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The Master of Health Policy & Administration program at Washington State University prepares students for leadership roles in the dynamic fields of healthcare management and healthcare policy. CAHME accredited, we offer evening classes, personalized project-based learning, strong regional and national industry connections, and competitive tuition. For further information, please visit us at hpa.wsu.edu or contact Robin Durfee at 509.358.7987, robin.durfee@wsu.edu.
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A Towering Task: Telling the Peace Corps Story
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Imagine a thorough, in-depth documentary about the whole history of the Peace Corps - not just the 60s, not just individual volunteer experiences, but a thoughtful consideration of the agency's past and its relevance in the future.
With the support of the Peace Corps community, this story can and needs to be told...
NPCA is collaborating with RPCV and documentary producer Alana DeJoseph on "A Towering Task," an in-depth documentary about the Peace Corps' history and its outlook into the future. Read more
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From Facebook to Face-to-Face: A Peace Corps Thailand Reunion Story
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 Remember Laurie Allen, the returned Thailand Peace Corps Volunteer who -- as a result of a message posted to our Facebook page -- we were able to reconnect with a former student?
When we left her story last month, she was about to embark on her first visit back to Thailand in 35 years to attend her students' class reunion, as their guest. Shortly before Christmas we caught up with Laurie via email and phone to find out how her trip had gone. Read more
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Registration is open: Peace Corps Connect
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The National Peace Corps Association and the Northern California Peace Corps Association are deep into planning for Peace Corps Connect - Berkeley, June 5-6, 2015 in Berkeley, Californina.
It's going to be a weekend of engaging speakers, dynamic workshops and opportunities for participants to network and share their Peace Corps stories.
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Since our early days training Peace Corps volunteers in the 1960s, SIT Graduate Institute has prepared students to be interculturally effective leaders, professionals, and citizens. Today choose from full-time or online master's degree programs in sustainable development, international education, TESOL, and peacebuilding and conflict transformation. Scholarship opportunities are available to Returned Peace Corps Volunteers. Learn more by visiting our website.
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NPCA and Global Ties - Special Invitation to the Peace Corps Community
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 What role will you play in diplomacy and the future of foreign relations?
Join Global Ties U.S. for their national meeting, New Diplomacy: Building on 75 Years -- February 4-7, 2015 in Washington, D.C. -- to help shape the answers to that question and more! This conference is is the leading forum for developing skills, identifying key trends, and sharing best practices in public diplomacy, international exchanges and nonprofit management
In partnership with the National Peace Corps Association, Global Ties U.S. is offering an exclusive discount on registration for our community. Read more
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Savings for Solo Travelers with Next Step Travel
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 "This was not a "baptism" into the world of cultural differences. It was a renewal of my commitment to live with purpose and intentionality as a global citizen... an A+ experience and I'd do it again in a heart beat!" -- Suzanne Ebel, recently returned Next Step Traveler
Next Step Travel is already a great way to vacation with like-minded individuals who share the values of the National Peace Corps Association, but now we are excited to announce our Solo Traveler Savings program -- we waive the single supplement and give people traveling alone a single room at no additional cost.
Our next Solo Traveler Savings departure is Next Step Travel: Dominican Republic departing on April 25, 2015. Join us on the Caribbean coast of the Dominican Republic for a 10-day volunteer vacation where we'll work on building a school made of discarded plastic bottles, visit serving volunteers and also have time to soak up the local culture and enjoy pristine beaches. Learn more
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We Need YOU for the NPCA Board of Directors
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The Governance Committee of the NPCA Board of Directors announces the 2015 elections for member-elected representatives to the NPCA Board. Three member-elected Board positions are open for nomination through February 20, representing the following regions:
- Geographic Regions: Northeast; Mid-Atlantic and Nationwide
- Country of Service Region: Europe, North and East Africa
Candidates are nominated by an NPCA Member Group or by petition with ten signatures. Candidates for election to the Board must be current members of NPCA and are strongly encouraged to be active participants in NPCA programs, including fundraising campaigns. The length of term is for three years. Read more |
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NPCA Ebola Fund Accepting Proposals
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 The NPCA Ebola Relief Fund is soliciting proposals for round three of small grant funding, with applications due on Feb. 6.
Round 2 winners will be announced shortly. All round three application information is on the NPCA website ... Read more
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Featured Group Southeastern Michigan RPCVs and VISTA Volunteers
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Each month we spotlight one of the 140 NPCA member groups. Read more | |
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In Memoriam November 2014
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We remember those within the Peace Corps community who have died. Read more
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Nominate an RPCV for the Sargent Shriver Award
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The Sargent Shriver Award for Distinguished Humanitarian Service is awarded to a Returned Peace Corps Volunteer who continues to make a sustained and distinguished contribution to humanitarian causes at home or abroad or are innovative social entrepreneurs whose actions will bring about significant long-term change. Deadline: January 31. Read more | |
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Alumni News for January 2015
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We love to hear about recent professional and community service activities by returned Peace Corps Volunteers and former Peace Corps staff!
Check our website each month for the latest Peace Corps alumni news notes. Read more | |
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Scholarships for RPCVs?
Yes, Please
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Making your plans for graduate school? Join the nine NPCA members who earned over $80,000 in scholarships in 2014. More opportunities were just added. Check out the generous scholarships available exclusively to NPCA members. Before you send in your application, learn more here. | |
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Show Your Peace Corps Pride
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There's no better way to meet RPCVs than by wearing the logo. And what's more, Peace Corps Week is just around the corner. Shop the NPCA Online Store today. | |
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