KU News Release

KU to host events for those interested in volunteering with Peace Corps

LAWRENCE — To encourage students to get their applications in by the Feb. 4 priority deadline, the Peace Corps office at the University of Kansas will host three days of events in January.

An informational meeting for students, faculty and community members will take place from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, Jan. 18, at the Pine Room in the Kansas Union. Attendees will learn about what it’s like to serve as a Peace Corps volunteer, the benefits of service and the application process.

KU Peace Corps representative Heather Sutter and Denver regional recruiter Andrew Merkin will host an application workshop from 10 a.m. to noon Wednesday, Jan. 30, at the International Room in the Kansas Union. Attendees will be guided through the application process and will be ready to participate in the “Interview Spree,” which takes place from 4 to 9 p.m. that day in the Burge Union. An interview is part of the Peace Corps application process.

Also on Jan. 30, former Peace Corps volunteer Zachary Cooper will speak about his experience teaching university English in Kazakhstan at the “Around the World with the Peace Corps” brown bag. The event takes place from noon to 1 p.m. at the International Room in the Kansas Union.

Current and former volunteers for the Peace Corps, Teach for America and AmeriCorps will take part in the “Alternative Career Paths” panel discussion from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 31, at the Kansas Room in the Kansas Union. The three organizations’ representatives will tell attendees about the rewards that come from service.

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