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Lauren Updyke, MS ACSM HFI Executive Director for Employee Experience and UWHR Chief Wellness Officer

Hi everyone, I’m Lauren, the Executive Director for Employee Experience and UWHR Chief Wellness Officer. My role is to lead our Employee Experience team encompassing The Whole U, UW Combined Fund Drive and WorkLife programs.

I have spent over 20 years of my career in Health and Wellness. I came to the USA from Canada on a track and field scholarship to University of Louisiana. I have my Masters in Exercise Physiology, am a Certified Personal trainer through the American College of Sports Medicine, and have coached over 10,000 individuals online from all over the world. I worked with the wellness program at Duke University and Hospital for 13 years as fitness and health education manager.

This is my tenth year at UW and I love being a Husky. When I’m not at work, I am either training for a marathon, doing lots of strength training, traveling with my family, or racing from one kid activity to the next.

Create an exercise plan this summer

Being physically active is one of the most important actions that people of all ages and abilities can take to improve their health. These guidelines will help you create a personalized exercise plan this summer. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services recently published the second edition of the Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans. [...]

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UW Football Discounts 2023!

Husky Football season is right around the corner and we’ve got UW employees covered with discounted tickets up to 40% off! This special offer is exclusively available to you as UW faculty and staff. Check out all of your options below and remember to grab your Husky gear from Husky Authentic. You can show your [...]

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Making fitness fun for Huskies

Save the date! The Whole U is excited to announce that our annual UW Fitness Day is back on Tuesday, May 9. Fitness Day is a one-of-a-kind, campus-wide workout to celebrate movement. Read on to learn more about how to participate in UW Fitness Day and why it’s one of the UW’s favorite events! With [...]

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The Whole U Services for UW Medicine Well-Being Grantees

The Whole U is thrilled that each year more departments emphasize the benefits of wellness and support their teams to incorporate more community building and well-being into the workplace. Our goal is to support the well-being needs of our UW community, so we are excited to offer our services at the local level to UW [...]

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UW Women’s Tennis Anthem Buddies!

Husky Tennis Fans! Tired of waiting for the French Open? Support Husky Tennis in more ways than one. Sign up your child today to join the women’s tennis team as an anthem buddy! For select matches this season your child can be on the court prior to the match starting for the playing of the [...]

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15 Exercises for Financial Fitness

Finances can be stressful even without a pandemic. Striving to be financially fit takes practice, consistency, and hard work. But at the end of the day, efforts to increase your financial education and freedom have a positive impact on your overall wellbeing, from reduced stress and anxiety to a heightened sense of security. When it [...]

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Exercise Motivation with The Whole U

I love setting goals and sharing my intentions about health and wellness through writing about exercise and physical activity for The Whole U—it’s a great way to inspire others and share all of the amazing resources The Whole U has to offer. Sometimes it’s easy to get caught up in the big, hard-to-attain goals: capital-R [...]

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Complimentary UW Athletics tickets this November!

Winter sports are here and UW Athletics is inviting all faculty, staff, and family members to join in the fun and cheer on your Huskies! You can check-out with up to four complimentary tickets for the games below and enjoy additional tickets at a discounted price. Claim complimentary tickets now. GO DAWGS! Under the listed [...]

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COVID-19 Pfizer bivalent booster clinics

The Whole U is partnering with the Seattle Visiting Nurse Association to offer limited COVID-19 Pfizer bivalent booster clinics. Register for a clinic below: Nov 3 from 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. – Husky Union Building Rm 337 Nov 4 from 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Health Sciences 3rd Floor Lobby The current requirements for [...]

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Adapting Your Exercise Plan During Times of Change

As we prepare for autumn, there is the realization that our routines and schedules are about to change. From time spent commuting to carpool lines and drop-offs, we may find ourselves wondering where and how we can fit in movement. The key is to get started where you are. Take a moment to pause and [...]

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UW Athletics & Seattle Mariners Discounts

Husky Volleyball tickets Husky Volleyball is excited to offer discounted tickets to two great matchups this fall. This special offer is exclusively available to you as a UW faculty or staff member. Watch the Huskies take on the Washington State Cougars and the University of Oregon Ducks. Husky Women’s Soccer tickets UW employees can access discounted [...]

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UW Photo Day is Back!

Gather your favorite people and strike a pose for some of Seattle’s top portrait photographers from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 28. UW employees are welcome to bring their family, friends, and pets to the Seattle campus for UW Photo Day. Register here! Dress up, go casual, or wear your Husky gear. These [...]

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