High-intensity interval training (also known as HIIT) is one of the newest trends in the fitness industry. It’s catching on because it’s is a form of exercise that most people can incorporate into their cardio and strength routines, and most credible exercise and science organizations recommend it. The benefits are fantastic too! What is Interval [...]

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A big thank you to all who attended The Whole U’s Free Photo Day this past Sunday, August 24. The Whole U hosted this new event to celebrate UW’s wonderful faculty and staff and nearly 400 UW Seattle, Bothell, and Tacoma families and friends came out to enjoy the event. Given the 11a.m. – 3p.m. [...]

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University of Washington has one of the largest weeks of welcome in the nation hosted by First Year Programs! We host over 200 academic and co-curricular events through the first week of the school year. This year, Dawg Daze will run from September 18 through the 28. To get a glimpse of Dawg Daze from [...]

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Kale chips, kale slaw, kale pie. I needed to get onboard with kale. I find it hard to chew, pretty flavorless, and the leaves are gargantuan. I’m not anti-vegetable; far from it actually. I love my leafy greens. Ever since my college roommates schooled me in eating veggies, broccoli has been a main staple in [...]

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The University of Washington farm is a center of education, community, and good old-fashioned hard work, disguised as playing in the dirt. In a nutshell, the farm’s goal is to facilitate farming education and promote sustainability. It started seven years ago when a group of students, staff, and faculty came up with the idea of [...]

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The 29th annual Dawg Dash is coming up!  This race that raises funds for academic scholarships has become a coast-to-coast celebration of Husky community and spirit. Thousands of students, alumni, faculty, community members, and friends have participated in The Dawg Dash, making it a huge success. It creates an incredible sense of accomplishment, community, and [...]

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Back in May, Julia Marnadi, a registered dietitian at UWMC, wrote a great article on gluten-free diets. We then had a request to help locate some gluten-free-diet-friendly restaurants near campus. So for those of you with a gluten-free diet looking for places to eat during your lunch break, I’ve created a list of some great [...]

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When you close your eyes, what’s the first thing that comes to mind when you hear the word COMPOST? If you said “worms,” you’re not alone. Do you wonder… How do I keep the smell down? Will worms crawl all over my house? WHEN do I know it’s ready? WHAT should I do when it’s [...]

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UPDATE: Back by popular demand, Clinical Assistant Professor Anil Coumar is offering another free meditation session: Thursday, November 13, 2014 noon – 1:00 p.m. HUB room 250 Register now  We are so pumped to have this as the first Stress Less Holiday Seminar! Discover how mediation can help you relax and enjoy this holiday season. Learn two [...]

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With the blistering heat and other crazy weather this week, here are some discounts to help you enjoy the rest of summer and get you pumped for fall! From exciting Seattle sporting events to relaxing weekend getaways, you’ll surely find deals that will make you smile! Before fall hits, soak in some of summer’s last [...]

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At University Book Store in the U District, we love watching stories come to life—in the eyes of readers, in the voices of their authors, and in the experience of live readings. This month, we’re especially excited to host several readings that remind us of the power of story beyond narrative and in the subtle [...]

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At my local Farmers Market this weekend, produce of all hues of the rainbow colored the booths while the air was filled with the aroma of fresh-picked seasonal crops. When you purchase fresh in-season produce, you are buying them at the best time of the year – when they are brimming with more mouth-watering flavor [...]

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