I recently spoke with Tiffany Castro, a Whole U ambassador from the Office of Student Transition Programs in Tacoma. Her passion for helping people and for wellness made it completely clear why she agreed to volunteer her time as an ambassador. Thanks for taking the time to talk with me! Tell me a little about [...]

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Did you know that the University of Washington is one of the world’s leaders in interior mapping? I didn’t, until I spoke with Aaron Cheuvront at the Capital Projects Office. He has been working for over a decade to bring University floor plans into the computer age, and he has cutting edge ideas for how [...]

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It’s hard to believe, but Valentine’s Day is only a week away! Are you still looking for a treat for your loved one—or for yourself? Why not go for an experience instead of giving stuff? Research on happiness shows that new things give us a quick jolt, but the joy quickly wears off because we [...]

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The Whole U is proud to announce that Coach Romar will speak about volunteering and community engagement with faculty and staff on Thursday, February 27 from noon-1 pm at the Don James Center. Bring your lunch and enjoy this inspirational talk about starting his own foundation, the volunteer work of his players, and the central [...]

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“Our faculty are world class.” It is a refrain you hear over and over at the UW, but unless you went to school here or are a member of the faculty, it can be hard to truly get a feel for what it means. On Thursday, February 6th you can get a chance to see [...]

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Dr. Richard Berger, professor emeritus for the School of Medicine, developed his mindfulness practice 12 years ago. As his personal practice evolved, he became interested in teaching mindfulness to others. Today, he is a certified mindfulness facilitator, having studied at the Center for Mindfulness at the University of Massachusetts, and receiving his certification from the [...]

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The New Year is a time for reflection and goal setting, but sometimes our resolutions can be at odds with each other. This year I want to try new things, be healthier, and save money. With that in mind, here are some of the amazing discounts that UW faculty and staff can receive. I’ve organized [...]

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Steve Rittereiser, Commander University of Washington Police Department Ambassadors are the heart of The Whole U, and each month we’ll feature a different question and answer session so you can get to know them. It’s also a great opportunity to find our what’s going on in different parts of UW straight from the source. How [...]

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