School of Social Work Immersive Simulated Experience: Poverty Is Not An Accident
January 26, 2024, 1 – 3:30 p.m.
School of Social Work
Room 2015
1010 W. Nevada St., Urbana, Ill.
Step into the shoes of those facing financial hardships in our community with an immersive simulated experience. Acknowledging the profound impact of poverty, the School of Social Work, in collaboration with the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion and the Champaign Urbana Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. invites students, faculty, staff, and community members to participate in a unique event designed to provide a firsthand understanding of life under financial constraints. During this “Immersive Simulated Experience,” participants will navigate the challenges of limited resources and heightened stress. The simulation encourages individuals to perceive poverty from various perspectives and fosters discussions on the potential for personal and community-driven change. These thought-provoking experiences are crafted to sensitize participants to the harsh realities of poverty, sparking a dialogue on the path toward positive transformation.
For more information, please contact Sharva Hampton-Campbell at shamcamp@illinois.edu.
Sponsors: School of Social Work, 2024 MLK Commemorative Planning Committee, and the Urbana Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.