Program
Riggs Library
The symposium is a one-day event on Friday, December 5, 2008 from 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.
Registration begins at 8:30.
It will be held in Riggs Library, 3rd floor Healy Hall, Georgetown University, 37th & O Streets NW, Washington, DC.
Schedule
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Georgetown Campus
This map highlights locations around campus that will be important
the day of the symposium. It includes the parking garage, the shuttle stops, the main gate and Riggs Library. Click 'View Larger Map' to
more easily read the text in the info bubbles.
You can also visit Georgetown's interactive campus map for building details.
Transportation to and from Georgetown
If you do not stay close enough to campus to walk, you can get to the symposium by taxi, metro, metrobus, or driving.
- Driving: If you are driving, please contact us so that we can arrange in advance for you to park in the Southwest Garage.
- Metro: The nearest Metro stops to the campus are Rosslyn (on the Blue/Orange lines) and Dupont Circle (on the Red line). Georgetown offers a free shuttle from both of these stations. For information on the shuttle, locations for pick-up, and pick-up times, please see the GUTS shuttle website.
- Metrobus: Three Metrobus routes serve the campus. The G2, D2 and D6.
- Taxi: Washington, D.C. taxis are metered. Click here for a list of taxi companies.
Accomodations & Area Information
Georgetown University
Georgetown University Campus Maps
Hotels near Georgetown
Washington Post Visitor's Guide
Featured Speakers
Notable researchers and practitioners in the field of cognitive-affective learning will serve as session leaders. They include:
- Arthur Zajonc, Professor of Physics at Amherst College and renowned expert in bringing contemplative inquiry into teaching for transformative education;
- Maureen Hall, Assistant Professor of Education, University of Massachusetts, Dartmouth, currently co-authoring a book on the use of reflection in writing and education classes;
- Sharon Solloway, Associate Professor of Education at Bloomsburg University, whose research focuses on bringing reflective practices into education for hard to reach student populations;
- Michael Franklin, Director of Art Therapy at Naropa University, who has both practiced and taught the intersection between art therapy and mindfulness in various academic, community, and clinical settings.