School of Social Work Immersive Simulated Experience: Poverty and Service
- Event Type
- Other
- Sponsor
- School of Social Work, 2025 MLK Commemorative Planning Committee, and the Urbana Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
- Location
- School of Social Work, Room 2015 (1010 W. Nevada St., Urbana)
- Date
- Feb 7, 2025 1:00 - 3:30 pm
- Registration
- Registration is required
- Contact
- Sharva Hampton-Campbell
- shamcamp@illinois.edu
- Views
- 76
- Originating Calendar
- Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Annual Celebration
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 or Tori Exum at texum@illinois.edu.