ECM-KU Urban Studies "The New York Experience"

"The New York Experience" is about the culture, issues, and influence of New York City. This Alternative Spring Break is based in critical pedagogy and experiential education. We will learn about the social and economic forces shaping the city's cultural landscape and about its historic impact on the rest of the country. Some of the key issues covered are labor, economics, immigration, human rights, urban planning, and cultural, social, and political movements. Emphasis will be given to changing and endangered communities. Some of the neighborhoods we will explore include Chelsea, the Bowery, Alphabet City, Chinatown, Financial District, Manhattanville, Brooklyn Heights, Coney Island, Brighton Beach, & the South Bronx.

ECM-KU Urban Studies
Alternative Spring Break
The New York Experience
March 14-21, 2009

Participants

• Leanna Bogard (KU)
• Jenn Gapetz, Coordinator (KU)
• Joshua Gapetz, Assistant Coordinator (KU)
• Alaina Garlington (K-State)
• Molly Green (KU)
• Daniel Greuter (Nonstudent, Belton, MO)
• Cliff Nye (KU)
• Ryan Ogle (Nonstudent, Lawrence)
• Michelle Veal (KU)
• Matt Webb (OU)


Group in South Bronx-Art Deco




Group at Empire State Building




Matt-UN Nuclear Bombing Exhibit




Michelle & Ryan-UN Land Mine Exhibit




Ryan, Michelle & Alaina-UN Indigenous Photo Exhibit




Michelle & Alaina-Subway




Ground Zero




Leanna & Matt- Chelsea Art Gallery




Boardwalk Mural-Languages




Central Park-Alice in Wonderland