It’s that time again for Missouri State #citizenbears to travel the country to connect with and immerse themselves in community service…and we are pumped!  Be on the lookout for Bear Breaks 2016, including:

• Asheville, NC: Focus on Health and Wellness – Trip Leaders: Adam Sparks and Zach Dawson – Faculty/Staff Advisors: A’dja Jones and Josie Harpole
• Atlanta, GA: Focus on Urban Development – Trip Leaders: Zach Dumas and Blake Shepheard – Faculty/Staff Advisors: Dr. Shari Scott and Alyssa Johnson
• Chicago, IL: Focus on Homelessness and Hunger – Trip Leaders: Xirun Ping and Autumn Ward – Faculty/Staff Advisor: Darren Young
• Dallas, TX: Focus on Children & Families – Trip Leaders: Lexi Eghbali and Lauren Cooksey – Faculty/Staff Advisors: Dr. Tom Tomasi and Patrick Kearns
• Indianapolis, IN: Focus on Sustainability – Trip Leaders: Haley Korn and John Lang – Faculty/Staff Advisors: Alex Johnson and Jeannette Diaz
• New Orleans, LA: Focus on Urban Development – Trip Leaders: Kim Kayser and Jasmine Carter – Faculty/Staff Advisors: Dr. Todd Daniel and Monique Nicholson

Our vision for Missouri State University is that every student at our institution will be active citizens by engaging in positive social change in local, national, and global communities.  Pretty lofty, right?  Bear Breaks Participants are making that vision a reality through the work and dedication they bring to Immersion Trips.  As we know, the path toward active citizenship takes hard work, honesty, dedication, integrity, and is never ending.  These trips, and the lessons learned from them, are connecting Bears with citizenship and with their unique visions for change. We strive to:

1. Pop the College Bubble: Get out there! Experiential learning opportunities add so much value to a college education.  We view community agencies as learning partners who provide insight and expertise to our college journey.
2. Be Fully Present: Unplug. Engage. Connect.  Immersion Trips provide a rare opportunity to learn and grow with fellow students, to serve alongside communities, and to experience other parts of the world.
3. Spread the Love: The magic of Immersion Trips is the bond created between students and the connections we build to active citizenship.  Bring that magic back to Springfield and engage fellow students in creating positive change!

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