Program Itinerary
Monday – June 28, 2010 – Welcome to New Orleans
| Proceed through registration and
start getting acquainted with your fellow Student Leaders. |
| Settle into your accommodations at
Tulane University. |
| Hear from special guest Gen. Russel
L.
Honoré, USA (Ret), leader of Joint Task Force Katrina in
2005, about how he
and his troops addressed monumental challenges in the wake
of the hurricane. |
Tuesday – June 29, 2010 – Katrina's Legacy
| Witness the devastation caused by
the failure of one of the levees. |
| Hear from a New Orleans resident
about the events surrounding Katrina's touchdown. |
| Step back to colonial times in the
lively French Quarter. |
| Talk with Tom Piazza, author of the
award-winning book Why New Orleans Matters. |
Wednesday – June 30, 2010 – Rebuilding New
Orleans
| Rebuild the New Orleans community
through hands-on service projects, whether repairing damaged
community centers, building new homes, donating time at
local food banks, or helping with city beautification
projects. |
| Hear from storm chaser Jim Reed
this evening, and gain another perspective on Katrina from
his remarkable photographs. |
Thursday – July 1, 2010 – Survivor Stories
| Continue community service projects
to strengthen and renew New Orleans. |
| Special guest Mary Eisenhower, president and CEO of People to People International, will meet with Student Leaders and share her own experience in bringing positive change to the world. |
| Hear harrowing personal stories of
Hurricane Katrina, from citizens still working to recover
their former lives. |
Friday – July 2, 2010 – Finish Construction
| Continue your service to the
residents of New Orleans. |
| Learn from film director Spike Lee,
whose award-winning documentary When the Levees Broke
examined both the causes and effects of Katrina's
devastation. |
Saturday – July 3, 2010 – Southern Living
| Explore the eerily beautiful
landscape of the Louisiana bayou by boat. |
| Watch for fascinating creatures
like alligators, nutria, turtles, and gar in the swampy
waters. |
| Gain insights into the American
South as you explore a former plantation. |
Sunday – July 4, 2010 – Happy Independence Day
| Get your hands dirty once more, to
help restore a local school. |
| Celebrate the Fourth of July on the
banks of the Mississippi, at the Dueling Barges Fireworks
Extravaganza. |
| Present donations of at least
$50,000 to New Orleans-area charities. |
Monday – July 5, 2010 – Mardi Gras Gala
| Condoleezza Rice, former U.S. secretary of state, offers insights into life on the president’s Cabinet. |
| Continue renovating the school to
encourage local families' return to the region. |
| Bid adieu to New Orleans with a
magical Mardi Gras-style gala. |
| Feast on famous Creole cuisine and
dance to the music of a live brass band. |
| Hear from Super Bowl MVPs Peyton and Eli Manning about their passion for their hometown. |
Tuesday – July 6, 2010 – Farewell
| Depart this morning for home. |
We work diligently to ensure that the activities described
here are available on your program. In rare cases, scheduling
conflicts, delays, weather, or circumstances beyond our control
may result in program changes. If substitution is required, we
make every effort to feature comparable events to retain the
content and quality of the program.