Dj Douglass
  • Exercise science Pre physical therapy
  • Class of 2016
  • Medina, OH

Dennis Douglass participated in Alternative Spring Break

2015 Apr 2

Dennis Douglass of Medina, OH was one of 91 University of Akron students to complete a variety of service projects during the ninth annual Alternative Spring Break, March 23-26.

From creating rain barrels to building a shed, siding a house, and constructing raised flowers beds?just a few of the impactful projects students completed. Participants experienced a rewarding service opportunity which took some outside of their comfort zone and allowed them to learn new skills. As students reflected on their experience many noted feeling more connected to the University and now having a renewed sense of pride in being a Zip and commitment in volunteering.

Read more in UA's online newsroom.

Douglass was a member of the South Carolina team. Twenty volunteers in South Carolina enjoyed working with Habitat for Humanity of Marion County – an area where 17% of the residents have a median income that is 50% below the national average. These volunteers helped to finish new home construction and learned skills related to roofing, siding, installing windows, constructing a shed, and using a variety of power tools and equipment.

See student photos from all the trips!