For my EMPLACE contribution, I’m creating a social media campaign to promote Jasmine’s on-campus workshop. Everyone in my group is working on their own part of the overall plan, but I’m the only one focusing on the social media side. Because of that, I have to think carefully about who I actually want this campaign to reach and how it’s going to make an impact. Social media can either be really effective or completely ignored, so I don’t want to just post something basic and hope for the best. The main audience I want to reach is young adults on campus. They are the ones most likely to attend the…

What is the purpose?  Who is this project made for? Why is it important? What ethical considerations? What working practices will you adapt? 

Reflection 1 As my team prepares for our first visit to the site, we’ve been thinking carefully about what we want to observe and learn—both from the physical space and the people we’ll be working with. Since our project is focused on understanding why young adults don’t often take steps to conserve water, and how we can help change that, it’s important for us to go in with open minds and pay close attention to what we see, hear, and feel. We’re planning to notice how the space is set up—does it feel welcoming and open for conversation, or more closed off and formal? Are there any signs, posters, or…

In my first year at SIUE, I am striving for an A in Codes 121. By following through with this plan, I will earn my A (20%).   1c.)  Provides leadership in civic engagement activities  In group activities I will strive to have a voice and take on the leadership position. It can be easy to fall to the back of the class especially when being surrounded by intelligent people. I will be breaking out of that habit and giving myself in a large setting or civic engagement.  3a.) Identifies and analyzes core beliefs and reflects upon their origin (20%).   To me this means understanding who you are to the core…