Cultural & Inclusive Experiential Learning Opportunities (CIELO)
Making experiential learning programs accessible and affordable by providing short trips, scholarships, and additional funding.
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What is CIELO?
The Cultural & Inclusive Experiential Learning Opportunities (CIELO), formerly known as Global Experiential Learning (GEL) integrates travel, multicultural education, and service learning to empower students with knowledge and skill sets to utilize as they continue their careers at UArizona and beyond.
CIELO actively seeks to provide a valuable holistic student experience in the form of short-term trips both domestic and abroad. Themes of interdisciplinary learning through civic engagement, cultural immersion, environmental justice, and social equity are explored through CIELO programming.
Our mission is to make experiential learning programs accessible and affordable providing short trips, scholarships, and additional funding. Focus on social justice, environmental justice, cultural/identity exploration, and service learning. And offer a tiered structure inclusive of local, domestic, and international programming.
Our Model
CIELO invites all University of Arizona students to participate and targts historically marginalized students populations by addressing issues which may hinder student involvement in traditional travel programs.
CIELO Faculty/Staff Facilitators
Become a CIELO Facilitator and guide students through transformative journeys across the globe. Build culturally responsive experiential learning skills you can apply in your work while supporting students in immersive, hands-on experiences.
Please direct any questions to CIELO Director, Dan Xayaphanh at danthaix@arizona.edu
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CIELO COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS
What is the CIELO Community Connections Series?
The Community Connections series engages UA students in building community through service learning in the Tucson area. Through intentional volunteering, students engage in positive social change and community building and learn about local groups and organizations working to uplift and empower the Tucson community.
CIELO RAISING ARIZONA
What is the CIELO Raising Arizona Series?
The CIELO Raising Arizona series aims to provide students with opportunities for meaningful interaction with their local community and with the broader Arizona community. Through this program, students will explore the state of Arizona and engage in dialogue about its vibrant history and the many cultures that have shaped and continue to shape it. Raising Arizona will offer a wide array of programs that include themes of service learning, cultural engagement, and community awareness.
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CIELO is located in Room 411 at the Student Union Memorial Center (Fourth Floor).
Address: 1303 E. University Blvd, Tucson, AZ 85719