Spring Break Immersions | University of Portland

Spring Break Immersions

Indigenous Justice Immersion

Will be offered Spring Break 2025

Participants will learn about environmental issues such as the climate crisis, clean air and clean water in intersection with issues such as racial justice, Indigenous rights and economic justice. The immersion will be in Portland, the Columbia River Gorge, and Warm Springs and students will have the opportunity to meet with local leaders and community members. 

Contact: envjustice.immersion@up.edu

Immersion Coordinators: TBA

 

 

Border Immersion

Will be offered Spring Break 2025

Students will travel to the U.S./Mexico border for one week to learn about immigration, the global economy, and environmental and human rights issues. This immersion provides the opportunity to hear multiple perspectives on the complex issue of immigration and may include visits to a detention center, federal court, social service agencies, and human rights organizations.

Read student reflections from previous immersion on our Border Immersion blog.

Contact: border.immersion@up.edu

Immersion Coordinators: TBA