Greetings: The CTL series on mindfulness practices in teaching and learning continues this semester, led by Professor Rikki Asher (SEYS). Next session's theme is Mindfulness Practice for Professors and Staff: Practice being present as you move through your day. How can we learn methods to settle the mind, thoughts and projections? Mindful e-mailing will be discussed. Date: Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2013 Time: 1pm-2pm Location: Razran 360, Queens College Register at: http://tinyurl.com/mindfulness-16Oct13 Future Mindfulness Workshops - all will take place from 1pm-2pm: Wednesday, Nov. 20: Basic Yoga and Sitting Simple standing yoga asanas will be taught, along with mindful sitting. How can simple movements enhance our sitting and our daily lives? No prior yoga skills necessary. Wednesday, Dec. 18: Mindfulness and Compassion How to find compassion towards yourself and others through mindfulness? How does compassion make a difference? Why learn about it? For more information, please contact Rikki Asher (rikki.asher@qc.cuny.edu). ______________________________ Jean Kelly, Instructional Technologist Center for Teaching & Learning | Queens College, CUNY http://www.qc.cuny.edu/CTL jean.kelly@qc.cuny.edu