Bucknell Alternative Break Trips
Bucknell has several alternative break trips to offer. If you are interested in traveling please read the descriptions below.
A.C.E.S. Bucknell
A.C.E.S is planning a service spring break trip to the Dominican Republic in response to the recent tropical storms that have hit the country. If you are interested in traveling contact Phil or Marie.
Appalachian Fall Break Service Trip
Bucknell students have the opportunity to learn about several key environmental issues in West Virginia, including mountain top removal. This immersion trip offers unique perspective from local activist groups and residents. If you are interested please contact Kelly Finley or Lynn Pierson.
Civil Rights: The Unfinished Journey
Bucknell students and staff will have the opportunity to explore the ongoing legacy of the Civil Rights Movement by visiting historic sites, museums, and archives, as well as by talking with residents of the South who participated in key events, and to consider current conditions of inequality by serving the needy in Memphis, or working to preserve important parts of our heritage.
If you are interested contact Lyndsay Adams or Vincent Stephens.
The Bucknell Chapter of Habitat for Humanity selects a different location to travel to each year based on student interest. If you are interested in getting involved on campus or traveling with the group over spring break please contact Sarah.
Intervarsity Christian Fellowship also works with Habitat for Humanity over spring break. The trip has two purposes, doing a habitat build and discussing why Christians serve. Students and staff will be sharing some of their motivations and experiences as well as why their faith causes them to serve and love those around them.
Intervarsity would be glad to take folks who are not involved with their group on a regular basis. For more information please contact Andrew.
The Bucknell Brigade is a group of Bucknell students, faculty, and staff members who are committed to aiding the poverty-stricken people of Nicaragua, especially those in the community of Nueva Vida. Each year two delegations are sent to Nicaragua, one in January and one in March. If you are interested in traveling on this trip contact Stacey Sommerfield or Janice Butler. In addition, there are many ways that you can get involved on campus before and after traveling.
Bucknell students and staff have made several trips to New Orleans and the Gulf coast to do hurricane relief work. The group travels in January and May and will be working with the St. Bernard Project in 2010. If you are interested in traveling in 2010 please contact Stacey Sommerfield or Janice Butler.
