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 term is Body Mass …
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Inclusive Language Series: Indigenous Terms
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 …
Inclusive Language Series: Gender Pronouns
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 …
To Call or Not to Call, That is the Question
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. …
Inclusive Language Series: Citizenship & Voting
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). …
Don’t Pick at It
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 …
We’re hiring!
University Apartments is currently recruiting for our Resident Manager – Programming. We are seeking an energetic and motivated individual to provide outstanding customer service to residents in the University Apartments community. This position develops and …
UA Heating Updates/Reminders
How does the Heat Work in University Apartments? Many of our heating boilers are connected to outdoor air sensors that will only allow the heating boiler to create heat when it is cold enough outside. …
Stop, In the Name of the Law!
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 …
Inclusive Language Series: Cultural Appreciation vs Cultural Appropriation
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 …