October and winter are upon us! If you are interested in enjoying a little of the diversity that Fairbanks has to offer, get out of the house, and get some good food- then check out International Friendship Day. This is an annual event that is planned by RPCVs and others in the community that happens in October.
The event is being held at the Pioneer Park Civics Centers from noon to 5pm. There is always a full program of cultural and local groups performing in the center area, ranging from Samoan dancing to break dancing to a fashion show of traditional clothing from around the world. In addition you can get a great variety of food and gifts as well as information. There is of course of Peace Corps booth with a large display of items from different countries to look at.
Another event that is worth checking out this October 24th is a talk being held my Master's International students/RPCV fellows about their experiences. It will be held at UAF in the Murie building (upper campus) in room 107 from 2-4.
Note: If you are planning to go be aware that you can park at the museum (right next door to Murie) and pay for a visitor's pass at the kiosk in the parking lot.
In other news we had a very successful couple of days with the recruiter from Seattle visiting on September 24th and 25th. I hope that if you were interested in meeting with her you got a chance. She isn't sure when she will be able to make it back to Fairbanks but with luck it won't be another 4 years before she can return.
And last but certainly not least... Tony Gasbarro, a long time Fairbanks resident and RPCV received an award for his work with UAF and the Master's International program-where he has been the liaison between UAF and the Peace Corps for several years. Tony also works with a non-profit in El Salvador and has been an integral part of the RPCV group in Fairbanks. If you know Tony be sure to congratulate him on his award.
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