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Workshops and events

Please check back for upcoming Naropa University Alumni-sponsored workshops and events.

There are often discounts available to alumni for public events at Naropa. See what upcoming events are on the calendar.

Receptions & gatherings

Front range alumni meetup

Fourth Wednesday of the Month // 5:30–7:30 p.m. // The Laughing Goat, 1709 Pearl St, Boulder, CO

Starting Wednesday, April 27, 2016, join your fellow Naropians for a monthly Meetup at The Laughing Goat in Downtown Boulder. These happy hour Meetups are designed to (re)connect alumni with each other in unique and creative ways. You’re invited to know each other, help each other, and continue to grow as Naropa’s extended community. All are welcome. Learn more and RSVP.

Naropa University welcomes participants with disabilities. Call 303-546-3597 or  to inquire about accessibility and disability accommodations needed to participate fully in these events.

Past workshops and events

ASK: Alumni Sharing Knowledge

Free webinars facilitated by Naropa University alumni for the Naropa community. This is an opportunity to share the powerful expertise in the alumni community with Naropa alumni, students, staff, faculty, and guests, online so anyone can access from anywhere! These webinars are focused on professional and personal development, for the Naropa community, from alumni.

Careers for a cause fair

February 18, 2016 // 4:00–7:00 p.m. // University of Colorado at Boulder, UMC // FREE

Naropa University and the University of Colorado–Boulder held our annual collaborative event, the Career for a Cause Meet & Greet! Alumni and students from both universities attended for a chance to engage with organizations that address important causes and issues, helping to make meaningful change in the world.

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Naropa Campuses Closed on Friday, March 15, 2024

Due to adverse weather conditions, all Naropa campuses will be closed Friday, March 15, 2024.  All classes that require a physical presence on campus will be canceled. All online and low-residency programs are to meet as scheduled.

Based on the current weather forecast, the Healing with the Ancestors Talk & Breeze of Simplicity program scheduled for Friday evening, Saturday, and Sunday will be held as planned.

Staff that do not work remotely or are scheduled to work on campus, can work remotely. Staff that routinely work remotely are expected to continue to do so.

As a reminder, notifications will be sent by e-mail and the LiveSafe app.  

Regardless of Naropa University’s decision, if you ever believe the weather conditions are unsafe, please contact your supervisor and professors.  Naropa University trusts you to make thoughtful and wise decisions based on the conditions and situation in which you find yourself in.

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