As days become shorter and temperatures cool down, you may find yourself re-shaping your routines and needing some support. Whether you’re looking for more mental health resources, interested in connecting with local non-profits, or planning for retirement, we’ve got you covered. Throughout November, we’re offering a range of events from our most popular UW Seattle [...]

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It’s no secret that homes in Washington state and the greater Seattle-Tacoma area have skyrocketed in price over the last decade. In July the median sale price for a home in the Seattle metro area averaged at $795k, according to Redfin data. Historically, a down payment on a home has been 20% of the home [...]

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Brooke Emrich is what you would call an extreme knitter. The educational seminars coordinator with the UW Department of Laboratory Medicine & Pathology spends a not insignificant amount time with needles in hand. In 2008, going through a period of creative stagnation, the self-described “knitting addict” picked up her first pair of needles, participating in [...]

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Yoga is a powerful tool for developing and strengthening resilience.  We all face trauma, adversity, and other life stresses. On top of living through a global pandemic, an ever-changing global climate, rocky political landscapes, and more, it can sometimes feel like these days are heavier than others. The weight we are all carrying is bearing [...]

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It’s no secret that individual drive, effort and innovation are highly valued traits in the workplace, traits that result in recognition and reward in the form of promotions, pay and bonuses. But nonstop drive, effort and innovation can come at a price. The constant focus on success can make it difficult to allow yourself to [...]

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Davon Woodard is an urban guy. Though he spent a few years during grad school in Blacksburg, Virginia—a small college town in the Appalachian Mountains, home to Virginia Tech—most of his life he’s lived and worked in cities: Lansing, Chicago, Washington, D.C., Johannesburg (South Africa) and now Tacoma. In fact, it’s fair to say Davon [...]

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The Whole U is partnering with the Seattle Visiting Nurse Association to offer limited COVID-19 Pfizer bivalent booster clinics. Register for a clinic below: Nov 3 from 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. – Husky Union Building Rm 337 Nov 4 from 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Health Sciences 3rd Floor Lobby The current requirements for [...]

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Get back into the swing of fall with The Whole U! We have a full month of programming and events sure to connect you with your community and inspire you to strengthen your wellness goals. This month, take charge of your health by joining us at one of the many benefits fairs and flu shot [...]

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