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Dr. Lee Altier,far left, helping a Tibetan refugee community establish an apple orchard in Nepal during his time in the Peace Corps. Courtesy: Dr. Lee Altier, 1980s.

Peace Corps: career gateway for post-grad students

Alina Babajko, Reporter // May 7, 2024

The mission of the Peace Corps is to promote world peace and friendship. It was founded by John F. Kennedy in 1961.  The Peace Corps program amplifies the power of human connection in more than 60...

After being forced to red shirt her freshman year due to a broken ankle, Chico State striker Erin Woods is returning for her fifth year with the Chico State women's team in the fall. Photo credit: Carly Maxstone

Wildcat of the Week – Erin Woods

Justin Couchot and Caitlyn Young // May 9, 2018

With softball and track and field busy at the California Collegiate Athletic Association Championships, and baseball busy preparing for them, we caught up with Chico State women's soccer striker Erin Woods...

Chico State third year Sylvia Dorghalli places her candle to spell out Nepal outside of Siskiyou Hall

Candlelit vigil held for Nepal victims

Brittany Mcclintock // May 9, 2015
A ceremony was held in remembrance of those who died during the Nepal Earthquake.
Jennifer Clowers, Peace Corps volunteer and recruitment supervisor, came to Chico State on Tuesday to talk about her experiences in the Peace Corps. Photo credit: Brandon Foster

Peace Corps volunteer reflects on travels

Stephanie Schmieding // November 10, 2014
Jennifer Clowers, Peace Corps volunteer and recruitment officer, talks about her rewarding experience in Guinea and Niger.
A camp for girls in Armenia led by the Peace Corps form a heart in 2012. Photo courtesy of the Peace Corps.

Speaker encourages students to choose Peace Corps

Dominique Diaz // February 26, 2014
CAVE sponsored a discussion for students who may want to join
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