Experience an adventure at work like no other with your team traveling back to 1936, the year nine rowers from the University of Washington united as one and unexpectedly brought home gold from the Berlin Olympics. The best-selling book The Boys in the Boat chronicles the inspiring story: They came together and defied all expectations. In [...]

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Are you ready to be more innovative? The Whole U is excited to partner with CoMotion for an exciting seminar. Formally named C4C, CoMotion is a collaborative hub for expanding the societal impact of the UW community. The program supports UW researchers and students to accelerate the impact of their innovations. In this session you’ll [...]

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You put off going to the doctor. You know there are recommended health screenings at certain ages, but find yourself avoiding them. You are not alone. Attend this special seminar dedicated to men’s health with one of UW Medicine’s renowned physicians. You’ll hear expert advice on how to manage your health as you age, understand [...]

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The UW is celebrating National Walk at Work Day with four walks lead by campus experts on April 3. Take a 45-minute break to enjoy the simple pleasure of walking while learning something new. Walk on your own, walk with your team, or walk with The Whole U at noon at the locations below: Harborview: [...]

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Join The Whole U and learn science-based information about your pet’s behaviors. Dr. James Ha, UW research professor in Psychology (animal behavior area) and Certified Applied Animal Behaviorist, has 30 years of experience in animal behavior teaching, research, and consulting. In this seminar, Dr. Ha will provide an introduction to the field of applied animal behavior [...]

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You’ve swung a kettlebell, done the wave with an umbrella, and smiled for the camera. From the spotlight of Ovations to the commitment required for the Summer of FUNction Challenge, UW faculty and staff have brought The Whole U to life by putting themselves out there and trying something new. After every event, the feedback [...]

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For the past 34 years, the federal government has chosen the month of March to recognize the importance of women in American society. It began as a 7-day celebration called Women’s History Week in 1981 and became Women’s History Month by 1988. The University of Washington is bringing this national event closer to home this [...]

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For the second time, we asked UW faculty and staff what they’d like to see from The Whole U. Nearly 2,000 participants from all UW locations took the time to share their interests with us. These results will drive our event and website direction for the year to come. March Culinary Countdown, for instance, is [...]

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Spring officially begins on March 20, but it seems like it’s already here. The days are longer, cherry blossoms are coming to life around the city, and I can remember the last time I saw the sun. Let’s make the most of it! We’re kicking off March with a yoga seminar and practice from Dr. [...]

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We came. We danced. We set another world record! Over 1,700 people flooded into Husky Stadium on Wednesday to take part in the World’s Largest Umbrella Dance, with another group of 47 at Husky Hall in Bothell and 35 at the UW Tacoma Y. A bright white sea floated over the football field as Taylor [...]

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Happy National Fun at Work Day! There is nothing more fun than daring to do something unexpected, and today 2,000 UW faculty, staff, students, and retirees will attempt to break the Guinness World Record for the World’s Largest Umbrella Dance. The event will take place at noon at beautiful Husky Stadium. The Husky Marching Band, [...]

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When I moved to Seattle, everyone warned me about February. The holidays are over but winter keeps dragging on. The only way to stay happy is to take care of yourself and have lots of events to look forward to. Luckily you can take your pick of events good for mind and body. For the [...]

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