60th Anniversary Celebration

Time	Event
5:30pm	Mix and mingle to recorded world music (music provided by Justin Kohl, Guatemala 2007-2009)
6:00pm	Welcome and Speakers Jane Bucher, Senegal 2006-2008 Maj Fischer, UW-Madison International Division Poland, 1992-1994 and PC Staff Fiji, 2003-2005 Manuel Colon, PC Recruitment Supervisor - Chicago Paraguay, 2010-2012 David Abundis, PC Recruiter - Wisconsin/UP Panama, 2018-2020 John Ferrick, RPCVs of Wisconsin - Madison Lesotho, 1981-1984, and PC Staff Papua New Guinea and Fiji 1989-1991
6:30pm	Story Slam Emcee: Jim Winship El Salvador 1970-1972
Until 9:00pm	More mix and mingle to recorded world music Participate in the 2024 Calendar photo vote

RPCVs of Madison international calendars dating back to 1995.

Tamara England set up displays of international photos representing over 20 countries where Peace Corps Volunteers have served.

Maj Fischer shared a new book called "A Life Unimagined," written by RPCV and alumnus Aaron Williams.

Jimmy Sugarcane performed a mixture of Nigerian and reggae dancehall music.

Tamara England and Margot Kennard, RPCVs

Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway, Ron Geason, John Ferrick, and Dr. Linda Vakunta

Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway, John Ferrick, Dr. Linda Vakunta, and Alexandra Walters

Manuel Colon (Peace Corps Recruitment Supervisor) and David Abundis (Peace Corps Recruiter)

RPCVs got together to reminisce and meet fellow Peace Corps supporters.

Tom Brodd, Lee Ron, and Dr. Linda Vakunta

RPCVs got together to reminisce and meet fellow Peace Corps supporters.

Jane Bucher brought some laughs as the evening's Master of Ceremonies

Maj Fisher shared the importance of UW-Madison's commitment to the Peace Corps

Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway shared her connection to the Peace Corps

Manuel Colon spoke about Peace Corps' bright future following the COVID-19 pandemic.

RPCV Allison Rodriguez shared a story from her time in service.

RPCV Kate Vieira shared a story from her time in service.

RPCV Harry Bennett shared a story from his time in service.

RPCVs got together to reminisce and meet fellow Peace Corps supporters.

RPCVs celebrated the next generation of potential PCVs.