Moreau Center: Alternative Breaks and Immersion Trips

Alternative breaks and immersions are a wonderful way to serve and learn from other cultures, socio-economic groups, and even other countries. These trips provide students with a hands-on, close-up view of different populations and issues in Oregon, Washington, other parts of the West, and Latin America. Take a moment to explore the possibilities and contact the Moreau Center or the designated student coordinator for more information.

Service-Learning Trip FAQs for Students

2013-2014 Accompaniers Needed for Moreau Center Service Learning Immersions
It's that time again - time for us to find accompaniers for our 2013-2014 immersion programs. Faculty and staff are invited to apply by FRIDAY, APRIL 26 using the online application linked below. Requirements: Any UP faculty or staff member who has a commitment to service, a desire to encourage student formation and a willingness to live simply while immersed in an extended experience with students. No experience necessary. Any questions can be directed to Laura Goble (goble@up.edu) or any other Moreau Center staff.
AccompanierFAQs 
Accompanier Program Descriptions Costs
2013-2014 Accompanier Application


Link UP:
Link UP grants  provide support and funding for new collaborative service-learning experiences that offer students, faculty, and staff the opportunity to engage in service and conversation around  local, domestic, and international issues in a context of intentional integrated learning. New Link UP service-learning opportunities offer a greater opportunity for collaboration between students, staff, and faculty with all aspects of the experience, formation, ideas, and organization, coming from faculty/staff and students themselves.

Like all Moreau Center programs, Link UP service-learning opportunities must have a clear focus on social concern, must identify clear learning outcomes, and incorporate the Moreau Center Core Commitments of direct-service, social justice, community, solidarity, reflection, spiritual exploration and sustainability. Accepted Link UP proposals will receive a Link UP grant of up to 50% of the total program cost, with a maximum grant of $5000.00 in addition to receiving organizational support and advisement from the Moreau Center.

Link UP Proposal Form

Link UP FAQ

Alternative Breaks & Immersion Trips

	Service Plunge Pre-Orientation August 2012 The Service Plunge provides an opportunity for 1st year and transfer students to spend your first days as a UP student volunteering with local service agencies. Read more
	Food Justice Fall Break 2012 Explore food justice and environmental issues in Portland and the surrounding area. Read more
	Rural Fall Break 2012 Explore issues of agribusiness and migrant farm life in the U.S. in Washington's Yakima Valley during fall break. Visit social service agencies and participate in service projects. Read more
	Urban Policy Winter Break 2012 Learn about local urban issues and public policies affecting the poor during this immersion program in downtown Portland during the last week of winter break. Read more
	Border Spring Break 2013 Travel to the US/Mexico Border on Spring Break to learn about immigration, the global economy, environmental and human rights issues. The trip may include service projects and home stays with working-class Mexican families. Read more
	Collegiate Challenge Spring Break 2013 Participate in this one-week Habitat for Humanity build with 14 other UP participants. The group will work on builds within the Pacific Northwest. During the 2012 Spring Break the Moreau Center will be offering 2 Collegiate Challenge trips. Read more
	Hawaii Spring Break 2013 This new internship program is designed to give students a chance to explore Hawaiian culture and its people including Polynesian history and the social issues the islands face. Read more
	Nicaragua May 2013 Travel to Nicaragua immediately following Spring semester on a three week immersion experience. The trip may include homestays with campesinos, service in neighborhoods, and presentations by local experts on topics such as fair trade, foreign policy, human rights, and other social justice issues. Read more
	East Africa Internship June-August 2013 This new internship program is in collaboration with the Foundation for Sustainable Development. This is a 9 week program. Read more
	Native Alaska (Not offered in 2012) Travel to Alaska to learn about the historic and contemporary struggles of the Native American community. Read more
	Civil Rights (Not offered in 2012) Visit major Civil Rights sites in Georgia, Alabama and Louisiana before traveling to New Orleans to participate in a Habitat for Humanity rebuilding project. Visit a racial reconciliation farm community, walk the trail of the bus boycott, and walk through Tuskegee University. Read more