If the weather outside is frightful, it can seem difficult to find events that are delightful. Luckily, this month at the UW, there’s plenty going on inside warm libraries, galleries, and performance spaces. The following events are sure to get you into the holiday spirit before your flight out of town or help entertain loved ones who might be [...]

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Thanksgiving is over and we are well on the way to a holiday season full of visitors, gatherings, events, treats, and end of year reports. Over the last three years, The Whole U has published many articles on meditation and mindfulness, so I thought I would draw on some of the best tips and strategies from two [...]

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What better way to spend the holidays than cooking and feasting your way through every corner of the culinary world? From Scandinavian delights to scrumptious treats that’ll have your sweet tooth begging for more, save 20% on hand-selected Delicious Picks to keep you busy this season. Become inspired by a mesmerizing recollection of beloved French [...]

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A professor in the Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences Department. A medical coder in the Radiology department. A program coordinator for the Office of Admissions. What do these UW employees have in common? They are all remarkable artists. Whether they are working with paint, wool, black ink, or in countless other mediums, they bring otherwise inexpressible [...]

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Paper feather sculptures that play with the boundaries of art and traditional frames. Photographs that combine digital photography, kite flying, and infrared imagery. Glass-leaded panels made of spent DNA sequencing “flow cells.” The product of early mornings, late nights, full weekends, and profound passion, these are just a few of the works that will be on view [...]

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With the main event just a few short days away, it’s time to wrap up our three-part series highlighting the acts performing at Ovations 2016! Next time you see these faculty, staff members, and students, it will be on stage November 20 in Meany Hall. Be sure to register for your seat—there are less than 100 [...]

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Whether or not you’ve attended Ovations before, you’re in for a unique treat on November 20 when the Meany Theater stage abounds with comedians, poets, singers, and dancers galore. You’ve already met some of the performers, but buckle up, because our next set is just as exciting as the first. The Collective Self-described as the UW’s best—and only—improv troupe, The [...]

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Conchitas a la parmesana. Sudado de pescado. Lomo saltado. I had never heard of these dishes until a few years ago. I was completely unaware of what, in recent years, has been defined as one of the best cuisines in the world, until I met my half-Peruvian husband and explored Peru for the first time. [...]

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This is the third installment in the new Every Monday Matters series. UW Combined Fund Drive is partnering with Every Monday Matters, a nonprofit committed to inspiring a new normal where people understand how and why they matter to themselves, the community, and the world. In our Super-Sized, Big-Gulp, Win-the-Lottery culture, we are constantly fed [...]

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The moment we’ve all been waiting for is finally here: it’s time to introduce our Ovations 2016 talent! This set of performers is ready to wow audiences November 20 with world-famous opera, tantalizing tango, and more musical performances bound to inspire. With an exhibit brimming with artwork, the Purple Carpet rolled out for professional photographs, and a [...]

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Continuing research shows that micro biome (the trillions of tiny microbes in our digestive tract) has a huge impact on our metabolism, immune system, inflammation in our bodies, cravings, and diseases affecting overall health and well-being. The biome lines our digestive tract like a protective film. When the biome is healthy, it provides a protective [...]

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