Global possibilities focus of presentations
The University of New Mexico Peace Corps recruitment office invites students, faculty, staff and community members to meet Sharon Sugarek, Peace Corps regional director, on Tuesday and Wednesday, Sept. 12 and 13, at the Latin American and Iberian Institute, 801 Yale NE.
Sugarek will give insight into global opportunities available to college graduates and professionals in education, health, business, environment, youth development, agriculture and community development.
The session on Sept. 12 at 6 p.m. will give an overview of Peace Corps volunteer positions as well as insight to Sugarek's experiences as a volunteer in Gambia. On Sept. 13 at noon she will draw on her knowledge from serving as a Peace Corps country director to help participants learn how to gain experience to become competitive applicants for Peace Corps positions.
To reserve a seat, send your name and event preference to: rspv@peacecorps.gov or call 214-253-5473.
The Peace Corps is celebrating a 45-year legacy of service at home and abroad, and a 30-year high for volunteers in the field. Since 1961, more than 182,000 volunteers have helped promote a better understanding between Americans and the people of the 138 countries where volunteers have served.
Apply for service today. Apply immediately to depart prior to Oct. 2007; apply by Oct. 6, 2006 to depart from Oct. to Dec. 2007; apply by Feb. 5, 2007 to depart from Jan. to Mar. 2008.
For more information or to schedule interviews, please contact Lisa Paton, UNM Peace Corps recruiter at lispaton@unm.edu or call 277-6848.
Media Contact: Laurie Mellas, (505) 277-5915; e-mail: lmellas@unm.edu