NEW Lecture Series Sponsored by the Friends of the Saint Paul Public Library

NEW lecture series sponsored by the Friends of the Saint Paul Public library for those who want to make the world a healthier place. Explore reasons and ways to work in health and development outside the United States, hear stories of expatriate living, and get practical, hands-on advice for jobseekers and volunteers at this three-part program, based at St. Anthony Park Branch, 2245 Como Ave., St. Paul. All programs begin at 7 p.m., and are coordinated by Patricia Ohmans, Health Advocates.

Tuesday, May 22--Talk about what global health is, and some reasons why you should--or shouldn't--work in global health, with returned Peace Corps volunteer Elizabeth Songalia, who found fulfilling work in the Philippines.

Tuesday, May 29--Practical methods to get ready to work in international health, and some examples of the kind of work available, with Rob Carlson, PA, who spent six months in a refugee camp in Sudan.

Wednesday, June 6--Explore re-entry to the States and how to keep in touch with health work, with Joan and Segundo Velasquez, who built a non-profit organization that builds roads, clinics and schools in Bolivia.

For more information, see the Friends at: www.thefriends.org