National Conflict Resolution Day 2025

National Conflict Resolution Day is the annual event of VCU's Office of the Ombudsperson which seeks to "promote awareness of mediation, arbitration, conciliation and other creative, peaceful means of resolving conflict."

Thursday, October 16, 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

Theme: "Navigating Difficult Situations in a Moving Landscape"

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2025 Keynote Address

Mark E. Rubin, Esq., The McCammon Group

Mark Rubin is a mediator and facilitator with over 32 years of experience in helping parties resolve disputes in a wide variety of subject areas.   Utilizing his legal, legislative advocacy and government experience, he now concentrates on facilitating public policy issues.

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About the VCU Office of the Ombudsperson
VCU's Ombudsperson provides confidential, neutral and informal dispute resolution services for VCU's faculty, staff, postdoctoral trainees and students. The office is available to assist VCU employees and students who seek guidance with the resolution of academic or administrative issues and disputes.