Vincentian Heritage Tour for Student Leaders

The Office of Mission and Values offers regular opportunities for members of the university community to deepen their understanding of the university's patron, by participating in guided Vincentian Heritage study tours to locations in Paris and throughout France associated with the life and works of St. Vincent de Paul.

Student Leadership tours take place bi-annually during Spring Break. Because of the limited time frame the tour is limited to Vincentian sites in Paris and its environs. Participation in the tours is open, on a competitive basis, to all students who have a demonstrated interest in the Vincentian heritage, mission, and values of the university and a record of Vincentian service. Applicants must provide a personal statement as to how they envision this trip forming their personal leadership and service ethics in the Vincentian tradition. They also must provide letters of recommendation from faculty/and or staff members.

Students chosen to participate in this opportunity are required to register in Winter Quarter for the course, "Life and Times of Vincent de Paul," (CTH 290) taught by the Rev. Edward R. Udovic, C.M., Ph.D. The final paper for trip students is handed in upon their return from France, and is designed to demonstrate how their personal leadership and service ethics have been changed by this educational experience. Upon their return students also sponsor an educational event for other students sharing their experiences.

The Office of Mission and Values subsidizes most of the costs of the trip. Each student participant pays $500.00. No student is turned away because of inability to pay. The trip is co-sponsored and co-staffed by the Student Leadership Institute and the McNair Scholars program.

We are currently accepting applications for the 2010 Heritage Tour. Student leaders are required to submit the following in addition to their on-line application:

• Two recommendations from faculty or staff, using the Vincentian Heritage Student Leadership Tour Reference form
• A three-page, grammatically correct, spell checked, essay stating your perspectives on the relationship between leadership and service
• In a bullet-point chronological format, a summary of your leadership and Vincentian service activities inside and outside of the university

Downloadable forms:

• 2010 Brochure and Terms and Conditions
• Recommendation Form

Any incomplete submissions will not be considered for participation on this tour.

Student leaders selected to participate must also:

• Be registered for winter 2010 quarter course: CTH 290, Life and Times of Vincent de Paul (This course is available for the degree requirements: Liberal Studies -Religious Studies-Traditions in Context and International Perspectives)
• Posses a valid passport by January 1, 2010

We encourage you to participate in one of our Vincentian Heritage Student Leadership Tour information sessions for more details:

• September 23, 2009 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM LPC, Student Center: Room 314A
• September 24, 2009 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM Loop, DePaul Center: DePaul Club

Past Tours:

• View Vincentian Heritage Tour 2008
• View Vincentian Heritage Tour 2006
• View Vincentian Heritage Tour 2004
• View Vincentian Heritage Tour 2003