Whether she’s meeting faculty at the School of Pharmacy or Fidel Castro in Havana, Penny Evans likes staying a step ahead. It’s a strategy the graduate program advisor for the School of Pharmacy’s Pharmaceutical Outcomes Research and Policy Program has brought to work every day for the past 25 years and the advice she says she’d [...]

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As we finish out the year here at University Book Store, we like to think back on all the people we’ve met, all the places we’ve been, and—of course—all the books we’ve read. While no parent ever wants to play favorites, we can’t resist sharing a few of the best books we came across in [...]

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How do you measure a microaggression? That’s just one of the questions at the heart of Jonathan Kanter’s research at the University of Washington’s Center for the Science of Social Connection. Kanter, a research associate professor of psychology who has served as the Center’s director since 2013, believes the answer may prove essential to better [...]

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When you think of wellness, do you think of merely food and fitness? Are you an avid exerciser like me, yet your bedroom closet is a complete mess and your finances could be a little better? Or, instead, do you focus only on nutrition and budgets because you feel you have no time to exercise [...]

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Whether your holiday gift list is long or short, December usually means higher than usual expenditures for many of us. So how about some seasonal savings? From fun discounted events and family getaways to rejuvenating floats and home organization sessions, we’re pleased to present these new, exciting discounts for the UW community! LifeFloat The holidays are [...]

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The study of literature can be wet work. Richard Watts teaches the course that proves it. In Water Crisis in Literature & Cinema, Watts, who serves as associate professor and chair of French and Italian Studies, addresses the cultural significance of water and its changing meaning as societies grow more conscious of risks posed by [...]

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Nothing beats the feeling of giving someone we love a gift they treasure. If you are lacking a bit of imagination this holiday season and all you can come up with are the usual wallet, pair of holiday-themed socks, or scented candle, why not tackle your gift list with homemade food ideas. Homemade food gifts [...]

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Here at The Whole U, we believe journeys of travel, growth, and discovery are worth celebrating. That’s why we’d like to hear from you about how you’re enjoying your time off. More than that—we want to see it. The Whole U is inviting staff and faculty to share photos as part of #UWtimeoff, an ongoing effort to highlight your out-bound [...]

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Let Purple Reign in Atlanta! Champions of the Pac-12 Conference, the University of Washington football team is headed to the College Football Playoff to take on Alabama at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta. While tickets for this contest are extremely limited, UW and Husky Athletics are offering all faculty and staff the option to purchase up [...]

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Last week, we recapped the diverse talents who performed on-stage November 20 at Ovations. But just a few feet beyond the doors to Meany Theater, an equally impressive exhibition was underway. Displayed in the lobby of Meany Hall were works by 16 faculty and staff artists, ranging from carefully-crafted wool paintings to dreamscape photographs and everything in between. Holiday [...]

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Do you have someone who is difficult to shop for? Consider giving them gift of healthy eating! Most people love fun kitchen gadgets that spice up the sometimes mundane nighttime ritual of cooking dinner. Below you’ll find a variety of fun gift ideas paired with foods, recipes, and recommendations. With a new year just around the corner, we couldn’t [...]

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A late autumn rain did little to dampen spirits of the more than 800 who gathered at Meany Theater, Sunday, November 20, to take in a pop-up art gallery before the curtain went up on a show featuring 15 acts. Among the performers: sensational singers, self-directed students, and deft dancers; educators of all stripes and disciples of all disciplines. Now in its [...]

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