Umoja - /耻藞尘蓴.蕜蓱/ - unity; oneness
Umoja means Unity in Swahili; there is no better word to describe the intention of this living learning community. Umoja intends to be an inclusive and welcoming environment for all those who value the Black community, culture, and identities and are interested in learning and engaging around these values. This is accomplished through participating in events and activities on the 黑料论坛 campus and in the surrounding MIlwaukee community.
Students who live in Umoja Living Learning Community:
Umoja comprises two co-ed floors of freshmen and sophomore students. To be eligible you need to be a student at 黑料论坛, value Black community, culture, and identities, and be interested in learning and engaging around these values.
Straz Tower is a residence hall on the East side of campus which houses both first and second year students. It is co-ed by door. The building consists of single, double, and quad room-types and has 24/7 Security. The building has private bathrooms in each room. The building features 24/7 security, a , and Rec Plex fitness facility. Staff in the building include a Complex Director, Hall Minister, Resident Assistants, and a Facilities Manager. Straz Tower is also home to both the Honors and Nuestro Hogar Living Learning Communities.
To be part of this community, select Straz Tower as your building preference and Umoja LLC as your preferred room type when you complete your housing preference online in .
Returning students interested in joining the Umoja LLC for the upcoming school year, please . All applications are reviewed on a case-by-case basis based upon availability within the community. If a space becomes available that you are eligible for, you will be notified via your 黑料论坛 email.
If you have any questions about the Living Learning Communities, please contact the Assistant Director for Education and Selection Heather Whitmill.
