Friday, October 28 – Arrival
- Arrive in the United States at Lambert International Airport, St. Louis, Missouri
- Bus from St. Louis to Carbondale, Illinois
- Stay at the Best Western Saluki Inn
Saturday, October 29 – Welcome to Southern Illinois
- Welcome breakfast at the Dunn-Richmond Economic Development Center
- Late morning orientation, shopping and lunch in Carbondale
- Afternoon hike at Ferne Clyffe State Park
- Dinner in Carbondale
Sunday, October 30 – American Autumn Events
- Breakfast at the Saluki Inn
- Morning hike at Giant City State Park
- Lunch
- Afternoon hayride at Bandy’s Pumpkin Patch
- Evening haunted house
Monday, October 31 – The Halloween Experience
- Tour of the campus of Southern Illinois University and the city of Carbondale
- Dinner with CESL faculty, staff, and their families
- Observing or participating in trick-or-treating events in Carbondale
Tuesday, November 1 – American Media
- Morning visit to WSIU studios for a guest lecture
- Afternoon screening and discussion of Crash
- Evening visit to a local privately-owned radio station, WDBX
Wednesday, November 2 – Team Building Activities
- Afternoon visit to Touch of Nature for leadership and team-building activities
- Afternoon hike to Ferne Clyffe State Park (for those who didn’t hike on Saturday)
Thursday, November 3 – Race Relations in Southern Illinois
- Morning Coffee with a Cop
- Afternoon guest lecture
- Visit to the African-American Museum of Southern Illinois
Friday, November 4 – The Mississippi River
- Bus tour along the Mississippi River to Cape Girardeau, Missouri
- Visit the Crisp Museum
- Civil War Driving Tour
- Downtown and River Walking Tour
- Late afternoon dinner at Broussard’s for cajun cuisine
Saturday, November 5 – St. Louis, Missouri
- Morning visit to the Gateway Arch
- Lunch
- Afternoon visit to Forest Park and the Art Museum
Sunday, November 6 – Day of rest
Monday, November 7 – Education & Elections
- Afternoon screening and discussion of the film Waiting for Superman
- Preview of the U.S. Presidential Elections with Dr. John Jackson
Tuesday, November 8 – Election Day
- Visit voting and polling locations in Southern Illinois
- Visit candidates’ election headquarters
Wednesday, November 9 – School Visit
- All day visit to Carbondale Community High School
- Discussion on the results of the elections with Dr. John Jackson
Thursday, November 10 – Celebration of Cultures
- Joint activity with CESL graduate students
- Afternoon Celebration of Cultures with campus and community members at the Dunn-Richmond Economic Development Center
Friday, November 11 – Farewell Dinner
- Dinner at 17th Street BBQ
Saturday, November 12 – Departure
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