Reflection is one of the most important aspects of service learning. It is where our head, heart, and hands come together to make sense of our experience, better understand the context of those we work with, and for us to discern our learning and values. Check with your professor to find out if attendance at a reflection session is required for your course. Reflection sessions are specifically geared toward service learning experiences. Students should sign-up for reflection sessions through MUEngage. Students who RSVP get priority entry for sessions. Arriving more than 15 minutes late or leaving more than 15 minutes early for any reflection session will not be counted as a reflection session attendance. Sessions will be held in-person or virtually, please make note of where and when we will meet.
For online sessions, please note:
Register for reflection sessions through your service learning course on . Refer to this presentation on how to register for reflection sessions on MUEngage if you have questions.
Please only register for one reflection session. If you would like to attend two, please notify the Service Learning Program. We need to make sure we have enough space to accommodate all the students who are required to attend a session and to make sure we have appropriate staffing. If you find yourself unable to attend the session you registered for, please cancel your registration so we can open up the space you held. Please note that reflection sessions do fill up, so you are highly encouraged to register early.
R1: MKE 1001: (In-Person)
Whether you are new to the 414 area code or if you have lived your entire life in this city, it is very likely that there are lots of things you 诲辞苍鈥檛 know about Milwaukee鈥檚 rich history or some of its current day hidden gems.鈥� Join us as we watch a documentary by Adam Carr, created for Marquette students embarking on community engagement opportunities to better understand the strengths, struggles, opportunities, and the beauty of Milwaukee. After the video we will spend some time discussing our roles, goals, and responsibilities in the city. Please come with any questions or concerns about starting your service learning and we will work to support you!鈥�
R2: What Does Democracy Mean to Me?
With the presidential election just a month away, join us as we reflect on the definition of democracy. While most of us believe democracy is important, we likely differ on what elements of that democracy take precedent. In a world filled with economic inequity, violence, and political disenfranchisement, there are also barriers to our democracy. Join us for this bi-partisan conversation about what it really means to be a democracy for all.
R3: If You Had a Magic Wand: How Would You Create Change in Milwaukee?
In 2023, the Milwaukee Health Department identified three priorities for improving community health based on data about health inequity. These priorities included: 1.) Create a healthy built environment 2.) Address maternal and child health disparities and 3.) Foster safe and supportive communities. Drawing on our experiences in the community this semester, we will consider both our city鈥檚 assets and issues in addressing equitable health outcomes in these three categories. Join us as we work in groups with this framework to identify opportunities for creating a healthier city for all.
R4: We Need to Talk About an Injustice
Join us in a virtual community as we watch civil rights advocate Bryan Stevenson鈥檚, author of Just Mercy, TED talk entitled 鈥淲e Need to Talk about an Injustice,鈥� about the violence of mass incarceration and its disproportionate impact on communities of color and the poor. Mr. Stevenson is a public interest layer, who has successfully saved 140 falsely accused, innocent people on death row. He has dedicated his entire career to addressing racism and inequity within the criminal justice system. Together we will discuss several of his points and learn more about how mass incarceration impacts communities across the nation, including in Milwaukee.
R5: Recombobulation: Making Sense of our Disorientation
Milwaukee is semi-famous for our 鈥淩ecombobulation Area鈥� after security at the airport. 滨迟鈥檚 a place where people can regroup and put themselves back together after being scanned, before they move onto the next part of their journey. Join us for this session, where we will 鈥渞ecombobulate鈥� after our semester of service. One of the goals of service learning is to move outside of our everyday comfort zone, learn about new realities from diverse perspectives, and face new challenges. How has service learning created some disequilibrium or disorientation for you this semester and what can we learn from this experience?
