The Berkeley Rotary Center
For Rotarians

The University of California, Berkeley has been chosen by the Rotary Foundation to be one of the seven Rotary Center for International Studies in Peace in Conflict Resolution.

The Berkeley Rotary Center is administered by International and Area Studies, the coordinating body for 51 international teaching, research, service and exchange programs and Area Centers. Many Berkeley Rotary World Peace Scholars live at International House which is also affiliated with International and Area Studies.

Each year, ten new Rotary World Peace Scholars will be selected by Rotary International to study at each Center in a two-year master's level degree or certificate program emphasizing international relations and peace and conflict resolution. Specific questions regarding the fellowship application process as well as eligibility and selection criteria for the Rotary World Scholars Program should be directed to Rotary International Educational Programs at: rotarycenters@rotaryintl.org.

Professor Edwin M. Epstein, Chair of Peace and Conflict Studies Program, is the Director of the Rotary Center at Berkeley. Interested UC Berkeley faculty and Rotarians are welcome to contact him at: eepstein@berkeley.edu

For information about the University of California, Berkeley graduate program for Rotary Scholars, direct inquiries to: rotarypeacescholars@berkeley.edu

Club Activities

Speakers
The scholars are expected and encouraged to give regular talks at club meetings. Of course, the scholars need to schedule their speaking engagements in ways that do not jeopardize their studies, so please contact Susan Wait at Swait2@aol.com with your requests. Note: non-Rotarians are welcome to attend these special speaking engagements.

International Service Projects
The scholars are also excellent resources for assisting with club international service. Please approach them for consultation if they have relevant expertise. Through personal conversations, you will discover shared interests. Some scholars may even be interested in joining you!

Rotary World Peace Scholars, Second Class 2003- 2005

1. Rajiv Bora, rajivbora@yahoo.com, India - Political Science
Rajiv hopes to work at the highest level of decision and policy-making in the Indian national government or with an international agency such as the United Nations.

2. Alan Bull, alanbull@berkeley.edu, Brazil - Certificate Program
Alan would like to continue working for social and environmental issues and is particularly interested in implementing educational programs involving alternative agricultural practices in developing countries.

3. Renia Corocoto, rcorocoto_opap@hotmail.com, Philippines - Political Science
Renia has been a consultant to the Philippine government as well as a legislative staff officer. She hopes to continue working in humanitarian assistance after her Rotary World Peace Scholarship.

4. Ji-hyang Lee, leejh@berkeley.edu, Korea - Asian Studies
After completing her Rotary World Peace Scholarship, Ji-hyang will use her knowledge to help empower community resources, including youth, to facilitate peace and to mediate conflict.

5. Stella Margetic, smmargetic@hotmail.com, Argentina - LLM/Boalt
Stella has worked with the United Nations Mission of Peace in Angola and after completing her Rotary World Peace Scholarship, Stella plans to use her knowledge and language skills to mediate conflicts at the international level.

6. Anne-Sophie Massa, asmassa@berkeley.edu, Belgium - LLM/Boalt
In addition to holding a bachelor's degree in law and a master's degree in international law, she has lectured in areas of international humanitarian law and the criminal justice. She is interested in a career defending human rights worldwide.

7 . Lilian Pedrosa, lilian_pedrosa@hotmail.com, Brazil - Social Welfare
Lilian's experience as a Rotary Group Study Exchange team member will add to her effectiveness as an international advocate of peace.

8. Sarah Williams, sarah_w@berkeley.edu, England - Political Science
Sarah is a lawyer, who earned her master's degree in law from the London School of Economics, and her interests include international peace negotiation.

2002-2004 Scholars

District Wide Activities for Rotarians
Annual Seminar: Each spring, the scholars will invite all Rotarians to hear and discuss their research and community service.

Special Invitation: Rotarians are always welcome to join us at the weekly events and lectures announced on the International and Area Studies website.

Other Events Hosted By Districts: Districts are planning welcome receptions, special outings, and other events for Scholars. Please contact your Center Liaison for updates.

Professor Edwin M. Epstein, Director of the Rotary Center, welcomes your ideas for building strong, productive and satisfying relationships between Rotary Peace Scholars and Rotarians and facilitating important contributions to peace and conflict resolution. Please send your ideas to him at eepstein@berkeley.edu.