The Ombuds Blog: GSU Ombuds Seeks Submissions for Annual Conflict Resolution Forum

June 26, 2013

GSU Ombuds Seeks Submissions for Annual Conflict Resolution Forum

Georgia State University Office of the Ombudsperson is seeking submissions for the Third Annual CR Symposium, "Getting to Peace: Using Art as a Tool for Conflict Resolution," on Thursday, October 17, 2013. This one-day symposium will provide an opportunity for students and conflict resolution practitioners to network and showcase their current projects, as well as bring attention to their work nationally. In addition to workshop presentations, the Symposium will also feature an exhibition of art (including media and performance art) that speak specifically to conflict resolution.

Workshop presentation proposals are due August 25, 2013 and gallery art submissions are due September 8, 2013. Kelley Alexander is the Student/Staff Ombudsperson at GSU and Valerie I. Fennell is the Faculty Ombudsperson. (GSU 2013 CSR Info.)

Related post: Conflict Resolution Symposium 2011 at Georgia State University; Georgia State University Ombuds Office Announces (2102) Annual Symposium Details.

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June 26, 2013

GSU Ombuds Seeks Submissions for Annual Conflict Resolution Forum

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