I am grateful that our community (in this blog, on the listserv, and elsewhere) has been highlighting examples of public apologies (see the SNL apology below, among many other apology-related posts in our archives). I read this tribute to Stan Lee this morning, and thought about how wonderful it is to see public expressions of … Continue reading Showing Appreciation →

This weekend, Saturday Night Live delivered a rare apology. Hat tip to Friend of Indisputably, Kelly Browe Olson!  Watch

The Ohio State Journal on Dispute Resolution will host a symposium on Friday, November 9th, at the Moritz College of Law, titled Communication in Crisis: Implementing ADR Strategies in Times of Civil Unrest. At the symposium, presenters will analyze the dynamics and challenges that civic and organizational stakeholders confront when disseminating messages to their constituents … Continue reading Ohio State Journal on Dispute Resolution Hosts Symposium on Communication in Times of Crisis →

In light of recent events, we are hosting what we hope to be a great and uplifting program on Tuesday and Wednesday Nov. 6th and 7th.  If you happen to be in the southwest, it would be great to have you join us.  Announcement is below. The Lodestar Dispute Resolution Center welcomes the Venerable Gelong … Continue reading Arizona State Welcomes Tibetan Lama Gelong Kalsang Rinpoche →

I thought that teaching the Kavanaugh hearings in a careful and respectful manner a few weeks ago would be the biggest teaching challenge of the semester.  I was wrong.  This weekend, as you have all no doubt heard, a gunman with a history of anti-Semitic rants and far too many legally acquired guns in his possession, … Continue reading Heartbroken in Pittsburgh →