As part of our Inclusive Language Series, we introduced terms and resources to promote mutual learning and to create more inclusive communities. This week, we are reflecting on the terms we introduced this semester. We …
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Inclusive Language Series: Fatphobia & Diet Culture
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 …
Inclusive Language Series: Ableism & Universal Design
Note: we wanted to acknowledge that there were terms used when this piece was originally shared that had a significant impact on individuals within community and caused harm. We want to provide updates, corrections and …
Carryover of Dining Plan Money
As a reminder, as a current resident this year, if you have unused dining plan money at the end of the academic year, that money will carry over on your Wiscard throughout your time as …
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 …
Inclusive Language Series: Undocumented
As part of a new Inclusive Language Series, we will be introducing some terms and resources for you to learn more about this semester in an effort to create more inclusive communities. This week’s term …
Getting Help After Sexual Violence
CONTENT WARNING: Mentions of Sexual Violence, help-seeking post-assault, and FAQs about the Forensic Nurse Exam process. Hello, UW-Madison students, My name is Kim Curran – my pronouns are she/her and I am a forensic nurse …
What is Code-Switching?
Code-switching is 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? …
What is Bias?
Bias, according to Oxford Languages, is prejudice in favor of or against one thing, person, or group compared with another, usually in a way to be considered to be unfair. A bias incident refers to …
Indigenous Horticulture Lodge in Lakeshore
As you may have noticed, there is a freestanding indigenous structure located on the Dejope north lawn (near the fire circle). Dejope (day-JOPE, or Four Lakes) Residence Hall and our campus sits on land once …