March 26, 4:30pm – 7:00pm Moderators: Vanessa May, History Department and Kirsten Schultz, History Department This second event of the spring semester in the Diversity Film Series will be a showing of The Second Mother (2015, Brazil). The film examines…
A Contemplation Week Event : “The Science of Mindfulness”
March 22, 3:30pm – 4:30pm Roberta Pughe, EdS, MA Learn about the physical and psychological benefits of contemplative practices. Roberta Pughe, the Clinical Director of The Center for Relationship, LLC, in Princeton, New Jersey, and a Clinical Fellow with The…
A Contemplation Week Event: “SHU Meditates”
March 19, 12:30pm – 1:30pm Leader: Peter Savastano, Sociology, Anthropology, Social Work and Criminal Justice department Join us for an hour-long guided meditation session. During that time you will learn about and practice several meditation techniques. All members of the…
A Contemplation Week Event: “Contemplative Drawing”
March 19, 11:00am – 12:00pm Instructors: Lauren Schiller, College of Communication and the Arts Bonnie Sturm, College of Nursing Explore drawing as a contemplative practice, a way to quiet the mind and lower stress. Learn how drawing can increase mindfulness…
A Contemplation Week Event: The 5 Powers (film)
March 18, 7-9pm Moderator: Anthony Nicotera, Sociology, Anthropology, Social Work and Criminal Justice An award-winning film about Thich Nhat Hanh, Sister Chan Kong, Alfred Hassler, and their involvement with the peace movement of the 1960’s. Join on your computer or…
A Contemplation Week Event: “Touching the Infinite: Exploring the Sacred Minimalism of Arvo Pärt”
March 18, 3:30 – 4:30 Presenter: Jason Tramm, Communication and the Arts Join us for an exploration of the work of one of the most performed living composers, Arvo Pärt, whose compositions have been described as both spiritual and transcendent.…