This week in the Inclusive Language Series, we’re aiming to bring awareness to Native terms that have culturally significant meanings and to correct ways in which these terms are used inappropriately by non-Native people. November …
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Inclusive Language Series: Gender Pronouns
Have you ever seen gender pronouns on a name tag or in an email signature and wondered why they were there or what they mean? Pronouns are often used in place of one’s name. Examples …
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). …
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 …
Maintenance Minute: Thanks, Custodians!
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 residence halls and dining markets. They are here to take care of every aspect of our spaces so you can feel comfortable where you live.
Inclusive Language Series: Reflecting on the Terms We’ve Shared this Semester
As part of the Inclusive Language Series we shared this semester, we introduced terms and resources to promote mutual learning and to create more inclusive communities. This week we are reflecting on the terms we …
Inclusive Language Series: APIDA vs AAPI
As part of our Inclusive Language Series, we are introducing some terms and resources for you to learn more about this semester in an effort to create more inclusive communities. This week’s terms are APIDA …
Inclusive Language Series: Deaf Culture
In honor of April being National Deaf History Month, in this week’s edition of our Inclusive Language Series we will be learning a few basics about the Deaf community and Deaf Culture. First and foremost, …
Maintenance Minute: Turning Down the Heat
Warmer Wisconsin months are coming soon! As many of us are looking forward to spending more time outside in the higher-than-winter temperatures, our Facilities staff will begin to turn off the heat in our residence halls.
Congrats, 2024 ROSE Award Winners!
Every year, University Housing celebrates the top-performing 1% of our student employees at the Recognition of Student Employee (ROSE) Award ceremony. This year, twenty students were recognized for their outstanding work performance and contributions to …