Despite the challenges during the ongoing #Covid_19 pandemic, U-Mโs Peace Corps prep program trained several students in the class of #2021. We are top 10 among schools preparing students who want to serve as a @PeaceCorps volunteer. #GoBlue
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Today we end our week of celebration for the #60yearsUMPeaceCorp! Thank U so much for commemorating w/ us. May the next decade of life-changing community services around the world begin! Some other moments to lighten up your weekend ๐๐
#60yearsUMPeaceCorp: "I went to teach about agriculture, health and nutrition and ended up learning so much more about the world, development and myself." Allen James, Mali (2010-12)
#LetsCelebrate!!!!
#60yearsUMPeaceCorp: Today marks the 60th anniversary of when JFK spoke on the steps of the Michigan Union and first introduced the idea of the @PeaceCorps to the world. Celebrate with us! https://t.co/10iHGRurxJ
#60yearsUMPeaceCorp: "My #PeaceCorps exp. taught me that if U want to improve people's lives, U must do so in p'ship w people affected by the issue you're trying to solve. This often involves listening, a willingness to learn & an open heart." Ryan Ruggiero, S.Afr. (2010/13)
This week marks the 60th anniversary of when JFK spoke on the steps of the Michigan Union and first introduced the idea of the @PeaceCorps to the world. We're celebrating by highlighting the experiences of Returned Peace Corps Volunteers at #Umich throughout this week!
#60yearsUMPeaceCorp: My biggest takeaway from the #PeaceCorps is the importance of empathy. Understanding different people & cultures, building human to human connection is the best foundation for progress. Zoe Robinson served in Namibia/Africa (2017/19)
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Majd Abdulghani, a research assistant in U-M's Life Sciences Institute, was named the first ever Rhodes Scholar from Saudi Arabia! Check out this article for Majd's story! https://t.co/u4WDTBnWlE
Today is the last day to give to the International Center for #GivingBlueday! Your gifts will go towards programming support for international students and their interactions with Americans!
Contribute here: https://t.co/193ynSmxN7