Educate. Engage. Empower. Immersion programs feature the opportunity for students to spend their breaks (spring, summer, fall) serving, immersed in communities (local, national, or global). These experiences allow students to engage with communities, immerse themselves in cultures, test major and career choices, and grow as Citizen Bears. Upon their return from the trip, groups … [Read more...] about Bear Breaks is Back for Fall Break Immersion Trips
It was with a heavy heart that we made the decision to cancel Bear Breaks Immersion Trips for Spring Break 2020. COVID-19 put a wrench in our plans, but the health and safety of our student participants, as well as our community partners across the country, is always a top priority. Training and Education in 2019-2020 The following trips were planned and ready for Spring … [Read more...] about Bear Breaks’ Pursuit of Active Citizenship Continues in 2020-21
The Bear Breaks team, including Advisors, Executive Board members, Trip Leaders, and participants were honored to receive three STAR Awards during the 2020 Student Talent and Recognition ceremony in April. These awards include: Public Affairs Commitment Award Outstanding Service/Volunteer Program of the Year Award Distinguished … [Read more...] about Bear Breaks Immersion Programs recognized for commitment to Public Affairs
Our 2016-2017 year of Bear Breaks Immersion Trips has come to an end, so let’s take a look back on the growth, learning, and service we experienced! Bear Breaks truly held to our principles of Pop the College Bubble. Be Fully Present. Spread the Love. In 2016-17, more than 100 Citizen Bear students, faculty, and staff traveled almost 8,000 miles locally, nationally, and … [Read more...] about Recapping 2016-17 Immersion Trips
By Saki Sakaihara Today, we went to Saint James Food Pantry to help the organization distribute food for homeless people and people don't have enough money to buy food. In the morning, most of the people who came to the pantry were Chinese. They were not able to speak English well, but some members of us tried to communicate with them using simple words and slowing down … [Read more...] about Remember