One evening in December, traffic problems were delaying Jordan Smith’s bus-to-train-to-bus commute. It would take him two-and-a-half hours to get home. But as he sat on a bus stuck in traffic, Smith calmed himself by repeating a mantra of sorts. “I was just telling myself, ‘The light rail is coming in March. The light rail [...]

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From fictional heroes shaking up their world to real-life people changing this one, find inspiration for taking a stand, getting involved, and making a difference at these upcoming events at University Book Store in the U District. Set in a cruel and mythic dystopia on Mars, Morning Star sees its charismatic hero Darrow bring Pierce [...]

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Ongoing stress can be detrimental to our health and well-being. But whether it’s before an event, an important meeting, a procedure, a presentation, a deadline, or a confrontation, we know stress is part of life. Luckily we can prevent many of its harmful effects with the simple act of taking a pause. Let’s focus on [...]

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As one of the most cited researchers in his field, UW Astronomy Professor Tom Quinn is featured on the latest Thomson Reuters list of the World's Most Influential Scientific Minds. We had a special Q&A chat with him for this week's Faculty Friday.

February is a month unlike any other – just look at a calendar! This year, February is taking its uniqueness up a notch with some exciting events to celebrate some of the diverse communities around the UW. Make sure to take advantage of at least one of these phenomenal opportunities to explore and experience an [...]

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Ever wonder how those in the athletic and fitness industry have no problem staying active? Is it easy for them or do they have tricks for moving more every day? I had the pleasure of asking a few experts on campus that also happen to be our Dare to Do exercise coaches. Throughout the eight-week [...]

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February can be a tough time to be in the Pacific Northwest, so we’ve packed the month with a wide variety of fun and energizing events. Read on for eight free events coming soon! The Diversity Uncommon Book (DUB) Club is back with a second selection: Lives in Limbo: Undocumented and Coming of Age in [...]

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The first two weeks of the Dare to Do Challenge were about movement and food — the most common New Year’s Resolutions. For week 3, we’re daring you to up your compliment game. What does that have to do with a new you? More than you’d expect. In their article in The Journal of Positive [...]

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