Tips for living sustainably this winter
As a time of year when we are spending more time indoors, winter presents a wonderful opportunity to think about how we can get more from life by living with less. As a time of new beginnings, winter is also a great time to act on your goals of living more sustainably with respect to [...]
Celebrate Pride Month Virtually!
June is nationally recognized as Pride Month, a month dedicated to honoring the 1969 Stonewall Riots in Manhattan, celebrating LGBTQIA+ communities, and raising awareness for LGBTQIA+ equality. While this June may look a little different, Pride Month events and activities are still happening in full force virtually. We invite you to explore below virtual opportunities [...]
Shine in June with events from The Whole U
It’s nearly summer! The Whole U is excited to present another month of wellness-focused virtual events to the wider University of Washington community. From starting a pledge to run, walk, or wheel on June 3 for Global Running Day to learning about nature and Ayurveda, there is something new and exciting for everyone to try [...]
Taking Care of Mental Health During COVID-19
When the novel coronavirus—COVID-19—hit the Pacific Northwest late this past winter, researchers at the University of Washington leapt to action to study the consequences that social distancing measures had on mental health. “While necessary of course for flattening the curve….we were aware that [social distancing] was going to have negative mental health consequences on people,” [...]
Stay strong with virtual events in May!
As we stay at home and work remotely, The Whole U wants to continue supporting you during COVID-19 by bringing you more awesome events in May! It is important to remember to keep your physical, mental, and financial health as top priority especially during times like these. That’s why we’re offering virtual fitness classes, financial [...]
Learn how to support local food banks!
Did you know that, right now, an estimated 1.6 million Washingtonians are at risk of not having enough food to eat. That’s double the number of people than before the outbreak of the novel coronavirus and that number may continue to rise as hundreds of thousands of Washingtonians struggle with joblessness and limited resources. As demand is [...]
Spring into March with Events from The Whole U
March is a season of transitions. As the quarter comes to a close, we begin to look toward spring in anticipation of the rejuvenation it brings—even as we continue to build on the good habits we’ve worked diligently to foster over the past two months. Building on our recently completed Dare to Do six-week New [...]
How to Watch and Feed Birds this Winter
From all the 500 bird species in Washington, how many do you think you can spot? Winter is not just a cold and difficult time for people. Birds also endure winter hardships, struggling to find food during this scarce season. That is why February is the month dedicated to bird feeding and -watching. More than [...]
2020 National Nutrition Month
Spring into March—or march into Spring—with National Nutrition Month at the University of Washington! Join The Whole U for a month-long celebration of nutrition and eating well with health in mind around this year’s National Nutrition Month theme, Eat Right, Bite by Bite. From team potluck challenges to a month full of content and activities, [...]
Be The Match, Save a Life for Black History Month
Let’s talk about the power of one. Of the 16 million members who are part of the Be The Match marrow donor registry, it only takes one person to save a life. Be The Match connects patients with their donor match for a life-saving marrow or umbilical cord blood transplant by managing the largest and [...]
Share Love in February with Events from The Whole U
The longest, coldest month of the year is almost at an end, giving way to, well, the shortest, coldest month. But February at the University of Washington has a lot more in store than wet, chilly weather. As thousands from across the UW continue to challenge themselves to stick to New Year’s resolutions in the [...]
UW marks MLK Week with the “fierce urgency of now”
At the University of Washington, celebrations honoring of the life and legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. go well beyond a single day or the solitary man. As the UW community continues to pause and reflect on beginning a new year and decade, we now continue to reflect but also mobilize to take [...]