Ready to Serve… anywhere in the world
When a 7.2 magnitude earthquake struck southwest Haiti on August 14, 2021, the international community rushed to send aid. But for three Union College alumni, …
Posts tagged International Rescue and Relief
Serving Sierra Leone Union grads follow their calling to an African hospital
Working at a hospital in Sierra Leone is a far cry from the well-funded modern medical facilities in America, but for graduates James and Rachel …
A soldier fights for his (new) life
Caleb Woods, a military veteran and freshman international rescue and relief major, tells about his first day at Union College. People always ask me what …
Living God’s calling: Training to save lives
Caleb Shetler has found his calling. Whether extinguishing a structure fire with the fire department back home or cleaning out flood-damaged homes in Texas, Shetler …
How to Save a Life IRR students don’t just learn how to save lives—they actually do it
By the time the bus pulled up to the hospital in Puerto Cabezas, it was already 1:00 am. After five jolting hours on the worst …