Celebrate AAPI Heritage
in Community and Connection!
~ A special gathering for the Haas community ~
Tuesday May 18, 2021
4-5pm Pacific Time
Join two powerful and inspiring leaders, Dr. Lynne Morrow, Director of the Oakland Symphony Chorus, and Erica Peng, Haas Faculty member.
“We create spaces for people to gather, heal, and uplift each other. Together. In community.”
RSVP link below
COVID-19. Climate disruption.
Race-based violence. Political division.
Conflict in our own families and organizations.
There is a great need to come together amidst uncertainty and upheaval to celebrate our differences – and our shared humanity.
Many feel isolated. Overwhelmed. Staring at the divides between us–and within ourselves–that may seem too wide and too deep to overcome.
It is time for freedom from fear and polarization that undermine the connection and belonging we long for.
Breathe. Share. Listen Deeply. Witness. Connect.
In celebration of AAPI month, Dr. Lynne Morrow and Erica Peng will lead individual and interpersonal mindfulness practices in a spirit of discovery and joy!
Use breath and movement to relax and settle your nervous system
Engage vocally in a musical call and response
Learn about the significance of collective singing in building community and movements for peace and justice
Share and listen deeply to validate each others’ experience – across race, gender, and other dimensions of difference (this “Partner Practice” draws from Erica’s Haas course, “Interpersonal Skills and Embodied Leadership”)
Experience joy and belonging from connecting meaningfully in community
“It was so peaceful, calming, and energizing all at the same time. I could literally feel the energy and positive vibes of those involved. I am definitely looking forward to the next gathering.”
Lynne and Erica forged a deep friendship through their first thrilling collaboration in 2013 when they led a group of singers to Cuba for a cultural exchange with Cuban artists and musicians. This was a profound experience of guiding people to walk across the “bridge of difference” toward a shared human community.
Erica Peng creates transformative learning experiences to help leaders and teams practice how to build–and repair–emotional connection
…across divides of race, gender, social identity, power dynamics, and other dimensions of difference
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Her course, “Interpersonal Skills and Embodied Leadership,” is one of the most in-demand of all MBA courses at UC Berkeley Haas School of Business.
Dr. Lynne Morrow
is a Stanford graduate and Grammy-nominated conductor and singer who connects people through music. Morrow is a scholar of all genres of American Music and leads workshops on African American Spirituals. She directs the Oakland Symphony Chorus and teaches music at Sonoma State University. Dr. Morrow has studied yoga and yogic philosophy and integrates movement with breath work and singing.
“I felt connected, energized, and hopeful about the future for the first time since COVID began.”
Read about Lynne’s experience after attending Erica’s deep listening gathering days after George Floyd was murdered.
Join Us!
Tuesday May 18
4-5pm US Pacific Time
Please note: You will be partnered with someone for a listening practice.
We request that you join promptly at 4pm and participate until the end. Thank you!
You will receive an email with a zoom link after signing up.
Please share this invitation with members of the Haas community who would enjoy this experience!