How to Pack a Sustainable Lunch
Making the shift towards conscious and sustainable living doesn’t have to be hard. There are plenty of small lifestyle changes we can make to create less waste and help keep our planet green. One way is to prepare and pack our lunches in a more sustainable way. Whether you’re trying to prepare a nourishing lunch [...]
Chill Out This Season with Cool Winter Discounts
Every month, thousands of UW students and staff receive access to exclusive UW discounts offered by our network of more than 300 area businesses. Whether you’re looking to save on everyday items and services or get a great deal for special occasions and new experiences, The Whole U’s discount network is yours to take advantage. [...]
Stay Warm and Inspired with the Arts This Season
As the weather gets colder and we retreat inward, we invite you to warm up and get inspired with the arts here at the University of Washington. From the growing collection of public arts across our campuses, to programming and events, ArtsUW serves as a hub to unite our neighbors and our students and faculty [...]
Fall into the Arts This Season with ArtsUW
Art has power. It has the power to stir the imagination, provoke thought, share beauty, and connect communities. The UW Arts and Creativity Initiative (ArtsUW) aims to bring together students, artists, scholars and audiences in state-of-the-art facilities to catalyze creative discovery. “Art is too important not to share.” -Brazilian painter Romero Britto From the growing [...]
August Events with The Whole U
As we leap into the heart of summer, the Whole U is here to move, educate, inspire, and connect you to a month full of summer fun. Building on to last months Raise the Bar Summer Wellness Challenge, we will continue in to August with events and programming that will move our bodies and connect [...]
All About the Arts UW
Art has the power to stir the imagination, provoke thought, share beauty, and connect communities. Here at the University of Washington, our community serves as a hub to unite our neighbors and our students and faculty in discovery, curiosity, and creativity. From the growing collection of public arts across our campuses, to the programming and [...]
Events and Activities this July
Summer is bursting with events and activities from The Whole U to get you moving and engage in fun! It’s the perfect time of the year to prioritize your well-being and take a moment to enjoy the weather. Our Raise the Bar Summer Wellness Challenge kicks off July 11, offering teams and departments across the [...]
Discounts for Summer Adventures
With summer just around the corner, the Whole U has your back with a whole season full of local fun. The Whole U Partner Discount Program combines savings and adventure for UW faculty, staff, and students. With our partnerships of over 300 local and national businesses, what could be better than experiencing a summer full [...]
UW Walk Week 2022
Stroll in to Summer with UW Virtual Walk Week! Each year, The Whole U hosts UW Walk Week, a week dedicated to getting outside, increasing movement throughout the day, reducing stress, boosting productivity, and going back to the basics of what it means to move. Join us for a week full of virtual and in-person [...]
Save This Season with Spring Discounts
Step into Spring this year with savings on local and nation wide businesses! Every month, thousands of UW students and staff receive access to exclusive UW discounts offered by our network of more than 300 area businesses. Whether you’re looking to save on everyday items and services or get a great deal for special occasions [...]
Bring Nature Into Your Mindfulness Practice with Forest Bathing
The rising popularity of mindfulness in today’s world is proving the need for humans to disconnect from the daily stress of life and tune inward. After an incredibly challenging year, many have discovered mindfulness as a useful tool for lowering stress, managing anxiety, improving mood, and creating a sense of calmness through meditation. As the [...]
How to Find New Hobbies and Foster Creativity
In the ever-lasting quest for a balanced life, making space for hobbies, passions and creativity can be a pivotal key in finding our equilibrium. Our hobbies are an important way to express our creativity and to explore who we are. They can also bring challenges, a sense of accomplishment, and an opportunity to connect with [...]