June events
June 20 marks the official start of summer! We’ve got four June events to help you make the most of the season. We’re kicking off the month with a very special Tai Chi event. Grandmaster Chen Zhenglei, one of China’s top 10 contemporary martial arts masters, is coming to Kane Hall on Wednesday, June 1 [...]
See Photos from Take Your Child to Work Day 2016
“Our Nation’s progress has always been defined by the opportunities our youngest minds have to harness their creativity, indulge their curiosity, and make discoveries about the world around them. In showing these young people a multitude of career paths and the importance of public service, we offer them the chance to ignite their passions and [...]
May Events
As the weather warms up, many of us are ready to be more active and healthy. Here are three events that will get you started this May. What Does Your Gut Tell You? The Importance of Gut Health with Dr. Christina Surawicz has just a few spots left. The latest research is revealing that gut [...]
How to Prepare for an Earthquake
I am woefully unprepared for an earthquake. This is a problem because all three UW campuses are near a surface fault. And as the infamous New Yorker article warned, “we now know that the odds of the big Cascadia earthquake happening in the next fifty years are roughly one in three. The odds of the [...]
Meet UW’s Advocates for Victims of Sexual Assault
The Whole U highlighted UW’s advocacy services in honor of Sexual Assault Awareness Month. But before you refer someone to one of UW’s advocates, you may want to know who they are. Meet Natalie Dolci (pictured left), who works with faculty, staff, and students at UW Tacoma and UW Bothell, and Dana Cuomo (pictured right) [...]
13 Events in April
This April we’ve got a baker’s dozen of events for faculty and staff! The biggest event is the 3rd annual UW Scavenger Hunt. Explore the Bothell, Seattle, or Tacoma campus on your own, with your colleagues, or with friends and family. Start the Hunt anywhere on campus and your smartphone will guide you to the [...]
Celebrate National Walk Day with The Whole U
Get up and move! According to the American Heart Association, we’re spending more time sitting than ever before. This inactive behavior can increase our risk of heart disease, stroke, and other diseases. Take the first step to a healthier life at work by taking part in this year’s National Walk Day at UW. Register below [...]
5 Mindfulness Events for Every Level
Whether you’ve never tried mindfulness or you have a daily practice, there are upcoming events for all. For those ready to commit to a full-day of mindfulness, we have a retreat in April… One-Day Mindfulness Retreat Saturday, April 30 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Register here The Whole U and UW Medicine invite you to experience a full [...]
3 Powerful Art Exhibits Coming to the UW
The Art of Alzheimer’s Thursday, March 10 – Wednesday, May 25 Harborview Medical Center Cafeteria, Level B Atrium Open 24/7 The University of Washington is a leader in Alzheimer’s research, so it’s only fitting that Harborview would showcase artwork by people living with Alzheimer’s disease and conditions that lead to dementia. This extremely powerful exhibit [...]
3rd Annual Whole U Scavenger Hunt: Husky Walk of Fame
Many people have passed through the hallowed halls of the University of Washington since it first opened its doors in 1861. Today, we celebrate the accomplishments of those who have done great things thanks in part to their time as Huskies. In that spirit, grab your friends and colleagues and participate in this year’s Whole [...]
Join the H3 Walk for Suicide Prevention
Nearly 10% of all university students in the U.S. struggle with thoughts of suicide, which means approximately 4,700 students at UW seriously think about suicide each year. We have lost 20 students to suicide at UW-Seattle since the fall of 2009. Luckily we can make a difference by participating in the Husky Help and Hope [...]
Dare to Connect
Welcome to the last week of the Dare to Do Challenge! If you’re like me, January already feels very far away and 2016 is flying by. As we look forward toward the next nine months, what should you focus on? What will make the most meaningful impact on your life, and make you the happiest [...]