SOME ACTIVITIES
OF INTEREST
Install rainwater
Sustainable Natural Resources and
Community Development:
Kenya
JULY 12– AUG 9, 2015
catchment systems
Make a difference.
Agroforestry projects
Build efficient cook stoves
Do you want to learn hands-on sustainable field techniques that
Learn about solar systems
have applications worldwide? If yes, this course is for you!
and other alternative
energies
Aquaponics system design
Upon course completion,
students will be able to:
1. Perform community
assessments related to
Biogas digester installation cultural, social, natural and
economic resource
Microenterprise & small
availability and help
business development
communities design
LEADER
sustainable activities to
Holly Petrillo
meet goals based on
Associate Professor, Forestry
resource availability.
Hoop-house construction
Telephone: 715-346-4230
Office: TNR 363
Email: hpetrill@uwsp.edu
ASSISTANT LEADER
John Sheffy
Agroforestry Consultant
Email: sheffy.john.j@gmail.com
ALTERNATE CONTACTS
Bobbi Kubish, CNR
Int’l Programs Coordinator
Telephone: 715-346-3831
Office: TNR 192
Email: bkubish@uwsp.edu
UW-Stevens Point
International Programs Office
Collins Classroom Center
Room 108
Stevens Point, WI 54481
Telephone: 715-346-2717
Fax: 715-346-3591
Email: intlprog@uwsp.edu
2. Apply sustainability
principles, methods,
strategies and techniques to
better provide basic needs
for individuals and
communities using local
resources in cost effective,
culturally appropriate,
healthy and environmentally
friendly ways.
3. Develop sustainable land
use plans that can serve as
models of integrated
environmental and cultural
diversity, including gender
and ethnic equity.
Field plowing using
traditional techniques
4. Identify tools for
developing sustainable and
environmentally sound
income generating activities.
5. Develop tools for helping
communities take steps
toward more ecological and
healthy lifestyles.
The course includes more than
150 hours of class lecture,
interactive discussion time and
hands-on activities that apply
class topics in the field.
Student intern
demonstrating small-scale
garden systems
Credits and Application Deadline
Participants enroll for three credits in
International Studies 391(audit option
available at the same price). Students from
all majors are encouraged to apply. No
prerequisites. Students will also
receive a Permaculture Design
Certificate upon course completion.
Priority application deadline is December
1, 2014. Hurry, space is limited to 20 students!
Applications can be picked up from the International Programs Office, CCC 108, or printed
out at www.uwsp.edu/studyabroad/Pages/
applications.aspx.
The application fee is $50 for UW-Stevens Point
continuing students and $100 for all others.
Important Information
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DEADLINES
COST: $3850-4350
(Estimate for up to 20 students).
The program cost includes airfare,
permaculture course and
certificate, meals, in-country
transportation, accommodations,
UW System health/travel insurance,
and 3 credits tuition for a WI undergraduate resident (MN residents: $70 surcharge (approx.)
with approved reciprocity; nonresidents: $250 surcharge).
The priority application
deadline for summer 2015
programs is December 1,
2014. We strongly advise
early application as some
programs may close
before the deadline.
Applications may be taken
after December 1st if space
is available.
NOTE: Late applicants may
have a higher airfare cost.
LODGING AND TRAVEL
Accommodations are rustic and will
include camping. Participants are
encouraged to bring a tent and
sleeping bag. A host family stay in a
small village for 3-4 nights may be
included. Field activities will be in
small groups. Expect to participate
and interact with Kenyan students
and community members, be
flexible and take in wonderful
sights, sounds, and smells.
Travel in Kenya will be by bus. Field
clothes and sturdy shoes/boots are
recommended. Due to the large
amount of field work in this course,
good physical condition is
recommended.
More information is available online at
www.uwsp.edu/studyabroad.
Important note: CANCELLATION, WITHDRAWAL AND REFUNDS: UW-Stevens Point International Programs
reserves the right to cancel, surcharge, or alter the program. For information on cancellation, withdrawal and refunds, see
http://www.uwsp.edu/studyAbroad/Pages/Refund-Policy.aspx