Residence Life and Housing kicks off second year of Alternative Break program

11:54 a.m., Sept. 15, 2014--University of Delaware Residence Life and Housing Alternative Break (RLHAB) is a program that encourages students to participate in established service opportunities sponsored by Residence Life and Housing, such as the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service and weekly service initiatives. 

The program culminates in a week spent with one of two service agencies. 

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June 5: Blue Hen 5K

University of Delaware graduates planning to attend Alumni Weekend are encouraged to register for the annual Blue Hen 5K walk and run, which will be held Sunday morning, June 5.

June 6-9: Food and culture series

The 20th annual June Lecture Series at the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at UD in Wilmington will be held June 6-9. Titled 'June a la Carte,' this year's program focuses on great political documents, feminism, world politics and a Newark cuisine sampler.

• June 6-9: Food and culture series
• Through June 30: 'Saving White Clay Creek'
• July 22: WWE Heatwave Tour
• Through Sept. 16: Women of color in academia

RLHAB will once again partner with Habitat for Humanity for the spring break trip, this time in Buffalo, New York, to restore and rebuild homes for families in need.

A second trip has been added this year to Wyoming, West Virginia, to work with the Appalachia Service Project. Participants will do construction on homes for families who have a history of poverty and low employment.

Last year, RLHAB hosted a freshman-only trip to promote community and engagement for first year students. This year, RLHAB has added a second trip, open to all students living in the residence halls. 

“We received a lot of great feedback and interest after hosting the first trip and wanted to expand the opportunities available to our students,” said Tierra Fields, residence hall coordinator with Residence Life and Housing and program coordinator.

Participants meet throughout the fall and spring semesters to discuss trip logistics, details, and to prepare for the trip. 

For more information, resident students are invited to attend one of the information sessions taking place this week:

• Monday, Sept. 15, at 8 p.m. in the Rodney Corner.
• Wednesday, Sept. 16, at 8 p.m. in the Gilbert Main Lounge.
• Thursday, Sept. 17, at 8 p.m. in the Independence East Lounge.

For more information, email rlhabreaks@gmail.com.