Every year, nearly 8,000 students move into 21 residence halls — an arduous and sweaty process in the late August heat. They pack the next year of their lives into a few suitcases, bringing futons, TVs, microwaves, bedding, and a gallery of room decorations. Within a few hours, they transform their room into a new …
It’s officially summer! In the UA community, we’ll see an increase of outdoor activities, traffic, and of course, our young ones out and about enjoying the outdoors. Let’s work together to become familiar with these summer safety tips to keep everyone in our community safe! Traffic As the warm weather is here, it is important …
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, in 2022 (the last year for which there is available data) crashes involving speeding accounted for 29% of all traffic fatalities. Additionally, 87% of speeding-related fatalities happened on non-interstate highways. Speeding can kill. Our quiet, safe community is not immune to such tragedy. In 2021, a person …
Help us congratulate the staff and team who won a 2024 Housing Employee Award! Of the many nominated staff, eleven individuals and one team of thirteen were selected for their incredible contributions to the division in 2023. Winners will be celebrated and presented with awards at the annual Housing Breakfast this Friday. Individual Winners Team …
Submitted by University Apartments Community Police Officer Jeff Kirchman From the moment they move on their own, children’s innate curiosity can sometimes lead them into unsafe situations. According to the National Safety Council, more than a third of child injuries and deaths occur in the home. Childproofing your residence is a critical step in helping …
As part of the Inclusive Language Series we shared this semester, we introduced terms and resources to promote mutual learning and to create more inclusive communities. This week we are reflecting on the terms we have talked about. We Shared These Terms & Topics We recognize that this doesn’t even begin to cover half of …
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 terms are APIDA and AAPI. Language, acronyms, and terminology change over time; this includes the acronyms AAPI and APIDA. AAPI stands for Asian …
Ticket to Takeout Containers As the end of the semester approaches, remember to return your to-go container to one of the vending machines at the dining markets! Take your token home to use again next time!
In honor of April being National Deaf History Month, in this week’s edition of our Inclusive Language Series we will be learning a few basics about the Deaf community and Deaf Culture. First and foremost, there are a few things we must understand. While many hearing people consider hearing impairment to be a disability, many …
Every year, University Housing celebrates the top-performing 1% of our student employees at the Recognition of Student Employee (ROSE) Award ceremony. This year, twenty students were recognized for their outstanding work performance and contributions to Housing. The 2024 ROSE Award ceremony was held on Thursday, April 11. Help us congratulate and celebrate the winners this …