Peace Corps Speaker event- Throwback Edition!
Peace Corps Volunteers have been going overseas for 55 years. What was it like to serve in a far-away land before internet blogs and video calls? Come hear from two BU SPH Faculty, Dr. Lisa Messersmith & Dr. Bob Horsburgh, share about their Peace Corps Service back in the day!
In Burkina Faso, LISA MESSERSMITH taught English, and helped with agricultural projects to improve millet and sorghum cultivation. She served during the Reagan era, and finished her Peace Corps service after the government of Burkina Faso stopped accepting new Peace Corps volunteers as a result of the 1986 U.S. bombing of Libya. Lisa will talk about the experiences that led her to pursue public health, and may relate the story of dislocating both of her elbows.
BOB HORSBURG served in Iran from 1969-1972 as a city planner with the Ministry of the Interior. Bob lived with medical missionaries, which inspired him to pursue medicine. Bob is one of the few volunteers to have served in Iran, as Peace Corps program ended in Iran in 1976. During his time he received national news only every three months and rode a camel.
WHEN/WHERE: Thursday, Feb 22, from 1-2pm, in Crosstown, CT305
All are welcome to come an learn what it is like to serve in Peace Corps.
Please RSVP so that we can accordingly:
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I hope to see you there. (You are welcome to come a little late or depart early given your class schedule.)
Best,
Joe
Joseph S. Anzalone, MPH
Senior Manager, Academic Program
RPCV/Liberia, ’87-90, Health Volunteer
