Alumni News
MAP Alum Appointed to National Children's Commission of MalawiDecember 15, 2025
The National Children’s Commission (NCC) of Malawi, established by an Act of Parliament in 2019, was officially launched on December 6, 2025, marking its full operational status to address urgent challenges facing the nation’s youth, including child marriage, poverty, violence, and neglect. Helping to lead this critical charge is Lyka Mtambo ‘23, who represents the religious sector on the five-member commission.
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BHAKTI + BREATH: Transformational Breathwork and Chanting WorkshopBHAKTI + BREATH:Transformational Breathwork + Chanting Workshop with Girish Join musician, former Hindu monk, and author, Girish, for a deep dive into the healing practices of Bhakti Yoga in this transformational 2-hour journey through Breathwork, Chanting, and a Mantra-infused Restorative
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Wild SanctuaryWild Sanctuary is a new circle of Earth connection and spiritual immersion in the wild. This periodic gathering (4-6 times a year) cultivates a deepening presence to one another, to the Sacred/Wild, to our own hearts, and to the world in all its beauty, complexity, need, and kinship with us. All are
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Suffering and Spiritual Awakening: How Humans Are Designed for Spiritual GrowthPlease note that this program will not be recordedThe Forum for Life and Meaning, HIU, and the Spiritual Life Center invite you to join us for a presentation by Dr Lisa Miller, renowned neuroscience researcher, clinical psychologist, and professor of psychology at Columbia University, where she
General HIU News
HIU Welcomes New Director of DevelopmentDecember 8, 2025
Margot has over 25 years of experience in fundraising and advancement, including nearly two decades in higher education. She has a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Hartford. Most recently, Margot served as Director of Advancement and Marketing at KNOX, Inc., where she was responsible for overseeing fundraising strategy, donor relations, donor-focused events, and grants. She’s held previous positions at Friends Center for Children, The Amistad Center for Art and Culture, and MetroHartford Alliance.
Faculty In The News, General HIU News
Toy Drive Marks 25th Year with Video Visit from MT WinterDecember 4, 2025
This marks the 25th year of the Where Love Is Christimas Gift-Giving Ministry to Children in Need, and volunteers were thrilled to see Professor Emerita Miriam Therese Winter cheering them on via video feed from her home in Philadelphia.
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