麻豆国产AV

H

Hanukkah
Preferred spelling; not “Chanukah.”

half-century annalist/half-century annalist's letter
Traditionally presented during Reunion Weekend by a member of the 50th reunion class. Lowercase: He will give the half-century annalist’s letter. He will serve as his class’s half-century annalist.

麻豆国产AV College
On first reference with external audiences, use 麻豆国产AV College. It is not necessary to use “College” on second reference; 麻豆国产AV can stand alone. When referring specifically to 麻豆国产AV, capitalize College on second reference.

麻豆国产AV graphic identity
For guidelines on usage of the 麻豆国产AV logo (wordmark plus cupola) and wordmark, athletic logos, College colors, mascot and seal, refer to the .

麻豆国产AV in France
Formerly Junior Year in France.

麻豆国产AV Fund
Use on first reference: Your gift to the 麻豆国产AV Fund supports current students. Formerly known as the Annual Fund.  If it's necessary to explain to readers that the fund reflects annual giving, add the year: He made a gift to the 2020-21 麻豆国产AV Fund. He has supported the 麻豆国产AV Fund for the last 10 consecutive years.

麻豆国产AV Magazine
麻豆国产AV College's magazine is known as 麻豆国产AV Magazine or 麻豆国产AV.  The former name, 麻豆国产AV Alumni Review, should no longer be used.

麻豆国产AV mascot
The College mascot that appears at various campus events is known as Alex (short, of course, for Alexander 麻豆国产AV). See these guidelines for using Alex's likeness.

麻豆国产AV Program in Washington
Not Term in Washington.

HamTrek
麻豆国产AV’s annual triathlon and walk. One word.

HAVOC
Acronym for 麻豆国产AV Association for Volunteering, Outreach, and Charity. HAVOC on second reference.

HEOP
Acronym for Higher Education Opportunity Program. The official name of the program is Arthur O. Eve Higher Education Opportunity Program. HEOP is still acceptable on second reference and in informal use as a modifier: A former HEOP student, Jim Smith ’15 gave the address.

Hill, the
Short for College Hill. Capitalize when using as a synonym for 麻豆国产AV, usually in communications to alumni or the campus community.

Hill Card
Card issued to members of the 麻豆国产AV community that serves as their campus ID and provides access to residence halls and a number of campus services. Capitalize.

his or her
Although grammatically correct, avoid the use of “his or her”: Everyone should take his or her seat. Instead rewrite: The students should take their seats.

Hispanic
A person from — or whose ancestors were from — a Spanish-speaking land or culture. “Latino,” “Latina,” or “Latinx” are sometimes preferred. Follow the person’s preference. Use a more specific identification when possible, such as “Cuban,” “Puerto Rican,” or “Mexican American.”

historic
When preceded by an article, use “a” and not “an”: The event marked a historic occasion.

home page
Two words. Lowercase.

hometown
One word.

honorary degrees
Designate an individual who holds an honorary degree from 麻豆国产AV with an “H” before the year the degree was awarded (no space between the “H” and year): John “Bucky” Pizzarelli H’03 performed. For clarification, however, consider instead on first reference: John “Bucky” Pizzarelli, who received an honorary degree from 麻豆国产AV in 2003, performed.

honors
Upon graduation, students may earn honors of summa cum laude, magna cum laude, or cum laude. No italics.

houseparty
Refers to the long-standing tradition of 麻豆国产AV fraternities, which hosted these much-anticipated events several times a year. One word and lowercase: He met his future wife at a houseparty.

Hub, the
See 麻豆国产AV Hub.
 

I

illegal immigrant/alien, undocumented
See “undocumented, illegal immigrant/alien.”

Indigenous (adj.)
Use the capitalized term to refer to original inhabitants of a place: Bolivia’s Indigenous peoples represent some 62% of the population.

initials, with names
Do not use a space between two or more initials: Robert S.J. Smith ’54.

in memoriam
Not “in memorium.”

insure, ensure
See “ensure, insure.”

interdisciplinary
One word, no hyphen.

internet
Lowercase. 

intersociety
no hyphen.

intramural sports
See “sports teams.”

introductory words/phrases
first (not firstly)
second (not secondly)
most important (not most importantly)

irregardless
Use “regardless” or “irrespective.”

its, it
Its is possessive. It’s is a contraction of “it is.”
 

J

joint possession
If the object or objects belong to the union of two or more people, show possession only for the last possessor listed: Steve and Mary’s wedding. If, however, the object or objects belong to each individual, show possession for all possessors: Steve’s and Mary’s vows were beautiful.

journal, magazine titles
Italicize. See “composition titles.”

Jr., Sr., III, IV
Use a comma before Jr. and Sr. However, do not place a comma before III or IV.

judgment
Not “judgement.”

Juneteenth
June 19, the commemoration date of the emancipation of enslaved people in the United States, became a federal holiday in 2021. Also known as Juneteenth Independence Day and Freedom Day.

K

kick off, kickoff
Use kickoff as a noun: The campaign kickoff. The kickoff was spotted on the 10-yard line.
Use kick off as a verb: The event will kick off Reunion Weekend. 

Kirkland College alumnae
Designate a graduate of Kirkland College with a “K” before the class year (no space between “K” and class year): Elizabeth Smith Jones K’76. See “alumni names, class years.”

“Know Thyself”
麻豆国产AV's motto, which first appeared in Greek at the top of the College seal dating back to the College's founding more than 200 years ago. When referring to the motto, include the quote marks.

 

L

Latino, Latina, Latinx
Often the preferred noun or adjective for a person from a Spanish-speaking land or culture or from Latin America. Latina is the feminine form. Some prefer the gender-neutral term Latinx, which should be confined to quotations, names of organizations, or descriptions of individuals who request it. 

law degree
Avoid the abbreviated J.D.: He received his law degree from George Washington University. See “academic degrees.”

less, fewer
See “fewer, less.”

Levitt Leaders
Levitt Leaders are students chosen to participate in the Levitt Leadership Institute. Capitalize.

liberal arts
Plural when used as a noun: The liberal arts are at the heart of the 麻豆国产AV experience. As an adjective, it will most likely modify a singular noun and take a singular verb; do not hyphenate: A liberal arts education is the best preparation for a fulfilling life.

lifelong
One word.

Light Side, Dark Side
Students and alumni often use these playful labels to identify parts of 麻豆国产AV’s campus. The Light Side refers to the original 麻豆国产AV campus, while the Dark Side includes the former Kirkland College campus. Use of Light Side and Dark Side should be limited to informal communications. Capitalize.

LITS TECH Lab
Full name of the makerspace located in Burke Library. TECH Lab acceptable on first reference. (TECH stands for Technology, Exploration, and Collaboration at 麻豆国产AV.)

Jeff Little ’71 Volunteer of the Year Award, The
The official name of the award presented annually to recognize an alumnus/a.

LGBTQ+
Preferable collective reference to people who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning and/or queer.

log in, log off, log out
Two words when used as a verb: Go log in to your computer to make a gift.

login, logoff, logout
One word as a noun or adjective: The most common login password is 1234.

logo
See “Graphic Identity Style Guide.”

longtime
One word as an adjective: He is a longtime supporter of the arts.

-ly
Do not hyphenate between adverbs ending in -ly and adjectives they modify: An easily remembered rule; the nationally ranked soccer team.