Invitation

International Union of Psychological Science

Committee for the Psychological Study of Peace
Ninth International Symposium on the Contributions of Psychology to Peace
Theme: Power, Domination, Peace, and Conflict
Portland State University,
Portland, Oregon, USA
June 19-26, 2005
You are cordially invited to participate in the 9th Symposium on the Contributions of
Psychology to Peace during June 19 - 26, 2005. Your name is included in an invitation list
of around 40 participants proposed by the International Committee for the Psychological
Study of Peace.
International Symposia on the Contributions of Psychology to Peace bring together
approximately 40 invited participants from around the world every other year. The ninth
biennial meeting will be held in Portland, Oregon, USA and is conducted under the
auspices of the Committee for the Psychological Study of Peace of the International Union
of Psychological Science. As the symposium theme emphasizes power and domination,
participants are invited to address this theme as it relates to a wide range of topics that
bear on the psychology of peace, including particular areas of interest and expertise.
The symposia enable scholars to present their current research in peace psychology.
Additionally they provide a platform for mutual exchange of ideas and experiences where
participants engage in intercultural dialogue aimed at reducing cultural bias and
ethnocentrism in research and practice in peace psychology. The goal is to bring forward
voices from cultures and situations that are typically not included in peace discourses and
to build an international community that promotes peace-related research and action.
We are very excited to plan a week full of presentations, exchanges, dialogues, cultural
forums and recreational interludes. We hope you will join us. In the event that you know
you will be unable to attend, notification of this to my email below would be greatly
appreciated so that we may offer your spot to another colleague.
Hoping to see you in Portland, Oregon in June 2005!
With best wishes,

Barbara Tint, PhD, Local Site Coordinator and Director

International and Intercultural Conflict Resolution
Conflict Resolution Graduate Program
Portland State University

INSTITUTIONAL SPONSORS AND SETTING

The Committee for the Psychological Study of Peace, currently chaired by Dan Christie
(U.S.), consists of Diane Bretherton, Previous Chair (Australia), Ruben Ardila (Colombia);
Andrew Dawes (South Africa); Janel Gauthier (Canada); Solveig Hagglund (Sweden);
Takehito Ito (Japan); Cristina Montiel (Philippines); Ann Sanson (Australia); and Michael
Wessells (U.S.). Morton Deutsch (U.S.), and Klaus Boehnke (Germany) are the Senior
Advisers for the Committee.
SYMPOSIUM FORMAT
The main theme for the 2005 symposium will be Power, Domination, Peace, and
Conflict.
Relating this theme to topics such as children and peace, post-war
reconstruction, peace education, social justice, sustainable development, nonviolence,
and other topics traditionally associated with peace psychology are welcome. Participants
will be presenting a 10 to 15 minute paper on peace psychology, which may be related to
any empirical/theoretical work or action project in which you are involved. In addition to
paper presentations, the conference will include several forums for dialogue among
participants to create greater opportunity for exchange of ideas. There will also be a
strong cultural program and an opportunity to engage with local partners and
organizations.

Tentative program
Sunday, June 19
Arrival day. Registration and Welcome.
Monday June 20
10:00 Opening Ceremonies
Power, Peace, and Conflict
Keynote address
12:30 1:30 Lunch
2:00 4:00 Paper presentations
4:00 5:00 Dialogue
Dinner
Tuesday June 21
10.00-12.00 Paper presentations
12:00 1:00 Lunch
1:00 3:00 Paper presentations
3:00 5:00 Dialogue
Dinner
Wednesday June 22
10.00-12.30 Paper presentations
12:30 1:30 Lunch/Large Forum
2:00 5:00 Excursion/Related Activities
Dinner

Thursday June 23
10.00-12.00 Paper presentations
12:00 1:00 Lunch
1:00 3:00 Paper presentations
3:00 5:00 Dialogue
Dinner
Friday June 24
10.30-12.30 Paper presentations
12:30 1:30 Lunch
2:00 4:00 Dialogue/Closing
Dinner
Saturday June 25
Excursion/Farewell Dinner
Sunday June 26
Departure day.

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LOCATION, FACILITIES AND COST
The symposium, including key note addresses and paper presentations, will be held at
Portland State University, which is located in downtown Portland, with easy access to
most main attractions within the city. Accommodations will be at University Place
(www.uplace.pdx.edu), PSUs conference facilities. The facilities come equipped with many
amenities including an outdoor pool. In June, the climate in this part of the United States
is typically warm (between 70-80 degrees Fahrenheit) and pleasant. The spring rains
occasionally linger into June, so be prepared for all possibilities!
Registration
Arrangements have been made for a conference package including accommodation for
seven nights (June 19th-June 25th). With a shared room arrangement (2 beds) the cost
for accommodations is US $275; for a single room the cost is US$550.
The conference registration fee which includes all meals, cultural excursions and
conference activities is as follows:
Registration Fee: $425 US Dollars
Payment
We are enclosing two forms for payment, one for the conference fee, and one for the
accommodation fee. Participants can pay either by VISA or MASTERCARD or by a
check or money order in US Dollars. All checks or money orders for the conference
should be made out to Portland State University; those for accommodation should be
made out to University Place.
Barbara Tint, Director, International and Intercultural Conflict Resolution
Conflict Resolution Graduate Program
Portland State University
PO Box 751
Portland, Oregon, USA 97207-0751
tint@pdx.edu
Phone: (503) 725-3505/fax (503) 725-9174
Letter of invitation
If you need a formal letter of invitation, please send a request to:
Stephenie Jahnke at jahnkes@pdx.edu
Visa
Please check with your local U.S. Embassy authorities for information about visa and
other documents necessary for travels to the United States.
Travel arrangements
In making your travel arrangement you should fly into Portland International Airport.
Portland is a beautiful city, especially in summer and is a launching spot for some of the
most beautiful geography in the United States. Local tourist agencies can assist with

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information on the Oregon Coast, surrounding mountains, forests, rivers as well as the
many cultural events available in the city.
Funding possibilities
The symposium organizers are keenly aware of the financial limitations of some of our
outstanding scholars around the world, which does not make it always possible for them to
participate. The symposium organizers are working hard on raising money for this event
and hopefully we are able to completely or partly support about five participants to attend
the symposium. If you need financial support, please send an application with details
concerning your situation (employment or study situation, travel costs and other relevant
information) to:
Barbara Tint, Director, International and Intercultural Conflict Resolution
Conflict Resolution Graduate Program
Portland State University
PO Box 751
Portland, Oregon, USA 97207-0751
tint@pdx.edu
Phone: (503) 725-3505/fax (503) 725-9174

Organizing committee and contact persons

Barbara Tint
Daniel Christie
Deborah DuNann Winter

tint@pdx.edu
christie.1@osu.edu
winterd@whitman.edu

REGISTRATION FORM
The 9th International Symposium
on the Contributions of Psychology to Peace
June 19-26, 2005
Family name:
First name:
Mr

Ms

Dr.

Organization:
Address:
Post/Zip code:

City

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E-mail

Phone:

Fax:

Private address if no organisation address available:

Address:
Post/Zip code:

City:

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E-mail

Phone:

Fax:

Title of paper presentation:

Abstract details
The abstract should not exceed 250 words and include:
Name, institution and e-mail address of the author
Title of paper
Indication of sub theme if relevant
Conference Theme: Power, Domination, Peace and Conflict
The deadline for submission of abstracts is May 1st 2005. Abstract must be sent
electronically, pasted into the text of a message or attached (use MS-Word) via e-mail to
Barbara Tint in the organizing committee: tint@pdx.edu

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FORM FOR CONFERENCE REGISTRATION
Fees
Registration fees should be paid in US Dollars
Registration fees
Before January 30
January 30 April 15
th
After April 15

US $375
US $425
US $475

Payment
Payment should be made by credit card (Visa or Master Card) or by invoice.
If you wish to pay by invoice, please circle above and we will send an invoice via mail.
For Conference Fee by Credit Card:
Visa

Mastercard

Number:

Valid
until:
Total amount in US
Dollars
(Registration Only)

Name of cardholder:
Signature of cardholder:

If you pay by credit card, please print your registration form and send it via mail or fax.
If you pay by invoice, you can also send your registration form via e-mail.
Address:

Barbara Tint,
Conflict Resolution Graduate Program
Portland State University
PO Box 751
Portland, Oregon 97207-0751 USA
phone: (503) 725-3505
fax:
(503) 725-9174
email: tint@pdx.edu

We will send you a confirmation via e-mail.

FORM FOR ACCOMMODATION REGISTRATION

Accommodation fees
Hotel rooms; June 19-26, seven nights
Private room
Shared room (two beds)

US $550
US $275

For Accommodation Fee by Credit Card:

Visa

Mastercard

Number:

Valid
until:
Total amount in US
Dollars
(Accommodation
only )

Name of cardholder:
Signature of cardholder:

Please indicate if you prefer a shared or private room (costs as above). If you are sharing
and have a roommate preference, please indicate that as well.

If you pay by credit card, please print your registration form and send it via mail or fax. If
you pay by invoice, you can also send your registration form via e-mail.
Address:

Barbara Tint,
Conflict Resolution Graduate Program
Portland State University
PO Box 751
Portland, Oregon 97207-0751 USA
phone: (503) 725-3505
fax:
(503) 725-9174
email: tint@pdx.edu

We will send you a confirmation via e-mail.

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Cancellation
In case of cancellation before May 15th , 25 % of the registration + accommodation
package will be refunded. If cancellation is made later, the registration + accommodation
package are unable to be refunded.
If you plan to arrive in Portland before or after the specified conference dates,
accommodation can be booked through the local tourist office or travel agencies. This is
not included in the conference and accommodation fees.