The Opening Ceremony for the Center for Mindfulness was held Wednesday, October 15, 2014 at the Lory Student Center. Speakers for this event included Mary Ontiveros, Colorado State University Vice President for Diversity, Dr. Judith Simmer-Brown, Distinguished Professor of Contemplative and Religious Studies at Naropa University, and State of Colorado Senator John Kefalas. The luncheon was attended by: (List some of the participants from the list).