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April 30- May 2, 2015
oin Duke alumni and friends in one of American’s most
bands playing classic creole sounds and the brassiest of
historic cities, New Orleans, on this all-new Forever
New Orleans jazz ensembles. If you’ve never tried a cochon-
Learning initiative, Serve & Learn. Over the course of the 4-day,
du-lait – this is your chance!
3-night program, you will engage in several thought-provoking
discussions and activities led by Duke staff and alumni. As
with the St. Bernard Project on a homebuilding team joined
2015 marks the 10th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, you will
by other Duke alumni from the New Orleans region as part
also have the opportunity to reflect on the profound impact the
of the Duke Alums Engage program.
storm had on the New Orleans community and the nation.
will have the opportunity to reflect on the activities of the
On Saturday, the whole group will continue working
That evening, you
The program begins Thursday with an educational evening
day over dinner at Café Reconcile, a unique restaurant
featuring Duke alumna, Ashley Brown Burns MA’10, PhD’13.
that provides skills and job training for young people from
As the director of DukeEngage New Orleans and a Katrina
at-risk communities looking to make a positive change in
survivor, she will discuss the importance of service learning.
their lives.
Friday starts with a community outreach project working
with a non-profit organization around New Orleans, the
St. Bernard Project (www.stbernardproject.org). You will
Sunday morning, you will tour the historic French Quarter
on the waterfront and visit the Presbytere museum exhibit on
Katrina. This comprehensive installation includes photographs,
hear how their work has made an impact on the community
displays, videos, and interactive activities which help illustrate
hit hardest by the hurricane and you will start working on one
the destruction and the rebuilding efforts that have taken place
of their current build projects. That afternoon, you will move
since the hurricane hit the Gulf Coast.
on to the New Orleans Jazz Fest (www.nojazzfest.com) to
enjoy one of the biggest cultural events in the Big Easy. Charttoppers, including Chicago, No Doubt, Anthony Hamilton,
and Macy Gray, will be performing Friday alongside zydeco
We invite you to join us for this experiential, educational
program exploring New Orleans while integrating concepts of
service, civic engagement, and reflection.
DukeEngage students
in New Orleans
All photos courtesy of David Haring
PARTICIPATION REQUIREMENTS
Perfect for individuals, couples, and families with teenagers,
this program will help participants explore their interests in
community outreach and civic engagement. All participants
must be 15 years of age or older, and program space is
limited. All participants must be of good health and capable
of lifting at least 10 pounds.
LOCATION
New Orleans is one of the world’s most fascinating,
historic cities in the United States. La Nouvelle-Orléans
(New Orleans) was founded May 7, 1718, by the French
Mississippi Company, and was acquired from the French
by Thomas Jefferson in the Louisiana Purchase in 1803.
Steeped in a history of influences from Europe, the
Caribbean, Africa and beyond, it is home to a genuinely
unique melting pot of culture, food, and music. It is known
for its architecture, especially its French Quarter, its music
and jazz festivals, and its food. A destination for tourists
from around the world, it is one of the top ten most visited
cities in the United States.
ACCOMMODATIONS
The Sheraton New Orleans Hotel (www.sheratonneworleans.
com) is located in the heart of the city on the most celebrated
parade routes in the world. It is just steps from Royal Street,
the French Market in the French Quarter, and Jackson Square.
The entire hotel was recently renovated and serves at the
official hotel of the New Orleans Jazz Fest. Premium rooms
are available with club access that includes 24/7 lounge
access, breakfast service daily, hors d’oeuvres in the evening,
and a business center with printers, computer stations, and
amazing floor to ceiling views of New Orleans.
FITNESS REQUIREMENTS
The physical demands of this program are moderate. The
most significant challenges will be encountered during the
service project work which might include light to heavy
construction. As it is late spring in New Orleans, it is
also quite likely to be very warm and humid. There will be
exposure to the sun, wind, and heat. However, shade and
refreshments will always be available during the program.
FEES
The program is $1,299 for each person in a double
occupancy room. There is a $300 additional fee for single
accommodations and premium level rooms which include
breakfast, club access, cityscape views, and other amenities
are available for an additional $500 per room. The program
fee includes accommodations at the Sheraton New Orleans
on Canal Street from Thursday evening, April 30 through
Sunday morning, May 3, 2015. The program also includes
tickets to one evening of the Jazz Fest with Sheraton tent
access, transportation to all program-related activities, all
lectures and receptions, lunch on Friday and Saturday, dinner
on Saturday evening, refreshments at the Jazz Fest and
service projects, and a museum tour on Sunday morning.
SCHEDULE
THURSDAY, APRIL 30
5:30 PM
Registration
6:30 PM
Alumni Affairs Reception
7:00 PM
Lecture, Ashley Brown Burns
FRIDAY, MAY 1
8:30 AM
Departure for ½ day service
program engagement
12:30 PM
Lunch and return to Sheraton New Orleans
2:30 - 7:00 PM Afternoon at the Jazz Fest
Enjoy dinner at one of many New Orleans restaurants
Friday evening!
SATURDAY, MAY 2
8:30 AM
Departure for full-day service
program engagement
12:30 PM
Lunch
1:15 PM
Continue service program engagement
4:30 PM
Return to Sheraton New Orleans
6:30 PM
Dinner and Reflection Session at
Café Reconcile
SUNDAY, MAY 3
9:00 AM
Walking tour of the French Quarter
10:00 AM
The Presbytere Museum
11:30 AM
Program Concludes
PROGRAM FACULTY
Ashley Brown Burns
MA’10, PhD’13 is an
Assistant Professor in the
Political Science department
at Amherst College. She has
led DukeEngage New Orleans
for over seven years and is
currently Program Director. Dr.
Burns has a PhD and MA from
the Duke University Sanford
School of Public Policy. She completed her BA in Political
Economy at Williams College. Her research examines
relationships of political and economic equity, social
stratification, and public policy. Dr. Burns’ most recent
manuscript, “Stuck on the American Dream,” is focused on
housing policy, gentrification, and identity politics. She is
also developing projects that address diversity policies in
institutions, disaster response after Hurricane Katrina, and
the intergenerational transmission of poverty. At Amherst
College, Dr. Burns teaches with an interdisciplinary lens on
issues of racial and class stratification, social justice, and
domestic welfare policies. Her courses cover American
politics, housing, ethics, and public policy.
Registration Form
New Orleans: Serve & Learn
April 30 - May 2, 2015
Name 1:
Title
First
Middle
Last
Duke Class Year
Name 2:
Title
First
Middle
Last
Duke Class Year
Name(s) you would like on your name badge(s):
#1#2
Street Address
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Home phone: (
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 I would like single room accommodations ($300.00/room): Quantity _____
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We will call you to complete payment and verify the amount.
Please make checks payable to Duke University.
Please charge my: ____Visa ____MC ____American Express
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You may also register with a credit card via the online form at
nola-service.dukealumni.com.
Complete and mail to: New Orleans: Serve & Learn
Duke Alumni Association
Box 90572
Durham, NC 27708-0572
Or Call: (800) FOR-DUKE or (919) 684-2988
Or Fax to: (919) 660-0148
Contact Jennifer Chambers at the
Duke Alumni Association at (919) 681-6216
or jennifer.chambers@daa.duke.edu.
REFUNDS/CANCELLATIONS
Please reserve
space(s) for me in the New Orleans: Serve &
Learn program, April 30 - May 2, 2015.
QUESTIONS?
Payment will be refunded until 30 days
prior to the program’s start date, minus a
$300 per person cancellation fee.
Schedules will be carried out as closely as
possible, but are subject to change.
DISCLAIMER
Duke University has no responsibility
in whole or in part for any loss, death,
damage, or injury to person or property
or accident, mechanical defect, failure,
or negligence of any nature howsoever
caused in connection with any
accommodations, transportation, or other
services. Baggage is at the owner’s risk
entirely. The right is retained to decline to
accept or retain any person as a participant
should such person’s health, mental
condition, physical infirmity, or attitude
jeopardize the operation of the program or
the rights, welfare, or enjoyment of other
participants. We reserve the right to revise
the program itinerary as needed.