Alternative Spring Break Art Auction

The Second Annual Alternative Spring Break Fine Art Auction was held at the Buchanan Alumni House on Saturday night. All the proceeds from the event benefits Alternative Spring Break's newly established endowment.

In the above photo, Rebecca Workman and Brock Sanborn work the mic as co-auctioneers.

The mission of UMaine's Alternative Spring Break Program is to promote service on the local, regional, national and international levels through break-oriented programs which immerse students in different cultures, heighten social awareness and advocate lifelong social action. The program has been in existence since 1998.

"Students in ASB break the mold in every way. Their selflessness is a model for everyone," said Robert Dana, UMaine Dean of Students. "They spend a lot of money on spring break–but it has nothing to do with 'spring break.'"

ASB raised $6,000 on Saturday night on the auction alone. Dean Dana made an announcement after the intermission that Russ and Barbara Bodwell, local philanthropists, pledged to donate $25,000 for the new ASB endowment fund. A hefty sum that was received a standing ovation, tears of joy, and even a peck on the cheek for Mr. Bodwell.

For more information on Alternative Spring Break or the Bodwell Center for Service and Volunteerism, contact Audra Grady at audra.grady@umit.maine.edu or by calling 581-4194.