Have a Safe Spring Break

Subj: Spring Break Travel
From: casares@email.arizona.edu
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Many students will choose to travel to different destinations over spring break. As you make your final preparations I would like to make you aware of an upcoming campus educational program that may be of interest to you.

March 3, 2011, 10:00-2:00 -Spring Break Safety Fair, UA Mall

There will be a variety of booths, demonstrations, and interactive educational opportunities available for students to obtain safety information and other resources on spring break travel. This program is jointly sponsored by ASUA, UAPD, and the UA Parents & Family Association.

For those students traveling abroad, the U. S. Department of State website provides extensive information regarding travel requirements and safety information. In addition, information is provided regarding Travel Warnings and Alerts for specific locations around the world. Travel Warnings and Alerts are issued to disseminate information about short-term and long-term conditions, generally within a particular country, that pose imminent risks to the security of U.S. citizens.

September 10, 2010, The Department of State placed into effect a Travel Warning for Mexico. This warning describes recent violence, and provides guidance and additional links regarding travel in Mexico. If you choose to travel to Mexico for spring break, I urge you to familiarize yourself with this information and the following resources, tips and suggestions to increase your safety.

--Going to Mexico - Spring Break Safety Information http://www.health.arizona.edu/health_topics/mexico-brochure.pdf
--Spring Break in Mexico - Know Before You Go http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/spring_break_mexico/spring_break_mexico_5014.html

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Jason Casares, Assistant Dean of Students & Campus Safety Coordinator, through any of the following options - 621-7057 or casares@email.arizona.edu.