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2017 Nov 21

Better Listening for Better Conversations - Mindful Communication: Speaking and Listening with Awareness

1:30pm to 2:30pm

Location: 

Center for Workplace Development, 124 Mt. Auburn Street, Cambridge

The conversations we engage in daily can become automatic, pressured, and careless. With the right mindset, however, even ordinary interactions can become rich territory for effectively expressing our deepest values. This program demonstrates how conversation provides an opportunity to practice a special kind of attentiveness, transforming our encounters with colleagues, friends and family members into meaningful moments of genuine exchange.

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2017 Oct 23

Mindfulness and Compassion

12:00pm to 1:00pm

Location: 

114 Mt. Auburn St. Conference Room 406, Cambridge, MA

Compassion is sometime described as the state of “suffering together”; but what does it mean to suffer productively, without becoming overwhelmed or burnt out in the face of the needs of others…and ourselves? Mindfulness practice is focused on observing internal and external experience with a heightened sense of clarity, and is an essential element in preparing the heart and intellect to navigate the demands of compassion in sincere and effective ways. In this workshop we will explore compassion as it is regarded in the mindfulness tradition, as a “...

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2017 Nov 07

Introduction to Mindfulness: How the Science and Practice of Awareness Supports Well-Being and Performance

2:00pm to 3:00pm

Location: 

114 Mt. Auburn St. Conference Room 406, Cambridge, MA

This program introduces the basic principles and practices of mindfulness, a concentrated state of awareness that helps people see and respond to situations with clarity. Individuals who employ the techniques of mindfulness in their work are able to monitor moment-to-moment effectiveness, respond promptly and appropriately to difficulties as they arise, and remain open to new ideas and perspectives. Participants will be introduced to meditation practices that will teach them how to be more focused, creative and resilient in all aspects of their lives.

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2017 Oct 17

Introduction to Mindfulness: How the Science and Practice of Awareness Supports Well-Being and Performance

12:00pm to 1:00pm

Location: 

114 Mt. Auburn St. Conference Room 406, Cambridge, MA

This program introduces the basic principles and practices of mindfulness, a concentrated state of awareness that helps people see and respond to situations with clarity. Individuals who employ the techniques of mindfulness in their work are able to monitor moment-to-moment effectiveness, respond promptly and appropriately to difficulties as they arise, and remain open to new ideas and perspectives. Participants will be introduced to meditation practices that will teach them how to be more focused, creative and resilient in all aspects of their lives....

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2017 Oct 14

Traffic Skills 101

Repeats every week every Sunday until Sun Oct 15 2017 .
10:00am to 1:00pm

10:00am to 1:00pm

Location: 

Travis St Facility, 28 Travis St, Allston MA 02134

This Traffic Skills 101 Cycling Education Course is a fast-paced, two-day class that provides cyclists with the confidence to ride safely and legally in traffic or on the trail. We will cover the basics of bike maintenance, rules of the road, on-bike skills, and crash avoidance techniques. This class is a prerequisite for becoming a certified League Cycling Instructor from the League of American Bicyclists.

Join us Saturday, October 14, 10a-1pm for an indoor session, and Sunday, October 15, 10am-1pm for an outdoor session on the bike and a written test....

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2017 Oct 04

Green Transportation Celebration

11:00am to 1:00pm

Location: 

Science Center Plaza

Join us on the Science Center Plaza for our annual event to celebrate and promote the many sustainable options for commuting to and around campus! Practice using the Harvard shuttle bike racks, get a free bike safety check from Quad Bikes, register your bike with HUPD, get familiar with Hubway, learn about the great things happening with CommuterChoice, Transportation Services, Office for Sustainability, and the City of Cambridge.

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2017 Oct 10

Vanguard One-on-One Appointments

Repeats every month on the 14 of November until Tue Nov 14 2017 . Also includes Wed Oct 11 2017, Wed Nov 15 2017, Tue Dec 05 2017, Wed Dec 06 2017.
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Location: 

114 Mt. Auburn Street Room 405, Cambridge

You can set up a one-on-one meeting on campus with a representative from TIAA or Vanguard to discuss your retirement savings and investment choices – whether you are just starting out, wondering if your asset allocation is still right for your age, or thinking about retiring in the next few years.

This meeting day is with Vanguard. To schedule an appointment, go to www.meetvanguard.com or call 1-800-662-0106, x14500.

2017 Oct 19

Retirewise - Pre-retirement Planning (2-day seminar)

8:30am to 1:00pm

Location: 

190 Longwood Avenue, REB Auditorium

Retirewise® consists of two half-day sessions focused on financial needs and planning, with a range of important topics delivered by experts from MetLife, Harvard Benefits and Social Security. It doesn't matter how much or how little financial planning you've done, or if your retirement is years away – you'll find the Retirewise® workshops well worth your time. And there's no prep work required.

This 2-part complimentary workshop series begins on October 19, 2017 and continues on October 25, 2017. Both sessions are from 8:30 am to 1:00 pm. Click ...

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2018 Mar 08

Caught in the Middle: How to Cope as a Member of the Sandwich Generation

12:00pm to 1:00pm

Location: 

114 Mt. Auburn Street, Room 406.

Are you juggling the care of your parents and kids while trying to focus on your job too? If so, you are probably in the caregiving sandwich and you’re not alone. Nearly half
of adults ages 40-59 are caring for both an aging parent and child and most are also in the workforce. Is there a way for sandwich generation caregivers to manage it all without
feeling guilty and depleted? This seminar will address:

  • Caregiving strategies to help manage daily challenges
  • Supports to help at both home and at work
  • Ways to take care of yourself...
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