CIRO -- Conference for International Relief Organizations: Local Efforts-Global Relief

Are you interested in...

helping people in need?

world travel?

working internationally?

career options?

new languages?

different cultures?

On Saturday, May 3rd, San Diego City College will provide a platform for international relief and peace-making organizations to raise awareness about their mission, work and accomplishments. This conference will provide ways in which the San Diego community can have a greater impact on global relief efforts through international organizations. City College is an inner-city campus with an internationally diverse student body, faculty and staff, and is committed to the development of informed, active citizens who will be lifelong learners, engaged in community development and community.

Schedule of Events

8:30am -- 9:00am
      Registration & Continental Breakfast

9:00am -- 9:10am
      Welcome: President Terry Burgess

9:10am – 12 noon
      Presentations

12 noon – 1pm
      Lunch & networking time!
      We will be featuring the Afrobeat group ZimBeat!

1pm --2:50pm
      Presentations

2:50pm -- 3:00pm
      Closing Remarks

Featuring
Keynote Address and Other Speakers
Information Tables and Poster Presentations
of several organizations

This will be a great experience for students that are interested in finding volunteer work and internships and/or are interested in studying peace, conflict resolution, and community activism..

This event is free to the public.

Organizers
Stephen Bouscaren, Ph.D.
Jelena Cingel, M.A.

Staff
Matt Babby
Ryan Ballard
Rachel Brewer
Beau Demkar
Ryan Robinson

Sponsors
World Cultures Program
San Diego City College

Special Thanks
President Terry Burgess