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Worldwide Available: A Foreign Service Life (IA207-2)

IA – International Affairs

Lewes (Trinity Faith Education Building) | February 4, 2025-April 8, 2025

Tuesday: 12:45 PM-2:00 PM

This is a hybrid course. One section meets on site at the location listed; and one section meets online only.

Previously titled Foreign Service Potpourri, this course explores the instructors 24+ years with the U.S. Department of State, including service in Germany, Botswana, Korea, Australia, Afghanistan, and, of course, Washington, DC. Along the way, students learn about the structure and functions of the foreign service, which includes the Departments of State, Commerce, and Agriculture, and USAID (U.S. Agency for International Development). This class does not meet the last two weeks of the 11-week session.

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This offering meets for a total of 9 session(s).

INSTRUCTOR: Trudie Thompson

THOMPSON, TRUDIE–M.S., strategic intelligence, National Intelligence University; M.A., international relations; University of Southern California, B.A., German, Middlebury College. Volunteers for many different organizations, including PAWS for People, Rotary, Rehoboth Beach Library, and of course, OLLI. Retired Army Reserve officer and foreign service officer who served in Germany, Botswana, Korea, Australia, Afghanistan and Washington, D.C. Loves music and never misses a chance to sing harmony; sings with the CAMP Rehoboth Chorus and vari ous barbershop groups.

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