Social Concerns Seminar

Church and Social Action: Urban Plunge 2013

CSC 33963 / CST 33963 / THEO 33963

		View photos from the 2012 Urban Plunge   View video of 2010 Urban Plunge in Detroit
		Fr. Fred Kammer, S.J. talks to the issues of urban poverty as part of the Building Justice in the World Justice Education Series. View video
		Panel Discussion on Homelessness David Pirtle, National Coalition for the Homeless Steve Camilleri, South Bend Center For the Homeless Charles Jenkins, Chicago Coalition for the Homeless Charles Austin, Chicago Coalition for the Homeless View Video
		Hearing the Voices of Urban Poverty Speaker: Mary Jo Bane View Video

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• 2012–2013 Syllabus

• 2012–2013 Calendar of Events

• 2012–2013 Learning Agreement 

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PLUNGE DATES:

• Generally between January 2–13, 2013
• Two to three day period within this time frame
• Vary for each site

PLUNGE LOCATION:

• Major cities in the United States
• Transportation to and from the site is the responsibility of the student.
• Students should choose a city in close proximity to their hometown.  

• Size: 300 students

• Cost: $100

• 2013 Site List
• 2013 Site Descriptions

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APPLICATION IS NOW CLOSED

• Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.
  

• Course selection will automatically default to CSC 33963 unless you specify CST 33963 or THEO 33963 on your application.

• Students will be notified of their acceptance and site placement October 29–November 2, 2012 via e-mail.

• Only those students who are in good academic standing with the University are eligible for participation. By submitting the application, you confirm that you are in good academic standing with the University.

• Students who are studying abroad in the fall 2012 semester are not eligible for this seminar due to inability to complete the requirement of attending the three classes scheduled before the immersion. If you receive an acceptance letter and are abroad this fall, you must contact us immediately to be withdrawn. Those studying abroad in spring 2013 are eligible since they will have sufficient class time.                                       

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OVERVIEW

• Typically cities are places that we go for sports events, shopping, or to work. However, there is another side to American cities rampant with problems from crime to lack of education. Urban poverty leaves parents unemployed, families homeless, and children hungry. Now is your chance to learn about poverty in your hometown.

• The Urban Plunge is a one-credit winter break seminar through the Center for Social Concerns. For two to three days students explore the other side of cities. During this time you will do direct service, discuss issues with local service agencies, and speak with those afflicted by urban poverty. It is a great way to start involvement at the Center for Social Concerns or continue your exploration of social justice issues.

• Previous Urban Plunge Participant Testimonials 

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