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 Indiana University MPA
"I'm earning a dual Master of Public Affairs-Master of Science in Environmental Science at SPEA and then will research the effects of air pollution on children's health in Chile."
-- Rebecca Ciciretti/Indiana U. MPA/MSES Candidate
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#LetGirlsLearn Launches - and the National Peace Corps Association is there!
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It's not every day that the National Peace Corps Association (NPCA) gets a shout out from the First Lady, but on March 4 the Peace Corps community was the center of White House attention for the launch of Let Girls Learn, a powerful new collaboration to expand access to education for girls around the world.
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Peace Corps Funding Letter Sign-Ons Set Record
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Thursday was the last day for members of Congress to sign on to the "Dear Colleague" letter asking for strong funding support for the Peace Corps. Final results are not in, but as of 2 pm on Thursday the tally stood at 155 signatures -- four more than achieved last year. Stay tuned for photos and more from our March 5 National Day of Action.
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National Design Competition Opens for Peace Corps Commemorative Work
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  Over several years, the NPCA worked with and on behalf of the Peace Corps community to secure congressional approval for a Peace Corps commemorative in the nation's capital. On January 24, 2014 the President signed the Peace Corps Commemorative Act into law.
Now, the Peace Corps Commemorative Foundation (PCCF) is working to make the commemorative a reality.
On March 9, 2015, the PCCF announced Stage I of an open, two-stage, national design competition to select an artistically exceptional design concept for a permanent commemorative work in Washington, D.C. Read more
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Early Bird Registration Ending Soon for Peace Corps Connect Conference
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 Have you registered yet for Peace Corps Connect - Berkeley? Early bird registration ends in just two weeks!
The program is still evolving, but we can confirm that Peace Corps Director Carrie Hessler-Radelet will be there, as well as Returned Peace Corps Volunteer (RPCV) members of Congress. A wide range of sessions will highlight the continued impact of the Peace Corps community. Also planned:
- "Success after service" session showcasing RPCV entrepreneurs and others
- NPCA Annual General Meeting
- Group Leaders Forum
- Country of service reunions
- NPCA annual awards ceremony and reception
Keep checking our program page for updated information. Registration is open! Learn more and register today
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Your New Adventure Starts at Johns Hopkins School of Nursing
Explore the new five-semester Masters Entry into Nursing program, specifically designed for non-nursing bachelor's degree graduates and career changers. Start your adventure in spring 2016. Prerequisite courses for health professions are available online. 10-week courses are available in the fall, spring, and summer semesters. Virtual labs are accepted.
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Smokehouse: Peace Corps Alums Bring American Barbecue to Moldova
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Anyone who's taken that leap of faith that binds all Peace Corps Volunteers and RPCVs together knows what strange paths life can take. David Smith is no exception.
"... I would have laughed in your face and called you crazy if you told me I'd be opening a barbecue restaurant in Moldova. And yet that is exactly what I'm doing. My business is called Smokehouse and 'crazy' is a job requirement." Read more
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Vote for YOUR NPCA Board of Directors
|  It's that time of year again!
The Governance Committee of the NPCA Board of Directors announces the candidates for the 2015 elections for member-elected representatives to the Board. All terms are for three years.
NPCA members who reside in, belong to a member group in or who served in the Peace Corps in the regions listed below are eligible to vote and will receive voting information by "snail mail" and/or by email. Voting will take place primarily online between March 30 and April 30. Write-in candidates are also allowed.
- Northeast: Ruth Senchyna, nominated by Returned Peace Corps Volunteers of Northeastern New York
- Mid-Atlantic and Nationwide: Randolph (Randy) A. Adams, nominated by Northern Virginia Returned Peace Corps Volunteers
- Europe, North and East Africa: Linda Stingl, nominated by Friends of Kenya
Elected candidates will begin their terms on the NPCA Board at the June 7, 2015 Board meeting at Peace Corps Connect - Berkeley. Learn more |
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NPCA Makes New Grants to Community-Based Ebola Relief Efforts
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 The NPCA recently awarded a third round of grants -- totaling $26,360 -- to community-based projects for Ebola relief in Guinea, Liberia and Sierra Leone.
As the number of Ebola cases ebbs, survivors need social support to reintegrate into their communities. Several grants were specifically awarded for sustainable projects addressing the problems of vulnerable populations, such as pregnant women, orphans and the elderly. Read more |
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Apply! Franklin Project Ambassadors Program
|  Remember how NPCA represented the Peace Corps community last summer at the Aspen Institute's Franklin Project Gettysburg Summit on National Service?
We continue to be very involved -- and want to let you know about this opportunity.
The Ambassadors Program is a year-long leadership development program and local engagement strategy that will catalyze support for universal national service in communities across the country. The Franklin Project will recruit up to 50 emerging leaders from up to 35 communities across the country to take part in this new initiative. Deadline is March 23. Learn more
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NPCA Featured Member Group:
First Coast RPCVs
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There's a little bit of everything going on in the northeast corner of Florida and southeastern Georgia. That's where you will find the First Coast Returned Peace Corps Volunteers, our featured group. Read more
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You're Invited: Annual General Meeting
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The NPCA Board of Directors cordially invites you to attend the 2015 Annual General Meeting of the National Peace Corps Association on Friday, June 5. The meeting will be held during Peace Corps Connect - Berkeley. (Details on exact time and location to be posted on the NPCA website.) This is your NPCA - the only national organization for the entire Peace Corps community and the most active advocate for Peace Corps. Learn more
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RPCVs, Share Your Research!
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Returned Peace Corps Volunteers, whether you are a graduate student, faculty member, or working professional, this is your chance to go beyond your disciplines and share your research with the wider Peace Corps community at the annual Peace Corps Connect conference of the National Peace Corps Association! Read more | |
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Savings for Solo Travelers with Next Step Travel
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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. Learn more
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Scholarships for RPCVs? Yes, Please 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
There's no better way to meet RPCVs than by wearing the logo. Gear up for the spring!
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