A Look at Macaulay in The Big Easy

This interdisciplinary, urban studies, service-learning honors course is taught annually from historical, cultural, and sociological perspectives. While a major focus of the class is the impact of Hurricane Katrina on the city of New Orleans and the wider Gulf Coast region, it is not simply a "Katrina" course. During spring break, Macaulay students travel to New Orleans to participate in a service learning project. There, students assist in Urban Farming and Housing Construction while they immerse themselves in the culture of the city.