CofC Center for Civic Engagement

Not sure how it’s been a week since this crew arrived in Zakynthos, Greece, for our Alternative Break experience with the Mediterranean Marine Life Center! Can’t wait to hear (and see!) more!

Serving communities, one meaningful moment at a time. Here’s a quick look at the impact our Bonner Leaders, student volunteers, interns, and team made throughout 2025-2026. Already looking forward to next year!

One week isn’t long enough to say ‘thank you’ to the hundreds of Cougars who joined us to learn, lead and serve throughout the year - and to those like our 2026 Alternative Break Greece crew who will keep it going this summer! Thank you ❤️

Congratulations to all of the students who presented their research at EXPO, including these alums of our 2025 Alternative Break experience to Zakynthos, Greece! So proud to see how you’re continuing your journey to active citizenship!

Congratulations to our Alternative Break-Greece site leaders, Devon and Duaa, who were inducted into the Hall of Leaders at the recent SAIL Awards ceremony! Annual inductees ‘selflessly donate their time and leadership skills to a student organization, make a significant contribution to the campus community, and encourage and motivate others in the organization.’ Couldn’t describe Duaa and Devon better!