While many Eastern Michigan University students enjoyed a breather from their studies during winter break, a number of EMU students traveled to various destinations to make a difference in various communities around the country as part of Alternative Spring Break (ASB). Students (below) help restore a trail at St. Mark's National Wildlife Refuge in northwest Florida. The ASB program is part of EMU's VISION (Volunteers Incorporating Service into Our Neighborhoods) program. EMU students have been participating in ASB since 1991. Some key numbers for this year's ASB are as follows.

Participating students 88

Work locations 8

Meals served daily 1,300 (Chalmette, La.)

Safe-sex kits assembled 1,100 (Washington, D.C.)

Elementary students worked with 1,900 (Trenton, N.J.)

Source: VISION Office

 

 

 

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