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Be sure to sign up for National Nutrition Month starting on March 3! Participate in The Whole U’s nutrition bingo challenge and attend engaging events.

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

National Nutrition Month Recap

This year, National Nutrition Month was filled with engaging events, insightful articles, team collaborations and even a bit of friendly competition through bingo cards. Here’s a recap of all the exciting activities that took place this month to celebrate nutrition and wellness. Articles Several insightful articles were shared to promote healthier eating habits and deeper [...]

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Nutrition Month: Sustainability and Our Food System

This National Nutrition Month, we’re taking a broader look at the connection between what we eat and the health of our planet. How can our food choices support sustainability? What role do food systems play in shaping nutrition and environmental outcomes? To explore these questions, we turned to Dr. Yona Sipos, a lecturer in the [...]

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Financial Literacy Month 2025: Take Control of Your Financial Future

This April, The Whole U invites you to invest in yourself by taking part in Financial Literacy Month 2025. Over the course of four weeks, we’ll explore key financial topics—from managing everyday expenses to building long-term wealth—through expert-led webinars, actionable resources, and practical challenges. This program is tailored to empower UW faculty, staff and families [...]

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2025 Well-Being and Care Fairs

The Whole U is hosting Well-Being Fairs at Harborview Medical Center, UWMC – Montlake and UWMC – Northwest this spring! These fairs will share resources and strategies for well-being available to UW Medicine employees. Stop by to explore stations focused on mindfulness, stress relief and self-care, and take a well-deserved moment to prioritize yourself. We [...]

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Beginning a Mindful Eating Practice

Mindfulness is the practice of being aware of the present moment. Mindfulness is a very useful tool for lowering stress, anxiety, improving mood, and creating a sense of calmness through meditation and other techniques. One area of our lives where mindfulness can be extremely useful for our health is when we are eating. Think about [...]

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2025 Husky spring sports discounts

“Spring” into Husky sports this March with exclusive discounted tickets through The Whole U! Husky Baseball Husky Baseball vs Gonzaga – Sunday, March 16 – 1:02 p.m. Husky Baseball vs Pacific Lutheran – Wednesday, March 19 – 5:02 p.m. Husky Baseball vs Maryland – Sunday, March 23 – 1:02 p.m. Husky Baseball vs Purdue – [...]

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Unlocking Personalities: Understanding Yourself and Others Through the Big Five Model

Have you ever wondered why people think, feel, and behave so differently from one another? In an enlightening webinar titled “Unlocking Personalities,” Dr. Michael Johnson, the Boeing Company Endowed Professor of Business Management, explored how understanding the Big Five personality model can help us better comprehend our own and others’ behavioral patterns. The Big Five [...]

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Celebrate National Nutrition Month with Foods of the World

March is National Nutrition Month, and this year’s theme, “Food Connects Us,” highlights the incredible role food plays in bringing people together, preserving cultural traditions and supporting overall well-being. Food is more than just sustenance—it’s a reflection of history, identity and shared experiences. Every cuisine tells a story, offering a glimpse into the heritage and [...]

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March events with The Whole U: National Nutrition Month and more!

This March, join The Whole U in celebrating National Nutrition Month with the theme “Food Connects Us!” This month-long program highlights the role of food in bringing people together, fostering traditions and supporting overall well-being. This year, we’re introducing a National Nutrition Month Bingo Challenge! Complete activities throughout the month to explore new foods, engage in mindful [...]

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