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Kelly Miller, Director of the Libraries’ Mindfulness and Well-Being Programs, is a Certified Mindfulness Teacher (MMTCP) and Associate Dean for Learning and Research Services in the University of Miami Libraries. Kelly serves as the lead facilitator for the virtual mindfulness program on Wednesdays and also offers online and in-person workshops, retreats, and curricular support.

Professor Scott Rogers, Director of the University of Miami School of Law’s Mindfulness in Law Program, is a co-founder of the Programs and an ongoing adviser and occasional facilitator.

Gisele Rocha, a Certified Yoga Teacher (RYT® 500) and Assistant Director in the Libraries’ Creative department, leads online and in-person mindful movement and yoga sessions.

Guest teachers from the community are also occasionally invited to teach.

History of the Program

Together with Vera Spika, the former Librarian for Nursing and Health Sciences, Kelly Miller and Scott Rogers established the Libraries’ initial mindfulness offerings beginning in 2016, and the program has been growing steadily since that time.

Collaborative Partners on Campus and in the Community

The Libraries’ Mindfulness programs involve collaboration with partners at the University, including the University of Miami School of Law’s Mindfulness in Law Program and UMindfulness, and community partners.

Mindfulness Offerings Available through Campus Partners

The Lowe Art Museum offers monthly free “Slow Looking” virtual programs that provide participants with a 30-minute guided mindful exploration of selected artworks from the Lowe’s collection. Check out the Lowe Art Museum’s Events Calendar for more information about dates and times.

Questions

For questions, please contact Kelly Miller (kelly.miller@miami.edu), Director of Mindfulness and Well-Being Programs for the University of Miami Libraries and a Certified Mindfulness Meditation Teacher (MMTCP).

 

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