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Peace Programs
Applications for 2009-2010 are closed but additional information
about the programs can be found below. The
deadline for applications to be submitted to The Rotary Foundation for 2010-2012 will be July 1, 2009.
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Program Synopses
The Rotary Centers for International
Studies program
offers fellowships for master’s degree study fields related to peace and
conflict resolution. Beyond academics, Rotary World Peace Fellows also
gain practical skills in conflict resolution appropriate to their individual
careers.
Up to 60 Rotary World Peace Fellows each year
enroll in the six Rotary Centers based at leading universities in five
countries: International Christian University, Japan; Universidad del Salvador,
Argentina; University of Bradford, England; University of Queensland,
Australia; University of California-Berkeley, Calif., U.S.A., and Duke
University and University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, N.C.
The Rotary Peace and Conflict Studies
Program is a
professional development program held in Bangkok, Thailand, through which up to
30 participants embark on three months of intensive study instructed by some of
the leading specialists in the peace and conflict resolution fields. The
specialized curriculum has been crafted to capitalize on the experience of both
participants and lecturers while balancing theoretical and practical
learning.
Ideal for busy professionals, the customized
program helps promising leaders expand their global outlook, strengthen their
negotiation skills, and ultimately make a positive impact on future peace and
conflict resolution efforts worldwide. For More Information District 7350 Contact: Past District Governor Ms. Kelly Wike at: kelly.wike.bvkb@statefarm.com,
phone: 814-941-7428. Rotary Foundation contact:Laura Tell, Rotary Centers Program Assistant, at 1-847-866-3307
with any questions or for more information. Program materials and
participant profiles can be downloaded at the links above
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