Ed Kromer, Author at The Whole U

Ed Kromer Editorial and Marketing Manager

Though not an “official” UW alum, Ed feels like he must be close to earning some kind of degree-by-association after two decades writing about the people, programs and insights of the Foster School of Business.

Born in Ohio and raised in Kentucky, he is an ardent producer—and consumer—of stories. Endowed more with curiosity than command, he’s also a chronic dabbler, with interests that run from hiking, running, soccer and travel to cooking, gardening, prose, podcasts, performing arts, music, movies and television. A lifelong learner, he feels privileged to discover and deliver useful information, convey thought-provoking ideas and introduce fascinating people of purpose across this great university community.

Great summer reads: hot takes for hot days from the University Book Store

Summer reading is a vibe. An escape. A passage to points unknown but utterly captivating. It delivers liberation from indoor confines and the limitations of genre. Feel like reading in a park, by a pool, at a beach, atop a mountain? Do it wherever. In the mood for a riveting thriller or steamy romance? As [...]

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Brennon Ham and the Q Center enhance a brave, affirming, liberatory, celebratory environment at the UW

The University of Washington Q Center and director Brennon Ham wholeheartedly celebrate Pride and the progress of the LGBTQIA+ community this and every month. But that doesn’t mean that Brennon (who uses they/any pronouns) is content with the status quo. “When we become stagnant and stop evaluating whether behaviors or policies or words are harmful, [...]

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Practice sun safety this summer

It is finally summertime in the PNW! And while it can be tempting to bask in our too-fleeting season of sun… it’s also important to protect your skin from the harmful radiation emitted by our brilliant local star. Too much exposure to the sun can cause skin cancer, which is the most common form of [...]

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What’s a community land trust?

Community land trusts (CLTs) are nonprofit organizations focused on creating permanently affordable housing. The land trust shares in the ownership of the home — they own the land, while you own the home. This may result in lower housing costs. The Whole U’s partners at HomeStreet Bank answer some frequently asked questions about community land [...]

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Marie Cockerham cares for the caregivers of UW Medical Center

Marie Cockerham felt ready for a new challenge. She had worked nearly two decades as a clinical nurse and, increasingly, a nurse educator when she took on a staff support position at UW Medical Center that was created to address the pervasive emotional stress and strain borne by healthcare providers. In this new role, Cockerham [...]

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Pride Month: your guide to UW events and resources

This June, Seattle Pride celebrates a massive milestone: the 50th anniversary of Pride festivities in Seattle, established in 1974 as a rallying cry for gay rights and queer visibility after the Stonewall uprising of 1969. At the University of Washington, organized support and celebration of the LGBTQIA+ community goes back even further. In 1967, UW [...]

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Save on summer fun and fitness with The Whole U

Summer fun is just around the corner! Take advantage of new discounts through The Whole U to make your summer adventures a little more affordable. Here are a few: Seattle Mariners Join a Husky takeover of T-Mobile Park with specially priced tickets from The Whole U for five Mariner’s games this summer. Whole U Nights [...]

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Xiao-Ping Chen connects people across cultures and communication styles

When teaching a course called “Leading Across Cultures,” Xiao-Ping Chen engages her students in a probing discussion of the 2020 Academy Award-winning documentary “American Factory.” This uncommonly perceptive account of a Chinese glass manufacturer’s attempts to open a plant in Ohio is hardly a textbook MBA case study. But Chen, a professor of management at [...]

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Favor flora or fresh veggies? Dig into urban gardening

As the Pacific Northwest soil begins to warm enough to support an explosion of new growth, May is the perfect time to think about gardening. Whether your passions run toward geraniums, dahlias and foxglove or tomatoes, blueberries and zucchini—or maybe all of the above—our region is a pretty ideal place to sow your seeds and [...]

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Taking care of mental health: UW experts weigh in

May is national Mental Health Awareness Month, with its clarion call to prioritize our psychological well-being as much as we do our physical well-being. That’s sometimes easier said than done. While there is certainly cause to celebrate the rising awareness and acceptance and declining stigma of mental health disorders, these trends have also revealed a [...]

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Keep moving with UW Fitness Day partner discounts

Are you feeling energized by UW Fitness Day and want to keep that feeling going? Many of our dynamic Fitness Day coaches came courtesy of UW community fitness partners. And many of these offer great discounts for membership services through The Whole U. Keep kindling your joy in movement with: UW Recreation—IMA Try the IMA’s [...]

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Celebrate AANHPI Heritage Month

May is National Asian American, Native Hawai’ian and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month, an opportunity to celebrate the diverse people, cultures and communities whose contributions have greatly enriched American history, society and culture. The United States first recognized AANHPI heritage in 1978. A week-long recognition was extended to a month-long celebration in 1992 commemorating the [...]

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