January Break Seminars

Experiential Learning Seminars with an immersion during winter break in January 2008.  Apply Online

Border Issues
This seminar focuses on immigration and related issues that surface between the United States and Mexico. Participants travel to El Paso, Texas, and Ciudad Juarez, Mexico, to meet with refugees, work with parish organizations, and discuss policy issues. Annunciation House is the host organization.

The Church and Social Action (Urban Plunge)
The Urban Plunge is a one-credit experiential learning course designed to expose students to the sites and sounds of poverty in most major cities in the U.S. in close proximity to their home town.  During the 48-hour immersion each student will have the opportunity to meet people affected by poverty as well as those working to eradicate it. The plunge is scheduled for two consecutive days in early January.

Organizing, Power and Hope
This six-day winter seminar is an opportunity to experience the gospel in action on the streets of Chicago: Learn from local church, school, not-for-profit leaders, and unions about community organizing initiatives to improve life in Chicago neighborhoods.

Holy Cross Mission in Education
This seminar focuses on the educational and outreach efforts of St. John Vianney Catholic Parish in Goodyear, Arizona, and builds upon Notre Dame's relationship with the Congregation of Holy Cross. Students also collaborate with those in ministry with Holy Cross in Phoenix..