-5:30pm TBD
Contact: rachelf@students.naropa.edu

* Honeybee Society
Mission: For all things GREEN at Naropa and in the
community.
Meeting: Tuesdays 2:30-4:00pm Student Lounge
Contact: njanowitz@students.naropa.edu

* In a Fortnight
Mission: Letter-writing on behalf of indigenous rights,
animal rights, and environmental issues.
Meeting: Every third Monday 12:00-3:00pm TBD
Contact: spauli@students.naropa.edu

* Integral Naropa
Mission: To cultivate and refine a container that supports
the development of an integral emergence in ourselves
and our environment.
Meeting: Tuesdays 9:00-11:00am Goldfarb Studio
Contact: elenderman@students.naropa.edu

* It Takes a Village
Mission: For families at Naropa to connect, support, and
share responsibilities.
Meeting: TBD
Contact: rachela@students.naropa.edu

* Joyful Noise: Vocal Improvisation
Mission: Have fun with your mouth! Express yourself
soulfully, funkily and harmonically with others through
vocal improvisation.
Meeting: 2nd and 4th Mondays 7:30-9:00pm Juniper
Cottage (music room)
Contact: tweiser@students.naropa.edu
 

* League of Love
Mission: Storming the streets of Boulder by bicycle to
spread laughter, compassion, love, and joy.
Meeting: TBD
Contact: cspyker@students.naropa.edu

* MindHive
Mission: Dedicated planning for community building nights.
Meeting: TBD
Contact: mindhiveinfo@gmail.com

* The Missing Peace
Mission: Places teams of students in communities to
engage in experiential learning during Fall, Spring, Summer
and Winter breaks.
Meeting: Wednesdays 12:00pm Student Lounge
Contact: mfrewaldt@students.naropa.edu
Website: www.alternativebreaks.org
 

* MUSE
Mission: An awakened art collaborative community,
featuring a dance ensemble.
Meeting: Tuesdays TBD Nalanda
Contact: smasla@students.naropa.edu

* The Naropa Chado (Japanese Tea Ceremony club)
Mission: Provides opportunities for Naropians to
experience a contemplative tea practice, exemplified by
weekly "open hearth:" anyone can enjoy a bowl of tea.
Meeting: Mon 3-6pm Naropa Tea House, near bike shack
Contact: stevenj@students.naropa.edu

* Naropa Healers
Mission: Provide free energy healings to our fellow
community members. Offering aura/chakra healings, reiki,
munchies, massage, and love.
Meeting: Wednesdays 1:00-3:00pm under the Sycamore
or the Student Lounge
Contact: ckora@students.naropa.edu

* Naropa Kuk Sul
Mission: Challenge both the mind and body in a
constructive, healthy way through the instruction of the
traditional Korean martial art of Kuk Sul.
Meeting: Tuesdays 5:00-6:30pm Student Center
Contact: mtharp@students.naropa.edu

* Naropa Ninpo
Mission: To examine the path of the contemplative
warrior from the Japanese Esoteric Traditions.
Meeting: Mondays 5:30pm Student Center
Contact: jkelley@students.naropa.edu

* Naropa Sports
Mission: Fosters the experience of teamwork,
cooperation, healthy living, friendly competition, and
contemplative fun by hosting athletic activities and
providing resources for sporting events.
Meeting: Outdoor soccer: Sundays @ Pleasant View Fields
Contact: pbattos@students.naropa.edu

* Naropa W3 (Women Warriors on Wheels)
Mission: Uniting women cyclists for non-competitive
group rides, skills and maintenance clinics, and offering a
form of Service Learning/volunteer work by getting
involved in the Boulder Cycling Community.
Meeting: TBD
Contact: jfraser@students.naropa.edu

* Original Vision
Mission: To play the original 1975 audio of the Venerable
Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche, detailing his vision for Naropa
University to the faculty, staff and administration.
Meeting: TBD
Contact: tclayton@students.naropa.edu

* Out of the Basement
Mission: Support for students abstaining from
drug/alcohol use; guidance towards a drug/alcohol-free life.
Meeting: TBD
Contact: dpyle@students.naropa.edu

* People Like US
Mission: Group for the queer identified students to have a
safe, supported and community building space.
Meeting: Wednesdays 12:00pm El Centro
Contact: twilder@students.naropa.edu

* The Photo Guild
Mission: Photography students look to support one
another on our artistic journey, share skills, and share art
in the Student Lounge.
Meeting: Every other Thursday 6:00-7:00pm Nalanda
Student Lounge
Contact: tkarsner@students.naropa.edu

* PULSE
Mission: Percussion-based ensemble for multi-rhythm,
multi-instrument pieces.
Meeting: Wednesdays and Fridays 1:30-3:00pm Offcampus
Contact: leos@students.naropa.edu

* PUSH HANDS
Mission: 4 ounces dispel 1,000 pounds. Lead him in, and
he falls in emptiness, I unite with him and at once issue.
Adhere, connect, stick, and follow; don’t lose the bond and
don’t resist.
Meeting: Tuesdays 4:30-5:30pm Student Center
Contact: tweiser@students.naropa.edu

* Reconnecting on Outer Terrain (ROOT)
Mission: Embraces the reawakening of the soul in
relationship to its world. It aims to heal the disconnection
of human and nature and invites partakers to literally
remember their RooTs.
Meeting: Office: M12-2:30 T12-1:30 TH9-11:30 F12-1:30
Contact: gleezer@students.naropa.edu
Website: http://naropa.edu/studentlife/root.cfm

* Students for Peace and Justice
Mission: Organized as a vehicle for student action to
achieve a peaceful and just world and an end to U.S.
militarism.
Meeting: Thursday Film Series 6:00-9:00pm Student
Center
Contact: sfpj.popcorner@gmail.com
Website: www.sfpj.org

* Team Asana
Mission: Students and alumni, who have completed the
Naropa University Yoga Teacher Training Program with
Nataraja Kallio, whom provide donation based yoga
classes to the Naropa Community.
Meeting: TBD
Contact: jfraser@students.naropa.edu

* Veteran Student Diversity Forum
Mission: To bring students who are Veterans, National
Guard/Reservists and prior Military together to offer
support to one another through sharing our past and
present experiences.
Meeting: Weekly in el Centro TBD
Contact: TBD

Rocky Flats: A Call to Guardianship

From Elize in 105

Charlie:

 

I hope that you'll forward this message to our new incoming residents, as well as our continuing residents.

 

I apologize that I can't be with you all at our first Snow Lion community meeting for this Spring semester, but I'd like to make sure that you know that I'm excited for all of you with the beginning of this new year.

 

For those of you who are continuing here at Naropa in the Snow Lion apartments, I hope you have a wonderful and rewarding semester and find joy in the small milestones that I am sure you will come across.

 

For our new residents, welcome to our community and I hope that you find the friendship and support that the students and staff here are so eager to offer. I have only met two of our new residents so far, Chris and Devin, who are warm and friendly and will fit in well.  I hope everyone will take some time to get to know them.  And, I'm looking forward to meeting the rest of you, including some of the past students that I may have missed.

 

I hope you all have a wonderful semester and a fantastic and fulfilling time here at Naropa.

 

Good luck and HAVE FUN!!!

 

Elize Brewer

HEARTY WELCOME BACK!

Greetings lovely Snow-Lioners!

We're all excited to see you here in the New Year! Hope everyone had a wonderful break filled with relaxation and loved ones, if a bit busy!

If you all haven't noticed there are new door decorations as so many of you moved around and we have new resident this semester. So be sure to stop and say hi to any new faces!

There's also another piece of paper on your doors with all the dates for the Community Meetings and Snow Lion Council Meetings! Just in case your paper blew away or got recycled, here's the low-down:

COMMUNITY MEETINGS!

Weds. 1/12 Community Meeting #1 --Student Center 12-1:30pm
Weds. 2/16 Community Meeting #2 -- Student Center 12-1:30pm
Weds. 3/16 Community Meeting #3 --Student Center 12-1:30pm
Weds. 3/30 Community Meeting #4 --Student Center 12-1:30pm
Weds. 5/4 Community Meeting #5 -- Student Center 12-1:30pm


SNOW LION COUNCIL!

Weds. 2/2 Council Meeting #1 --Community Room
Weds. 2/23 Council Meeting #2 --Community Room
Weds. 4/27 Council Meeting #3 --Community Room
Weds. TBA Council Meeting #4 --Community Room


ATTENTION COOKS OF SNOW LION!
I'm hoping to get us on some sort of rotation for cooking for the community meetings. Shoot me an e-mail at lfike@students.naropa.edu or knock on my door #311 to sign up!


It's winter time so let's bring the heat to this spring semester!! ;)