Upcoming symposium: Embodiment, Mindfulness: Contemplative Perspectives and Approaches to Education

May 2013 Flyer

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Upcoming symposium: Embodiment, Mindfulness: Contemplative Perspectives and Approaches to Education (see flyer above).


DATE: MAY 16TH, 2013
TIME: 3 PM TO 6:30 PM
LOCATION: SFU DOWNTOWM CAMPUS, ROOM 2945


The keynote by Professor Deborah Orr (York University) is sponsored by our Faculty Lecture Series. Please see the program linked above for the details. Also attached is the ABSTRACT for Professor Orr's talk.

Space is limited. If you are interested in attending, register right away. The registration ends on April 26.

There are two kinds of registration available to you:

REGISTRATION ONE: the WHOLE SYMPOSIUM, from 3 pm to 6:30 pm.

REGISTRATION TWO: just the FACULTY LECTURE (Prof. Orr's Keynote), from 5 pm to 6:30 pm.

When you register, please specify which one you are choosing.

To register, please visit

http://www.doodle.com/gq3ywqdqr392vqhm

We look forward to seeing you at the May Symposium!

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