World Issues Forum Presents: “A Towering Task” - The Peace Corps Documentary

A Panel Discussion

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Event Details

When:

-

Location:

Online: Zoom

In-Person at WWU
Fairhaven Auditorium

Price:

Free

Brought to you by:

Fairhaven College of Interdisciplinary Studies, The Ray Wolpow Institute, Institute for Global Engagement, The Foundation for WWU & Alumni

Featured Speakers

  • Jerry Smith
  • Steve Bennett, PhD
  • Teresa Derr
  • Ashley Hollenbeck
  • Ella Morrison (‘23)

Description

Check out this video to watch the A Towering Task - The Peace Corps Documentary.

A Panel Discussion with current and former Peace Corps Volunteers from WWU to discuss the documentary called "A Towering Task" about the history and current impact of the United States Peace Corps.

The World Issues Forum series is free and open to the public. Talks are held at 12:00pm in Fairhaven College Auditorium, on the top floor of the Fairhaven College main building to the rear (east) side. If you enter from the west entrance (halfway between the second and third floor facing parking lot 12A), take the half-flight of stairs to the left and continue to east side of the building from there. You'll see the door to the auditorium a little to your left.

Join us at WWU or online on Zoom!

World Issues Forum updates are available online.

The views expressed in the World Issues Forum do not necessarily reflect those of Western Washington University.

Featuring:

A middle-aged man with graying hair and a friendly smile is wearing glasses and a blue shirt. He is looking directly at the camera.
Jerry Smith

Jerry Smith served in the Peace Corps in Niger Republic, West Africa, as an Agricultural Statistician. He worked side-by-side with local farmers on improving the 4 major food crops that are grown in Niger (Millet, Sorghum, Rice and Cowpeas). He also did statistical analysis on these crops to improve planting, growing and harvesting of these crops.

Questions and Accommodations

  • Your point of contact for this event is Fairhaven College. Call (360) 650-6680 or visit the World Issues Forum website.
  • Advance notice for disability accommodations and special needs is appreciated. Please mention your needs when registering.
  • There will be auto-captions for the Zoom webinar. 

Visitor Parking at WWU on Weekdays

  • Mon-Fri, 7:00am-4:30pm: limited paid parking is available at the south C lots and north 6V and 7G lots.
  • Purchase your permit at the lot pay stations or use the Parkmobile app
  • More parking details for campus visitors are available online.

Parking at WWU on Weekdays for Visitors with Disabilities

  • Mon-Fri, 7:00am-4:30pm: both a WWU permit and state disability placard are needed.
  • Purchase your permit at the pay stations in lot C or 6V or use the Parkmobile app (use Zone 1200). This allows parking in any disability space. If these are full, you can use a non-reserved space nearby.
  • More parking details for campus visitors with disabilities are available online.