2022 UW Benefits Fairs
Open Enrollment for benefits-eligible UW employees begins on November 1 and there are many benefits options for you to consider. Take advantage of in-person or virtual opportunities to make informed choices. The UW Benefits Fairs are returning in-person and are expanding to bring information to employees across our campuses and medical centers. Brought to you [...]
Flu Shot Clinics 2022
The Whole U is partnering with the Seattle Visiting Nurse Association to offer flu shot clinics across our campuses this October. Everyone attending a clinic must register for an appointment with SVNA. Faculty and staff: Those enrolled in UW-provided PEBB health plans (Uniform Medical and Kaiser), plus graduate students enrolled in the Graduate Appointee Insurance [...]
September Events with the Whole U!
We’re wrapping up the summer season and starting fresh with our September events! The Whole U is excited to launch these engaging wellness-focused events open to the greater UW community. YouthCare Back to School Drive! September 6 – September 16 RCW & UW Tower Fall is quickly approaching and with the start of the new [...]
UW Athletics Fall Events and Tickets
Is there a better time than autumn to watch collegiate sports? We didn’t think so either! Whether you are looking for men’s soccer, women’s soccer, or a volleyball game, we’ve got you covered with discounted tickets to UW Athletics games. Discounts are open to UW faculty and staff – we appreciate all that you do! [...]
The Truth About Fats
If you’re afraid of fats, you’re not alone. A recent Gallup poll found that 56% of Americans actively try to avoid fat in their diet. And while that figure may seem striking — it encompasses over half of the country, after all — the percentage has actually plummeted since 2004. Back then, 64% of Americans said [...]
Using CDs to Level up Your Savings Goals
This article was provided by our partners at BECU. Take advantage of Whole U discounts with BECU including a $50 bonus deposit when you open a new checking or savings account! What is a CD? A CD is a certificate of deposit, a federally insured deposit account that has a fixed interest rate over a [...]
TIAA Financial Education
TIAA, Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association of America, offers a wide variety of resources for financial education and support to the University of Washington community. Explore TIAA’s expansive offerings below. Custom Bi-Weekly Seminar for UW Employees As an employee of the University of Washington, TIAA provides customized webinars unique to your retirement plans and financial [...]
Planning for Health Care Costs in Retirement
This article is written and provided by our partners at Fidelity Investments. See options on how to handle this large and somewhat unpredictable expense in retirement. Key takeaways Health care continues to be one of the largest expenses in retirement. Decisions about when to stop working, when to take Social Security, and how to generate [...]
UW Celebrates First In-Person Fitness Day in Three Years
How do you like to move? Whether it’s planks, pushups, squats, sit-ups, burpees, yoga, jumping jacks, tai chi, Zumba, high interval cardio bursts – or all the above – UW’s first in-person Fitness Day since 2019 had something for everyone. An annual event held in May in recognition of global health and fitness month (suspended [...]
UW Fitness Day: Meet Your Coaches Part V
The Whole U is excited to announce that our annual UW Fitness Day will be returning as an in-person event on May 23. Fitness Day is a one-of-a-kind, campus-wide workout to celebrate movement. This will be the Whole U’s first live event in over two years, and we are thrilled to offer the UW community [...]
UW Fitness Day: Meet Your Coaches Part IV
The Whole U is excited to announce that our annual UW Fitness Day will be returning as an in-person event on May 23. Fitness Day is a one-of-a-kind, campus-wide workout to celebrate movement. This will be the Whole U’s first live event in over two years, and we are thrilled to offer the UW community [...]
UW Fitness Day: Meet Your Coaches Part III
Save the date! The Whole U is excited to announce that our annual UW Fitness Day will be returning as an in-person event on May 23. Fitness Day is a one-of-a-kind, campus-wide workout to celebrate movement. This will be the Whole U’s first live event in over two years, and we are thrilled to offer [...]