The Ombuds Blog: Ombuds at Virginia Commonwealth University Offers Week of Events for 2021 Conflict Resolution Day

September 29, 2021

Ombuds at Virginia Commonwealth University Offers Week of Events for 2021 Conflict Resolution Day

Last year, VCU's Ombudsman, William King, expanded his annual event for National Conflict Resolution Day to a week of online sessions. He continues this format for a second year with sessions from October 18 through 22, highlighted by a keynote address on Thursday, October 21. This year's event features four Ombuds and several VCU leaders. As usual, the event is free and open to the public.

Monday, October 18

Welcome and opening remarks: William. E. King, University Ombudsperson

VCU Proclamation: Fotis Sotiropoulos, Ph.D., VCU Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs

History of National Conflict Resolution Day at VCU: Gypsy Denzine, Ph.D., VCU Senior Vice Provost for Faculty Affairs

VCU’s Commitment: Sheryl Garland, Chief of Health Impact, VCU Health System and Executive Director of VCU’s Office of Health Equity

Tuesday, October 19

"Talking about Race with Respect" by Alicia Booker, University Ombudsperson, The University of Alabama at Birmingham

Wednesday, October 20

"When Conflict Spreads: Intervention Tips and Tools for Resolving Wider Conflicts" by Bruce MacAllister, JD, Ombudsman, International Foundation for Online Responsibility

Thursday, October 21

(National Conflict Resolution Day observed)

Keynote Address: "Conflict Management in an Evolving Covid Era" by C. Kevin Coonrod, JD, Ombudsperson, Auburn University

Friday, October 22

National Conflict Resolution Week Closing Remarks and Wrap-Up: William E. King, University Ombudsperson

(VCU Ombuds Event Info.)

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September 29, 2021

Ombuds at Virginia Commonwealth University Offers Week of Events for 2021 Conflict Resolution Day

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