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 | Travel and LEARN over Spring Break! MAKE A DIFFERENCE WHILE YOU ARE LEARNING THIS SPRING BREAK!! ____________________ ____________________ ____________________ ___________ Service Learning Trip to La Paz, California Cal Poly Pomona Alternative Spring Break March 18-22, 2005 Application Due: Wednesday, February 23, 2005 5 pm at the Cesar E. Chavez Center for Higher Ed 2005 Service Learning Trip to La Paz, California experience a journey of a lifetime! Participants will expand their awareness about the work and life of Cesar E. Chavez and the history and current work of the United Farm Workers of America. The alternative Spring break’s curriculum includes: • EWS 400 Credit of 2 units • Service Learning Project Collaborate in carrying out a service project for the United Farm Workers (UFW) •Cesar Chavez monument, museum Learn about the life and work of Cesar E. Chavez as we tour the newly created monument and museum • Travel to Agbayani Village A historical insight to the work of Pilipino farm workers and the all-male farm worker village • El Teatro Campesino Learn about the important work of El Teatro Campesino and perform your own teatro performance • The Role of Women and leadership in the UFW Learn from Dolores Huerta the important role women played in the UFW movement • Radio Campesina Participants will visit the Radio Campesino site and understand it’s role in the farm worker movement Contact Dr. Gossett for APPLICATION APPLICANTS MUST SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING ITEMS BY DUE DATE! ________•_ Essay (Please answer in 2 double spaced pages) Service Learning Trip to La Paz, California I._ Explain the reason why you are interested in being part of this Alternative Spring Break to La Paz. II._ Describe what you know about Cesar Chavez and his role in building coalitions among diverse groups. III._ Explain your philosophy on service to the community and how it connects to Cesar Chavez’s view of using our lives as a service to others. ________•Letter of recommendation From a faculty/staff member at Cal Poly Pomona STUDENTS: If SELECTED - the trip will cost you $25 and all other funds will be co-sponsored by the Weglyn Committee. ALSO - The Cesar E. Chavez Center for Higher Education is sponsoring the $25 fee for 4 students selected for the trip! Jonnie J. Owens, Community Outreach Coordinator College of Letters, Arts, and Social Sciences Cal Poly Pomona Phone: 909.869-4689 E-mail: jjowens@csupomona.ed u |
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