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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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Register for Passport to Well-Being: The 2025 UW Summer Wellness Challenge that begins on Monday, July 14. Complete mini wellness activities for mileage status and bragging rights!

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

Budget friendly vacation ideas in Washington State

This article was provided by our partners at BECU. If you live in Washington and want to enjoy a break without breaking the bank, consider taking a summer vacation a little closer to home. Here are some ideas from our partners at BECU to help you save while exploring your own backyard. While scrolling through Instagram [...]

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August Events with The Whole U

With the final stretch of summer upon us, August offers one last chance to savor the warmth, energy and community spirit that define the season. The Whole U is here to help you close our summer strong with a variety of engaging events and opportunities! Continue the UW Summer Wellness Challenge with an eclectic array [...]

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Campus is your playground: find movement and mindfulness right outside your office door

The University of Washington is one of the most beautiful educational settings on earth, a sublime marriage of eclectic architecture and verdant landscape. That landscape certainly provides an inspiring platform for learning. But it also serves up myriad great places to exercise — both body and soul. The relative quiet and dependably sunny skies of [...]

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Select UW Photo Day: meet your photographers part 2

Join The Whole U for UW Photo Day, Sunday August 10 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.! Gather your favorite people and furry friends and strike a pose for some of Seattle’s top portrait photographers. Registrants are invited to bring their family, friends and pets to the Seattle campus for our free annual UW photo weekend. [...]

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UW Photo Day: meet your photographers part 1

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UW Athletics fall 2025 ticket discounts

Autumn is quickly approaching, which means it’s time for Husky fall sports! The Whole U and UW Athletics are offering great exclusive discounts on football, volleyball and soccer tickets to UW employees as a thank you for all you do for our great university. Check out these great deals for UW faculty and staff. Then [...]

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Simple, locally sourced and delicious summer recipes

Making fresh, produce-centric dishes with local goods is a great way to eat healthily and support your local farmers and environment. Eating local also often means simpler recipes – saving you more time savoring your plate. Summertime produce really speaks for itself—when ripe and ready, fruits and vegetables pack all the flavor and punch they [...]

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Passport to Well-Being: Let Your Wellness Journey Take Flight This Summer

Ready for a summer adventure that doesn’t require a suitcase? Buckle up—Passport to Well-Being: The UW Summer Wellness Challenge is about to take off! From Monday, July 14 to August 22, join colleagues from across the UW community for a six-week journey focused on fueling your health and happiness. This all-campus challenge is your ticket [...]

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June events with The Whole U

Discover June events with The Whole U—from celebrating Global Running Day to insightful webinars on Alzheimer’s research, home buying tips and Pride Month nonprofit spotlights. There’s something for everyone this month! #RuntheUW: Celebrating Global Running Day Wednesday, June 4 Celebrate Global Running Day with us! Join UW faculty, staff, and students in a fun challenge [...]

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