Rocky Mountain Dialogues on Mindfulness in Higher Education

Please join us...

for the 5th annual Rocky Mountain Dialogues on Mindfulness in Higher Education
Saturday, March 9, 2019

The Rocky Mountain Dialogues on Mindfulness in Higher Education is an annual gathering of faculty, staff, and students along the Front Range who are interested in the role of mindfulness and other contemplative practices in higher education. CU Boulder is delighted to be hosting this year. Responding to an increased need for psychological support on college campuses among students, staff and faculty, we are focusing this year’s gathering on Contemplative Strategies and Resources for Learning and Thriving.

The morning includes Breakout Sessions on contemplative pedagogy, student wellness, and inclusive classroom and campus culture. The afternoon features a keynote with Sona Dimidjian, Professor of Psychology and Neuroscience at CU Boulder, who specializes in the application of contemplative practices in community, education, and healthcare settings. Her keynote, "To Be of Benefit: The Promise of Contemplative Research and Practice," will be followed by a Contemplative Practices Sampler and a chance to Walk the Planets.

Schedule:
Deer above CU Boulder in background

Morning (Staff & Faculty)

9am - Mingling and Muffins
9:30 - Welcome and Opening Circle
10:15 - Breakout Sessions A
11:15 - Tea Break
11:30 - Breakout Sessions B
12:30 - Lunch at C4C

Afternoon (Students & Everyone)

2pm - Keynote with Sona Dimidjian
3:15 - Break
3:30 - Contemplative Practices Sampler
4:15 - Closing Circle
4:30 - Walk the Planets

To Register:

You can register for the whole day or just the morning or afternoon. The deadline was March 1st, but late registrations are welcome.

Here's the link: Registration Form

Thank you:

We would like to express our appreciation to Human Resources at CU Boulder for their support in hosting this event and to our planning partners along the Front Range of Colorado from Naropa University, Colorado State University in Fort Collins, and University of Northern Colorado in Greeley.