There’s a lot happening on campus these days, but you’ll want to make sure to make time for these two upcoming events, brought to you by the Center for Education in Action.

1. Info Session with Professional-in-Residence from Monterey Institute of International Studies

Who: EIA’s Professional-in-Residence Lisa Leopold is Assistant Professor of English for Academic and Professional Purposes at the Monterey Institute of International Studies, where she teaches courses in Business Correspondence, Public Speaking, Editing, Oral Communication, and Academic and Policy Writing to international graduate students.

Where & When: Adirondack House Career Services Library, Thursday, October 20, 2-3:15 pm.

What & Why: Professor Leopold loves helping students to realize their professional dreams. Students have rated Professor Leopold’s courses very highly, and have told her she is a “first class reviewer.” Professor Leopold brings a wealth of experience to help meet the professional needs of Middlebury’s highly-talented international student body. Prior to teaching at the Monterey Institute, Professor Leopold taught English as a Second Language to immigrants, refugees, community college and university students in the U.S., as well as children in Ecuador. Join us and meet Professor Leopold.

2. Returned Peace Corps Volunteer Panel Discussion

Who: Returned Peace Corps volunteers and YOU. Come hear these Middlebury faculty and staff share their Peace Corps experiences! Interested in making a difference in the world and yourself? Fascinated by the prospect of living and working overseas and learning foreign languages? Attend this presentation to learn more about the Peace Corps, pick up informational materials, and hear firsthand stories of Middlebury faculty and staff who served as volunteers throughout the world!
For a list of notable Returned Peace Corps Volunteers who started their careers in the Peace Corps, go to: http://www.peacecorps.gov/index.cfm?shell=about.notable
Where & When: Dana Auditorium, Wednesday, October 19, 2011, 4:30pm – 5:30pm
What & Why: Because life is calling! Peace Corps benefits include medical, dental, and housing, as well as a monthly stipend, transportation to and from your host country, 24 vacation days a year, and a $7,425 readjustment allowance after your 2-year service. And don’t forget that that you can earn your master’s degree while serving in the Peace Corps through our Master’s International program! Come and learn how your skills can be put to use in the Peace Corps!

This event is open to all members of the general public. Friends and family are encouraged to attend!
For more information, contact Recruiter Jerry Wagner at jwagner2@peacecorps.gov or 617-565-5541.

Hope to see you there (you, specifically)!