CSDR-LL.M. E-newsletter Archives

Vol. 8, Issue 23 - July 11, 2008

What’s Inside:

LL.M. STUDENT & ALUMNI NEWS

MARTHA HALVORDSON TO PUBLISH ARTICLE
Martha Halvordson (LL.M. ’08) will publish an article based on her paper from the Major Research Paper course. Her article is entitled “Employment Arbitration: A Closer Look” and will be published in the July/August 2008 issue of the Journal of the Missouri Bar.

KATIE MOORE MOVES TO NETHERLANDS
Katie Moore (LL.M. ’06) and her family have moved to Lichtenvoorde, Netherlands for two to three years. Katie’s husband works for the Paul Mueller Company, which manufactures stainless steel processing and dairy farm equipment. His company acquired a company in the Netherlands. She will continue to use the same email address.

CONFERENCES / RESOURCES / CONTESTS

ABA TELECONFERENCE AND LIVE AUDIO WEBCAST
JULY 30
The ABA Section of Dispute Resolution and the ABA Center for Continuing Legal Education are holding a 90-minute teleconference and live audio webcast entitled, “Hall Street v. Mattel: The FAA’s Grounds of Review are Preserved – Or are They?” For details, see http://www.abanet.org/cle/programs/t08hsm1.html.

FULBRIGHT SCHOLAR PROGRAMS IN CONFLICT RESOLUTION
The Fulbright Scholar Program is offering 800 lecturing, research or combined lecturing/research awards during the 2009-2010 academic year, including many in peace studies or conflict resolution. U.S. citizenship is required. For more details, see http://www.cies.org/. Application deadline: Aug. 1.

ASSOCIATION FOR CONFLICT RESOLUTION ANNUAL CONFERENCE
SEPT. 24-27, AUSTIN, TX
The Association for Conflict Resolution will hold its eighth annual conference Sept. 24-27 in Austin, TX. For details on ACR, see www.ACRnet.org. To register for the conference, see http://acrnet.org/conferences/ac08/index.htm.

CONFERENCE ON DIALOGUE & DELIBERATION: CREATING CULTURES OF COLLABORATION
OCT. 3-5, AUSTIN, TX
The National Coalition for Dialogue and Deliberation announces its 2008 National Conference, “Dialogue and Deliberation: Creating Cultures of Collaboration,” Oct. 3-5 in Austin, TX. For details, see www.thataway.org/events or register at www.thataway.org/events/?page_id=136.

JOB/FELLOWSHIP ANNOUNCEMENTS

OMBUDSPERSON, POMONA COLLEGE
CLAREMONT, CA
Pomona College seeks a half-time, regular 12-month ombudsperson. To learn more about Claremont College, see http://www.pomona.edu. For details on the position, see http://www.pomona.edu/HR/staffjobs.shtml. Application deadline: July 15.

MEDIATORS, U.S. DEPT. OF JUSTICE ADA MEDIATION PROGRAM
The U.S. Department of Justice Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Mediation Program is looking for experienced mediators. For details, see http://www.keybridge.org/2008_training.html. Application deadline: Aug. 30.