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Washington, D.C.
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Conflict
Resolution Day is October 15 and the
Association for Conflict Resolution is pleased to
announce two new contests designed to engage
students and increase public awareness of conflict
resolution:
Video
Contest Is Geared to College and University Students
Students
enrolled in colleges and universities are invited to
create and submit a two minute or less video
displaying the power of conflict resolution. Each
video will be judged based on its creativity,
originality, production quality, clarity of message,
and potential to educate diverse audiences. The
submission period is September 1, 2009 to October 1,
2009. Winner will
receive a check for
$250 (US)
and may choose between a 1 year membership in the
Association for Conflict Resolution OR complimentary
registration for the 2010
ACR Conference which
will be held in Chicago. Second Place Prize: Winner
will receive a check for
$100 (US).
Complete contest rules are
available online.
Poetry Contest for Younger Students
A poetry
contest for students in elementary,
middle/intermediate, and high schools is planned as
a youth activity for Conflict Resolution Day. The
submission period is September 1, 2009 to October 1,
2009. National prizes will be awarded in three
categories: Grades 3-5; 6-8; and 9-12. First Place:
$100 (US). Second Place: $75.
Complete contest rules are
available online.
About Conflict Resolution
Day
The Association for
Conflict Resolution (ACR)’s Board of Directors
adopted a resolution designating the third Thursday
in October annually as Conflict Resolution Day in
order to increase public awareness about conflict
resolution and its many benefits. As part of this
recognition effort, ACR has coordinates its efforts
with other conflict resolution organizations and
reaches out to local, state and international groups
to build interest in holding local celebrations in
conjunction with Conflict Resolution Day.
About
the Association for Conflict Resolution
The Association for Conflict Resolution (ACR) is a
professional organization dedicated to enhancing the
practice and public understanding of conflict
resolution. ACR represents and serves a diverse
national and international audience that includes
approximately 5,000 mediators, arbitrators,
facilitators, educators, and others involved in the
field of conflict resolution and collaborative
decision-making. For more information about ACR,
visit
http://www.ACRnet.org. |
