You staked out your spot for your tailgating tent in the parking lot, surrounded by hundreds of other fans of all ages. Or maybe you’re in the comfort of your own home, family and friends squeezing into the living room to get a glimpse of the TV. Wherever you are, the important thing is…it’s game [...]

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You may know Professor Cliff Mass as the UW weather guru famous for his Northwest Weather blog but what you might not know is he is an avid supporter of the annual Dawg Dash and once was the unofficial weatherman for the race! Professor Mass has run the race eight times and is looking forward [...]

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UW Nutritional Sciences invites you to attend its autumn 2014 seminar series: Sustainable Food and Nutrition Security. Lectures occur weekly throughout the quarter on Thursday afternoons, 12:30-1:20 p.m., in Alder Commons Auditorium/104. All UW students, faculty, and staff are welcome to attend!   What does the theme for the quarter actually mean? Sustainable food and [...]

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Who are you…really? A rocker, a soprano, an actor, or orator? A dancer, juggler, contortionist, videographer or comedian? I have worked with so many people whose talents for things outside of their “normal job” made them who they are, fed their soul, and fueled their creativity on and off the job. Does this sound like [...]

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Dr. Paul Ramsey, chair of this year’s Heart and Stroke walk, has challenged the UW to have 2,000 walkers. Right now we have over 70 teams and 900 walkers registered. Will you help us fight heart disease? This is a family friendly event and everyone on a UW team will receive a free t-shirt. Why [...]

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What started as a challenge on June 2 turned into new friendships, fitness success, and life changing experiences. With over 400 participants and 100 teams registered, over 30% stuck it out and were successful. Throughout a busy season with vacations and summer temptations, this group persevered and made time to be healthy, together. All successful [...]

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Is there really such a thing as a “figgy pudding?” Actually there is: there’s the warm, sticky English pudding made with figs, walnuts, brandy, and cream, and there’s the annual holiday event of fun, giving, sharing, and singing in downtown Seattle. If you’ve ever experienced either or both, you know they share an infectious sweetness [...]

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With our busy schedules, it can be a challenge to pack healthy lunches for ourselves and our kids. Here are a few tips to help get the new academic year off to a smooth start for everyone in your family: Make your list and shop for the week ahead of time. Figure out your lunches [...]

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Antoinette Wills arrived at the University of Washington in 1970 to pursue a graduate degree in history. Forty-four years later, she is still part of the University community after earning a PhD, working as a staff member, and helping others learn about all things UW. With co-author John Bolcer, she has written a pictorial history [...]

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The School of Drama produces a main stage season of six shows and is led by a working faculty that is embedded in the Seattle theatre community. In addition to our faculty and professional staff, the School of Drama is fortunate to be supported by a dauntless group of theatre experts and enthusiasts who make [...]

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Who’s featured in the Pose of the Day emails? Talented UW faculty and staff! They have a variety of yoga expertise with one thing in common: a love for yoga. I met up with these yogis to learn about them, their practice, and hear what excites them about Yoga Month at UW.   Yogini:  Michelle [...]

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Most of us know someone who has been touched by cancer. My husband, Greg, and I lost his sister, Teri, to breast cancer in 2002. She was only 47, and left behind two young sons. Teri might not have been my blood sister, but she was my heart sister for over 20 years. One day [...]

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