Didn’t make it to a Whole U event that piqued your interest? No problem! We filmed four of our most popular recent events so that you can watch them on your schedule or share them with a loved one. First up… Wine 101 with Dr. Michael Wagner Dr. Michael Wagner is an assistant professor of [...]

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Welcome to Week one of the Summer Fitness Challenge! This eight week program will have you moving more throughout your day, trying new activities, and adding more fruits and vegetables to your meals. If you haven’t registered, it’s not too late. Register now and receive your free fitness passes. Exercise tip of the week – [...]

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Enjoy a wonderful dinner while contributing to rebuilding lives and strengthening our community. In response to faculty and staff’s interest in helping end poverty and homelessness, The Whole U has partnered withFareStart, a culinary job training and placement program for homeless and disadvantaged individuals. Since 1992, FareStart has provided opportunities for nearly 7,000 people to [...]

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Thursday, July 23 will be the first-ever UW Night at FareStart. The three-course meal will benefit an incredible cause, and friends and family are welcome. Register now. Chef Jon from the UW Club designed the menu, so we know that it will be delicious, but what exactly does FareStart do? To explain, they shared this [...]

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Beatrice Arduini is an assistant professor in the Department of French & Italian Studies. She teaches several levels of Italian, and while she speaks a total of three languages, it’s not hard for her to relate to struggling students. “I don’t consider myself particularly gifted in learning languages,” she said. “But I think it’s like learning a new sport. Once you manage to master the basics, it’s fun.”

Picnics are the best. These open-air outings bring together all the things I love the most: family, friends, good food, and the great outdoors. Whether it’s at a park, on the beach, or in my own backyard, there’s nothing better than enjoying the scenery while eating and lounging on a blanket. I like to get [...]

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Choose the stairs on Wednesday, July 15 and help us reach 500K stairs in 24 hours! Choosing the stairs increases muscle tone, is quicker than taking an elevator for five flights or less, and is good for the environment. Need more incentive? During the challenge, The Whole U will be hanging out swag in stairwells [...]

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Laura Houston is back on Wednesday, July 22 for a summer Chi Walking clinic! Learn how to practice meditation while walking for improved performance, increased energy, and the ability to walk at a faster pace with ease. Download the flier here. Register here.

When the University Book Store first opened in 1900, it was located in a coat closet in Denny Hall. Two entrepreneurial University of Washington students took it upon themselves to open and manage a small student store, with no idea how large the store would one day become. During the first year, when finances were [...]

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Experience a beautiful and memorable day on Sunday, August 9 with your family, friends, and pets by posing in front of some of the UW’s most picturesque locations for the our second annual UW FREE Photo Day. Professional photographers will take your portraits and capture candid moments with the ones you love for FREE. Locations [...]

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With the rainy season in Washington well underway, it can seem increasingly difficult to make it outside during the cold, wet months for exercise. But the best part about exercise is, you don’t need anything but yourself and your immediate surroundings. Even if you love nestling inside all throughout the winter, it doesn’t mean you [...]

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Father’s Day is upon us, so I spoke with some fathers who work here at the UW. They shed some light on their world of parenting and how their lives have changed since joining “Club Dad.” 1st Dad: Jonathan Hiskes, Web and Communications Specialist from the Simpson Center for Humanities The first dad I spoke [...]

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