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January 2009 |
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Presenting Bridging the Gaps Speakers Series By Diana Higuera |
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Those who have been involved with The Conflict Center over the years probably remember the Ambassador of Peace Award Events. This year The Ambassador of Peace Award Program is evolving into a speaker series partnering with The Institute on the Common Good at Regis University, named Bridging the Gaps.
The Bridging the Gaps Speakers Series is designed to showcase leaders in the field of nonviolence and civil dialog. The series will provide an innovative forum for increasing understanding of differences, finding common ground and increasing communication in an effort to create more peaceful and productive workplaces and communities. |
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Bridging the Gaps 2009 Series will feature three different speakers in February, March and April. The schedule is as follow:
Tuesday, February 3, 2009 “Bridging the Gaps” Keynote by Wellington Webb VIP Reception 6:30 – 7:30 pm, Regis Faculty Lounge (By invitation only) Keynote Presentation 8:00 – 9:00 pm. Regis Dining Hall |
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Wellington E. Webb is currently the President and CEO of the Black Chamber of Commerce, served as Denver City Auditor from 1987 until 1991, when he was sworn in as Mayor of Denver. While serving his third Mayoral term, Mayor Webb led Denver through a decade that has been characterized as a time of great energy, progress, and economic transformation for Denver |
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Thursday, March 19, 2009 “Understanding the Generation Gaps” Keynote by Nora Burns Keynote Presentation 7:00 – 8:00 pm, Science Amphitheater at Regis University Dessert Reception 8:00 – 9:00 pm |
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Nora Burns is an expert trainer in the field of intergenerational conflict and communication, a Senior Professional in Human Resources and the founder and president of Insightful Endeavors International., Inc. She will address that for the first time in American history there are four very different generations in the workforce. With humor and practical insight Ms. Burns will share tips and techniques for moving from a “them” mentality to an “us” attitude and building sustainable and innovative teams. |
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Thursday, April 16, 2009 “Forging Alliances Among Government, Business and Civil Society” Keynote by Dorothy Maver Keynote Presentation 7:00 – 8:00 pm, Science Amphitheater Dessert Reception 8:00 – 9:00 pm |
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The third presentation in the series is entitled "Forging Alliances Among Government, Business and Civil Society, presented by Dorothy Maver, Ph.D. Ms. Maver is Executive Director of Peace Partnership International, whose mission is forging partnerships with and among government, civil society and business to catalyze the transformation from a culture of violence to a culture of peace throughout the world. |
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The cost of each event is $20.00 per person or $50.00 per person for those attending all three events (Tickets are not refundable). Tickets can be bought at www.blacktie-colorado.com
For more information please call The Conflict Center at: 303-433-4983 |