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SOFIA U AWARDED AGAIN!

Sofia University has been selected for the 2016 Best of Palo Alto Award in the Universities & Colleges category by the Palo Alto Award Program.

This is our 2nd award of 2016! In March we were ranked in the Book of Lists Top 25 Bay Area Universities. 
 
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BOB FRAGER GOES INTERNATIONAL!
 
On April 7-10th, 2016, Founder Bob Frager offered his presence at the 1st International Congress on Religious-Spiritual Counseling & Care. 
Over 125 international and local academicians, scholars and researchers presented their work on themes of religious-spiritual counseling in hospitals, prisons, military services, and social services. Some related theoretical analysis, fieldwork, and applicable models were also presented during the congress.
Sofia University's Founder Robert Frager along with Harold Koenig; a leading figure in the field of religious-spiritual counseling delivered their welcoming speech at the opening ceremony of the congress. 
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DEEPAK CHOPRA VISITS SOFIA!

World renowned author, physician, and luminary, Dr. Deepak Chopra delivered the commencement speech for the graduating class of 2016 at Sofia University to over 250 attendees! After sharing a personal story from his childhood, Chopra then connected it to his philosophy on awareness and love. 

"Love is not just a mere sentiment. It's not just a mere emotion, although that's wonderful. But love is the ultimate truth at the heart of the universe. That kind of love will transform you and transform the rest of the world, or whoever you come into contact with - not because of what you say, not because of what you do, but because of your presence."

He was also awarded an honorary doctorate degree conferred by university founder, Dr. Robert Frager and university president, Dr. Liz Li.

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E N R I C H  Y O U R  K N O W L E D G E
2016 ACISTE CONFERENCE
SAVE THE DATES:  October 18-23, 2016
Location: Doubletree Hilton Palm Springs ( in Cathedral City, CA)
 

ACISTE provides education and certificate training for mental health professionals, pastoral counselors, spiritual counselors and other professionals who wish to increase their competency and develop their expertise in working with clients who may have psychological, spiritual or mental health challenges related to their spiritually transformative experiences (or STEs). 

STEs may include, but are not limited to, near-death or similar experiences, spiritual emergencies,  out-of-body, kundalini, after-death communications, etc.   
The conference brings together top researchers, experiencers and practicing professionals to present their expertise and insight into in this growing field of specialization and awareness.
Register by July 20th, 2016 for the Early Bird price of $399.  After July 21st, the rate goes up to $450.  The Late rate of $475 begins October 15th. Volunteers can attend the conference for free (you pay hotel cost). Send an email to [email protected] for more information.

Register online today!
https://www.regonline.com/ACISTEconference2016

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A Writer and a Scholar: Remembering the Work of William Braud





by Rosemarie Anderson, Ph.D.


You can find these and many other articles on our Sofia blog pages.