It is not everyday that leading government and business officials from around the world convene in Denver.

In fact, this event has not been held anywhere in the United States for a quarter of a century and University of Denver students will be a part of it.

Denver has been chosen to host the 34th World Congress of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) from May 6-8, and DU has committed to provide 60-100 student volunteers.

“It’s an opportunity for our students that no other university in the Denver area or the United States has,” said Terry Williams, associate director of Special Community Programs.

Student volunteers will work as secretariats, registration desk assistants, press aids and other similar jobs. In return, volunteers will receive $100.

“The main thing is not the money but the experience. That’s why the university is involved,” said Williams.

“The students that work will have the opportunity to not only be in contact with leaders of the ICC, but also with those six hundred to eight hundred business and political leaders,” Williams said.

Students will also have the option of job sharing so that they will be able to attend classes and work if necessary.

Any students interested in becoming involved with the World Congress should contact Williams at x2360. The deadline is tomorrow.

“We welcomed the Pope during World Youth Day in 1993, eight world leaders during the Denver Summit of the Eight and we are equally proud to welcome such a prestigious organization as the ICC and its representative business leaders from around the world,” said Denver Mayor Wellington Webb recently.

Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations Louise FrCB(chette, CEO of the Bank of China Liu Mingkang and Chairman Robert Briner of the International Court of Arbitration in Paris are three examples of those involved.

“Every speaker at these sessions is a high-powered person. At some point (depending on your specific job) you might be doing something directly with one of the speakers and be in the room as the session is going on,” said Williams.

The theme of the congress this year is “Trade, Technology and Partnership: the Business of Building a Better World.”

“The best way I know how to achieve peace in the world is through partnerships between business and government – relationships that bring the benefits of a global economy to all the peoples of the world, particularly those in developing countries,” said Richard McCormick, president of the ICC. .0