On a recent Friday evening at Memorial Union, in the midst of live music, beer and cheese curds, Tim Talen, accompanied by shy grandchildren, approached a group of students. Passing out flyers, he told the …
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Inclusive Language Series: Social Justice
The term “social justice” can be vague and misunderstood in various ways as the term has evolved over the years. Today, it has shifted towards protecting and promoting everyone’s human rights, regardless of race, sex, …
Meet the Student Staff of Housing: Molly F.
What year in school are you? Second-year What is your major? English What area in University Housing do you work for? Facilities How long have you worked for University Housing? I am in my fourth …
Maintenance Minute: Let Us Fix Your Room
As we approach the last months of the semester, why not make living in your room a little easier and more comfortable? You’ve got important finals, papers, and projects to work on soon, so let …
Inclusive Language Series: What is Code-switching?
Code-switching was a term originally coined by linguists to explain the act of mixing languages within a conversation. Below is a basic example using an interchange of English and Spanish. Kevin: “Hi, Stephanie! ¿Cómo estás?” …
Meet the Student Staff of Housing: Alissa Jo B.
What year in school are you? Second-year What is your major? Biology (pre-pharmacy track) What area in University Housing do you work for? Desk Services How long have you worked for University Housing? 1.5 years …
Inclusive Language Series: Defining Allyship
Allyship: what it is and what it isn’t Ally: to unite or form a connection or relation between Folks who support a marginalized community may refer to themselves as an ally. While allies are important …
Dining Seating Space
At Gordon and Four Lakes, our two busiest dining markets, you have likely seen that we usually have overflow seating available during lunch and dinner to allow more space for customers to sit and eat. …
Inclusive Language Series: Intersection of Disability and Socioeconomic Status
For this week’s edition of our Inclusive Language Series, we will be taking a look at the intersection of disability and socioeconomic status. According to the American Psychological Association, socioeconomic status (SES) is defined as …
What Should I Flush?
The bathroom: a place we all use but something we don’t always talk about. We won’t get into too much detail, but it’s important to know a few things so our bathroom trips can be …