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 …
Spring is here and so is bike season! Join us at our annual Bike Festival on Saturday, April 13th from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. at the Community Center. Spend a super Saturday learning and receiving information about bike repairs, biking paths, and bike safety. Make sure you arrive at the start of the event …
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 …
The University of Wisconsin is exempt from paying property taxes, therefore, rents paid by the residents of University Apartments do not qualify for either Homestead Credit or Renter’s and Homeowner’s Property Tax Credits. For more information, please see the Wisconsin Department of Revenue website or contact your tax advisor if you have additional questions.
One sure sign of the start of a new semester is the sudden increase in reports of scamming activity. Just in the first few days of the new academic year, our police department recorded a significant uptick in reports from people being scammed or defrauded. There’s no shame in being targeted by — or even falling victim to – …
It’s not uncommon to have power outages during inclement weather. In the event your power goes out, please contact Madison Gas & Electric as soon as you can at (608) 252-7111. MG&E will send crews out to assess any electrical damage and begin work to restore power. Be Prepared!
We have seen an increase in calls about heat in the apartments and want to give you some information about staying warm with the unusually cold weather we are experiencing. During the heating season, the following are helpful guidelines for maintaining heat in your apartment. University Apartments is required to follow the Wisconsin State energy …
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 …