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Events
The Greater Good Science Center is dedicated to building connections with the community beyond UC Berkeley. By sponsoring public lectures and participating in public symposia we encourage dialogue about the importance of promoting positive emotions and relationships in classrooms, in families, and in our communities at large.
Upcoming Greater Good Science Center Events
Greater Good Summer Institute for Educators
University of California, BerkeleyClark Kerr Campus | Friday, June 28 - Wednesday, July 3, 2013
The GGSC’s six-day Summer Institute will equip educators with social-emotional learning tools that will benefit both students and teachers. Registration is now closed.
Other Upcoming Events
True Refuge: Three Gateways of Emotional Healing and Spiritual Freedom
Spirit Rock Meditation CenterWoodacre, CA | June 2, 2013
An event exploring Buddhist mindfulness and heart practices that help with suffering.
The Creativity Workshop
New York, NY | June 7-10, 2013A workshop to help you become more creative in your personal and professional life.
NexusEQ: Spark Positive Change
Harvard Medical School | June 24 - 26, 2013A conference on the science and practice of emotional intelligence
World Congress on Positive Psychology
The Westin Bonaventure,Los Angeles, CA | June 27-30, 2013
Attend this event to learn how positive psychology is changing the lives of individuals, communities, and institutions around the globe.
The Compassionate Friends 2013 National Conference
Boston, MA | July 5-7, 2013A safe-haven for learning coping mechanisms and skills to survive rough times and the loss of loved ones.
The 15th International IONS Conference: Explore. Dream. Discover.
Renaissance Esmeralda Resort and SpaIndian Wells, CA | July 17-21
A conference that celebrates IONS’ 40-year-legacy of consciousness, science and spirituality
Past Events
Practicing Mindfulness & Compassion
Craneway Pavilion Conference CenterOR Live Webcast | March 8, 2013
This day-long conference, featuring a keynote by Jon Kabat-Zinn, will illuminate the connections between mindfulness and compassion, focusing on how mindfulness can deepen relationships, enhance caregiving, and build compassion.
Book Event: Oliver Burkeman on the Positive Power of Negative Thinking
2904 College Avenue, Berkeley, CA | Thursday, January 24, 7:30pmOliver Burkeman comes to Berkeley to talk about his new book, The Antidote: Happiness for People Who Can’t Stand Positive Thinking.
Book Event: Far From the Tree
Berkeley Arts & Lectures @ Hillside Club2286 Cedar Street
Berkeley, CA | 7:30 pm on November 29, 2012
Noonday Demon author Andrew Solomon talks about his new book.
Free Screening of I AM
155 Dwinelle Hall, UC Berkeley Campus | November 27, 2012, 7:00-9:00pmJoin us for a FREE screening of the documentary I AM. The GGSC’s Dacher Keltner and the film’s director, Tom Shadyac, will attend in-person.
Google’s Chade-Meng Tan on “Search Inside Yourself”
David Brower Center2150 Allston Way, Berkeley, CA 94704 | September 18, 2012
A free event with Google’s Jolly Good Fellow to discuss his new book, preceded by a reception for GGSC members.
The Science of Compassion: Origins, Measures and Interventions—Register for less now!
Telluride, CO | July 19-22, 2012Don’t miss out on reduced registration fees for this three-day conference featuring distinguished neuroscientists, Tibetan buddhists, and Native American scholars who are meeting to examine and discuss the nature of compassion.
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