Author: USA
The Art of Living (Boston, USA)
At New Acropolis Boston, community members and students read and discussed an article on being present. Sharon created a safe space for attendees to share how they savor life’s small […]
Mother Earth Day Volunteering (Chicago, USA)
The volunteers gathered at the New Acropolis school in Chicago to celebrate Mother Earth day. The event began with an exploration of Earth as a living being with a short […]
Documentary Night: Join or Die (Chicago, USA)
Members and friends of New Acropolis recently came together for a special screening of Join or Die, a thought-provoking documentary centered on the work of political scientist Robert Putnam. The […]
Martin Luther King Jr.: Poetry Night (Boston, USA)
Thank you to the Little Crepe Cafe in Cambridge for a lovely night filled with heartfelt poetry, delicious crepes, and a powerful call to action in continuing MLK’s work to […]
Stolen Focus Workshop (Boston)
Our guest instructor brought key takeaways from Johann Hari’s book Stolen Focus, where we learned how to consciously direct our focus, foster deeper connections, and nurture greater mental well-being.
Blood Drive (Chicago, USA)
For a few hours, our school in Chicago became more than just a place of learning—it turned into a hub of generosity and community care. Around 30 volunteers stepped up […]
Woman’s History Month: A Teacher for Life (Chicago, USA)
In honor of Women’s History Month, New Acropolis Chicago hosted the event A Teacher for Life that brought together an engaged audience to celebrate the impact of women in education. […]
Art Beat Festival (USA)
This year’s theme was symbolism. Why? We find symbols everywhere. Symbols inform our art. Symbols evoke the imagination and summon our intuition, opening up the gateway to our inner world. […]
Women’s Day: Soul Care (Boston, USA)
Members of New Acropolis Boston and the community gathered for some much needed “soul care” which involved journaling for self discovery, combined with modern psychology findings to help us better […]
World Philosophy Day (USA)
We celebrated International World Philosophy Day by highlighting Stoic teachings from Marcus Aurelius, Seneca and Epictetus. Despite the heavy rain, we had an enthusiastic discussion around ideas about Stoic philosophy […]
