Courageous Self-Care Retreat
With the days beginning to shorten, the holiday season just on the horizon, and a whirl of everyday responsibilities and obligations accumulating as the academic year gets underway, it takes an immense amount of courage to pause, step back, take a breath and choose a more integrated way of being. That’s why we’re pleased to [...]
Fall Husky Athletics – FREE Appreciation Events!
As the fall quarter is about to begin, we’re gearing up for our action-packed fall athletics events! Show our Husky athletes some love at a few of the 2017 Husky Athletics Appreciation events. Bring your family and friends to cheer on our Husky Men’s Soccer team, Husky Women’s Soccer team, and Husky Women’s Volleyball team [...]
Snap Happy: UW Photo Day Recap
UW Photo Day Draws Record Crowds, Rave Reviews Sunday, August 13, the skies cleared up just in time for The Whole U’s fourth annual Photo Day. At eight campus locations from Suzzallo to the Quad, thirteen of Seattle’s best local photographers dedicated their day to capturing the smiles of over 2000 UW faculty, staff, students, [...]
September is Yoga Month
This year marks the fourth year in a row that The Whole U has supported National Yoga Month, encouraging UW faculty and staff from all campuses and medical centers to try yoga. From postures to flows, thousands of avid yogis and new practitioners alike have discovered the incredible benefits of this exercise. This year’s focus [...]
Raise the Bar: Summer Spotlight Week 5
We may be half way through our Raise the Bar challenge to champion wellness in the workplace, but thus far we’ve seen nothing but full effort. For the past five weeks, teams have been hitting new heights in healthy work environments, but even as potlucks have gotten more colorful and team walks and workout sessions [...]
FareStart’s 25th Annual Gala Auction Needs Volunteers!
A night of having fun can also be a night of doing good. Join us and make a difference by volunteering at FareStart’s 25th Annual Gala on October 1! FareStart, a culinary job training and placement program for homeless and disadvantaged individuals, tackles some of our society’s biggest challenges. Since 1992 FareStart has provided opportunities [...]
Join Us at UW Dawg Daze with the Mariners & Sounders
Did you know the University of Washington has one of the largest weeks of welcome in the nation? We host over 250 academic and co-curricular events through the first week of the school year and this year, Dawg Daze will run from September 21 through September 30. To get a glimpse of Dawg Daze from a [...]
Calling All UW Artists for Ovations 2017
Join us for the 4th annual UW performance showcase, Ovations 2017, featuring some of our most talented UW faculty, staff, and students! As your colleagues take the stage at Meany Hall on the afternoon of Sunday, October 29, help us fill the lobby with beautiful artwork. Whether your artistic talent takes the form of canvas, [...]
Calling All UW Performers for Ovations 2017
By day, you write emails and bust out budget reports. But by night, you wow crowds at open mics. Your week is filled with papers, presentations, and group projects. But when the weekend comes, you dash off poems, produce beats, and perform magic tricks. Whether you’re a rocker, a raconteur, a dancer, a videographer, or [...]
UW Fitness Day: Meet the Coaches IV
T-minus 3 days to UW Fitness Day! Before you take the the field at Husky Stadium on May 24, meet the rest of the coaches who will be sharing in our celebration of fitness in all its forms. This week, we hear from athletic directors, tai chi instructors, bootcamp coaches, and many other talented coaches from [...]
UW Fitness Day: Meet the Coaches III
As we’ve gotten to know some of the 40 UW Fitness Day coaches over the past two weeks, we’ve heard stories of inspiration, motivation, challenges, and triumphs. Whether they come from UW Athletics, UW Recreation, or our fitness discount partners, each coach brings to bear his or her own unique perspective and personal journey. It at once [...]
UW Fitness Day: Meet the Coaches II
Last week, you met Olympians, kickboxing kings, and yoga experts. This week, get acquainted with the Zumba instructors, cardio experts, runners, and rowers who form a fraction of the 40 coaches from UW Athletics, UW Recreation, and our fitness discount partners who to you pumped for fitness on May 24 for UW Fitness Day. Whether you’re looking to take it [...]