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Clark U. students spend Spring Break helping others, near and far

While some Clark students might’ve spent their Spring Break regrouping and relaxing, dozens of Clarkies mobilized and set out on organized adventures near and far with the aim of assisting others in need. Thirty-one undergraduates stayed in Worcester and spent several days participating in Clark’s second annual Service Learning Alternative Spring Break Staycation.  The program…

Students lend hands, minds during spring break

Thirty Clark University students didn’t head home to recharge their batteries or spend time relaxing in the sun this week, during Spring Break 2010. These students and faculty are spending time in Brazil, Haiti, Nicaragua and South Dakota, building houses and helping humanitarian aid organizations. Regardless of what one would call these trips—“service learning,” “social entrepreneurship” or “alternative spring breaks”—one thing is for certain: they are anything but restful.