Service-Learning

This year’s SU CASA~Belize and PLUS (Philippines: Learning, Understanding, and Service) trips took place in May.

The SU CASA~Belize team focused on providing free medical clinics for the residents of areas in which they worked. The group of 10 students that went was mainly comprised of students interested in pursuing a career in medicine, under the direction of April Black, RN, Administrative Director of SU's Health Center.

They also took some time within their service work to enjoy the beautiful surroundings in Belize. Anyone interested in applying for the 2008 trip can contact Nancy Musser, Administrative Assistant to the Chaplain.

SU CASA photos:

A hike through the jungle	The site of the first medical clinic
Locals line up at the second clinic to receive free care and medication	Senior Christine Pulice interviews a patient
Sorting out donated medical supplies	Students visit the Mayan ruins at Altun Ha
Joyful faces

(Thanks to Christine Pulice for photos)

The annual PLUS trip is an opportunity to be immersed in another culture while working to improve the lives of people who do not enjoy the prosperity we in the United States take for granted.

The trip is an academic course on the history, culture, religion, language, and food of the Philippines (two credits, Spring semester) coupled with an on-site, service learning course (two credits, which is taught and supervised by SU professor Dr. Jeffrey K. Mann, with lectures by local clergy, professors, NGO staff, and other citizens of the Philippines.

Participants travel to the Philippines and spend two weeks immersed into life in the provinces of Batangas and Cavite and the city of Manila.

You can read more about this year’s trip by clicking here or by e-mailing program coordinator Dr. Jeff Mann

A few photos:

All spaces for the January 2008 SU CASA~Costa Rica/Nicaragua trip are already full. If you are interested in joining the 2009 team, please keep you eye out for an announcement in the spring that will let you know when you are beginning to accept applications. If you have questions about the trip you can e-mail Sara Luley, Student Assistant to the Chaplain.