Welcome to week one of the Stress Less Holiday Challenge! If you haven’t already registered, sign up now to have recipes, workouts, and articles emailed to you for the next eight weeks. We’re going to make the most of the holidays together! Last year I wrote about how traditions can reduce stress by taking us [...]

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How do you record a living history? That’s what Professor Michael McCann and the Harry Bridges Center for Labor Studies are trying to figure out. McCann, the center's chair, and a team of energetic grad students have conducted over 60 oral history interviews about the minimum wage in Washington. The audio and video testimonies are part a new website, launching in early 2016, called SeaTac/Seattle Minimum Wage Campaign History Project.

As we celebrate and honor all those that serve our country, we are pleased to bring you the true story of how war, bravery, and love of country and family has touched a member of the UW community. July 13, 2008 started out like any other Sunday. But a knock at the door changed everything. I looked [...]

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What to make for dinner? It’s a question we ask ourselves nearly every day. What happens when work or after-school activities run late and the last thing you want to do is spend valuable time preparing a meal at home? You might be tempted to pick up fast food, but a more nutritious and convenient [...]

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A few gusty storms over the last several weeks have reminded us that summer really is over. The shortest days of the year are ahead. Those long, wistful Seattle summer days come with a trade-off: for many of us, winter commutes mean commuting in less light, much more rain and potentially snow and ice. With [...]

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They make their appearance on many restaurant menus; they have their own TV show, and they’re celebrated on their own day on November 3…I’m talking about sandwiches! This versatile, portable, and easy-to-make lunch favorite can be a balanced meal, because on top of carbs they can include proteins, veggies, dairy, and sometimes even fruit. In [...]

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Last week I introduced you to the first four acts of Ovations 2015, but we’re just getting started. After you meet the next four, you’ll definitely want to reserve seats for yourself and your friends and family. GregRobin Smith UW Commuter Services truck driver by day, actor extraordinaire by night. GregRobin has always had a passion for [...]

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