Spring 2018 CSC Speaker Series
View the list of speakers and their topics for the Spring 2018 CSC Speaker Series.
CSC News
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Contemplative Learning and Research in Higher Education
The University of Virginia is hosting a public event to support contemplative studies and sciences in the Mid-Atlantic Region on May 23, 2015 in its South Lawn complex.
Pop-up Meditation Sessions on Grounds
Join CSC for a series of Pop-up Meditation sessions on Grounds throughout the spring semester.
Buddhist Contemplation, Science, and Secular Society: A Dialog with Khenpo Tsultrim Lodro
Khenpo Tsultrim Lodro will visit U.Va. Grounds the week of April 15 - 21. He will be giving a public talk entitled, "Buddhist Contemplation, Science, and Secular Society: A Dialog wth Khenpo Tsultrim Lodro". The dialog will be in conversation with Professor David Germano, director of CSC. The talk will be on Monday, April 20th, 5:30-7:00 pm in Minor Hall 125 at the University of Virginia. Khenpo will speak in Tibetan, which will be translated into English.
Contemplative Pedagogy Program
Contemplative pedagogy—the integration of reflective or meditative practices into higher education—has been shown to boost concentration and improve cognitive and academic performance. Studies also indicate that this integrative approach increases capacities such as self-awareness, creativity, empathy, compassion, and interpersonal skills.
THE PULSE publishes mindfulness article featuring CSC Directorate Member, Tish Jennings
Read The Pulse article on mindfulness featuring CSC’s Tish Jennings.
Congressman Tim Ryan speaks at the Contemplative Science Center at U.Va.
On April 11, 2014, The Contemplative Science Center at U.Va. welcomed Congressman Tim Ryan to give a talk on Mindfulness.
Request for Papers: Mindfulness-Based Interventions for the Treatment of Pain
We are soliciting submissions for a special issue of the Journal of Pain Management addressing mindfulness-based interventions for the treatment of pain.
Why Should Leaders Care About Managing Their Minds?
Jeremy Hunter, Assistant Professor of Practice at the Peter F. Drucker School of Management, gives a talk at U.Va. on February 20th.
Contemplative Approaches to Classrooms with Rhonda Magee
Professor of law and author of "Educating Lawyers to Meditate," Rhonda Magee gives a talk on contemplative classrooms that work for all.
Contemplative Approaches to Law, Lawyering and Social Justice with Rhonda Magee
Professor of law and author of "Educating Lawyers to Meditate," Rhonda Magee talks about contemplative law at the U.Va. School of Law on Feb 6.
CONTEMPLATIVE SCIENCES CENTER Q&A WITH DAVID GERMANO
This story originally appeared in UVA TODAY on October, 2013
Patricia "Tish" Jennings Hired in School of Education and Human Development
Patricia (Tish) Jennings, Associate Professor of Elementary Education, and an expert in mindfulness and teaching, has come to the School of Education and Human Development from Pennsylvania State University.
Oct 15 Afternoon Meditation with Deepak Chopra & Arianna Huffington
On Tuesday October 15, 2013 from 2:30-3:00pm, the University of Virginia will host Dr. Deepak Chopra and Ms. Arianna Huffington on Grounds for an Afternoon Meditation on The Lawn.
UVA TO LAUNCH CONTEMPLATIVE SCIENCES CENTER
Summary of USA Today story on the launch of the Contemplative Sciences Center from April 2012.