Why Cities Matter: Cities as Laboratories
Monday, Jan. 28, 7–8:30 p.m.
Annise Parker, former mayor, City of Houston; President/CEO, Victory Institute
Former Houston Mayor and President/CEO of the Victory Institute Annise Parker shares insights on how Houston and other cities are shaping the world in this free event. The lecture is held in Rice University’s Anderson-Clarke Center and is followed by a reception in the Dean’s Commons.
Location: Anderson-Clarke Center, Rice University
The Holistic Garden
Friday, Feb. 22, 10–11:30 a.m.
Joseph Novak, Ph.D., director, Rice University Betty
Dr. Joseph Novak explores the many ways in which gardening and contact with nature can enhance wellness, well-being, community vitality
Location: Anderson-Clarke Center, Rice University
An Introduction to Tibetan Meditation
Friday, March 1, 1:30–3:30 p.m.
Alejandro Chaoul, Ph.D., founding director of the Mind, Body, Spirit Institute at the Jung Center
Explore the fundamentals of Tibetan meditation in this free workshop with tools to help you build a meditation practice. No experience necessary.
Location: Anderson-Clarke Center, Rice University
Growing and Using Fresh Herbs
Friday, Feb. 22, 12–1 p.m.
Joseph Novak, Ph.D.
Dr. Novak leads a hands-on workshop on potting, growing and using fresh herbs. Limited to 25 participants.
Location: Rice University Betty and Jacob Friedman Holistic Garden
