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April 15: Center for International Conflict Resolution Faculty Career Panel

by |April 12th, 2013

with Francesco Mancini, Zachary Metz, Dipali Mukhopadhyay and Scott Smith Monday, April 15th 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm 420 W. 118th Street, New York City Columbia University, International Affairs Building 13th Floor, Room 1302 The Center for International Conflict Resolution (CICR) invites CICR and SIPA students to a faculty career panel. At this event, CICR… read more

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Certificate Program Opportunity: Systemic Peacebuilding, Conflict Transformation and Post-War Recovery and Reconciliation (PCTR)

by |April 12th, 2013

10th-14th of June, 2013 Cluj Napoca, Romania www.patrir.ro/training The PCTR has been acclaimed by policy makers and practitioners from the United Nations, national and international organizations and governments as one of the best programs of its kind. For reviews of past participants please visit www.patrir.ro/training and click on Testimonials, or write to training@patrir.ro and we’ll… read more

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April 11: Water Security: Potential for Conflict and Cooperation

by |April 5th, 2013

  Thursday, April 11 4:30 – 6 p.m. Philosophy 301 Download the Flyer A wealthier, more populated and climate-variable world is rapidly becoming a more “water insecure” world. Yet, our capacity to respond to water security risks is challenged, as existing institutions and policies at most levels are struggling to accommodate informed debates on water…. read more

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April 11: 9th Annual Morton Deutsch Awards for Social Justice

by |April 4th, 2013

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United Nations Ombudsman and Mediation Services (UNOMS) Information Session

by |April 3rd, 2013

  United Nations Ombudsman and Mediation Services (UNOMS) Information Session Thursday, April 4, 2013 1:00pm-2:00pm Room 411, IAB To register: http://bit.ly/XJDkk5 Please join SIPA alumna, Kyoko Shiotani, Ombudsman and Director of the Office of the UNOMS, to learn about internship opportunities in conflict resolution and mediation. UNOMS provides informal conflict resolution services to UN staff… read more

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Myanmar: A Nation at the Crossroads

by |April 3rd, 2013

Myanmar: A Nation at the Crossroads Time: 3 :00 – 4:30pm Location: Hess Commons 10th Fl., ARB 722 W 168th Street   Global Health Initiative Seminar Myanmar: A Nation at the Crossroads Tuesday, April 9, 2013   David L. Phillips, Director, Program on Peace-building and Rights Institute for the Study of Human Rights, Columbia Unviersity… read more

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April 5-7: Beyond the Bars: Moving Forward – Third Annual Interdisciplinary Criminal Justice Conference at Columbia

by |March 29th, 2013

AC4 and the ICCCR are proud to be among the cosponsors for Beyond the Bars: Moving Forward the third annual interdisciplinary criminal justice conference at Columbia University on April 5th, 6th and 7th featuring keynote speaker Angela Davis. The conference aims to raise consciousness about current ideas and efforts to end mass incarceration and includes… read more

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March 28: A Conversation with Rochelle Arms, Chair, International Section, Association of Conflict Resolution (ACR)

by |March 28th, 2013

Thursday, March 28, 2013; Lerner 503 Rochelle Arms will be joining us at our next Ancors meeting to share the work of the ACR International Section. The group builds international networks to connect members and colleagues to resources and expertise, build global awareness, and promote “capacity building for the effective resolution of disputes and conflict… read more

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Young Mediators Initiative – Internship Opportunities

by |March 27th, 2013

International Chamber of Commerce – International Centre for ADR Two internships are available with the International Centre for ADR for the organisation of the 2014 International Commercial Mediation Competition! 2 September 2013 – 14 March 2014 At ICC’s headquarters in Paris, France. ICC is one of the leading international institutions for the resolution of commercial… read more

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This Friday, March 29: The Columbia University Earth Summit: Driving Collaborative Solutions

by |March 25th, 2013

Join us on March 29 in welcoming Jeffrey Sachs, His Excellency Stuart Beck, Nils Bruzelius, Carrie Norton, and Karl Giberson, among 30 other inspiring speakers! Watch undergraduates battle it out in the Resolution Social Venture Challenge, be inspired by Columbia early-stage entrepreneurs at our Idea Lab, and network during our thematic working lunches (on Agriculture and… read more

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