Commuting to work, sitting at your desk, eating dinner, watching television… the number of hours we spend sitting doesn’t seem cringe-worthy until we add it all up, does it? That’s why it’s important to be aware of the Sitting Disease. According to James Levine, MD, a leader in sitting research, “Growing evidence suggests that the [...]

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This week, volunteers throughout America will donate their day off to honor the public service legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr. Today, on what would’ve been his 86th birthday, The Whole U takes a look at King’s legacy as it pertains to race relations. While spearheading a movement for equality in the 1960s, many people called the now-celebrated civil [...]

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UWMC’s Art Program invites you to participate in our seventh annual Valentine Card Project. Our goal is to create 500 handmade Valentines for all UWMC inpatients, which will be delivered on February 14. Everyone is welcome to join in the fun and be a part of this beautiful tradition, including UW staff, family, friends, volunteers, [...]

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If you say you don’t love happy hour, you’re lying. Everyone loves happy hour. Luckily, all three UW campuses are close to some amazing ones. I’ve compiled a list of the best options based on price, menu variety, taste, and restaurant atmosphere. So grab a colleague, some friends, or your significant other and celebrate your [...]

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When you consume more calories than you burn, you will gain, and when you burn more calories than you consume, you will lose. It’s a simple equation, right? But it can be so hard to stay focused on creating a deficit each week. Incoming Calories Let’s start by defining a calorie as a measurement of [...]

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In 2014, 1,200 UW faculty and staff came together to make history. Together, they set the Guinness World Record for the largest kettlebell class ever. In 2015, we are going to do it again, but this time we’re taking over beautiful Husky Stadium and showing the world we’re not afraid of a little rain. Together [...]

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The Whole U launched in January 2014. What a year it has been… The Whole U – By the Numbers Participants 17,621 Non-Unique Participant Interactions 52% Pro Staff 32% Classified Staff 12% Academic Personnel 4% Retiree/Other Pillar Breakdown Being Active 69 Articles 47 Events 10 Social Groups Eating Well 41 Articles 7 Events 1 Social [...]

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When I tell people about the World’s Largest Umbrella Dance event coming up on January 28, the first question I hear is: What’s an umbrella dance? I didn’t know either, but I found out in December, when I had my first practice. Start with you and a beautiful Whole U umbrella. (You’ll get one at [...]

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Do you know a sustainability superstar? Whether they’re crazy for composting or wild for waste reduction, if they’re thinking green, they deserve some credit. The Husky Green Awards are given to individuals or teams from the UW community who have demonstrated leadership, initiative, and dedication to campus sustainability. The nomination process starts Wednesday, January 7, [...]

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Since 1986, schools, government offices, and some private companies have closed their doors on the third Monday of January to honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. In 1994, Congress passed a law to make MLK Day more than just a break from work; instead, it was to become a national day of [...]

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From enlightening seminars to fun with the family, The Whole U has some awesome plans for 2015. Here’s a run down of what’s going on in January… Don’t miss our biggest event of the year: another Guinness World Record attempt! On Wednesday, January 28, the World’s Largest Umbrella Dance will take over the field of [...]

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From enlightening seminars to fun with the family, The Whole U has some awesome plans for 2015. Here’s a run down of what’s going on in January… Don’t miss our biggest event of the year: another Guinness World Record attempt! On Wednesday, January 28, the World’s Largest Umbrella Dance will take over the field of [...]

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