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Focused on fostering connection, holistic wellness, and engaging your interests, The Whole U is for UW, by UW. Watch our video to see all we have to offer.

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UW is transitioning the UWRP and VIP to TIAA in January 2026. This fall attend virtual sessions, office hours, or meet with TIAA reps on campus to learn how the changes affect your retirement planning.

The Whole U has surpassed 10 years of community! Join us as we look back over the years and celebrate our amazing community.

UW’s First NMDP Match: Alana Geylani’s Life-Saving Gift

For the past six years, The Whole U has partnered with NMDP (formerly Be The Match) and UW Athletics to host Get in the Game, an annual event encouraging Huskies to join the registry of potential bone marrow and blood stem cell donors. More than 2,000 UW students, staff and faculty have stepped forward over [...]

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Suicide Prevention: Know the Warning Signs to Save Lives

September is national suicide prevention month. Suicide prevention is important every day of the year, but for the many organizations doing crucial and often unsung work all year long, September provides unique opportunities to raise awareness of risk factors, provide help for those who are struggling, and give support to those affected by the suicide [...]

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October Events for Connection and Wellness

This fall, The Whole U and UW Employee Experience invite you to a season full of opportunities to focus on wellness, connection and community. From expert-led panels on resilience and well-being to flu shot clinics, benefits fairs and retirement plan updates, there’s truly something for everyone. Join colleagues across UW to learn, recharge and celebrate [...]

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Flu Shot & COVID-19 Booster Clinics 2025

The Whole U is partnering with the Seattle Visiting Nurse Association to offer flu shot and COVID-19 booster vaccine clinics across our campuses this fall. Everyone attending a clinic must register for an appointment with SVNA. COVID-19 Boosters COVID-19 vaccine guidance continues to evolve, and recommendations may change in the coming days. We are closely [...]

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Accessible Movement: Explore the IMA’s Adaptive Fitness Equipment

At the University of Washington, we believe that wellness is for everyone, regardless of ability. That commitment is on display at the Intramural Activities Building (IMA), where adaptive resources for faculty, staff and students with disabilities have been significantly expanded, enhanced and are consistently being evaluated and ready to expand. In Autumn 2023, the IMA [...]

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UW Photo Day 2025 Recap: A Day Full of Smiles

What a day! On Sunday, August 10, the sun was shining, Red Square was buzzing, and the UW community came together for one of our favorite traditions: UW Photo Day. Over 2,000 UW employees attended alongside loved ones to get free photography at iconic campus locations with some of Seattle’s best photographers. From the very [...]

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Budget friendly vacation ideas in Washington State

This article was provided by our partners at BECU. If you live in Washington and want to enjoy a break without breaking the bank, consider taking a summer vacation a little closer to home. Here are some ideas from our partners at BECU to help you save while exploring your own backyard. While scrolling through Instagram [...]

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August Events with The Whole U

With the final stretch of summer upon us, August offers one last chance to savor the warmth, energy and community spirit that define the season. The Whole U is here to help you close our summer strong with a variety of engaging events and opportunities! Continue the UW Summer Wellness Challenge with an eclectic array [...]

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Campus is your playground: find movement and mindfulness right outside your office door

The University of Washington is one of the most beautiful educational settings on earth, a sublime marriage of eclectic architecture and verdant landscape. That landscape certainly provides an inspiring platform for learning. But it also serves up myriad great places to exercise — both body and soul. The relative quiet and dependably sunny skies of [...]

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