Finding Calm: The Power of Mindfulness in Everyday Life

The Greenspun College of Urban Affairs and UNLV School of Social Work will host “Finding Calm: The Power of Mindfulness in Everyday Life” from 2-3 p.m. on Dec. 3 at Greenspun Hall. Nicholas Barr, an assistant professor of social work, will present strategies for practicing mindfulness. The event, which is aimed at helping our community heal on the first anniversary of the Dec. 6 tragedy approaches, is free and open to the public.

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