Monday, February 8, 2010

Spring Semester in Chicago Begins

DOOR Chicago welcomed in the semester this past week!  "Chicago from a Multicultural Perspective" is a class offering that works in conjuction with an internship. Participant Becky S will receive 13 credits upon completion of the the semester.  Of course not all institutions and all majors are eligible for such academic credit.  But what a great way to spend a semester but living the words of textbooks in shelters, homes, agencies and ministries of Chicago!
The first week has included meals with various agencies and other service programs in Chicagoland. We've been in 6 different neighborhoods already and today we're cooking, serving and eating in a shelter for homeless. This week in class we will be working with Kenwood UCC, attending a event focusing on redlining on the West Side, and learning a bit about the history of Chicago. The impending snow storm can't possibly dampen our spirits.  It's been a great beginning, even if it doesn't quite look like "Spring" yet.

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