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Peace Corps deputy director Olsen to visit St. Olaf

Christopher Blissett
May 7, 2002

New Peace Corps Deputy Director Jody Olsen will speak on "The Importance of Service" at Boe Memorial Chapel at St. Olaf College at 11:10 a.m. on Tuesday, May 7. Olsen, a former Peace Corps volunteer in Tunisia, is visiting the region to speak at events for past and future Peace Corps volunteers. A brown-bag luncheon for community members interested in the Peace Corps is scheduled for noon in the Sun Room of Buntrock Commons. St. Olaf ranks third nationally for the number of graduates (22) serving in the Peace Corps. In addition, 35 St. Olaf students are currently in the application process. Both events are free and open to the public.

Contact David Gonnerman at 507-786-3315 or gonnermd@stolaf.edu.