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Welcome to The Whole U!

Focused on fostering connection, holistic wellness, and engaging your interests, The Whole U is for UW, by UW. Watch our video to see all we have to offer.

Stay healthy and connected with free virtual mindfulness and fitness classes. Check out upcoming events and catch on-demand replays when you subscribe to The Whole U YouTube!

Join the UW Summer Olympics challenge and earn your 5 UW rings by completing well-being tasks.

The Whole U is celebrating our 10 year anniversary in 2024! Join us as we look back over the years and celebrate our amazing community.

Special Olympics swimmers celebrate with gold medals

UW Summer Olympians are supporting the athletes of Special Olympics Washington

As the Paris Olympic Games commence on July 26, so will The Whole U’s UW Summer Olympics Challenge. While going for the gold by meeting daily wellness goals of exercise, nutrition, hydration, mindfulness, connection and kindness, UW Summer Olympians are also contributing financial support to a favorite nonprofit organization: Special Olympics Washington, which will mark [...]

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How to stay hydrated

Staying hydrated is essential for maintaining overall health and well-being. Whether you’re a seasoned athlete, a busy professional or simply navigating daily life, proper hydration can enhance physical performance, cognitive function and energy levels. On average, humans are made up of about 55 – 60% water, which is why it is so crucial to drink [...]

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Go for the Gold with UW’s Summer Olympics Challenge!

The Summer Olympics are a time of unity, celebration, and extraordinary athletic achievement. At the University of Washington, we’re bringing that same spirit to our campus community with a fun and engaging UW Summer Olympics Challenge. This is your chance to challenge yourself, support your colleagues and celebrate the joy of the games together! How [...]

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Win free Seahawks tickets through SmartHealth

Want to see the Seattle Seahawks in person this season? SmartHealth may have your ticket. Six lucky SmartHealth participants will win a pair of tickets for a Seahawks home football game at Lumen Field in Seattle during the 2024-2025 season. One of them could be you! How do I enter? First, complete your SmartHealth well-being [...]

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Party healthy at BBQs, BYOs and more this summer

When sunshine warms our days and stretches late into the evening, you know it’s prime season for barbecues, block parties, potlucks, birthdays, weddings and all manner of al fresco social gatherings. As you gather with family, friends and neighbors this summer, UW Medicine registered dietitians offer tips to bring a variety of color, nutrients and [...]

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Spark joy this July with The Whole U

It’s July, the month when our minds turn to holidays and summer vacays. Sun rays and lazy days. While the UW may try to catch its breath this month after a hectic spring quarter, there’s plenty going on at The Whole U to keep you moving and mindful. Amid the variety of classes, webinars and [...]

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UW Photo Day 2024

The Whole U invites you to UW Photo Day this August, an annual summer celebration featuring free photography at iconic Seattle campus locations! Gather your loved ones and strike a pose for our highly talented photographers. You’ll cherish your snapshots for life—with past participants using their free photos for holiday cards, wedding invites, graduation announcements, [...]

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Great summer reads: hot takes for hot days from the University Book Store

Summer reading is a vibe. An escape. A passage to points unknown but utterly captivating. It delivers liberation from indoor confines and the limitations of genre. Feel like reading in a park, by a pool, at a beach, atop a mountain? Do it wherever. In the mood for a riveting thriller or steamy romance? As [...]

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Brennon Ham and the Q Center enhance a brave, affirming, liberatory, celebratory environment at the UW

The University of Washington Q Center and director Brennon Ham wholeheartedly celebrate Pride and the progress of the LGBTQIA+ community this and every month. But that doesn’t mean that Brennon (who uses they/any pronouns) is content with the status quo. “When we become stagnant and stop evaluating whether behaviors or policies or words are harmful, [...]

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