Dr. Christopher Bursk

Human Rights Club adviser and English professor Chris Bursk anticipated about 15 people would sleep out each night.

"Instead of speeches, we will let the light and the silence speak," says Human Rights Club adviser Dr. Christopher Bursk."The vigils seek to both honor those who have died or suffered as a result of the September 11 tragedy and to hold up the hope for a world where people can live in peace and respect."

Also, the student club Inter-Varsity Christian Fellowship will hold a prayer meeting at noon in room 115 of the Rollins Center.The variety of events is an effort to give all members of the BCCC community an opportunity to reflect and remember September 11 in a personal and meaningful way.

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Heine's sister, Christy, 19, also a BCCC student, was nervous about the cold weather overnight, but said she hoped to have the strength to remain, especially since she knew her car was parked a short walk away, and her house was certainly warmer than a box.

"I have given money to places, but I've never done anything - I think it will make me feel different," Christy said."When I give money away, I don't feel like I'm giving any of myself away."

Human Rights Club adviser and English professor Chris Bursk anticipated about 15 people would sleep out each night.The weeklong campaign, culminating with a Friday night concert, was expected to raise a couple of thousand dollars for the American Red Cross Homeless Shelter in Bristol Township, the county's only emergency shelter.Money also would be given to A Woman's Place, the county's domestic violence shelter and program, and Libertae, a Bensalem halfway house for women recovering from substance abuse.

Bursk called the box village a small, symbolic act to remind people that homelessness and poverty remain concerns, even in affluent suburbs like Bucks County.

"Each time we've done it, the box villagers felt a little what it's like to be homeless and the humbleness," he added.

Ryan has been in contact with Chris Bursk, the adviser for the Human Rights Club, who has given support calling the event a "good idea".

"The forum invites the campus and the community to explore issues by looking past the headlines to the human realities behind the news," said Dr. Christopher Bursk, Human Rights Club advisor.

Schedule of events:

Monday, March 31

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For more information, contact Dr. Bursk at 215-968-8156.

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