Whether you’re eager to get a good workout in before holiday feasting commences or looking for a relaxing escape amid a flurry of end-of-year activity, we’ve got you covered with a host of welcoming, community-centric events this December around the UW. This month, catch a play or performance, learn to improve your comfort and productivity [...]

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Encompassing 7,107 islands, the Philippines is divided into seven major regions and features a wide variety of regional fare, so it’s not easy to put one’s finger on what might constitute a Filipino “national” dish. However, one that could lay claim to that distinction is Adobo, comprised of chicken or pork stewed in apple cider [...]

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Thanksgiving is a few days away and we are well on the way to a holiday season full of visitors, gatherings, events, treats, and end of year reports. We ask two UW meditation and mindfulness partners for some best practices for getting through—and thriving—during what can be a hectic, stressful time of year. Meditation Anil [...]

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During the past few years, there have been an average of 3.1 recordable workplace injuries or illnesses per 100 UW employees. That means UW employees experience over 1,000 serious work-related injuries or illnesses every year. The Environmental Health & Safety Department (EH&S) has developed the Accident Prevention Plan (APP), a new resource to help reduce [...]

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When Hassan Guyo stopped running two years ago, it was a strategic move in the race of a lifetime. He’d just started taking classes at the UW School of Law and would soon begin work as a custodial supervisor for the UW Facilities and Building Services Department. With a wife and four children at home [...]

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The Thanksgiving season is a time for welcoming guests and, over the next several days, the University Book Store will host several in the U District. From Wednesday through Sunday, astronauts, actresses, animal behaviorists, and intrepid food bloggers will crack the spines of new books as part of the ongoing Reading Allowed series. We’ve read [...]

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Yesterday, we recapped the diverse talents who performed on-stage October 29 at Ovations. However, our Halloween celebration and showcase of UW’s hidden artistic talents continued just a short ways away past the doors to Meany Theater and into the lobby. 11 artists displayed artwork ranging from found object constructions and dexterously composed paper sculptures to [...]

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The Sunday before Halloween, The Whole U invited the UW community to celebrate the many talents of the University’s faculty, staff, and students. Some performers were sharing hidden abilities for the first time, while others returned to the Meany Theater stage as longtime Ovations favorites. In every case, a unique story shone through, captivating the [...]

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What makes an Olympian? It’s more than just a medal or having the fastest time on the clock. At Special Olympics Washington, being an Olympian about having the opportunity to lead—both on the field and in the world; as an athlete competing to test one’s own limits and as a volunteer to help others attain [...]

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There is no such thing as a soccer emergency. At least not in the life of Lesle Gallimore. It’s not that the head coach of UW Women’s Soccer isn’t competitive. To the contrary: the California native is the winningest coach in program history and recently earned her 250th UW victory in a 1-0 contest at [...]

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From June 30 to July 6, 2018, Seattle will host the 50th annual Special Olympics USA Games with the University of Washington set to serve as the primary venue. UW residence halls will house thousands of athletes and coaches from across the country during the weeklong stretch of games with campus facilities serving as the [...]

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