Living in Washington, you learn to roll with the rain and appreciate every sunny day. And when it’s sunny we really appreciate it. With truly spectacular weather ahead we’re excited to welcome local experts—and their books—to the U District. Get inspired to make the most of the beautiful days with advice from our favorite local [...]

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This might come as a surprise, but UW Fitness Day is not about breaking a sweat. You can go as hard or as easy as you like during next Wednesday’s 40-station celebration of the many ways we move. More than anything, we define “fitness” as a gateway to what’s possible—a moving more together as one [...]

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In Part I and Part II, you met the first 26 of the 40+ coaches who will be joining you and your colleagues on field at Husky Stadium May 2 for UW Fitness Day! This week, meet the remaining coaches who will be leading stations, providing tips and encouragement, and ensuring the workout is fun for everyone! [...]

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When it comes to wellness, physical health is often prioritized over mental health. While physical health is an important component of our overall wellbeing, mental health is another large aspect that at times is considered as an afterthought, if even at all.  Speaking of mental health, mindfulness is one method that has been shown to [...]

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This is the first in a series of weekly spotlights featuring 2018 winners of the Husky Green Award. In support of the University of Washington’s long-standing commitment to sustainability, the Husky Green Awards recognize exemplary achievement of an individual or team from the UW community who have demonstrated leadership, initiative and dedication to campus sustainability. [...]

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Last week, we introduced the first 13 of the 40+ coaches who will be joining you and your colleagues on field at Husky Stadium May 2 for UW Fitness Day! This week, meet 12 more coaches who will be leading stations, providing tips and encouragement, and ensuring the afternoon workout remains fun and accessible for everyone! [...]

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This Sunday, April 22 is Earth Day, a worldwide celebration to demonstrate support for environmental protection and appreciation of the many gifts the earth gives us! First celebrated in 1970, Earth Day has since vastly grown. Today, it is coordinated globally by the Earth Day Network and celebrated in more than 193 countries each year. [...]

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Although it may be hard to tell sometimes, spring is here in the Pacific Northwest! Look around and you’ll see buds on the trees, tulips starting to bloom, and hear the sounds of birds in the morning air. Along with the change of seasons into spring comes many options for local, in-season produce. And, here [...]

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Because fitness is about finding what fuels you, The Whole U is partnering with Any Hungry Husky / UW Campus Food Pantry for UW Fitness Day. Register to participate and bring a nonperishable, shelf-stable food item to Husky Stadium on Wednesday, May 2 to help sustain and grow this service vital to community health and wellness. When hunger hits, [...]

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We’re proud to announce the first 13 of 40+ coaches who will be joining you on field at Husky Stadium for UW Fitness Day! From competitive rowers and power lifters to gymnastics stars and salsa instructors, these inspiring individuals will be there to cheer you on and help you tap into your best self over [...]

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While the traditional happy hour is a great opportunity to socialize and build camaraderie, April is an important time to encourage non-alcohol focused activities to coincide with Alcohol Awareness Month. To help engage our UW community to consider more alcohol free activities together, here are 8 ideas to explore with colleagues and friends. Work it [...]

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Building Blocks: Storefront Studio on Mainstreet charts the grassroots evolution of a community outreach studio offered by the University of Washington College of Built Environments. Since 2003, Director Jim Nicholls has been leading groups of architecture, landscape, and planning students to partner with local small towns to study their main streets. The exhibit and book documents the [...]

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