Alternative Spring Break, 2008

Thirteen students and two advisors traveled to Nogales, Mexico, Douglas, Arizona and Agua Prieta during Spring Break 2008 for an opportunity to learn about immigration issues, share in service, grow in faith and build relationships that will last a lifetime.

During Spring Break 2008, BVU students performed service projects in Mexico, San Francisco and Montego Bay, Jamaica as part of the AWOL program. Student Ravi Kumar shot this video of the Mexico trip.

BVU students and advisors, along with volunteers prepare for the Vigil of the Cross remembering men, women and children who have lost their lives while trying to cross the border from Mexico into the U.S near Agua Prieta. Heat exhaustion, no water, and a cruel environment have taken the lives of over 280 in the past 4 years.

Every Tuesday evening, along the Pan American Highway into Agua Prieta, Mexico, volunteers reflect and remember those individuals who have died during their journey across the U.S./Mexico border near their community.

AWOL advisor, Matt Wager and student, Marcia Mondie, prepare a garage for painting at the Presbyterian Border Ministry facility in Douglas, AZ.

A photo opp and break for the 2008 AWOL participants. 85 degrees in Mexico and 20 degrees in Iowa....Go AWOL!