Hi! I’m Stella Zhang, and I’m thrilled to be your new Resident Manager – Programming! I’m currently a first-year Juris Doctor candidate at the law school. Having grown up in China, I’ve had the opportunity to study across the globe, including Europe, Israel, and the United States. Before moving to Madison in August, I completed …
As I mentioned in last week’s Community Connections, on November 18 I gave a Winter Safety presentation at the Community Center. We had a good turnout, with many great questions – thanks to all who attended. Topics covered included dressing properly for the cold, driving safelyon slippery roads, preparing for winter journeys, and much more. …
Want to make an adjustment to your dining plan for the Spring 2025 Semester? You are able to make changes to your dining plan selection in My UW Housing for the spring semester between November 20 – December 15. After this date, your dining plan selection will be locked in for the spring tuition/housing bill.
Valentina ally video from TikTok as a pop culture reference. Ally: to unite or form a connection or relation between Folks who support a marginalized community may refer to themselves as an ally. While allies are important to the advancement of equitable reform, at times, allyship can be hollow and self-proclaimed with little action or …
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 Index, or BMI. History The Body Mass Index, or BMI, is a scale where a number is assigned based …
As a special thank you, all Housing Employees who donate or participate in this year’s Partners in Giving Campaign Special Events hosted by UW Housing will be automatically entered into a drawing for appreciation door prizes! The drawing will be help on Monday, November 25 at noon in Human Resources at the Slichter Office. Door …
During the colder months of the year, our Facilities staff are ready to keep the sidewalks and entryways around the residence halls and dining units clear and safe for you to walk on. Safety is our top priority, and all hands are on deck when snow starts falling. We make a plan for the winter …
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 is also Native Heritage month, so please make it a priority to learn, unlearn, and honor Indigenous peoples and traditions. …
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 …