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,…
Read moreA 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…
Read moreA 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…
Read moreA 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…
Read moreA 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,…
Read moreA Contemplation Week Event: “Contemplative Pedagogy: An Introduction”
MARCH 17, 9:30 – 10:30 Presenters: Patrick Manning, Pastoral Theology department Kelly Shea, English department Chad Thralls, University Core Ruth Tsuria, Communication department What is Contemplative Pedagogy and how can…
Read moreA Contemplation Week Event: “Meditation for the Classroom”
March 16, 4:00 – 5:00pm Presenters: Marianne Lloyd, Psychology department Michael Taylor, Political Science and Public Affairs department Peter Savastano, Sociology, Anthropology, Social Work and Criminal Justice department; Religion department…
Read moreFirst Annual SHU Contemplation Week
March 15 – 19 A week-long series of events promoting mindfulness and contemplative practices and pedagogy. A series of events promoting mindfulness and contemplative practices and pedagogy. March 15-19,…
Read more“CFD Virtual Office Hour”
March 12, 1:00pm – 2:00pm Faculty are invited to the Center for Faculty Development “Virtual Office Hour” in Teams to share their concerns and ideas, or just to connect with…
Read more“Lunch and Learn: Defensive Scheduling”
March 9 12:30-1:30pm Moderator: Mary Balkun Kelly Shea, English department Kaitlyn Kehnemuyi, University Library Renee Cicchino, Teaching, Learning, and Technology Center “Defensive scheduling” is a strategy for blocking out/protecting time…
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