University of Wisconsin–Madison

Author: jtninmann

To Call or Not to Call, That is the Question

Years ago, someone tried to break into my home. Luckily, I was there and scared the burglar away before they entered. With the situation resolved, I decided it wasn’t worth “bothering” my local police department. I’d been a police officer many years when this occurred. I had counseled and, admittedly, lectured members of my community …

Inclusive Language Series: Citizenship & Voting

What is Citizenship? According to Merriam-Webster, citizenship is “membership in a community.” In addition, it’s “a legal status and relation between an individual and a state that entails specific legal rights and duties” (GlobalCIT, 2024). Many individuals interchange citizenship and nationality. The difference is the legal rights and duties ties to Citizenship such as voting. …

Inclusive Language Series: Cultural Appreciation vs Cultural Appropriation

Understanding the difference between Cultural Appreciation and Cultural Appropriation is important all year round. The differences are especially important during the Halloween season when many choose to dress in costumes to be someone else or an identity other than their own. Cultural Appreciation can be described as a way of honoring another culture through exploration and …

Meet New Staff Members

Demetrius Solomon Programming Resident Manager Hello! My name is Demetrius Solomon, and I am the new Programming Resident Manager for University Apartments. I am originally from Jacksonville, FL, and I have been a resident of Eagle Heights for a little over three years. I am a current doctoral candidate pursuing my Ph.D. in Industrial and …