April 17, 2018
La Roche College to Host International Network for Education in Emergencies Global Meet-Up
PITTSBURGH, April 17, 2018 – La Roche University is set to host a Global Meet-Up for the International Network for Education in Emergencies (INEE) on April 27 from 4 to 6 p.m.
INEE is a network of individuals and organizations dedicated to providing education to every person, including those affected by disasters, conflicts and other crises. INEE trains teachers to work in refugee camps and other disaster relief areas.
Jeff Ritter, Ph.D., department chair of communications, media and technology, said, “In an emergency like the Libya crisis, all the schools in the country closed, and crucial years of schooling were missed for students. You can’t make up those years. So INEE formed to make sure that education was available in any situation, crisis, emergency or disaster.”
The meet-up will introduce people to the mission of INEE and how to get trained and involved within the organization. The event will be held in the Zappala College Center Square at La Roche’s campus in the North Hills.
“Education can’t wait. The INEE provides important services for people teaching in emergency situations, after tsunamis, earthquakes or refugee crises. INEE has organized and created portable curricula and training for people who want to work in this important field,” Dr. Ritter said.
Learning more about INEE could lead to potential job opportunities for current education majors, working students, retired teachers, and others with skills or a desire to help kids in refugee camps or in emergency situations.
For more information or to register for the event contact jeff.ritter@laroche.edu.
About La Roche University: A private liberal arts college in the North Hills of Pittsburgh, La Roche University offers more than 50 undergraduate majors, six graduate degree programs and one doctoral program, with particular strengths in education, business, criminal justice, psychology, and health and medical sciences as well as interior design and graphic design. This residential college provides a vibrant campus community for more than 1,500 men and women enjoying 30-plus student organizations and an exciting NCAA Div. III athletics program. Founded by the Sisters of Divine Providence in 1963, La Roche University embraces its Catholic heritage while welcoming people of all faiths and backgrounds. With a legacy of social justice and a commitment to international exchange, La Roche University educates students to be lifelong learners and achievers in an increasingly diverse and global society.
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