  {"id":3307,"date":"2024-05-17T12:38:39","date_gmt":"2024-05-17T17:38:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/union\/?page_id=3307"},"modified":"2026-03-26T11:59:08","modified_gmt":"2026-03-26T16:59:08","slug":"reflection-and-meditation-space","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/union\/reflection-and-meditation-space\/","title":{"rendered":"Reflection and Meditation Space"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Welcome to this place of introspection and repose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Reflection and Meditation space is designated for personal, quiet contemplation activities such as individual prayer, meditation, reflection, or contemplation. All students and employees are responsible for ensuring that the environment remains welcoming to people of all beliefs, and those who do not adhere to a specific faith. This space should be respected for the purpose that it is intended for. The room is not a meeting room, storage space, or a lounge\/hang out space. It is not a private space and must be shared at all times.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The room is on the third floor of the 51ÁÔÆæ Student Union, Room 362. The room is unlocked during operating hours of the Union. The doors to the room are generally closed to reduce outside noise intrusion but remain unlocked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-be-respectful-to-everyone\">Be Respectful to Everyone<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Share Space with All Peoples And Beliefs<br><\/strong>The Reflection and Meditation space is available to all registered UW-Milwaukee students and employees of the University. Any exceptions to this rule must be approved by Union Administration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Keep Door Closed<br><\/strong>No guests or children are to be admitted into the Reflection and Meditation space, including members of extended families or the wider community. The Reflection and Meditation space is not available for events\/functions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Remove Shoes<br><\/strong>If you are able, please remove your shoes before entering the room. Many users spend time on the floor, and we would like to keep them as clean as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Turn Off All Phones, Computers, and Other Distractions<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Be Silent<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-leave-no-trace\">Leave No Trace<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Bring In Only What Is Necessary<br><\/strong>Users of the Reflection and Meditation space may bring their own religious texts\/books and\/or other spiritual items but are expected to remove these personal items after use. Users are responsible for their personal belongings. The Union Administration, and thereby the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, are not responsible for lost or stolen items.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>No Food or Beverages<br><\/strong>Food and beverages are prohibited in the Reflection and Meditation space except for personal use of bottled water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>No Signs, Posters, or Flyers<br><\/strong>The Reflection and Meditation space room will remain \u201cneutral\u201d and therefore display of imagery, statues, or written materials in the room, or outside the room, is prohibited. During reserved use, display of objects or materials is permissible, and items must be removed upon completion of use. Notices, posters, leaflets, or advertisements are not permissible and will be recycled if not claimed by individual(s). Political activities, including advertisements and materials associated with political parties, are prohibited from the PMR room.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>After Use<br><\/strong>Vacating the facility after using the Reflection and Meditation space, users should ensure that any items they brought into the space are removed. The Reflection and Meditation space must be left clean and tidy for other users. Users should ensure that they have sufficient time allocated to cleaning the room immediately after use. Keep it clean and leave no trace. Please return the room to its original condition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Safety and Evacuation<br><\/strong>The University&#8217;s emergency evacuation and safety procedures also apply to the Reflection and Meditation space. This includes Fire Safety policies, and fire codes. No flames, fire or smoking materials are permitted in the room.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Welcome to this place of introspection and repose. 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