October 2 is National Custodian Appreciation Day, and we are so excited to celebrate our custodians! While you may not see them all the time, they are an integral part of our lives in the …
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Maintenance Minute: Understanding Egress Maps
Egress maps are a valuable tool for your safety. Have you taken a moment to look at the map in your room or around your residence hall? These maps not only show a layout of …
Maintenance Minute: Doing Your Laundry
For some of you, living in the residence halls may be the first time you have to do laundry on your own. Others may have lots of experience, and some residents may have experience levels …
Maintenance Minute: Fire Safety
Did you know September is Fire Safety Month? Wherever you are, it’s important to know what to do and where to go in case of a fire. Fire Safety If you haven’t looked at the …
Maintenance Minute: Save Your Tech!
Prevent Lithium Ion Battery Fires Lithium ion batteries help keep you connected and take you on the go. They also store a lot of energy, can burn explosively, and may pose a serious threat if …
Inclusive Language Series: Reflecting on the Terms We’ve Shared this Year
As part of our Inclusive Language Series this year, we introduced terms and resources to promote mutual learning and to create more inclusive communities. We shared the following terms with you: Inclusive language, Bias, Code …
Meet the Student Staff of Housing: Jazmin L.
What year in school are you? Sophomore What is your major? Environmental Engineering What area in University Housing do you work for? Desk Services How long have you worked for University Housing? Since May 2022 …
Meet the Student Staff of Housing: Cassie S.
What year in school are you? Third-year What is your major? Consumer Behavior and Marketplace Studies What area in University Housing do you work for? Dining & Culinary Services How long have you worked …
Inclusive Language Series: APIDA vs. AAPI
A great example of how language, acronyms, and terminology change over time is in regards to the acronyms “AAPI” and “APIDA”. AAPI stands for Asian American Pacific Islander and started formally being used in the …
Awareness Around Mifflin Street Block Party
An annual community event, the Mifflin Street Block Party, is set to take place on Saturday, April 29th. Although this is not a University-sponsored event, we do see a large amount of students who choose …