Peace Corps Horizons

Peace Corps Horizons
A monthly Peace Corps publication serving Minnesota, Iowa, Wisconsin, North Dakota, and South Dakota

Tuesday, November 21, 2006

November 2006

VOLUME 2 ISSUE 2

Peace Corps: Joining the Global Fight Against AIDS

On December 1^st, 2006, which is World AIDS Day, people around the world will gather to promote awareness and education about HIV and AIDS.

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New Peace Corps Director Tschetter Takes Office

WASHINGTON, D.C., September 26, 2006 – Returned Peace Corps Volunteer Ronald A. Tschetter was sworn in today as the 17th director of the Peace Corps. Director Tschetter, who was nominated by the president on July 25, was unanimously confirmed by the U.S. Senate on September 13. Mr. Tschetter is the third director in the Peace Corps' history to have served as a Peace Corps Volunteer.

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New Peace Corps Partnership With Metropolitan State University Allows Volunteers to Pursue Bachelor's Degrees While Serving

WASHINGTON, D.C., October 23, 2006 – The Peace Corps and Metropolitan State University in St. Paul, Minn., have unveiled a new partnership that will allow graduates from community colleges to pursue bachelor's degrees while serving in the Peace Corps.

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Minneapolis Office to Host Event for Soon-to-Be Volunteers

The Minneapolis Peace Corps Recruiting Office will be hosting their bi-annual Volunteer Send-Off Celebration on Saturday, December 2^nd, 2006.

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