Experience Immersion
What are Social Justice Immersions?
Social Justice Immersions are immersive service learning trips lasting from 3 days to multiple weeks. Trips are located both close to campus and across the country. Trips are led by student coordinators with the support of Moreau Center staff, and each trip also brings a staff of faculty accompanier. Students who participate in immersions must commit to attending four preparatory seminars, and also must commit to at least one follow-up engagement after returning from the trip.
2024-25 Social Justice Immersion Opportunities
Rural Immersion
The Rural Immersion takes students to Yakima, Washington over Fall Break to talk to farmers, farm workers, community organizers, and others, in order to better understand the landscape of farming in the PNW and the lives of migrant workers.
Urban Immersion
The Urban Immersion allows students to experience issues surrounding the housing crisis, poverty, drug use, mental health, and more, right here in Portland. This immersion occurs during the end of Winter Break prior to the start of the spring semester.
Indigenous Justice Immersion
Students explore the intersection between environmental justice and indigenous rights in the Portland area.
Border Immersion
Students travel to Phoenix and Tucson, AZ to learn about human and environmental rights issues at the U.S./Mexico border.
North Portland Civil Rights Immersion
Students learn more about the history of North Portland, where UP is located.
