Alternative Spring Break 2021 Applications due MONDAY 11/23

Mon, 02 Nov 2020 17:00:39 -0500

Alternative Spring Break (ASB) is a five-day virtual immersive learning experience in which participants explore the systemic and human dimensions of complex social issues in Baltimore. Participants build connections with local leaders, organizations, and policy makers and develop a sophisticated understanding of available resources and challenges. The program helps participants identify pathways to long-term community engagement.

ASB 2021 group topics will focus on:

Transformative Justice and Decarceration (led by Wendy Zhang and Rehman Liaqat)

Food Justice (led by Mokeira Nyakoe and Faith Davis)

ASB 2021 will take place from March 15-19, 2021. You can find more information, including in-depth topic descriptions, on the application form: here. The application is due November 23, 2020 by 11:59 p.m.

Contact the Center for Democracy and Civic Life at civiclife@umbc.edu with any questions.