Peace Corps Week

Join us in celebrating service in our global community during Peace Corps Week. The Office of Civic and Community Engagement (OCCE) and the Office of International Services and Engagement (OISE) invite you to:

KNOW how to become a Peace Corps volunteer
LEARN how the Peace Corps Prep program can help students prepare for Peace Corps service
DEVELOP a community service mindset locally and internationally within our campus community
HONOR diverse cultures . . . and ENJOY sweets and treats from various Peace Corps regions

*** ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS FOR PEACE CORPS WEEK ***

MON, 2/26
Sweets and Treats . . . from Latin America!
11am – 2pm, OISE Lounge, Ludwick Center, Suite 211, 2^nd Floor
Drop by OISE to enjoy some delicious goodies from our Latin American neighbors!

TUE, 2/27
Lunch and Learn About The Peace Corps – An Info Session
12 – 1pm, Ludwick Center, Sky Bridge,  3^rd Floor
Know what it takes to become a Peace Corps volunteer! During this informal dialogue, you will meet our regional recruiter, Neng Lee as he guides us through the history, opportunities, and application process of the Peace Corps. He’ll share his own volunteer experience adventures in Central Asia while answering your questions about service in the Peace Corps. Light snacks and refreshments from across the globe will be served. WIN cool Peace Corps swag in our raffle!
Let us know you’re coming. RSVP today!

WED, 2/28
Sweets and Treats . . . from Asia!
11am – 2pm, OCCE, Ludwick Center, Suite 119, 1^st Floor
Drop by OCCE to sample some of the iconic treats from the far east!

THU, 2/29
Sweets and Treats . . . from Europe and Africa!
11am – 2pm, OISE Lounge, Ludwick Center, Suite 211, 2^nd Floor
Drop by for twice the fun and treats from TWO continents!

Study Abroad Info Session
12-1pm, Virtual session
Thinking about studying abroad? Learn about the Council on International Educational Exchange (CIEE) program and the opportunity to study in over 30+ countries. Ask about the logistics, costs, destination countries and more. To RSVP for this study abroad information session: https://laverne.campuslabs.com/engage/event/9933481

FRI, 3/1
Coffee Chat Friday
12-2pm Virtual session
An opportunity to chat online with our local Peace Corps recruiter (Neng Lee) who can answer your questions about what it’s like to live, learn, and work with a community overseas. Plus, gain tips to guide you through the application process.  For details and how to logon to the session:
https://www.peacecorps.gov/events/?radius=10&zip=92507#results

We look forward to welcoming you to Peace Corps Week! For all things community engagement, follow us at @occeulv