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2014 Conflict Resolution Day Book Displays – Co-sponsored by the Matsunaga Institute for Peace and ACR Hawaii

To celebrate 2014 Conflict Resolution Day, displays of relevant and foundational books related to Conflict Resolution were displayed at the: Hamilton Library and UH Bookstore, both on UH Manoa’s campus Hawaii State Public Library Main Branch downtown Honolulu

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“Technology Tools for Collaborative Dialogue” Webinar – 78-min Video

On October 15, 2014 Kirsten Rosa, assisted by Katie Ranney, presented Technology Tools for Collaborative Dialogue, a free webinar held at the Mediation Center of the Pacific (MCP) and cosponsored by ACR Hawaii, the Mastunaga Institute for Peace and Conflict Resolution, MCP, and the Hawaii State Bar Association ADR Section. During that webinar, Kirsten talked about and demonstrated the following topics: 1 – Tools for Streamlining Internal Team Communication Video Conferencing Document Sharing Online Scheduling 2 – Tools for Engaging Stakeholders and Participants Online Surveys Online Polling Tools Brainstorming Tools and Virtual Whiteboards Community/Stakeholder Engagement Platforms Here is the 78-min video recording of the entire webinar. Thank you Kirsten Rosa. Great job!

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Transformative Dialogue – Free ACR Teleconference – November 20, 2014

Transformative Dialogue is a unique way of working with communities experiencing conflict. Its goal is to change the quality of interactions between members in the community and help community members decide for themselves what to do about their situation. Organized by the Association for Conflict Resolution, this teleconference will explore the following questions: How is the process of a Transformative Dialogue defined? Is there a role for problem-solving in Transformative Dialogue? What does a Transformative Dialogue facilitator do that differs from others who facilitate community-based interventions? In what ways do participants’ roles change? What happens to the broader goals of peace and reconciliation? How can an intervener document the changes that result from a Transformative Dialogue? PRESENTERS Erik Cleven, Assistant Professor of International Relations at Saint Anselm College in Manchester, New Hampshire Judy Saul, ADR practitioner with almost three decades of experience in mediation, facilitation and training WHEN – Thursday, November 20, 2014 – 12:00pm – 1:00pm Eastern Time (7:00am – 8:00am Hawaii Time) For more information on how to participate in this teleconference click here

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Important Announcements from Ceeds of Peace – Workshop Updates and News

Here are some important announcements from Ceeds of Peace, an interesting project founded by ACR board member Kerrie Urosevich and Maya Soetoro-Ng. Their project was featured in this HuffPost article “Sowing the ‘Ceeds’ of Peace” written by Stephen Henry Fox. Kerrie and Maya recently gave a live TEDxMaui talk. Please check this link in late November to watch their entire talk. After the first workshop for the 2014-15, which took place on September 13, 2014, there are 3 other “Ceeds of Peace” workshops coming up: Oahu – UH West Oahu in Kapolei – November 15, 2014 West Hawaii/Kailua Kona – Kealakehe High School Library – December 6, 2014 and January 17, 2015

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Program of Cyberweek 2014 – Annual (Free) Virtual Conference on ODR – November 3-7, 2014

Organized by the Werner Institute at Creighton University’s School of Law, Cyberweek is the annual free virtual conference on Online Dispute Resolution. This year it will take place from Monday, November 3 to Friday November 7, 2014. As you can see their program is packed with activities: e.g. webinars and open forums. Cyberweek organizers expect that their event will be attended by over 1000 participants: mainly ODR/ADR practitioners, students and teachers. In order to participate in Cyberweek, you just need to register online

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2014 Program of Cyberweek – Annual (Free) Virtual Conference on Online Dispute Resolution

Cyberweek, the annual free virtual conference on Online Dispute Resolution, will take place next week – from Monday, November 3 to Friday November 7. As you can see, their program is packed with activities: e.g. webinars and open forums. Cyberweek organizers expect that their event will be attended by over 1000 participants: mainly ODR/ADR practitioners, students and teachers. In order to participate in Cyberweek, you just need to register online

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Psychological Types & Conflict – MCP Workshop Presented by Prof. John Barkai – November 6, 2014

The Mediation Center of the Pacific “Psychological Types & Conflict” workshop on Thursday November 6th can improve your ability to recognize personality traits in clients and the conflicts between different personality types to minimize them and achieve the best outcome possible in your mediation. The Myers-Briggs indicators can help you discover what the components of your own personality are, and how they may be influencing how you conduct mediations. John Barkai was a member of MCP’s first mediator class, and he has been a Professor at the UH law school for many years. John has extensive experience in negotiating in various situations and cultures. When and Where Thursday, November 6, 5:30-8:30pm – Kukui Center Conference Room – 245 N. Kukui Street, Suite 103 – Honolulu FREE for active MCP volunteer mediators. RSVP – Seating is limited and the RSVP deadline is October 31st. If you are interested to attend this workshop, send an email to Nathan Nikaido nathan@mediatehawaii.org To view/print the MCP flyer click here

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Support the Continued Growth of Access to Justice in Hawaii – October 23, 2014

The Mediation Center of the Pacific would like you to support the continued growth of access to justice in Hawaii. Therefore, you are invited to join the 2014 Pro Bono Celebration to promote pro bono service and to recognize 6 students as well as attorneys and law firms who have contributed selflessly of their own time to help others in the community. One of the attorneys being honored is MCP volunteer mediator Katherine Bennett. MCP is very grateful to Katherine for the many volunteer hours she has spent mediating Domestic cases. The 2014 Pro Bono Celebration is sponsored by: The Hawai`i Access to Justice Commission The Hawai`i State Bar Association The Hawaii Bar Foundation When and Where When – Thursday, October 23, 2014 from 4:00-5:00pm Where – The Hawaii Supreme Court Courtroom, Ali’iolani Hale, 417 South King Street, Honolulu. If you need more information, click here to view the flyer of this event.

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How Maui Mediation Services Celebrated Conflict Resolution Day – October 16, 2014

  County of Maui Mayor Alan M. Arakawa (center) with Maui Mediation Services Executive Director James Fiorino, Mediators and Staff County of Maui Conflict Resolution Day Proclamation

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How the Ku’ikahi Mediation Center Celebrated Conflict Resolution Day – October 16, 2014

County of Hawaii Mayor Billy Kenoi’s Proclamation