Greetings Faculty and Staff:
UW-Green Bay is committed to creating an environment that is inclusive and fosters a sense of bellowing. In advancing this commitment, we recognize that Ramadan is April 12-May 12, 2021. Ramadan is observed by Muslims worldwide as a month of fasting, prayer, reflection and community.
Ramadan celebrations often call for UW-Green Bay students to be involved in gatherings and prayers late into the night. It is not usual to be up past midnight for prayers and then up again for 3:30-4 a.m. to eat before dawn.
Many of our UW-Green Bay Muslim students, staff and faculty members may fast—no food or drink (not even water) from dawn until dusk (approximately from 3:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m., Central Time)
Students looking for food options during Ramadan can make specific requests from University Dining through the Marketplace, or by ordering online after sunset via the Dining mobile app. For specific questions or requests please contact Registered Dietitian Jolene Dorn dornj@uwgb.edu for assistance.
It is very important to note that Ramadan will parallel with UW-Green Bay finals week. Our UW-Green Bay Muslim students may be hungry, tired, and dehydrated especially if they have a class late in the afternoon and/or an evening course (whether online or in-person).
Ramadan marks the Islamic month of fasting and the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar and, so Ramadan moves each year in relation to the solar calendar. Thus, this year Ramadan occurs within the academic school year and will continue to do so for the next twenty years.
Some additional resources about how to better support college students during Ramadan:
- How teachers can support student during Ramadan by Rusal Alrubail
- 9 ways to support students during Ramadan by Kirsten Kelley
- Supporting Your Muslim Students on Campus This Ramadan by NASPA
Thank you for your support of our Muslim students during Ramadan.
Best,
Corey King
Vice Chancellor for Inclusivity and Student Affairs