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Heads of Biodynamic Ag Associations Speak to Students

Robert Karp, co-director of the Biodynamic Farming and Gardening Association, and Jim Fullmer, co-director of the Demeter Association, both recently spoke to students in a course on biodynamic agriculture.

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“Ram’s Dharma” Lecture Now Available Online

MIU’s Distinguished Lectures Series Special Event “Ram’s Dharma: Leadership Secrets From the Ultimate Warrior​-Sage​-Prince” is now available to view on MIU’s YouTube channel.

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Volunteers Invited to Help Plant 100 Trees

Thanks to a $10,000 grant from Alliant Energy, MIU will be planting about 100 trees on campus this month, with volunteers invited to help with the planting on Saturday and Sunday, April 23 and 24.

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Dr. Paul Morehead Presents on Veda in Physiology

On February 29th, 2016, Dr. Paul Morehead of MUM’s Department of Physiology and Health gave a lecture about how the Vedic Literature, or “Veda” relates to the human physiology.

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“My Reincarnation” Showing at The Orpheum

 

My Reincarnation, the Emmy-nominated documentary film that follows the journey of awakening of a famous Buddhist teacher’s son, screens this Saturday, April 2nd at 7:30 p.m. as part of the David Lynch MFA in Film (DLMFA) Outer Dimensions Film Series at Fairfield’s Orpheum Theater.

DLMFA co-founder and Fairfield resident Joanna Plafsky is Executive Producer of My Reincarnation, which was filmed over the course of 20 years by director Jennifer Fox. The critically acclaimed film chronicles the epic story of high Tibetan Buddhist Master Chögyal Namkhai Norbu’s rise as...

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Media & Comm People Gather for First MC Day

On March 2 the Media & Communications (MC) department held the first in a series of monthly “MC Days” — faculty workshops and presentations aimed at bringing students, staff and faculty together to network and share professional expertise.  The idea was sparked by feedback from current MC students who expressed interest in more faculty talks and increased opportunities to work with both peers and faculty mentors.

The first MC Day featured a presentation from instructor Amine Kouider on the process of bringing his upcoming album together, including his experience running a Kickstarter campaign to raise the funds...

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Wise Women Lead Event Series to Benefit Local Refugees

Looking for a way to celebrate International Women’s Day while giving back to the community? Join MIU’s Wise Women Lead club for a week of events to benefit local area refugees.

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David Lynch Masters in Film Screening Series — Kickoff Weekend

The David Lynch Masters in Film Program (DLMFA) is pleased to announce the Outer Dimensions Film Series – a new bi-weekly film salon that will showcase indie/alternative features, shorts, and trailers from the DLMFA family as well as a wide range of other film artists. The bi-weekly salons are for all cinema lovers in the community who want to get together twice a month to watch and discuss movies. Films from DLMFA guest speakers and contributors such as producer Bill Borden (Mission Impossible III, High School...

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Michael Sternfeld’s “Ram’s Dharma” Lecture

Michael Sternfeld gave a free presentation titled “Ram’s Dharma: Leadership Secrets From the Ultimate Warrior-Sage-Prince” as part of MIU’s Distinguished Lecture Series.

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Best of MUM Knowledge Fair 2015

Want to see fascinating perspectives from MIU students? Take a look at these videos from our 2015 Knowledge Fair.

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