Thames District Conference Global Scholars
Katrina Kalcic, the 2021-2022 Global Scholar sponsored by District 6250 and the Janesville Morning Rotary Club, attended the Thames (UK) District Conference this spring. Katrina is pictured here kneeling in the front row, far right. She is in her final term of her Master’s Degree at Oxford University in the Blavatnik School of Government. The Windsor & Eton Club is her host in the UK.Reflecting on her time at Oxford, Katrina said that collaboration with international professionals and students who are using diverse strategies to achieve positive social change has been a highlight of her work at the University. Learning the limitations of traditional economic theories in uncertain times has been an important part of her academic training. In her Principles of International Law class, she deepened her understanding of war crimes, genocide, and dispute resolution.
Katrina Kalcic grew up in Kenosha and attended the University of Wisconsin – Madison for her undergraduate degree in Political Science and Journalism. Before becoming a Global Scholar, she worked for two years in Uganda and was involved with the United Nations Spotlight Initiative working to reduce violence against women and girls in more than 25 countries.
District 6250 is pleased to fund a Global Scholar annually. Rotarian contributions to the Annual Fund/SHARE program make this scholarship using District Designated Funds. Thank you for supporting the Global Scholars we sponsor.
Lois Smith
Global Scholar Chair