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Kelly Crace Named Executive Director of the Contemplative Sciences Center
Crace will officially begin his new post in January 2025.
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Contemplative Commons
The Contemplative Commons is a new multipurpose building located in the heart of UVA Grounds between Bavaro Hall and the Dell Pond. The 57,000-square-foot Contemplative Commons will incorporate several new outdoor spaces, including contemplative gardens, a tree-lined courtyard, and a new green pedestrian bridge across Emmet Street. This new indoor-outdoor complex—allowing for immersive, experiential, and participatory forms of deep learning—is dedicated to helping students flourish in all aspects of their lives at school and beyond. Learn more
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ACADEMIC OFFERINGS
- Virtual Meditation on the Lawn - View past sessions of this series of 15-minute virtual meditation sessions led by CSC instructors and other UVA experts. Initiated in 2020 to address stress and and to enhance connecto to self and others as a result of the pandemic. 2022-2023 Playlist; 2021-2022 Playlist; 2020-2021 Playlist
- Insight Timer: UVA students have free premium access to thousands of guided meditations, courses, and other digital content from renowned contemplative experts. Follow CSC in the app to find our curated playlists. Download the app and learn more.
CSC can provide customized programming for any student group, Greek organization, club, or residential floor on contemplation, mindfulness, building resilience, and many other topics relevant to student well-being and flourishing. Use this Student Programming Request Form to make a request.