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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.