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 is also Native Heritage month, so please make it a priority to learn, unlearn, and honor Indigenous peoples and traditions. …
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 of pronouns include she/her/hers, he/him/his, they/them/theirs, ze/hir/hirs, per/per/pers, etc. Using someone’s correct pronouns is one of the best ways to …
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. …
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 …
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 have talked about. We Shared These Terms & Topics We recognize that this doesn’t even begin to cover half of …
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 and AAPI. Language, acronyms, and terminology change over time; this includes the acronyms AAPI and APIDA. AAPI stands for Asian …
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, there are a few things we must understand. While many hearing people consider hearing impairment to be a disability, many …
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 Housing. The 2024 ROSE Award ceremony was held on Thursday, April 11. Help us congratulate and celebrate the winners this …
For this week’s edition of our Inclusive Language Series, we will be taking a look at “Internalized Oppression.” First, we must examine what “Oppression” means. Oppression is the act of a group or institutionalized entity placing severe restrictions on an individual or group. Through these restrictions, the oppressed individual or group is undermined by privileges …
What is Inclusion? You may have heard the phrase, “we have a commitment to diversity and inclusion” before and thought, “hm, I know what diversity is, but what is inclusion, and how do you achieve it?” In this context, inclusion refers to making everyone feel valued, respected, supported, and welcomed regardless of their identities. Why …