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Spring speakers announced for Dispute Resolution Colloquium Series

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SMU Dispute Resolution and Conflict Management Graduate Studies announces the featured colloquium speakers for the Spring semester. The colloquium series, “We Belong to Each Other: Creating Collective Change through the Power of Personal Action,” features local and internationally recognized experts who address complex social issues and provide actionable strategies to create positive change in the community. The first speaker, Imam Omar Suleiman, is scheduled for Thurs., March 26 at 6:00 pm. The second speaker, Yulise Reaves Waters, Esq., will speak on Thurs., April 23 at 6:00 pm. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased on the ticketing website.

SMU Dispute Resolution and Conflict Management Graduate Studies launches new colloquium series

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SMU Dispute Resolution and Conflict Management Graduate Studies launches a new colloquium series this Fall semester. “We Belong to Each Other: Creating Collective Change through the Power of Personal Action” will feature local and internationally recognized experts who will address complex social issues and how individuals can implement actionable strategies to create positive change. The first speaker, Rev. Dr. Michael W. Waters, is scheduled for Thurs., September 12 at 6:00 pm. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased on the ticketing website.

Fall 2019 Activities for Dispute Resolution Students

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Throughout the Fall semester, the Dispute Resolution Graduate Program will host activities for advising, support and networking for Dispute Resolution graduate students. Check out the calendar below. Specific information will be sent out individually for each program.

Careers in Alternative Dispute Resolution: A Career Symposium – Nov. 30

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Join us November 30th for Careers in Alternative Dispute Resolution: A Career Symposium.

This one-day event will provide a great opportunity for participants to narrow their career track, prepare for their job search and establish professional relationships! This event is open to anyone interested in learning more about careers in ADR. Please RSVP by November 26.

Symposium Agenda

8:30 a.m. Networking Breakfast
8:45 a.m. “You are the CEO of your Career”
Dr. Greta Davis
9:30 – 11:00 a.m. Opening Session Panel: Career
Opportunities in ADR Across Sectors
11:15 – 12:15 p.m. Breakout Sessions
Resume Writing – Dr. Bob Barner
Maximizing Social Media for Your Success – Dr. Greta Davis & Dr. John Potter
Embracing Your Career Potential – Jessica Lunce
12:15 – 1:15 p.m. Lunch
1:15 – 2:45 p.m. Maximizing Your Success In… Breakout Sessions
Org Development – Dr. Bob Barner
Independent Practice – Prof. Tom Hartsell & Prof. Angela Mitakidis
Community & Peacebuilding – Dr. Betty Snyder
3:00 – 4:00 p.m. Developing Your Elevator Pitch
Dr. Bob Barner
4:10 – 5:00 p.m. Closing Session

Stay tuned for full agenda and session descriptions!

Race & Reconciliation Symposium – April 7th

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Join us April 7th for the Race & Reconciliation Symposium, presented by Peace is Possible. 

The SMU Conflict Management and Dispute Resolution Center is partnering with Peace is Possible for this one-day event designed to educate and develop community leaders that are passionate about dismantling racial divisions within our society. Topics and activities include: presentations from academics and thought leaders, dialogue processes, and learning opportunities centered around the importance of personal narratives and how they enable common understanding within communities. Creating positive change starts with understanding the problems and a willingness to engage with them in meaningful ways. Many of the speakers live and work here in North Texas, and represent social justice efforts being carried out right here in DFW.

From the Peace is Possible website:
“The Symposium is designed to educate, motivate, and inspire positive change in the North Texas community. Participants will learn the importance of personal narratives as it relates to understanding the lived experiences of those individuals whose narratives are too often missing in history. Actionable ideas will be presented to help attendees begin to shift from consciousness awareness to being agents of positive change in their workplaces and communities. Participants will learn from thought leaders and academics, participate in dialogue processes, and, ultimately, have the opportunity to become peacemakers in our shared North Texas community.”

Registration for the event is $45, and includes a light breakfast and lunch. Come learn how to engage your community as a peacemaker, and create positive, equatable change at the Race & Reconciliation Symposium.

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SMU Conflict Resolution Author Series Presents Dr. Robert Barner

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SMU Conflict Resolution Author Series presents
“Building Collaboration from the Ground Up: Team building tools for everyone”

You’re invited to attend the SMU Conflict Resolution Author Series featuring SMU Dispute Resolution Lecturer, Dr. Robert Barner, and his book, Building Better Teams.

bobcoverbuildingbetterteamsEVENT INFORMATION
Free Lecture & Book Signing
December 14 at 6:30 p.m.
SMU-in-Plano, Great Room
5228 Tennyson Parkway

RSVP to drcm@smu.edu

ABOUT THE PRESENTATION
Today almost everyone is faced with situations in which they have to get things done through teams. Whether it is the project team you are leading at work or your local PTA organization, at some point in your life you will find that you are working in a team that tests your skills in team collaboration.

For many people, the term “team building” leaves a bad taste in their mouth. If you have ever been to a team building session that either didn’t work or even made matters worse, you are not alone. In this talk the author will explain event why good leaders and good teams can experience difficulties in collaborating, and why team building often fails. You will then be introduced to a simple approach you can use for getting teams quickly back on track. By the end of the session you will walk away with five different techniques you can use for building collaboration in your teams, and you will have the opportunity to talk with the author about any difficult team building challenges that you are currently facing.

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DRCM Alumna Debuts New Book at Author Series on Oct. 11

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News and Events

Originally Posted: October 4, 2016

webrobyn-short-headshot-1-243x300SMU Dispute Resolution Alumna Robyn Short will debut her new book, Peace in the Workplace: Transforming Conflict Into Collaboration, at the Conflict Resolution Author Series on Oct. 11 at 6:30 p.m. at the Center for Dispute Resolution and Conflict Management at SMU-in-Plano.

Her lecture, Peace in the Workplace, will be followed by a book signing. The event is free and open to the public. Please RSVP to drcm@smu.edu.

Event Details
SMU Conflict Resolution Author Series presents
Peace in the Workplace Lecture & Book Signing

Tuesday, October 11 at 6:30 p.m.
5228 Tennyson Parkway, Building 3
SMU-in-Plano

About the Book
Peace in the Workplace: Transforming Conflict Into Collaboration

If you lead or manage people, processes or projects, you have experienced workplace conflict. After all, where there are people, there is conflict. And where there is conflict, there is a choice. In Peace in the Workplace: Transforming Conflict Into Collaboration, international speaker, peace-building trainer and mediator Robyn Short provides insight and guidance to help leaders and
organizations understand that conflict.
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SMU Dispute Resolution students win national mediation competition

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Originally Posted: April 4, 2016

mediationcompetitionwebSMU Dispute Resolution students won every award category during the 5th Annual Graduate Program Mediation Competition hosted by SMU’s Center for Dispute Resolution and Conflict Management, April 1-2, in Plano.

Eight student teams from four schools participated in four rounds of mediations over two days, acting as mediators, clients and advocates. After the final round, student scores were combined to determine individual and team awards.

They are as follows:

First Place Team: Dana Garnett, Nate Owens, and Yanina Vashchenko
Second Place Team: Samreen Hooda, Kimberly Wise, and Anjana Vellingiri
First Place Mediator: Dana Garnett
Second Place Mediator: Anjana Vellingiri
First Place Client Advocate: David Russell
Second Place Client Advocate: Elizabeth Blake

This year, the competing schools included Champlain College, Kennesaw State University, Brandeis University and SMU.

SMU’s teams were coached by Dr. Betty Gilmore, Tom Hartsell and Angela Mitakidis.