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PCVs to Reunite in Korea
Peace Corps Volunteers to Reunite in Korea 1 May 2008
Brownback ties up appointment of Kathleen Stephens
Senator Sam Brownback ties up appointment of Kathleen Stephens as ambassador to South Korea to North Korean human rights 1 May 2008
Some upset by plan at School for International Training
Some upset by plan at School for International Training 1 May 2008
Bill Owens exhibits at James Cohan Gallery
Bill Owens exhibits at James Cohan Gallery 1 May 2008
Maria Shriver writes "Just Who Will You Be?"
Maria Shriver writes "Just Who Will You Be? Big Question. Little Book. Answer Within" 1 May 2008
Peace Corps Fellows/USA Partners with Cornell
Peace Corps Fellows/USA Partners with Cornell University 2 May 2008
Peter Hessler wins National Magazine Award
Peter Hessler wins National Magazine Award 2 May 2008
Al Kamen writes: Mission Accomplished
Al Kamen writes: That Banner, That Ship. Remember? 2 May 2008
Michael O'Hanlon writes: Military Holding up reasonably well
Michael O'Hanlon writes: Our Military is Holding up reasonably well under Immense Strain 4 May 2008
Don Odermann creates Education Fund for Latin Players
Colombia RPCV Don Odermann creates Education Fund for Latin Players 5 May 2008
PC Ranked Number One Socially Responsible Employer
Peace Corps Ranked as the Number One Most Socially Responsible Employer in Annual Survey 5 May 2008
Blackwill says next president may not back India nuclear deal
Robert Blackwill says the next American president might not have as much stake in the nuclear deal as present administration 7 May 2008
Amy Smith's low-tech inventions have high impact
Inventor and instructor Amy Smith at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology hops over to remote African towns and Latin American villages 8 May 2008
Fred O'Regan writes: Seal Hunt Cruelty Persists
Fred O'Regan writes: Seal Hunt Cruelty Persists Despite New Regulations 8 May 2008
Bill Moyers on the 2008 Elections
Bill Moyers on the 2008 Elections, the Rev. Wright Controversy, the Media, Vietnam and More 8 May 2008
PC Wins Best Government Website Award
Peace Corps Wins Best Government Website by the Webby Awards 9 May 2008
Direct Relief to airlift medical aid to Myanmar
Direct Relief is currently planning to airlift more than $200,000 worth of medical aid to Cyclone Victims in Myanmar 10 May 2008
Jemison sayUS leaders have made foolish decisions
Jemison says political leaders in the United States have made foolish decisions to spend more money on war and creating weapons than on education and feeding the hungry 11 May 2008
PCVs in China Are Safe after earthquake
Peace Corps Volunteers in China Are Safe after earthquake 12 May 2008
Louis Adams relives PC days in Morocco
Louis Adams relives Peace Corps days during reunion in Morocco 12 May 2008
Jake Hooker writes: Powerful Quake Ravages China
Jake Hooker writes: Powerful Quake Ravages China, Killing Thousands 13 May 2008
Zachery Scott writes: Being a gay volunteer
Mozambique PCV Zachery Scott writes: Being a gay volunteer makes your friends and family give that extra “Why?” look when you announce your departure 14 May 2008
PC Celebrates Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month
Peace Corps Celebrates Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month 15 May 2008
Peace Corps Celebrates Older Americans Month
Peace Corps Celebrates Older Americans Month 15 May 2008
PC Director Visits the Eastern Caribbean
Peace Corps Director Visits the Eastern Caribbean 16 May 2008
Lawrence Siddall writes "Two Years in Poland and Other Stories"
Lawrence Siddall self-publishes his book, "Two Years in Poland and Other Stories," about his being a Peace Corps volunteer in Poland 16 May 2008
Hugh Pickens writes: Death Be Not Proud
Peru RPCV Hugh Pickens writes: Death Be Not Proud 17 May 2008
Colorado to host Peace Corps Reunion in August
Fort Collins Colorado to host Peace Corps Reunion beginning August 22 19 May 2008
Bruce Sterling writes: Steve Cisler RIP
Bruce Sterling writes: Steve Cisler, RIP 20 May 2008
Obituary for Bolivia RPCV Dolores "Dori" J. Friedel-Foltz
Obituary for Bolivia RPCV Dolores "Dori" J. Friedel-Foltz 21 May 2008
Zig and Irma Sokolnicki receive President's Volunteer Service Award
Jamaica RPCVs Zig and Irma Sokolnicki on May 15 received the President's Volunteer Service Award for their participation as older Peace Corps volunteers 21 May 2008
Peace Corps wins Government Accountability Award
Peace Corps Awarded Advancing Government Accountability Award 21 May 2008
Matthew Handley pursued case of 12 murdered Nepalis
RPCV Matthew Handley and his firm (Cohen, Milstein, Hausfeld & Toll, P.L.L.C.) pursued the case of 12 Nepali men who were murdered in Iraq in 2004 22 May 2008
Obituary for Togo RPCV Richard Helgerson
Obituary for Togo RPCV Richard Helgerson 22 May 2008
Don Crosby and wife serve in Thailand at 70
It was not until Don Crosby neared his 70th birthday that he and his wife, Diane, fulfilled their dream of going overseas to lend a helping hand as Peace Corps Volunteers in Thailand 23 May 2008
Nick Mucha promotes development at surf destinations
Honduras RPCV Nick Mucha founded Project Wave of Optimism, a 501c3 nonprofit foundation, dedicated to promoting sustainable community development in Latin America surf destinations 25 May 2008
Tschetter visits St Lucia
Peace Corps director Ron Tschetter visits St Lucia 26 May 2008
Obituary for Togo RPCV Steve Cisler
Obituary for Togo RPCV Steve Cisler 26 May 2008
Obama Urges Grads To Serve Country
Obama Urges Grads To Serve Country 26 May 2008
Chuck Ludlam writes: Congress fixes home sale tax
Chuck Ludlam writes: Congress Enacts Tax Law fixing the capital gains home sale tax problem for Peace Corps Volunteers and Staff 27 May 2008
Obituary for Brazil RPCV David Canavera
Obituary for Brazil RPCV David Canavera 27 May 2008
Obituary for Nepal RPCV Michael Frame
Obituary for Nepal RPCV Michael Frame 27 May 2008
Obituary for Nepal RPCV Michael Frame
Obituary for Nepal RPCV Michael Frame 27 May 2008
Ron Tschetter at Montana State University
Peace Corps director Ron Tschetter honors Montana State University for its tradition of volunteerism 28 May 2008
Lynn Lurie writes “Corner of the Dead"
Ecuador RPCV Lynn Lurie took six years to write her novel, “Corner of the Dead" about Peru's Shining Path 29 May 2008
Sophia Polasky writes: Luncheon with the president
Ghana Peace Corps Volunteer Sophia Polasky writes: Luncheon with the president 30 May 2008
Carolyn Nelson is unsung heroine
Grenada RPCV Carolyn Nelson is unsung heroine 30 May 2008
Arnold Wendroff warns dangers of ritual use of mercury
Malawi RPCV Arnold Wendroff has brought to light the dangerous ritual use of mercury 30 May 2008
Philip Dacey writes "The New York Postcard Sonnets"
Nigeria RPCV Philip Dacey is the author of nine full-length books of poems, the latest The New York Postcard Sonnets: A Midwesterner Moves to Manhattan 31 May 2008
PCVs to Reunite in Korea
Peace Corps Volunteers to Reunite in Korea 1 May 2008
Senator ties up Kathleen Stephens appointment
Senator Sam Brownback ties up appointment of Kathleen Stephens as ambassador to South Korea to North Korean human rights 1 May 2008
Some upset by plan at School for International Training
Some upset by plan at School for International Training 1 May 2008
Bill Owens exhibits at James Cohan Gallery
Bill Owens exhibits at James Cohan Gallery 1 May 2008
Maria Shriver writes "Just Who Will You Be?"
Maria Shriver writes "Just Who Will You Be? Big Question. Little Book. Answer Within" 1 May 2008
Peace Corps Fellows/USA Partners with Cornell
Peace Corps Fellows/USA Partners with Cornell University 2 May 2008
Peter Hessler wins National Magazine Award
Peter Hessler wins National Magazine Award 2 May 2008
Al Kamen writes: Mission Accomplished
Al Kamen writes: That Banner, That Ship. Remember? 2 May 2008
Sen. John F. Kerry waded into a battle with the...
Sen. John F. Kerry waded into a battle with the Peace Corps on the heels of a Washington Post article that said the international agency has barred HIV-positive workers from its ranks 4 May 2008
Michael O'Hanlon writes: Military Holding up reasonably well
Michael O'Hanlon writes: Our Military is Holding up reasonably well under Immense Strain 4 May 2008
Don Odermann creates Education Fund for Latin Players
Colombia RPCV Don Odermann creates Education Fund for Latin Players 5 May 2008
PC Ranked Number One Socially Responsible Employer
Peace Corps Ranked as the Number One Most Socially Responsible Employer in Annual Survey 5 May 2008
How Action Head Sam Brown got Bill Clinton's appointment to...
How Action Head Sam Brown got Bill Clinton's appointment to head our delegation to the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe 7 May 2008
Peace Corps volunteer Emi Caitlin Ishigooka teaches in Takeo Province...
Peace Corps volunteer Emi Caitlin Ishigooka teaches in Takeo Province, Cambodia 7 May 2008
Blackwill says next president may not back India nuclear deal
Robert Blackwill says the next American president might not have as much stake in the nuclear deal as present administration 7 May 2008
Wheaton school pays tribute to Volunteer Blythe O'Sullivan who was...
Wheaton school pays tribute to Volunteer Blythe O'Sullivan who was killed while working with the Peace Corps 7 May 2008
Lasatu RPCV Sheryl Cowan currently serves the country director for...
Lasatu RPCV Sheryl Cowan currently serves the country director for the Peace Corps in Benin 8 May 2008
President George W. Bush met with Aaron Harrison Woolf and...
President George W. Bush met with Aaron Harrison Woolf and 32 other Peace Corps Volunteers on April 29 at a White House send-off in honor of 2008 National Volunteer Week 8 May 2008
Amy Smith's low-tech inventions have high impact
Inventor and instructor Amy Smith at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology hops over to remote African towns and Latin American villages 8 May 2008
Fred O'Regan writes: Seal Hunt Cruelty Persists
Fred O'Regan writes: Seal Hunt Cruelty Persists Despite New Regulations 8 May 2008
Bill Moyers on the 2008 Elections
Bill Moyers on the 2008 Elections, the Rev. Wright Controversy, the Media, Vietnam and More 8 May 2008
Jeremiah Johnson Was Kicked Out of the Peace Corps in...
Jeremiah Johnson Was Kicked Out of the Peace Corps in Ukraine after being found HIV positive, and Now Johnson's Considering a Lawsuit 9 May 2008
tom_emmons writes: While he may not have contracted HIV...
tom_emmons writes: While he may not have contracted HIV via intercourse, sharing needles, etc; I highly doubt his actions were non-negligent 9 May 2008
JamesNPhi writes: The removal was the result of one countries...
JamesNPhi writes: The removal was the result of one countries discrimination, and as an international organization, the Peace Corps must follow the rules of the country that they are in 9 May 2008
Word2theWise writes: The Peace Corps must weigh the health and...
Word2theWise writes: The Peace Corps must weigh the health and safety of the populations to which they administer along with the dignity of the Peace Corps Volunteers 9 May 2008
PC Wins Best Government Website Award
Peace Corps Wins Best Government Website by the Webby Awards 9 May 2008
fatesrider writes: It's better to let someone go because they...
fatesrider writes: It's better to let someone go because they have an illness which they can't reasonably be expected to treat at their assigned location 10 May 2008
JenPDX writes: Why should the Peace Corps treat him with...
JenPDX writes: Why should the Peace Corps treat him with their limited medical budget in Ukraine, risk the Peace Corps' reputation and be kicked out of Ukraine, and provide lesser care for Mr. Johnson when he can go home and receive medical treatment and be around his family? 10 May 2008
Direct Relief to airlift medical aid to Myanmar
Direct Relief is currently planning to airlift more than $200,000 worth of medical aid to Cyclone Victims in Myanmar 10 May 2008
Jemison say US leaders have made foolish decisions
Jemison says political leaders in the United States have made foolish decisions to spend more money on war and creating weapons than on education and feeding the hungry 11 May 2008
PCVs in China Are Safe after earthquake
Peace Corps Volunteers in China Are Safe after earthquake 12 May 2008
Sara Ray to speak to an estimated crowd of 20,000...
Sara Ray to speak to an estimated crowd of 20,000 on the National Mall before leaving for the Peace Corps in Macedonia immediately after graduation 12 May 2008
Louis Adams relives PC days in Morocco
Louis Adams relives Peace Corps days during reunion in Morocco 12 May 2008
Jake Hooker writes: Powerful Quake Ravages China
Jake Hooker writes: Powerful Quake Ravages China, Killing Thousands 13 May 2008
Zachery Scott writes: Being a gay volunteer
Mozambique PCV Zachery Scott writes: Being a gay volunteer makes your friends and family give that extra "Why?" look when you announce your departure 14 May 2008
PC Celebrates Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month
Peace Corps Celebrates Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month 15 May 2008
Peace Corps Celebrates Older Americans Month
Peace Corps Celebrates Older Americans Month 15 May 2008
Rebecca M. Coulborn, a Peace Corps volunteer in the West...
Rebecca M. Coulborn, a Peace Corps volunteer in the West African nation of Burkina Faso, said she was forced out in 2001 when an exam showed she had HIV. "I did not want to be medically separated," she recalled. 16 May 2008
PC Director Visits the Eastern Caribbean
Peace Corps Director Visits the Eastern Caribbean 16 May 2008
Lawrence Siddall writes "Two Years in Poland and Other Stories"
Lawrence Siddall self-publishes his book, "Two Years in Poland and Other Stories," about his being a Peace Corps volunteer in Poland 16 May 2008
Retirees are joining Peace Corps, bringing valued skills with them...
Retirees are joining Peace Corps, bringing valued skills with them 16 May 2008
Hugh Pickens writes: Death Be Not Proud
Peru RPCV Hugh Pickens writes: Death Be Not Proud 17 May 2008
Colorado to host Peace Corps Reunion in August
Fort Collins Colorado to host Peace Corps Reunion beginning August 22 19 May 2008
Bruce Sterling writes: Steve Cisler RIP
Bruce Sterling writes: Steve Cisler, RIP 20 May 2008
Obituary for Bolivia RPCV Dolores "Dori" J. Friedel-Foltz
Obituary for Bolivia RPCV Dolores "Dori" J. Friedel-Foltz 21 May 2008
Kelly and Mosiah Montoya, Peace Corps volunteers serving in Salcaja...
Kelly and Mosiah Montoya, Peace Corps volunteers serving in Salcaja, Guatemala, gave four different presentations to students at both Ridgway Elementary and Secondary Schools 21 May 2008
Zig and Irma Sokolnicki receive President's Award
Jamaica RPCVs Zig and Irma Sokolnicki on May 15 received the President's Volunteer Service Award for their participation as older Peace Corps volunteers 21 May 2008
Peace Corps wins Government Accountability Award
Peace Corps Awarded Advancing Government Accountability Award 21 May 2008
Matthew Handley pursued case of 12 murdered Nepalis
RPCV Matthew Handley and his firm (Cohen, Milstein, Hausfeld & Toll, P.L.L.C.) pursued the case of 12 Nepali men who were murdered in Iraq in 2004 22 May 2008
Obituary for Togo RPCV Richard Helgerson
Obituary for Togo RPCV Richard Helgerson 22 May 2008
Togo RPCV Steve Cisler, the quintessential "digital librarian," died last...
Togo RPCV Steve Cisler, the quintessential "digital librarian," died last week of cancer 22 May 2008
Judy Gates to serve as Peace Corps Volunteer in Mongolia...
Judy Gates to serve as Peace Corps Volunteer in Mongolia 23 May 2008
Don Crosby and wife serve in Thailand at 70
It was not until Don Crosby neared his 70th birthday that he and his wife, Diane, fulfilled their dream of going overseas to lend a helping hand as Peace Corps Volunteers in Thailand 23 May 2008
Tony D'Souza writes: I applaud columnist Stephen Barr and the...
Tony D'Souza writes: I applaud columnist Stephen Barr and the Washington Post for championing the cause of Peace Corps Volunteer Jeremiah Johnson, who was removed from his post in the Ukraine after testing positive for HIV 23 May 2008
Peace Corps & Friends-A Celebration is one of this summer's...
Peace Corps & Friends-A Celebration is one of this summer's Beet Street projects in Fort Collins Colorado 23 May 2008
Nick Mucha promotes development at surf destinations
Honduras RPCV Nick Mucha founded Project Wave of Optimism, a 501c3 nonprofit foundation, dedicated to promoting sustainable community development in Latin America surf destinations 25 May 2008
Tschetter visits St Lucia
Peace Corps director Ron Tschetter visits St Lucia 26 May 2008
Obituary for Togo RPCV Steve Cisler
Obituary for Togo RPCV Steve Cisler 26 May 2008
Obama Urges Grads To Serve Country
Obama Urges Grads To Serve Country 26 May 2008
Chuck Ludlam writes: Congress fixes home sale tax
Chuck Ludlam writes: Congress Enacts Tax Law fixing the capital gains home sale tax problem for Peace Corps Volunteers and Staff 27 May 2008
Obituary for Brazil RPCV David Canavera
Obituary for Brazil RPCV David Canavera 27 May 2008
Obituary for Nepal RPCV Michael Frame
Obituary for Nepal RPCV Michael Frame 27 May 2008
Obituary for Nepal RPCV Michael Frame
Obituary for Nepal RPCV Michael Frame 27 May 2008
Erin Luhmann and Jonathan Peasley will depart for the Kyrgyz...
Erin Luhmann and Jonathan Peasley will depart for the Kyrgyz Republic on July 5 to serve as Peace Corps Volunteers 28 May 2008
Philip Armstrong is selected for a volunteer assignment in Mauritania...
Philip Armstrong is selected for a volunteer assignment in Mauritania focused on environmental education 28 May 2008
Judy Gates to serve as Peace Corps Volunteer in Mongolia...
Judy Gates to serve as Peace Corps Volunteer in Mongolia as a business-development volunteer. 28 May 2008
Kay Oursler joined the Peace Corps and spent more than...
Kay Oursler joined the Peace Corps and spent more than two years in the small Tanzanian village of Uhekule 28 May 2008
Ron Tschetter at Montana State University
Peace Corps director Ron Tschetter honors Montana State University for its tradition of volunteerism 28 May 2008
Lynn Lurie writes "Corner of the Dead"
Ecuador RPCV Lynn Lurie took six years to write her novel, "Corner of the Dead" about Peru's Shining Path 29 May 2008
Marion Adams to serve as Peace Corps Volunteer in Moldova...
Marion Adams to serve as Peace Corps Volunteer in Moldova 29 May 2008
RPCV Jenean Smith working on solar project for school in...
RPCV Jenean Smith working on solar project for school in Nicaragua 29 May 2008
Sophia Polasky writes: Luncheon with the president
Ghana Peace Corps Volunteer Sophia Polasky writes: Luncheon with the president 30 May 2008
Carolyn Nelson is unsung heroine
Grenada RPCV Carolyn Nelson is unsung heroine 30 May 2008
Arnold Wendroff warns dangers of ritual use of mercury
Malawi RPCV Arnold Wendroff has brought to light the dangerous ritual use of mercury 30 May 2008
Philip Dacey writes "The New York Postcard Sonnets"
Nigeria RPCV Philip Dacey is the author of nine full-length books of poems, the latest The New York Postcard Sonnets: A Midwesterner Moves to Manhattan 31 May 2008