Why The Peace Corps and How Has It Survived 60+ Years?

Most of us remember when the Peace Corps was initiated by President Kennedy. It was set up as a volunteer program run by the United States government to provide technical assistance and to help people outside the United States better understand American culture while helping us better understand other cultures. This class will inform us as to the attractions of and reasons for being a Peace Corps Volunteer during the infamous 1960's from one who was there and lived it. Davis will share his encounters and memories of living in both an atypical rural community and a larger urban environment of Colombia, South America. Join us as we learn about this organization and how this unique experience shaped and changed the lives of a few and the perceptions of many.