Conflict Resolution Day Is October 15! 

ACR is pleased to announce two new contests for Conflict Resolution Day 2009 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. The winner of the contest will receive a free one-year ACR membership or one free registration to the 2010 Annual Conference. 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. Prizes will be awarded in three categories: Grades 3-5; 6-8; and 9-12. First Place: $100. Second Place: $75. Complete contest rules are available online.

It is never too early to start planning an event, arranging for a proclamation or brainstorming new ways to celebrate the benefits of conflict resolution. Visit www.ACRnet.org/crday to view listings of past events and to view a sample letter requesting a gubernatorial proclamation. Add your event to ACR’s Web site by completing this form. You also can share a proclamation on the ACR Web site by completing this form.

Conflict Resolution Day posters are available in Arabic, English, French, Hebrew, and Japanese.

Conflict Resolution Day is an annual celebration conceived by ACR in 2005 and activities take place on or around the third Thursday in October. Join us and celebrate on October 15!