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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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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.

Attend our onsite campus vaccine clinics this fall to prepare for cold and flu season.

UW Combined Fund Drive celebrates 40th annual giving campaign

Lots of great things happened in 1984. You could go to the theater and watch the original Ghostbusters or Beverly Hills Cop. Madonna was making her way into the living rooms across America thanks to MTV. Bruce Springsteen released Born in the USA and the original Apple Macintosh went on sale. In Washington state, then [...]

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UW has resources to help you cope with election anxiety

The start of a new academic year can bring a mix of emotions, from excitement to moments of anxiety. This fall, as we approach the 2024 election, it’s normal to feel a bit more tension with races at the national, state and local level. Anticipating these changes while managing everyday stressors can sometimes feel overwhelming. [...]

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Distinguishing fact from fiction in the media

Many sources compete for attention online and in our social media feeds, including partisan blogs and bogus sites posting as legitimate news organizations. It can be tough to know what to trust. Follow these five steps from the News Literacy Project to cut through the noise and learn how to evaluate sources for signs of [...]

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Financial Planning Month: build your roadmap to success

As we enter October, Financial Planning Month serves as a timely reminder that achieving your financial goals is possible with the right strategies in place. Whether you are just beginning your financial journey or looking to fine-tune your approach, this month is an opportunity to take control of your finances, reduce stress, and set a [...]

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Flourish this fall with October events from The Whole U

This month, take charge of your health by joining us at one of the many benefits fairs and flu shot clinics available across our UW campuses and UW Medical Centers. Join UW Endurance Club in several clinics. And flex your financial muscles at one of our informative webinars with our financial partners Fidelity, BECU and HomeStreet [...]

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Helping your kids prepare for success in college

Is college on the horizon for your family? Higher education can mean high anxiety. There are significant economic and academic stressors to cope with, of course. There are standardized tests to take, essays to write, application deadlines to meet, financial aid forms to fill. But there’s also the plain fact that going to college is [...]

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Daily Well-Being Reminders to Stay Grounded

It is important to acknowledge election stress and to support your well-being and that of people you love. Election stress is real, and it doesn’t take sides. Many folks are experiencing heightened stress, anxiety and fear at this time. While we cannot control our stressors, there are many small things we can do every day [...]

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Maria Lamarca Anderson embarks on a solo, soulful journey of discovery in the high Himalayas

“Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?” This question, posed by the poet Mary Oliver, was designed to inspire a bit of introspection. But when Maria Lamarca Anderson encountered it — on a milestone birthday at her physical and emotional limit in the thin air of [...]

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Smartphone photography 101: A guide to stunning shots

“The best camera is the one that’s with you.” – Chase Jarvis In today’s fast-paced world, our smartphones are more than just communication devices. They’re powerful cameras that we carry with us every day. Whether you’re capturing moments on the go or working on your creative portfolio, your smartphone is a fantastic tool for photography. [...]

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