The Church & Social Action: Urban Plunge

Course: THEO 33963/CSC 33963/CST 33963

Size: 300 students

Dates: December 28, 2008 – January 11, 2009

              (48 hour period within this timeframe)

Location: Most 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 home town.    2009 Site List

Cost: $100.00

Application is now closed.

Application deadline: October 31, 2008

Note: Students who are studying abroad in the fall semester are not eligible for this seminar.

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 48 hour, one-credit Winter Break Seminar through the Center for Social Concerns. For two days, students explore the other side of cities. During this time, you will do some 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.

2008 – 2009 Calendar

2008 – 2009 Learning Agreement                                                                                               

Task Force Testimonials

Special instructions for Saint Mary's students

Notification e-mails: Acceptance and site leader emails will be sent by November 5, 2008.

For students who receive acceptance e-mails:

• Register by January 22, 2009.
• First Year Students: You will not be registered by FYS; register for this class on InsideND.

 Final day to drop without $40 penalty: Friday, November 14, 2008  by 5:00 p.m.

Students studying abroad in fall 2008 are ineligible for the Urban Plunge Program 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 If you receive an acceptance letter and are abroad this fall, you must contact us immediately to be withdrawn.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 2009 are eligible since they will have sufficient class time.

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