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It's 2017 and the Year of the Fire Rooster is here! With the recent winter chill, I'm sure adding a little fire to our year should keep things interesting. 
 We hope everyone had a wonderful winter break and is ready to start the new year refreshed. 
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A Shihan in the Dojo! Dr. Robert Frager Now Highest Ranked Master Aikido Teacher

Congratulations to Founder Robert Frager, PhD.on his promotion to Shihan. According to Wikipedia, a Shihan "is a Japanese term that is used in many Japanese martial arts as an honorific title for expert or senior instructors. It can be translated as "master instructor."
Jill Mellick Creative Expression Award - Nominations Now Open

The Jill Mellick Creative Expression Award is presented each year to one current Sofia student and one Sofia alumni. 

The award winners must demonstrate through research, educational excellence, professional application, community service, creative innovation, or cultural outreach an understanding of creative expression and multi-modal creative expression or creativity. The winner must also demonstrate how creativity can inform personal, professional or community growth and well-being; thus representing a contribution to the field of creative expression.

To be considered for the Jill Mellick Creative Expression Award, a nomination for this award must be received by the Creative Expression Certificate Director (CEC) by April 1st of each year. Faculty, Student, Alumni and Self nominations are allowed

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"You Are the Universe"
Pre-Sale  Book Offer!

Have you ever wondered?
  • What Came Before the Big Bang?
  • Why Does the Universe Fit Together So Perfectly?
  • Where Did Time Come From?
  • What Is the Universe Made Of?
  • Is the Quantum World Linked to Everyday Life?
  • Do We Live in a Conscious Universe?
  • How Did Life First Begin?
These questions and more are answered in the latest book from Professor of Consciousness Studies Deepak Chopra and Menas Kafatos. Think you might like to go deeper and learn more?Deepak has ramped up the offer with a free 2 session course with he and Menas. Hurry, this offer available for a short time only!

S P R I N G  S E M I N A R  
"Soul's Intention" at the Mercy Center

What is your soul's intention for your personal and professional journey? Using Qigong, guided imagery, and art Kaleo and Elise Ching invite you to discover and shape your answer to this question.

W O R K  S T U D Y  P O S I T I O N
Student Research Assistant Positions Available

The Anomalous Cognition with Electromagnetic Shielding (ACES) Study is looking for research assistants! The ACES study, sponsored by Sofia University, explores the possible effects of electromagnetic shielding on psychic performance.   Gain practical experience while learning from leading researchers in the field. 

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RESEARCH AND LEARNING BLOG





by Chair of the PhD program Marilyn Schlitz, Ph.D.

Diverse Perspectives on Healing is an 8 part blog series exploring diverse cultural and religious perspectives on healing. The series is based on interviews Marilyn conducted with masters and teachers from the world's traditions. This unique series will illuminate the diverse approaches to healing as well as the common threads that unite the many distinct practices that connect consciousness, healing and transformation. All 8 parts of the series are not available on the research and learning blog page.