UW Gives: Toastmasters Gives New Skills
During the holiday season, many people think about giving back and setting goals for the new year. Noel Bain exemplifies tying what you love with volunteerism. Read on for inspiration to get (and stay) involved with our community. What nonprofits do you volunteer with? I’ve volunteered with Toastmasters for many, many years. I help with [...]
UW Gives: A Volunteer with the Homeless
Karen Yoneda is a fiscal specialist for Chemical Engineering. What you wouldn’t know from meeting her is that she’s also a regular volunteer throughout King County. As we reflect during the holiday season and our last chance to contribute to the Combined Fund Drive, we asked Karen to share what she’s learned. Where do you [...]
Week 4: Top Gift and Decorating Ideas
It’s already week four of The Stress Less Holiday Challenge! This week: don’t let money constraints hold you back from having fun this holiday season. After all, the holidays are not about the money you spend, but the time you spend with your loved ones. Below are easy ways to save money on gifts, decorations, and [...]
UW Gives: From Star Trek to CFD
I interviewed Phillip Buff, who works at the front desk of Environmental Health and Occupational Sciences. As part of the Combined Fund Drive, Phillip devotes much of his time to non-profit organizations, particularly Norwescon. Interviewing Phillip was wonderful; he gave me great insight on what Combined Fund Drive does and how YOU can get involved. [...]
UW Gives: A Volunteer On Her Trip To Africa
The 2014 UW Combined Fund Drive begins October 16. To celebrate, The Whole U will spotlight a few faculty and staff who make a difference by volunteering with charitable non-profits that are among the 3,400 organizations that benefit from the UW’s workplace giving campaign. Let’s start with Lisa Day Mercer, a research administrator at the [...]
Fall Into Husky Sports
The air is getting crisper, the leaves are changing colors, and the students are finally back on campus. Sounds like it’s time for some Husky Fall Sports, and we’ve teamed up with Husky Athletics to bring you fun and free opportunities. Bring your family and friends for some Husky Men’s Soccer, Women’s Soccer, and Women’s [...]
7 Stealthily Healthy Tailgate Foods
You staked out your spot for your tailgating tent in the parking lot, surrounded by hundreds of other fans of all ages. Or maybe you’re in the comfort of your own home, family and friends squeezing into the living room to get a glimpse of the TV. Wherever you are, the important thing is…it’s game [...]
UW Then & Now
The University of Washington is a stunning, timeless campus enjoyed by over 40,000 students and around 40,000 faculty and staff. Every year, thousands of visitors from around the world are also attracted to the campus and its beauty. I searched through archives of many photos provided by the University Libraries and found some of UW [...]
14 Gluten-Free Options Near Seattle, Bothell or Tacoma Campuses!
Back in May, Julia Marnadi, a registered dietitian at UWMC, wrote a great article on gluten-free diets. We then had a request to help locate some gluten-free-diet-friendly restaurants near campus. So for those of you with a gluten-free diet looking for places to eat during your lunch break, I’ve created a list of some great [...]
Top 10 Event Discounts
With the blistering heat and other crazy weather this week, here are some discounts to help you enjoy the rest of summer and get you pumped for fall! From exciting Seattle sporting events to relaxing weekend getaways, you’ll surely find deals that will make you smile! Before fall hits, soak in some of summer’s last [...]
10 Great Hikes in Washington
No plans for the weekend? Why not take a hike? And no, I don’t mean that sarcastically. There are tons of beautiful hikes in Washington! I’ve compiled a list of hikes, in order of difficulty, located on the west side of the state. Not an avid hiker? That’s okay! Start out with the hikes at [...]
Potluck Ideas From Our Summer of FUNction Teams
It’s Monday morning. You check your email after being digitally disconnected all weekend. In your inbox you see an email titled “Office Potluck on Friday!” Thoughts start running through your head. What do I bring? I don’t want to be that person who brings the dish no one eats. Do I buy something from the [...]