Alternative Spring Break 2008

Spend your Spring Break working for social justice

Rebuilding New Orleans from the Grassroots

Hurricane Katrina was one of the biggest catastrophes in United States history, and one of the largest failures of government to aid its citizens in crisis.  Today the calamity continues, as people struggle to rebuild their lives in a city that will take decades to recover.  Despite the scale of the disaster, however, New Orleaneans and thousands of volunteers are working to restore this vibrant center of American culture.  We will work directly with local groups to rebuild New Orleans.  We will give support to our Gulf Coast neighbors who are struggling to return to and remain in their ravaged communities.  We will learn about the meaning of community and mutual support, and the regional identity that makes New Orleans unique.

What is an Alternative Spring Break?

Alternative Spring Break is a faculty-led, organized trip that intends to engage students in social justice issues through activism and critical inquiry.

Trip Dates: March 15-22 2008

Approximate Cost: $200 (Includes food, lodging, and transportation).  Financial aid and fundraising possibilities available.

Earning Course Credit is possible

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For more information, contact

Dr. McCaffrey mccaffreyk@mail.montclair.edu or 973-655-7560