During October of 2001, we extended our Haiti seminar one more step by joining with the University of Nevada, Reno, in a joint pump-repair trip!  We supplied four undergraduates (and me), while Nevada supplied 4 graduate students and Scott Tyler.

The group was once again based in Cap Haitien, Haiti, but reached out to the village of Bayeau (identified last spring) for a new training opportunity.

The goals of this program were to:
--> Expose the students to life in Haiti
--> Provide for interaction between
students and Haitiens
--> Provide an opportunity to extend our training to Bayeau
--> Provide an opportunity for a joint venture among UND, UNR and the people of Haiti
--> Provide an opportunity to repair wells
and extend the work to new areas

As in previous trips, the students got their hands dirty in the field, repairing wells!

The trip was once again supported through housing and vehicles provided by OMS, a missionary group with a significant compound in Cap Haitien. We are deeply endebted to this group for continuing housing and logistical support. They also have an incredible radio ministry housed in their NEW, and UNBELIEVABLY impressive, radio station {Radio 4VEH}

The Notre Dame portion of this trip was supported by generous funds provided by the Veldman family.  We are particularly appreciative of the interest and support of Wilma and Peter Veldman.

Additional funds were derived from proceeds from the Paul Rupp, Jr., Endowment.

The trip was an enormous success with students making close contact with the missionaries at OMS, with the men in Bayeau, with Pastor Alex's men, and with the incredible Haitiens in the various villages we visited.

This is on the road to Bayeau, a beautiful valley west of Cap Haitien