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Regional Alumni Events: Fall 2011
Colorado
Inspirational Connections: regional alumni gatherings, with the intent to inspire and connect with one another.
RSVP requested; all Naropa alumni are warmly invited!
Boulder, CO - Thursday, September 15, 8:30 a.m.
Turley's Restaurant, 2805 Pearl St, Boulder, CO (across from Target, near Whole Foods); http://www.turleysrestaurant.com/index.php
Alumni Host: Lisa Witter, '04, www.inspirationaloasis.com
Colorado Springs, CO - Monday, September 19, 6:00 - 8:30 p.m., The Poor Richard's Bookstore, 320 N. Tejon Street, Colorado Springs,Co 719-578-5549; http://poorrichardsdowntown.com/
Alumni Host: Joy Brewer, '99
Denver, CO - Wednesday, September 28, 8:00 a.m.
Racine's Restaurant, 650 Sherman Street, Denver (between Cherry Creek shopping center and downtown Denver) ; http://racinesrestaurant.com/
Alumni Host: Ugur Kocataskin, '07
Fort Collins, CO - Monday, October 3rd, 12 noon.
The Moot House, 2626 S. College (At Drake) Fort Collins, CO;
http://www.themoothouse.com/
Alumni Host: Laura Lee Carter, Mid-Life Crisis Queen, author and blogger
Louisville, CO - Wednesday, November 9th, 5:30 p.m.
801 Main Street, Louisville, CO, above Vic's Again Coffeehouse
Alumni Host: Lisa Witter, '04, www.inspirationaloasis.com
RSVP requested for the above Inspirational Connections; please email Melissa Holland, alumni relations.
Illinois
Chicago, IL, Friday, October 7, 2011, in the evening (time to be determined)
Location: Home of Vijay Singh, Naropa Trustee and parent of Naropa alumnus, in Burr Ridge, IL. Exact address and details will be shared at time of registration. All Naropa alumni and their guests are warmly invited. Please email Melissa Holland for more information and to RSVP.
Just a head's up... We expect to be in the following cities in late October or early November; exact dates, times and locations to be determined.
California
San Francisco, CA (with President Stuart Lord)
Santa Cruz, CA
Santa Cruz, CA
Santa Barbara, CA
Los Angeles, CA (with President Stuart Lord; a group from San Diego, CA will be organized to drive up to LA for this event)
Washington
Seattle, WA
Oregon
Portland, OR
Alumni Workshops and Panels: Fall 2011
Boulder, CO
Please visit Naropa Alumni News and Events page for more information. RSVP requested.
Social Media and Mindfulness
Learn to navigate and bring mindfulness to the world of social media.
Date: Tuesday, September 13, 2011
Time: 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Location: Paramita Hall, Paramita Campus: 3285 30th Street, Boulder, CO
Facilitator: Lisa Trank '99 (One Purpose PR)
RSVP: Social Media and Mindfulness
Let Your Body Speak
The workshop is inspired by a philosophy of embodied knowing-that if you are not in your body you are, literally, not "making sense." Participants will learn to occupy more of their body, more of their knowing, allowing them to find their voice and the courage to speak it.
Date: Tuesday, October 18, 2011
Time: 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Location: Paramita Hall, Paramita Campus: 3285 30th Street, Boulder, CO
Facilitator: Kirsten Wilson, '06
RSVP: Let Your Body Speak
Traditional Eastern Arts Alumni and Professional Panel
Join us as we welcome two alumni and one area professional from the Traditional Eastern Arts fields to campus. Discover how your learning at Naropa is relevant and needed in today's professional world, new possibilities for your career direction, valuable tips and advice, and new inspirations and connections. Bring your lunch as we dine and discuss!
Date: Thursday, November 10, 2011
Time: 12:15 - 1:15pm
Location: Sycamore 8120, Arapahoe Campus: 2130 Arapahoe Ave, Boulder CO
Panelists: Mara Rose (The Wellness Initiative), Christopher Edwards '08, r.r. Shakti '10 (Yoga World Reach)
RSVP: Traditional Eastern Arts Alumni and Professional Panel | 
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