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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.

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Be sure to sign up for the 2025 UW Wellness Symposium: A virtual event on May 21 and 22 to empower UW faculty and staff with expert-led discussions on mental, emotional, physical and financial wellness.

The Whole U has surpassed 10 years of community! Join us as we look back over the years and celebrate our amazing community.

Get in the Game 2025

On May 7, Red Square at the University of Washington was transformed into a powerful center of hope and action as students, faculty, staff, and UW Athletics joined forces for the annual Get in the Game event. Hosted in proud partnership with the National Marrow Donor Program (NMDP) and the NMDP UW Registered Student Organization, [...]

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Parenting with Temperament in Mind: Understanding Your Child’s Unique Temperament

Have you ever wondered why the parenting advice that worked wonders for your friend’s child falls completely flat with yours? Or why one of your children responds beautifully to gentle guidance while another seems to need a completely different approach? According to psychology experts Dr. Liliana Lengua and Dr. Maria Masha Gartstein, understanding your child’s [...]

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Financial Literacy Month 2025: A Community Recap

This April, the University of Washington community embraced financial education through The Whole U’s Financial Literacy Month. More than 2,500 UW faculty and staff tuned into a series of high impact events and a thriving online community. Financial Literacy Month delivered empowerment, education and practical tools campus‑wide. A Month of Meaningful Engagement Each week centered [...]

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Taking care of mental health: UW experts weigh in

May is national Mental Health Awareness Month, with its clarion call to prioritize our psychological well-being as much as we do our physical well-being. That’s sometimes easier said than done. While there is certainly cause to celebrate the rising awareness and acceptance and declining stigma of mental health disorders, these trends have also revealed a [...]

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UW Home Fair hosted by HomeStreet Bank

The Whole U and HomeStreet Bank are hosting the UW Home Fair on Thursday, May 29, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Husky Union Building Lyceum. RSVP to join us! This event brings together a range of local vendors, contractors and service providers who specialize in areas such as home renovation, landscaping, energy [...]

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May Events for Wellness and Connection

As flowers bloom and the days grow brighter it is the perfect time to nurture our own growth and well-being. This month, we’re celebrating Nurses Week and honoring the incredible nurses in our community. Your compassion, resilience and unwavering dedication make a lasting impact—thank you for all that you do. We’re also excited to welcome [...]

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Planning for the Unexpected: Your Guide to Financial Emergency Preparedness

Life can be unpredictable—but your finances don’t have to be. Building an emergency fund is one of the most important steps you can take to protect your financial well-being. Whether it’s an unexpected medical bill, car repair or job loss, having a financial cushion can help you weather the storm without derailing your long-term goals. [...]

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Navigating Tough Conversations with Aging Loved Ones: Dr. David Lafazia’s Expert Guidance

When it comes to discussing sensitive topics with aging parents or relatives, many of us feel unprepared, anxious, and uncertain about how to proceed. Words like “frustration,” “fear,” “guilt,” and the tension between “autonomy and safety” often come to mind. If this resonates with you, you’re not alone—and there is a path forward. In our [...]

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Honoring UW Nurses: Monthlong Wellness Support and Appreciation

At the University of Washington, we are proud to recognize and celebrate the extraordinary contributions of our nurses across the University of Washington and UW Medicine during Nurses Week—and all month long. As part of this year’s celebration, The Whole U is offering a series of wellness-focused resources and opportunities to support, uplift and thank [...]

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