60th Anniversary Celebration
60th Anniversary Celebration
Program
| Time | Event |
| 5:30pm | Mix and mingle to recorded world music (music provided by Justin Kohl, Guatemala 2007-2009) |
| 6:00pm | Welcome and Speakers Jane Bucher, Senegal 2006-2008 Maj Fischer, UW-Madison International Division Poland, 1992-1994 and PC Staff Fiji, 2003-2005 Manuel Colon, PC Recruitment Supervisor - Chicago Paraguay, 2010-2012 David Abundis, PC Recruiter - Wisconsin/UP Panama, 2018-2020 John Ferrick, RPCVs of Wisconsin - Madison Lesotho, 1981-1984, and PC Staff Papua New Guinea and Fiji 1989-1991 |
| 6:30pm | Story Slam Emcee: Jim Winship El Salvador 1970-1972 |
| Until 9:00pm | More mix and mingle to recorded world music Participate in the 2024 Calendar photo vote |
Celebration Photos
 RPCVs of Madison international calendars dating back to 1995. |  Tamara England set up displays of international photos representing over 20 countries where Peace Corps Volunteers have served. |  Maj Fischer shared a new book called "A Life Unimagined," written by RPCV and alumnus Aaron Williams. |
 Jimmy Sugarcane performed a mixture of Nigerian and reggae dancehall music. |  Tamara England and Margot Kennard, RPCVs |  Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway, Ron Geason, John Ferrick, and Dr. Linda Vakunta |
 Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway, John Ferrick, Dr. Linda Vakunta, and Alexandra Walters |  Manuel Colon (Peace Corps Recruitment Supervisor) and David Abundis (Peace Corps Recruiter) |  RPCVs got together to reminisce and meet fellow Peace Corps supporters. |
 RPCVs got together to reminisce and meet fellow Peace Corps supporters. |  Tom Brodd, Lee Ron, and Dr. Linda Vakunta |  RPCVs got together to reminisce and meet fellow Peace Corps supporters. |
 Jane Bucher brought some laughs as the evening's Master of Ceremonies |  Maj Fisher shared the importance of UW-Madison's commitment to the Peace Corps |  Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway shared her connection to the Peace Corps |
 Manuel Colon spoke about Peace Corps' bright future following the COVID-19 pandemic. |  RPCV Allison Rodriguez shared a story from her time in service. |  RPCV Kate Vieira shared a story from her time in service. |
 RPCV Harry Bennett shared a story from his time in service. |  RPCVs got together to reminisce and meet fellow Peace Corps supporters. |  RPCVs celebrated the next generation of potential PCVs. |
