Volunteerism is one of The Whole U’s six pillars, and we organize ways to make a difference at local non-profits such as FareStart all year long. Another way that faculty are making an exponential impact is by incorporating service-learning into their courses. Service-learning classes are just like other courses, but with an additional requirement of performing a [...]

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The Whole U is always on the lookout for faculty and staff hidden passions, and Rachel Vaughn’s got us buzzing. Rachel, director of the Carlson Leadership and Public Service Center, exercises her community-oriented spirit when she helps sell jars of honey, made from the bees she and her husband Brad keep, at the farmer’s market. [...]

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With the rainy season in Washington well underway, it can seem increasingly difficult to make it outside during the cold, wet months for exercise. But the best part about exercise is, you don’t need anything but yourself and your immediate surroundings. Even if you love nestling inside all throughout the winter, it doesn’t mean you [...]

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Father’s Day is upon us, so I spoke with some fathers who work here at the UW. They shed some light on their world of parenting and how their lives have changed since joining “Club Dad.” 1st Dad: Jonathan Hiskes, Web and Communications Specialist from the Simpson Center for Humanities The first dad I spoke [...]

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At UW, we love our libraries. There are 15 of them on Seattle’s campus alone. If you have some free time or just enjoy the library atmosphere, there are three exhibits that are ongoing this spring. Here’s why you should visit each and every one. Canada’s Arctic: Vibrant and Thriving Location: Allen Library North Lobby [...]

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I love clean things. Clean kitchens, clean cars, but most of all, clean neighborhoods. That’s why I also love the U-District Clean Up, and this year it’s happening on Saturday, May 9. The U-District Clean Up takes care of raking, sweeping, and picking up trash just in time for the U-District Street Fair. It’s an [...]

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