September 7th
The University of Miami is honored to help commemorate the Peace Corps’ 50 years of promoting peace and friendship around the world. In conjunction with the agency’s mission and legacy of service, they aim to honor the past, demonstrate their effectiveness, and inspire the next generation of volunteers through education and engagement.
A private, research university with more than 15,000 students from around the world, the University of Miami is one of the top producers of Peace Corps volunteers in the USA. UM is currently ranked #21 among all medium size schools in the number of volunteers they produce. There are 23 UM alumni currently serving in Peace Corps. Almost 400 UM Alumni have served in Peace Corps.
“Looking back at my Peace Corps service, it is through that experience that I learned resourcefulness, resilience, and developed immense respect for the community I worked in,” said UM President Donna E. Shalala (Iran 1962-64). “Service shapes our values, harnesses our passions, and makes a real difference in the world.”
The Peace Corps’ 50th Anniversary will be celebrated with two special events. The events will take place on September 7th and include; “Honoring Our Past, Inspiring Future Generations” Panel and “Making a Difference” Job Fair.
“Honoring Our Past, Inspiring Future Generations” will be moderated by Helen Aguirre-Ferré, host of WPBT2. Esteemed panelists include Peace Corps Director Aaron S. Williams, University of Miami President Donna E. Shalala, Knight Foundation President Alberto Ibargüen, and Educate Tomorrow Founder Virginia Emmons McNaught. This Peace Corps 50th Anniversary event is being co-sponsored by the University of Miami, Returned Peace Corps Volunteers of South Florida, and International Relief & Development.
The job fair will take place from 4-6 PM, and the panel will follow from 6 to 7:30 PM at the UM BankUnited Center’s Fieldhouse, 1245 Dauer Drive Coral Gables. Members of the public and university are encouraged to attend for free. RSVP is requested by September 1st to eventsmanagement@miami.edu or at (305) 284-6486. The career fair will feature organizations offering careers in public service, humanitarian aid and international development.
More than 20 employers including Federal agencies like the FBI, the State Department, the IRS and Everglades National Park as well as State agencies like the Department of Corrections will be looking for employees as part of the “Making a Difference” Career Fair. Also participating will be non-profit organizations like Food for the Poor and Educate Tomorrow.