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 …
Years ago, someone tried to break into my home. Luckily, I was there and scared the burglar away before they entered. With the situation resolved, I decided it wasn’t worth “bothering” my local police department. I’d been a police officer many years when this occurred. I had counseled and, admittedly, lectured members of my community …
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. …
Harvest season is upon us, and that makes for a great bounty of fruits and vegetables nearly everywhere you look. I recently walked through the Eagle Heights Community Gardens and some of the plots are bursting with produce. Unfortunately, this is also a time of year when gardeners report people are helping themselves to the …
Numerous community members have reached out to me recently about traffic safety issues in the area. More specifically, they expressed concern about drivers failing to stop for stop signs, especially in areas where children are playing or pedestrians are walking. In response I parked my police car near an area I was receiving the most …
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 …
In preparation for the leaf and snow removal season, please review the following University Apartments Grounds reminders. Storage Policy The Fall/Winter storage policy officially goes into effect on Tuesday, October 1, 2024. This policy ensures that University Apartments staff can safely and efficiently remove snow from around your building. Property other than shovels, sleds, and …
It is with mixed emotions that we share the news of Paula Zipperer’s retirement. Paula was the Director of Eagle’s Wing Child Care & Education Programs, and officially retired Friday, September 27th. Paula worked in Eagle’s Wing when it opened in 1992. Eagle’s Wing started out in two 2-bedroom apartments in Eagle Heights, and Paula …
Recently, UWPD officers responded to a report from a University Apartments resident who saw someone looking into their bedroom window. Officers checked the area, but no one was found. While this appears to be an isolated occurrence, the community member was understandably concerned for their safety. With this incident in mind – and with us …
University Apartments offices receive many reports of missing mail/parcels and packages being left in a parcel locker or a mail room. Please know University Apartments does not have a mail room. All mail, packages, and parcels are delivered directly to your apartments. Depending on the courier, packages are delivered by the following: USPS (United States …