Bloom into Spring with April Events
This month’s events will encourage you to improve your physical, mental, and financial well-being as we shift into the new season. Join The Whole U for a variety of self-paced challenges, information sessions on improving your financial skills, a two-day series focused on creating a community of belonging and more. Make sure to mark your calendars and sign up for these exciting events!
30-Day Sustainability Challenge with UW Sustainability
Throughout April
Virtual
Take the first steps in reducing your ecological footprint and making a positive impact on the environment with this 30-Day Sustainability Challenge. Each day, challenge yourself to follow a sustainable tip and expand your knowledge on how to be more environmentally conscious.
30-Day Financial Wellness Challenge with BECU
30-Day Financial Wellness Challenge with BECUThroughout April
Virtual
Simplify your life and stress less about your personal finances with the 30 Ways to Improve Your Financial Wellness Checklist. Thanks to our partnership with BECU, this handy checklist provides simple reminders of everyday ways to improve your financial wellness.
Protecting Yourself Against Fraud
Tuesday, April 11
11:00 a.m. – Noon
Virtual on Zoom
This webinar will cover how to identify scams and reduce risky behaviors that could compromise security. Learn to identify common scams, how to avoid them and what to do if you are a victim of fraud.
Fine-tuning Your Retirement Strategy: Investing Toward a Secure Future
Fine-tuning Your Retirement Strategy: Investing Toward a Secure FutureWednesday, April 12
Noon – 1:00 p.m.
Virtual on Webex
Learn how to move beyond investing basics to help fine-tune saving and investing strategies for retirement and build a more secure future.
Take Control of Your Financial Life – 5 Steps to Managing Money & Debt
Take Control of Your Financial Life – 5 Steps to Managing Money & DebtThursday, April 13
8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
Virtual on Webex
Join this webinar to improve day-to-day financial skills, including learning how to manage money and balance priorities to help enjoy life and save for the future.
The Art of Ikebana – Japanese Flower Arrangement
The Art of Ikebana – Japanese Flower ArrangementThursday, April 13
Noon – 1:00 p.m.
Virtual on Zoom
Join The Whole U as we explore the ancient art of Japanese floral arrangement in this exciting virtual workshop. You will learn about the history and philosophy of Ikebana, as well as ikebana techniques and basic strategies for creating beautiful arrangements.
Ask Fidelity: The Role Roth IRAs Can Play in Retirement
Ask Fidelity: The Role Roth IRAs Can Play in RetirementTuesday, April 18
11:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Virtual on Zoom
Join us for Ask Fidelity, a virtual series that includes a short presentation, followed by 10-15 minutes of Q&A. During this session, learn about Roth IRAs and how to incorporate them in your retirement.
2023 UW Tri-Campus DEI Forum: Inspiring Belonging and Creating Community
2023 UW Tri-Campus DEI Forum: Inspiring Belonging and Creating CommunityWednesday, April 19 and Thursday, April 20
Times vary
Virtual on Zoom
Join this year’s DEI Forum to share ideas, network and build coalitions to advance anti-racism and social justice efforts across UW and beyond.
Woman to Woman (W2W) – Start to Finish
Woman to Woman (W2W) – Start to FinishWednesday, April 19
Noon – 1:00 p.m.
Virtual on Webex
When women are starting their careers, there’s a lot to consider—career goals, job satisfaction, achieving a work/life balance. But it’s important to also consider retirement. Discover how establishing a plan now can help build your financial future.
Buying a Home with HomeStreet Bank
Buying a Home with HomeStreet BankWednesday, April 26
Noon – 1:00 p.m.
Virtual on Zoom
Whether you’re buying your first home or just need a refresher, this seminar is for anyone interested in purchasing a home in the near or distant future. This 60-minute webinar will cover a variety of topics to help you understand the home buying process and start to think about what your next steps may be.
Ask Fidelity: Get to Know Your New Employer’s Retirement Plan
Wednesday, April 26
Noon – 12:30 p.m.
Virtual on Zoom
During this session of Ask Fidelity, learn more about your new employer’s retirement plan and the important next steps to take advantage of your benefits.
UW Collegiate Gothic Walking Tour
UW Collegiate Gothic Walking TourFriday, April 28
Noon – 1:30 p.m.
Mary Gates Hall, North Entrance
Join us for a walking tour! We’ll marvel at the charm and complexities of the Suzzallo library façade and reading room, then compare these to French medieval cathedrals and Cambridge University.