Bloom into Spring with April Events

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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

Throughout 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

Wednesday, 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

Thursday, 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

Thursday, 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

Tuesday, 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

Wednesday, 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

Wednesday, 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

Wednesday, 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

Friday, 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.