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The Three Treasures of China: The Taoist Tai Chi Society
Thousands of people benefit from regular practice of tai chi. The gentle stretching and turning moves can improve flexibility, strength and balance. But according to Bob Tank, Colorado President of the Taoist Tai Chi Society of the USA, “chanting, meditation and ceremonies offer a higher level of personal development. “By combining Taoist, Buddhist and Confucian [...]
Posted: December 3rd, 2008 under Inside Stories.
Tags: Buddhist, Confucian, tai chi, Taoist, Taoist Tai Chi Society
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When Porcelain Meets Arts: Exhibition from the Porcelain Capital of China
When defining the word “china”, most people today think of the country in East Asia. Yet back in the 17th century, the Europeans thought of this word differently. For them, china was a special kind of exquisite porcelain. This porcelain dominated their minds so much that they eventually named the country that made it, China.
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Posted: December 3rd, 2008 under Inside Stories.
Tags: Art, China, dynasty, Jingdezhen, porcelain, pottery, vase
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Education Innovation: The Boettcher Teacher’s Program
Five years ago, the Boettcher Teachers Program was assembled, granted, and began taking applications for an innovative teaching fellowship. Built by visionaries, and fortified with experienced partners like the Boettcher Foundation, University of Denver Morgridge College of Education, Public Education & Business Coalition, Adams 12 Five Star and the Mapleton Public school districts; a hybrid [...]
Posted: November 4th, 2008 under Inside Stories, Mile High Society.
Tags: Boettcher, Education, Student, Teacher
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“Asian Student Discovery Day” Promotes the Importance of Higher Education
What is expected of students after they graduate from high school? Go off to college? Are they aware of the opportunities college can offer? Most students need some kind of encouragement. That’s where Ray Moroye steps in.
Moroye is the Assistant Professor and Director of Hospitality Entrepreneurship at Metro State College of Denver and has introduced [...]
Posted: November 4th, 2008 under Inside Stories, Mile High Society.
Tags: College, Denver, Discovery, Education, High School, Metro State, Student, University
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