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University of Colorado Denver

Office of Student Life
 

Alternative Break

 
UC Denver Alternative Winter Break January 4-10, 2012
Student Information and Application
 
 
Mission Statement
The Alternative Winter Break program exposes students to complex social and cultural issues through direct service, experiential learning, group discussion, and personal reflection. The vision is to transform students into advocates of social change on issues affecting our communities.
 
 
The goals of the trip are to:
1.  Participate in service projects that impact the local community.
2.  Develop community amoungst the student participants.
3.  Have new and exciting expereinces in another part of the country.

Students are expected to participate in all group activities.  Participants will not be allowed to engage in activities outside of the group agenda.  An advisor must be present at all activities.
 
 
2012 Location:
San Diego, CA- Students will participate in projects focused on social issues such as: poverty/homelessness, immigration, environmental, and educational issues with a variety of non profits in San Diego.   
 
Expenses
Total cost for students participating in AWB is $200.00 (cash or check). This includes airfare, lodging, and all meals.  The total amount will be due at the first orientation meeting on Friday, November 11th.  Due to airline regulations, we will not be able to refund any money after November 11th.
 
Students are responsible for transportation to and from Devner International Airport.
 
Students who join UCAN Serve AmeriCorps are eligible for a scholarship to help off-set Alternative Break expenses.   Please visit http://www.ucdenver.edu/ELC under Community Engagement, or call (303)556-6656 for more information. 
 
 
Due to overwhelming demand, AWB is full. Applications are now closed.
 
 
Applications due: Friday, October 14th by 4pm.  Students will be notified via email on October 21st.
  
Mandatory meetings for all participants:
Friday, November 11th at 2:00pm. Total of $200 due at this meeting
Friday, December 16th at 2:00pm
Tuesday, January 3rd at 2:00pm.
 
Students must be a current UC Denver student in good academic standing and be able to pass a background check. For more information: www.ucdenver.edu/asb   
 
The UC Denver Alternative Winter Break encourages hard work, critical thinking and, most of all, FUN!
 
 
 
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UC Denver Alternative Spring Break March 18-23, 2011
Student Leader Information 
 
 
Mission Statement
The Alternative Spring Break program exposes students to complex social and cultural issues through direct service, experiential learning, group discussion, and personal reflection. The vision is to transform students into advocates of social change on issues affecting our communities.
 
 
2011 Locations
Albuquerque, New Mexico- Students will participate in projects focused on poverty, sustainability and homelessness.
2nd Location: TBD       
 
 
Student Leader Expectations
Student leaders will:
- Work with professional staff in the creation of ASB learning outcomes, curriculum, activities and scheduling.
- Create a student organization centered around Alternative Spring Break.
- Assist staff in facilitating group discussions and reflection.
- Take a lead in fundraising efforts that will support both programs.
- Work to encourage group unity and identity through team building activities.
- Help coordinate on-site logistics.
- Participate in a mandatory orientation Friday, November 12th at 12:00pm.
 

Expenses
Total cost for student leaders participating in ASB is $50.00 ($50 less than participants). Students who join UCAN Serve AmeriCorps are eligible for a scholarship to help off-set your ASB expenses. Please visit http://www.ucdenver.edu/ELC under Community Engagement, or call (303)556-6656 for more information.
 

Student Leaders will be selected based on the following criteria:
- Student must be a current UC Denver student in good academic standing with a 2.5 GPA or better
- Student must have completed a minimum of 20 community service hours as of application date.
- Student must have two written recommendations from faculty or staff.
 
 
Students will be required to attend orientation meetings in the spring as well on the following dates:
Leaders
  • Friday, September 30: Student Leader applications available
  • Friday, November 4: Completed Student Leader applications due (recommend forms provided)
  • Friday, November 18: All leaders selected and notified
  • Friday, December 16: MANDATORY MEETING for student leaders 12:00PM
 
Students
  • Monday, November 14: Student Application available
  • Wednesday, February 1: Student Applications due by 4:00PM
  • Friday, February 3: Students selected and notified
  • Friday, February 24: MANDATORY MEETING 12:00PM All $100 due- no refunds after this date
  • Friday, March 9: MANDATORY MEETING 12:00PM
  • Friday, March 16: MANDATORY MEETING 12:00PM
 
All
  • Sunday, March 18
  • Friday, March 23
 
 

​“This was one of the greatest experiences of my life. I feel so blessed to be given this opportunity. Thank you so much for this wonderful trip” -Courtney, AB Student 2011

 

“Alternative Break is a must for every student who values fun and service” -UCD AB Student 2011

 

“I enjoy  pushing my comfort level and I find it rewarding to give back to my community” -UCD AB Student 2010

 

"I thought the ASB trip to Santa Fe was marvelous. I had a great time doing service learning with many of my peers in a community that needs our attention." -UCD AB Student 2011

 

"First of all, I want to thank you so much for the opportunity you gave me to go in this trip. It was amazing!!!  It was a wonderful experience!!!" -UCD AB Student 2011

Office of Student Life, University of Colorado Denver

Phone: 303-556-3399 • Fax: 303-556-3695

Street Address: 900 Auraria Parkway, Suite 303 • Mailing Address: Campus Box 83, P.O. Box 173364, Denver, CO 80217-3364

E:mail: studentlife@ucdenver.edu

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