See Video & Photos From Ovations!
On a Sunday afternoon in November, the UW community gathered at Meany Hall for Ovations!, our second annual UW faculty, staff and, student showcase. As soon as the doors opened, the audience rushed in to secure the best seats in the house. The lobby was filled with the work of faculty and staff artists, including [...]
Stress Less Week 3: Managing Holiday Stress Through the Joy of Giving
Welcome to week three of the Stress Less Holiday Challenge! If you haven’t signed up to receive our weekly emails with recipes, workouts, and articles — there’s still time! Let’s make the most of the holidays together. As Thanksgiving creeps up on us and November nears its end, it is important to take a step [...]
Ovations: The Final 6
Ovations is this weekend at Meany Theater, and we’re looking forward to watching all of our talented performers take the stage in front of a full house. Meet the final six acts that will sing, dance, and make you laugh! The Collective This is Andrew Kimitsuka, one of two co-directors of UW’s “best and only [...]
Ovations 2015: Song & Dance
We are less than two weeks away from the second annual Ovations performance showcase! This week we’re introducing you to five mores acts that will make this an afternoon to remember. Dean Speer As a kindergartener, Dean’s class was taught a traditional Filipino pole dance, and he’s been moving ever since. As a former professional [...]
Ovations 2015: Ben Franklin, Slam Poetry & More
Last week I introduced you to the first four acts of Ovations 2015, but we’re just getting started. After you meet the next four, you’ll definitely want to reserve seats for yourself and your friends and family. GregRobin Smith UW Commuter Services truck driver by day, actor extraordinaire by night. GregRobin has always had a passion for [...]
Ovations 2015: Meet the Stars
You’re invited to Ovations on Sunday, November 22 to see talented faculty, staff, and students take the stage at Meany Theater! This is a festive event with professional photographers, a purple carpet, and surprises throughout. The show is free, but you’ll want to reserve seats for yourself and your friends and family. Wondering who will [...]
New Fall Discounts
Celebrate the start of autumn with these new discounts from our partners! Tickets & Events September is long gone, but who says the fun has to stop? On the List is Seattle’s live events subscription club, “like Netflix, but for live entertainment.” By becoming a member, you get free tickets to local events each month. [...]
Meet the Mascot: What it’s Like to Work with Dubs
He may get paid in treats instead of checks, but Dubs is a hardworking member of the University of Washington. And just like many faculty and staff, our mascot works with UW students. The main job of student handlers is to accompany Dubs wherever he goes, whether it’s a Husky football game or The Whole [...]
Beat the Heat with These (Healthy) Icy Treats
As the summer sun heats up, nothing sounds better than an ice-cold popsicle. Oftentimes, ice pops are loaded with sugar or artificial sweeteners. Here are five guilt-free treats that are easy to make, will help you cool down, and are perfect for kids and adults alike! Frozen Fruit Pops Lots of fruit loaded into these! [...]
Faculty and Staff Crush the UW Stair Challenge Goal!
On July 15, The Whole U challenged University of Washington faculty and staff to choose the stairs and climb toward a goal of 500K in 24 hours. This was an event that everyone could fit in. Committed participants climbed before work, on break, at lunch, and after work to crush the goal by climbing 712,405 [...]
Free Photo Day: Meet Your Photographers
Our second annual Free Photo Day is coming up on Sunday, August 9, and we’re looking forward to another fun, photo-filled day! Create memories with your family, friends, and pets while having your photo taken in front of some of UW’s most picturesque and iconic locations. Professional photographers will capture beautiful portraits and candid moments [...]
Get Your Customer Rebate from the University Book Store!
When the University Book Store first opened in 1900, it was located in a coat closet in Denny Hall. Two entrepreneurial University of Washington students took it upon themselves to open and manage a small student store, with no idea how large the store would one day become. During the first year, when finances were [...]