It started with a Christmas card addressed to President Young and Mrs. Young. I bet they receive hundreds of cards each year, but this one was special. The card was from Joe Brotherton, local businessman and instructor at the UW School of Law. It promoted a Christmas Charity Contest: “Make a short video of you [...]

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You’re meeting a friend or colleague for coffee… but where? We’ve created the map above so you can find the most convenient option. As a student who’s had classes throughout campus, I thought I knew where all of the coffee shops were. But I was surprised to find new cafés I had never even heard [...]

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We hope you got through this holiday season with more ease thanks to the Stress Less Holiday challenge. Now it’s time to reset for the New Year. Nearly half of the American population sets a New Year’s resolution. Mine are always about eating more quality food, spending more time with my family, stop sweating the [...]

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When Dave, age 40, came into my office for his physical exam, he was aware that he had gained a significant amount of weight and gotten out of his exercise routine in recent years. But, since he was basically healthy and taking no medications, he was surprised that his lab tests indicated an increased risk [...]

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During the holiday season, many people think about giving back and setting goals for the new year. Noel Bain exemplifies tying what you love with volunteerism. Read on for inspiration to get (and stay) involved with our community. What nonprofits do you volunteer with? I’ve volunteered with Toastmasters for many, many years. I help with [...]

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Everybody loves to receive gifts, but don’t forget that this time of year is also about giving! With that in mind, the UW Tower has teamed up with UW Educational Outreach and UW Professional & Continuing Education to sponsor a Holiday Giving Tree. You can find it near the coffee shop in the Tower Mezzanine. [...]

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Here’s a sample email to send out to your departments to get people excited for the umbrella dance. Feel free to personalize it all you want. The next time UW makes history may be on January 28, 2015. And trust me or anyone who helped the UW secure the world record for the largest kettlebell class [...]

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Traditions pull us out of the current moment and take us back in time. That’s why they’re so reassuring and calming: they connect us with the past. Instead of thinking about our present-day stressors, we remember previous years and focus on what matters. Children especially enjoy the predictability of traditions, but it’s good for everyone [...]

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The Ave is brimming with great places to grab glazed teriyaki, loaded burritos, and specialty sandwiches. But paying $7-10 for a meal can wear down your wallet. Since hefty prices are often due to big portion sizes, choosing smaller entrees can be good for both your budget and your diet. I hit the Ave to [...]

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On Friday night, 800 people came together at Meany Theater for Ovations, a UW faculty and staff performance showcase. Twenty-three of our brave colleagues took the stage to perform a program featuring jazz and heavy metal, ceremonial dance and pop and locking, sword fighting and short filmmaking, and much more. The tone for the evening was set [...]

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On December 2-3, The Whole U challenged Harborview Medical Center staff to collectively climb 50,000 stairs while at work. We’re happy to report that over 300 people participated from every area of the hospital, crushing the 50K challenge and racking up a total of over 250,000 steps. Climbers averaged 833 steps, with a few participants logging [...]

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It’s week six of The Stress Less Holiday Challenge and sometimes family can be stressful. My parents, my sister, and my sister’s boys are all coming into town this year. There will be 11 people in my small home for 10 days. Some may cringe at the thought of hosting for that long, but not [...]

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