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Best Thesis in Conflict Resolution

 

The faculty of the Conflict Resolution Institute believe the thesis requirement is a significant part of our program and to celebrate Institute achievements, we give an annual award to one recent graduate for producing the best Master's thesis. The purpose of the award is to recognize the highest quality in our students, in their research, analysis, and writing. The award carries a cash prize of $500.

A committee composed of four members of the Conflict Resolution faculty evaluates all of the theses completed during the previous calendar year and decides the winner, announcing the award each spring.

Best Thesis Award 2005      Patricia Whitehouse: "Bullies and Victims: From the School Yard to the Boardroom"  click here to read

Best Thesis Award 2006      Maureen Mayne: "The Challenges and Contradictions of National Identity Reconciliation Processes"       

Best Thesis Award 2007      Ariana Harner: "Dialogue as Community Transformation: Possibilities and Limitations"

Best Thesis Award 2008      Adam Christopher: "Violent and Non-violent Conflict Resolution Strategies: A comparison of Four Revolutionaries"

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