Home > Academic Courses and Programs > Winter Programs >Urban Plunge
Dates: January 02–11, 2010
(48 hour period within this timeframe)
Size: 300 students
Cost: $100.00
Application closed.
Application deadline: October 30, 2009
Notification e-mails: Acceptance and site leader emails will be sent by November 4, 2009.
Location:
Most major cities in the United States.
Please Note:
Transportation to and from the site is the responsibility of the student. Students should choose a city in close proximity to their hometown.
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.
Note: Students who are studying abroad in the fall 2009 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 If you receive an acceptance letter and are abroad this fall, you must contact us immediately to be withdrawn.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 2010 are eligible since they will have sufficient class time.
Contact Information:
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Associate Director, Catholic Social Tradition and Practice Center for Social Concerns 228 Geddes Hall (574) 631-9473 |
Administrative Assistant Center for Social Concerns 274 Geddes Hall (574) 631-3175 |
Kaitlin Sullivan |
