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<big><center>The Chiapas Program has been moved to Dominican Republic this year. See [[Practivistas Dominicana Program invitation]] for more.</center></big>
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'''<font size="5">¡SUMMER 2011 IN SAN CRISTOBAL, CHIAPAS, MEXICO!</font>'''<br />
'''<font size="4">Humboldt State University, Otros Mundos-Chiapas'''<br />
'''& Universidad Intercultural de Chiapas'''</font>'''


'''invite you to the Hands-on Program in Southern Mexico in the ethereal beauty of Chiapas'''
'''for an intensive 6-week immersion program in Spanish and Appropriate Technology.'''
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'''<font size="5">Next Meeting'''<br />
'''<font size="4">Friday, February 25th, 6-7pm </font>'''<br />
at HSU, in [http://bit.ly/ewFYgh Jenkins Hall] 214<br /></font></div>
==Description==
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This year, [[Humboldt State University]]'s summer immersion in Appropriate Technology and Spanish is taking place for a second year in San Cristóbal de las Casas, Chiapas, Mexico. In 2010, students studied appropriate technology and Spanish while working with community members to build [[HSU Chiapas rainwater catchment|rainwater catchment systems]], [[HSU Chiapas micro hydro feasibility study|microhydro feasibility studies]], [[HSU Chiapas improved cookstoves|improved cookstoves]], [[HSU Chiapas Windbelt ASE|windbelt prototypes]], and a [[HSU Chiapas biodigester|biodigestor]]. In 2011, new students will continue to innovate and study in Chiapas. You can see more program and project details from last year's program at [[HSU Chiapas]].
This program is open to all skill levels, but does require some ability to do manual work and move around. Expect to work hard, learn a bunch, build lasting projects and friendships.
==Details==
* Tentative Dates: 6 weeks - May 30th to July 8th, 2011
* Tentative total cost: $3,300 USD (including room, board, units, classroom facilities and deposit)
* Units: 10 Units (6 units Appropriate Technology, 4 units Spanish)
* Location: San Cristóbal de las Casas, Chiapas, Mexico
* Partners: [http://www.otrosmundoschiapas.org/ Otros Mundos-Chiapas], [[International Renewable Resources Institute-Mexico]], [http://www.unich.edu.mx UNICH], [http://www.lasabejas.org Las Abejas], Appropedia, San Cristobal Appropriate Technology workshop and demo house, FORO, [http://www.sistemabiobolsa.com/ Sistema Biobolsa]
* A hands-on experience in Appropriate Technology and [[sustainability]] in the diverse environment of Chiapas, Mexico.
* Immersed in the language and culture of Southern Mexico.
* Live with a Mexican family.
* Visit cultural and natural places guided by faculty and community liaisons.
* All courses apply to the HSU Minor and Majors or count as HSU graduating electives.
* May use Financial Aid to cover related expenses.
* You do not need to be an HSU student to apply.
===Qualifications===
** Any person regardless of location, Spanish level or knowledge of Appropriate Technology can enroll in the Program.
** Student should be able to do physical work related to appropriate technology projects and living in a foreign country.
** If currently a student, must be in good standing.
===Application===
#Complete Program Application. '''Due Date: April 1, 2011'''
# Complete Interview with HSU Chiapas Program Director.
[[File:ChiapasVenn.png|thumb|right|400px|Venn Diagram of the three program courses.]]
===Cancellation policy===
The HSU Chiapas program reserves the right to cancel the program in the case of low enrollment, a change in the political situation in Southern Mexico or unseen complications.
===Important Dates===
In addition to monthly meetings, these are some of the tentative important dates of the program:
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| Application due
| April 1st
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| Last day for interview   
| April 15th
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| Deposit due
| April 19th
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| Final Payment due
| May 3rd
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| Pre-trip orientation
| May 9th
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| Arrive San Cristobal
| May 28th
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| Class orientation 
| May 30th
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| Final day 
| July 8th
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==Contact the Chiapas Program Leaders==
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Director's Assistant - Kiva Mahoney, [mailto:kiva.mahoney@gmail.com?subject=Chiapas_Program kiva.mahoney@gmail.com]
[[User:Soysinlimites|Kiva's Appropedia user page]]
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Director Lonny Grafman, [mailto:lonny@humboldt.edu?subject=Chiapas_Program lonny@humboldt.edu]
Humboldt State University, [http://www.humboldt.edu/~ere_dept/ Department of Environmental Resources Engineering]: (707) 826-3649
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''No employee or student shall on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, disability, veteran status or national or ethnic origin be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of or be otherwise subjected to unlawful discrimination, including discriminatory harassment, under any program of the University.''
==Courses==
Students must enroll for a total of 10 units:
*SPAN 480 Spanish Language (Level according to need and by arrangement) (4 units)
*ENGR 305 Appropriate Technology (alternative available) (3 units)
*ENGR 370 Energy, Technology and Society (alternative available) (3 units)
== See More ==
* [[HSU Chiapas/handbook]]
* [[HSU Chiapas/what to bring]]
* Join the HSU Chiapas Facebook group at http://bit.ly/atchiapas.
* Join the HSU Chiapas 2011 mailing list at http://groups.google.com/group/hsu-chiapas-2011.
==Flier==
* [http://bit.ly/chiapas1 January 2011 Flier]


[[Category:HSU Chiapas Program]]
[[Category:HSU Chiapas Program]]

Revision as of 03:16, 10 November 2012

The Chiapas Program has been moved to Dominican Republic this year. See Practivistas Dominicana Program invitation for more.
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