In September 1961, Carey was a 24-year-old lieutenant, Gorman a wide-eyed 17-year-old private, part of an Irish contingent of United Nations peacekeepers deployed in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) to stop the country descending into chaos. Even at a distance of 55 years, their voices crack with emotion as they recall how their mission turned into a battle for survival in Ireland’s first ever international military deployment.
In hopes of inspiring the next round of applicants for the summer of 2018, several Oslo Scholars from the past two summers will present and discuss their experiences with the student body.
Take advantage of this great opportunity to engage and connect with BUILD alumni. Join us for pizza and chat with alumni as they share their reflections about their time at the IGL. This is a great opportunity for current members to ask questions, get advice and share information about current and upcoming projects. It’s casual, it's fun and it's a dinner built specifically to help student members develop their projects.
