As one of the world’s most innovative universities, the University of Washington is proud to deliver on its mission of education, discovery and public service—both here in Washington and across every continent. That’s why, for the first time, the UW is celebrating UW Global Month throughout November by highlighting the University’s global impact, network, and [...]

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It’s not every day that pedestrians at the University of Washington come face to face with a grounded Barred Owl. The scene outside Allen Library early on the morning of September 13 stopped Marie Eaton in her tracks on her way to a conference. “You could see his eyes blink so we knew he was [...]

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November is UW Global Month! This calls for a celebration of UW’s global impact, network, community, and opportunities available to UW students, faculty, staff, and alumni. From discussions about the impact of the Berlin Wall to the study of South Asian hierarchies, there is something interesting and engaging for every Husky! Learn about the tie [...]

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The Whole U’s greatest asset is our fantastic community of ambassadors. Ambassadors are UW faculty and staff who represent all organizations within the UW and UW Medicine. They help others in their community and departments learn more about The Whole U program and all it has to offer. Ambassadors have a passion for community, connection, [...]

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With UW Yoga Month 2019 coming to an end, The Whole U strives to bring art to life with a greater appreciation for the creative and open-ended spirit of yoga during Week 4. This year’s Yoga Month connects inspirations and art appreciation to achieve a better understanding of yoga and its benefits. Read more into [...]

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At The Whole U, your feedback is essential. Our annual community interest survey gauges the types of programming you want to see, while your event-specific survey feedback alerts us to what’s working and where we can improve. But if there’s one survey we encourage you to complete this year, it’s the UW Climate Survey, open [...]

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Ivory Loh’s decision to embark on a project to compile a cookbook filled with recipes that reflect the richness and diversity of the University of Washington community started with one question: “If you had to bring one food to a potluck that represented your cultural identity, what would you bring, and why?” The question had [...]

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One of our favorite things about Halloween is that you never know what you’re going to get. From ghostly frights and chilly nights to cozy concoctions and terrifyingly tasty treats, there are so many ways of celebrating with friends and family. While some people love feasting on candy, we can’t wait to sink our fangs [...]

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The act of creation is central to almost every element of human life. When we cook, we combine an assemblage of ingredients to create nourishing meals. When we gather in groups, we create conditions for shared interactions that yield a sense of safety and belonging. Similarly, when setting daily intentions, weekly schedules, and long-term plans, [...]

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Kate Norako is a scholar, a mother, a hula dancer, and a third-degree black belt in karate. This fall, the Hawaii-born assistant professor of Medieval Literature at the University of Washington added another title to the list of things she is: published poet. When not working on academic projects—including a forthcoming monograph on late medieval [...]

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As an employee at the University of Washington, you have access to an array of benefits. So many, in fact, that each year The Whole U hosts multiple Benefits and Resource Fairs to help you navigate your options. Bringing together a broad spectrum of benefit providers and UW resources, breakout sessions to learn more, and [...]

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Growing up in a traditional Chinese household, I remember my mother telling me to drink ginger tea instead of cough syrup when my throat was sore, or take a walk outside instead of taking pain-relieving pills when my head hurt. The way I was raised shaped my current relationship with nature. As we head into [...]

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