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ASSOCIATION OF MISSOURI MEDIATORS SPONSORS GATHERINGS THIS SPRING

MAY 16, ST. LOUIS, MO

The Association of Missouri Mediators has sponsored several gatherings this Spring across the state. In St. Louis on May 16 from 6-8 pm, the group will view and discuss the video “How Do We Mediate Thee? Let Us Count the Ways ” produced by Maryland Mediation & Conflict Resolution Office. For details on these and other AMM-sponsored events, see the Spring 2008 newsletter at http://www.mediate.com/amm/pg16.cfm.

SUMMER ’08 TRANSFORMATIVE PRACTICE INSTITUTE

MAY 19-23, HEMPSTEAD, NY

Hofstra Law School and the Institute for the Study of Conflict Transformation, Inc. are presenting The Transformative Practice Institute, Summer 2008. For details on the three classes, see http://www.transformativemediation.org/.

CALL FOR PROPOSALS: CONFLICT STUDIES CONFERENCE

BOSTON, MA

The deadline for submitting proposals has been extended until May 19, for the biennial Conflict Studies Conference to be hosted Oct. 31-Nov. 1 by the Graduate Programs in Dispute Resolution at the University of Massachusetts Boston. For details, see http://www.disres.umb.edu/conference.php.

NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL CONFLICT RESOLUTION CONFERENCE

MAY 20-22, TUCSON, AZ

The Fifth National Conference on Environmental Conflict Resolution will be May 20-22 in Tucson, AZ. For more information, see  http://www.ecr.gov/ecr.asp?link=607.

SEMINAR ON MANAGING AND TRANSFORMING GLOBAL CONFLICTS IN THE 21ST CENTURY

MAY 22-23, OTTAWA, CANADA

The Civilian Peace Service Canada in co-operation with the Canadian Department of Peace Initiative and the International Peace and Development Training Centre are hosting a two-day seminar on May 22-23 in Ottawa, Canada – “Managing and Transforming Global Conflicts in the 21st Century.”

AFCC ANNUAL CONFERENCE

MAY 28-31, VANCOUVER, BC, CANADA

The Association of Family and Conciliation Courts (AFCC) is offering scholarships to its 45th Annual Conference, “Fitting the Forum to the Family: Emerging Challenges for Family Courts,” May 28-31 in Vancouver, BC, Canada. The conference program brochure, online registration and more can be found on the AFCC web site at www.afccnet.org/conferences/afcc_conferences.asp. With questions, contact AFCC at afcc@afccnet.org or (608) 664-3750.

THIRD NATIONAL TRAINING INSTITUTE FOR MINORITY PROFESSIONALS IN ADR

JUNE 2-6, COLUMBUS, OH

Capital University Law School is sponsoring the Third National Training Institute for Minority Professionals in Alternative Dispute Resolution on June 2-6, in Columbus, OH. For details on the training, see www.law.capital.edu/adr.

CONFERENCE ON CONFLICT RESOLUTION IN HEALTH CARE

JUNE 3-5, OMAHA, NE

The Werner Institute for Negotiation and Dispute Resolution, Creighton University School of Law, will host “Creating Cultures of Engagement in Healthcare International Conference and Dialogue: New Models for Addressing Conflict, Disruption and Avoidance in Healthcare,” June 3-5 in Omaha. For details, see http://law.creighton.edu/wernerinstitute/healthcareconference/.

INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON CHAOS, COMPLEXITY, AND CONFLICT

JUNE 5-7, OMAHA, NE

The Werner Institute for Negotiation and Dispute Resolution, Creighton University School of Law, is hosting the “International Conference on Chaos, Complexity & Conflict” on June 5-7 in Omaha. For details, see http://law.creighton.edu/wernerinstitute. 

CONFERENCE ON ORGANIZATIONAL CONFLICT MANAGEMENT

JUNE 6-7, SAN DIEGO, CA

The Association for Conflict Resolution Workplace Section and ADR San Diego are sponsoring a conference, “New Horizons in Organizational Conflict Management,” June 6-7 in San Diego, CA.

ANNUAL CONFERENCE ON INTERNATIONAL ARBITRATION AND MEDIATION

JUNE 16-17, NEW YORK, NY

Fordham University School of Law will host its third annual conference on international arbitration and mediation June 16-17.

THE CENTER FOR ADR’S 2008 CONFERENCE

JUNE 19-20, GREENBELT, MD

The Center for Alternative Dispute Resolution will hold its annual conference, “Managing Conflict and Removing the Barriers to Collaborative Decision Making” on June 19-20 in Greenbelt, MD. For details, see http://www.natlctr4adr.org/.

SUMMER LEARNING FORUM AND AUTUMN INSTITUTE ON NEGOTIATION

JUNE 29-JULY 4, RHINEBECK, NY

The Omega Institute in Rhinebeck, NY, is hosting a summer learning forum June 29-July 4 and an autumn institute Oct. 12-17. These programs will focus on negotiation in personal professional, social, legal, economic, and political settings.

ACR FAMILY SECTION CONFERENCE

JULY 23-27, PARK CITY, UT

The Association for Conflict Resolution will hold its Family Section conference, “Building Bridges, Moving Mountains,” July 23-27 in Park City, UT. For details, see http://www.mediate.com/acrfamily/pg43.cfm.

VICTIM OFFENDER DIALOGUE TRAINING

JULY 25-26, COLUMBIA, MO

The Association of Missouri Mediators will hold a training for experienced mediators in Victim Offender Dialogue, July 25-26 at the University of Missouri. The Center for the Study of Dispute Resolution is co-sponsoring this training. For details, see http://www.mediate.com/amm/pg25.cfm.

CALL FOR PAPERS: INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES UNIT CONFLICT MANAGEMENT AND NEGOTIATION PROGRAM CONFERENCE

JAN. 5-6, 2009, RAMAT GAN, ISRAEL

The Conflict Management and Negotiation Program at Bar-Ilan University will hold a conference Jan. 5-6, 2009 to examine the causes of separation and integration between different groups. The call for papers is open to all topics relating to partition and integration. For details, e-mail colemanl@missouri.edu. Submission deadline: August 1.

INSTITUTE FOR THE STUDY OF CONFLICT TRANSFORMATION SPONSORS CONFERENCE

AUG. 25-26, SANTA BARBARA, CA

The Institute for the Study of Conflict Transformation, in partnership with the University of California-Santa Barbara, presents a conference, “New Waves of Transformative Practice: New Frontiers, New Voices, New Challenges,” August 25-26. For details, see http://www.transformativemediation.org/documents/Pre_Conference_Workshops.doc.

ENGAGING THE OTHER: THE POWER OF COMPASSION

SEPT. 4-7, SAN FRANCISCO, CA

The Common Bond Institute is sponsoring its third annual international conference, “Engaging The Other: The Power of Compassion.” The conference will be held Sept. 4-7 in San Francisco, CA. For details, see www.cbiworld.org.

ACR HOLDS EIGHTH ANNUAL CONFERENCE

SEPT. 24-27, AUSTIN, TX

The Association for Conflict Resolution will hold its annual conference, “Aspirations, Possibilities, and Realities: Expanding Principles, Practice, and Research in a Changing World,” in Austin, TX, Sept. 24-27. For details, see http://www.acrnet.org/conferences/ac07/index.htm.

ASSOCIATION OF MISSOURI MEDIATORS TENTH ANNUAL CONFERENCE

OCT. 18, COLUMBIA, MO

The Association of Missouri Mediators tenth annual conference will be Oct. 18 in Columbia, MO. For details, see http://www.mediate.com/amm/pg2.cfm.