Thank you for your participation and understanding in the recent residence hall fire drills! We know that they can be a disturbance or inconvenience, especially during winter months, but the drills are important to follow whenever they happen.
In recent weeks, most of our residence halls completed their seasonal switch over to heating as campus shuts down its chilled water for cooling and increases steam production for heat. Each residence hall has different types of heating systems. To learn how to control heating in your room and manage humidity levels, visit the Heating …
Many people are unaware of tone policing and may not recognize how it can be expressed. So, what is tone policing? According to the Oxford Dictionary, tone policing is “the action or practice of criticizing the angry or emotional manner in which a person has expressed a point of view, rather than addressing the substance …
Fatphobia (n.): Refers to the fear, aversion, or discrimination against people of size. “Fat” isn’t a bad word. In fact, it’s a term that’s being reclaimed by people who identify as fat to challenge the predominant use of the word in mostly negative contexts. Fat people are choosing to use the word proudly like any other …
In honor of LGBTQ+ history month (October 1st – October 31st), we wanted to highlight different terms that fall under the LGBTQ+ umbrella, not all of which are showcased in the five-letter acronym. Adding a plus sign to the end of the acronym helps bring awareness to other gender identities and sexual orientations that comprise …
Every year, University Housing celebrates the top-performing 1% of our student employees at the Recognition of Student Employee (ROSE) Award ceremony, held during National Student Employment Week. This year, 22 students were recognized for their outstanding work performance and contributions to Housing. The 2023 ROSE Award ceremony was held on Thursday, April 13. Help us …
As we look for ways to create a better experience for our residents, we wanted to tell you about new technology we are piloting in the Gordon Dining and Event Center and Dejope. We know that with the larger than expected freshman class and food supply chains, the impact in our dining halls and seating …
The Center for Cultural Enrichment, located in Witte Residence Hall, is open to all University Housing residents and staff. Originally opened in 1974 in Sellery Residence Hall and later housed in the former Gordon Commons before moving to Witte, the CCE has always welcomed residents and staff to the space as a place where you …
What does the term “undocumented” mean? Immigrants Rising simply defines the term “undocumented” as all immigrants who reside in the United States without legal status. “Undocumented” is an overarching term that may include the following individuals: Entered without Inspection (EWI), entered with legal status but overstayed, have or previously had Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals …
For this week’s edition of our Inclusive Language Series, we will be taking a look at Islamophobia. Islamophobia is a term used to describe the fear, prejudice, and discrimination directed toward Islam and Muslims. It has become a growing concern in many parts of the world, leading to harmful actions towards Muslims, such as hate …