University of Hawaii at Hilo graduate Colin Hourihan returns to his alma mater to deliver two, free public lectures on his career working with the United Nations World Food Programme. ADVERTISING University of Hawaii at Hilo graduate Colin Hourihan returns
University of Hawaii at Hilo graduate Colin Hourihan returns to his alma mater to deliver two, free public lectures on his career working with the United Nations World Food Programme.
Hourihan hosted his first lecture Tuesday, but for those who couldn’t make it, he again will speak from 8-9:15 a.m. Thursday in UCB Room 100.
Hourihan, who graduated in 2001 with a bachelor’s degree in political science, focusing on international relations and affairs, joined the U.N. food organization in 2008. He has served as the emergency preparedness officer and civil military coordination focal point in Rome since 2012.
His recent field deployment to the Philippines as interim chief of sub-office focused on providing relief to those affected by Typhoon Haiyan in 2013. Hourihan previously worked with the Non-Violent Peaceforce in Romania and the Institute for Conflict Transformation and Peace Building in Austria.
To reserve a seat for Hourihan’s final lecture, or for more information, contact Dr. Su-Mi Lee at sumilee@hawaii.edu.
