February 8, 2002
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February 8, 2002 |
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President Subbiondo
is Graduation Speaker at Yoga College On Saturday, December 1, President Joseph L. Subbiondo was the commencement speaker at the graduation ceremony at Bikram's Yoga College of India in Los Angeles. President Subbiondo indicated to the graduates that he sensed a special connection to the Yoga College because the founder of CIIS, Haridas Chaudhuri, and the founder of the College, Bikram Choudhury, were close friends. In fact, Dr. Chaudhuri spent the last weekend of his life visiting his friend, Bikram, and teaching a workshop at the College. President Subbiondo commended the graduates not only for their disciplined training in becoming certified yoga teachers, but also for the healing energy they will contribute to our society. Subbiondo told Inner Eye that that he and Bikram have begun conversations to reconnect the institutions.
Recent Graduate's
Research The birth in December of a baby girl to the Japanese Crown Princess Masako has made the dissertation of Susan Carter, Ph.D. '01, Women's Spirituality--"Amaterasu-o-mi-kami: An Exploration of the Japanese Sun Goddess from a Western Feminist Perspective" --particularly relevant. Susan, who drew from her dissertation at a November presentation at the annual meeting of the American Academy of Religion (AAR) in November, explains, "The baby princess is next in line to the throne after her father, the Crown Prince Naruhito. This is intensifying debate as to whether or not the law prohibiting females ascending to the throne will be reversed. Questions have arisen as to why there cannot be a female emperor when the preeminent deity of the Shinto religion, the Sun Goddess, is herself female. The coming months promise to be interesting and hopeful for feminists around the world." At the AAR conference, some of Susan's more controversial ideas--such as Amaterasu-o-mi-kami's possible prehistoric matristic cultural roots and her importance as a role model for Japanese feminists today--were confirmed and validated by colleagues in the audience. Student Alliance News On December 19, 2001, active Student Alliance member Riko Robinson and past member Marlo Kinderman met with President Joseph Subbiondo and Dean of Students Richard Buggs. They discussed how the Student Alliance might be restructured so that it can enhance the student experience and ensure a representative student government at CIIS even as semesters change and students come and go. Joe and Richard were receptive to Riko and Marlo's proposal that the administration play a role in creating, supervising, and maintaining student government. Riko and Marlo are preparing written proposals for student positions, student government, and an expanded role for the school Aesthetics Committee. Another meeting was scheduled for late January 2002 to further advance these developments. The community space behind the cafe is being revamped with carpeting, furniture, and other trimmings purchased by Student Life Officer Chen Bentov and several Somatics students. Chen is stepping down from her position, and Richard Buggs is accepting resumes of students interested in the position of student life officer. Why Religion Matters and Spiritual Authority
Two outstanding lecture series, The Huston Smith Series on Religion: Why Religion Matters and Spiritual Authority: Surrender, Submission, or Conscious Discipleship? present some of today's leading voices in the dialogue on the place of religion and spirituality in our personal lives and world community. This month the Huston Smith Series presents Cecil Williams (February 7); Marianne Williamson (February 24); and Rabbi Rami Shapiro (February 28). The Spiritual Authority series (Monday evenings, March 25 - May 13) explores various approaches to the controversial topic of spirituality authority as revealed by the world's great mystical traditions. East-West Psychology faculty Mariana Caplan presents three day-long workshops (March 23, April 20, and May 11) with guest lecturers in the field to address central themes in greater depth. STUDENTS: Three academic credits are available for this series/workshop; or attend individual lectures. For both series, visit www.ciis.edu or call 415.575.6175.
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Welcome International Students This spring, the Institute welcomes four new international students: from Australia, Helene Matters, Integral Counseling Psychology (ICP); India, Rochelle D'Silva, Bachelor of Arts Completion (BAC); Japan, Atsuko Hori, ICP; and Taiwan, Kai-Lin Yang, BAC. We are celebrating with a party for our international student community on Friday, February 8, 6:00pm at the Institute’s loft (190 Seventh Street at Howard, #2). All international students and their friends are welcome. CIIS is looking for English tutors to work with some of our international students. Contact Dexter at 415.575.6153 or email dyoung@ciis.edu.
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Do you need access to a past online class? Direct your request to the program in which you are taking the course. The program will request copies from the Educational Technology Department on your behalf. For spring 2002 classes and in the future, students will be responsible for copying or downloading information they need. At the end of each semester, students may continue to post papers and to engage in dialogue until the next semester begins. Classes will remain available for students to view as "Read Only" for the semester following the semester that the class was held. This will give students plenty of time to collect information from their online courses. The Educational Technology Department continues to attempt to address the various issues and needs that arise for programs that have online courses. Counseling Services Available CIIS operates four Counseling Centers that offer affordable psychotherapy services to students and the general public: Psychological Services Center 415.575.6200 Administrative Office Hours Admissions Office, Room 403 Dean of Students and Field Placement Offices, Room 401 Financial Aid, Room 402 Registrar's Office, Rooms 404 and 405 Admissions Director Works with Hispanic Scholarship Fund Admissions Director Greg Canada has volunteered again this year to review applications for the Hispanic Scholarship Fund's annual scholarship program. The Hispanic Scholarship Fund recognizes and rewards outstanding Hispanic students in higher education. Students are evaluated according to academic achievement, personal strengths, leadership potential, and financial need. The mission of HSF is to double the rate of Hispanics earning a college degree to 18% by the year 2010. Through Our Eyes: Paintings by Homeless Children Tuesday, February 12, 6-8pm, Staff/Faculty Lounge, 3rd Floor Reception with founder Gloria Simoneaux '99 and several young artists, Staff and Faculty Lounge. Sponsored by the Expressive Arts Therapy Program. See www.drawbridge.org for pictures and further information.
Mystical Surrrealism Friday, February 22, 7:00 - 9:30pm, Namaste Hall Sponsored by the Women's Spirituality and Philosophy, Cosmology, and Consciousness Programs. Call 415.575.6255. |
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Through February 28 Friday, February 8, 7:00pm Saturday, February 9, 8:00pm Tuesday, February 12, 6:00 - 8:00pm *Thursday, February 14, 7:30 - 9:00pm Friday, February 15, 7:00pm Friday, February 22, 7:30pm Friday, February 22, 7:00 - 9:30pm *Thursday, February 28, 7:30 - 9:00pm Friday-Sunday, March 1-3 *Huston Smith Lecture
Series: Why Religion Matters |
Programs Sponsor Events Featuring
BOOKSIGNING EVENTS Friday, February 8, 7:00pm, Namaste Hall Sponsored by the Asian & Comparative Studies Program.
Sponsored by the East-West Psychology and Philosophy, Cosmology, and Consciousness Programs.
LECTURES Saturday, February 9, 8:00pm Friday, February 22, 7:00 - 9:30pm, Namaste Hall Sponsored by the Women's Spirituality and Philosophy, Cosmology, and Consciousness Programs. Call 415.575.6255. |
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Whether
or not you've been sweating your way through one of the many popular
classes on Bikram yoga in the Bay Area, you won't want to miss
an evening with the intriguing man behind this phenomenon. In
a unique and highly entertaining style, Bikram Choudhury will
discuss his approach to yoga, which is a series of 26 asanas performed
in a room temperature of 100 degrees to facilitate enhanced flexibility
and a release of toxins. Bikram is the founder of the worldwide
Yoga College of India in Los Angeles.
The
Institute has acquired a new building at 141 Eighth Street at
Minna (right next to the restaurant Buzz 9!). The ability of
the Institute to purchase this building reflects the good news
of the growing financial stability of CIIS and adds a second
real estate asset to the Institute's half-interest in the loft
on Seventh Street. This building will help CIIS enhance its
academic quality by providing sorely needed space for classrooms,
counseling services, faculty and staff offices, and the 
Faces
of Nature
Friday,
February 15 7:00pm, Namaste Hall