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Monday, Sept. 22, from 1 – 3 p.m. in the Gallagher Center multi-purpose room,

Students from NU’s social work classes will gain firsthand insight into the day-to-day struggles of millions of Americans. During a poverty simulation, participants role-play the lives of low-income families, from single parents trying to care for their children to senior citizens trying to maintain their self-sufficiency on Social Security. The task of each family is to procure food, shelter and other basic necessities while interacting with various community resources staffed by low-income volunteers. Recognizing the Vincentian principle of compassion for the poor, this event enables participants to experience the realities of life with a shortage of money and an abundance of stress.  All members of the university community are welcome observe the simulation.  For more details, contact the Department of Social Work at 286.8520