SPRING AWAKENING 2018
the art and science of meditation
Spring Awakening 2018 is an event that brings together local meditation teachers from various faith traditions, educators, university students, and interested members of the larger community for a day of talks, workshops, and meditation sessions aimed at exploring "the art and science of meditation." 
Event Date and Location
Spring Awakening 2018 will be held at Molloy College in Rockville Centre, New York on Saturday April 7, 2018.  This event is sponsored by the Molloy College Department of Philosophy and is open to the general public. 
Event Schedule
8am-9:30am
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9-10am
10-11:30am
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11:30am-12:20pm
12:30-1:20pm
1:30-2:20pm
2:30-3:20pm
3:30-5:00pm
​Interfaith Zen Meditation [Multipurpose Room, 2nd Floor Public Square]
​Teacher: Roshi Robert Kennedy, S.J.
​Spring Awakening Registration & Breakfast [Lobby, Public Square]
Opening Panel Discussion:  Why Meditation?  [Madison Theater, Public Square]
[Sr. Margaret Galiardi, OP; Brenda Eshin Shoshanna, Isma Chaudry; Dr. Laura Kestemberg]
Workshops 1-6
​Workshops 7-12
​Lunch  [Anselma Room, Kellenberg Hall]
Workshops 13-18
Keynote Address  [Madison Theater, Public Square] 
Lama Surya Das, “Awakening Together in a Fragmented Age: The Art & Practice of Presencing”
Event Registration and Costs
The costs for attending this event is $35 for members of the general public and $25 for current Molloy students.   Participation will be strictly limited to the first 200 people to register, so you are strongly advised to register early.
REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED FOR SPRING AWAKENING 2018!
Questions and Further Information
Please contact Dr. Michael Russo of the Philosophy Department at Molloy College at mrusso@molloy.edu if you have any questions about Spring Awakening 2018.
The Venue
Located in Rockville Center on Long Island, Molloy College is an independent liberal arts college, established in 1955 by the Dominican Sisters of Amityville.   The College has always had as a central part of its mission the goal of fostering contemplative activity and promoting interfaith and inter-religious dialogue.