UW faculty and staff: Experience 8 weeks of well-being in 2023!
Join the Whole U this January for DARE TO BE 2023. Many of us begin the new year with ambitious resolutions and expect our lives to change overnight. This program will help you develop small changes that last. Starting January 9, spend 8 weeks working towards wellness areas of your choice. Each week you will [...]
9 Ways You Overspend Without Noticing
This article is written and provided by our partners at Fidelity Investments. It’s so easy to spend money—sometimes you don’t even realize the ways it leaves your wallet. But knowing these 9 ways companies try to get your cash can better equip you to keep it. Key takeaways The convenience of shopping from your phone can [...]
Cozy Up with Quick and Easy Soup Recipes
Stay cozy during cold and rainy days with these warm, delicious soup recipes. Each one takes less than a half hour to make and can be cooked in larger batches for later. You’ll have a hearty homemade meal, perfect for days when you have less time (or energy) to cook. Here are some quick and [...]
Yoga for Resilience
Yoga is a powerful tool for developing and strengthening resilience. We all face trauma, adversity, and other life stresses. On top of living through a global pandemic, an ever-changing global climate, rocky political landscapes, and more, it can sometimes feel like these days are heavier than others. The weight we are all carrying is bearing [...]
Deepen Your Understanding of Yoga with these Important Reads
It’s not too late to sign up for UW Yoga Month! This year’s focus is Uplifting Diversity and Inclusion: Yoga for Every Body. Join us for a wide range of classes and tools that challenge the mainstream lens. As we move through the month, let’s remind ourselves that every body has different needs, every practice [...]
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! We have UW Football and Volleyball games left. Discounts are open to UW faculty and staff – we appreciate all that you do! Go Dawgs! UW Football at Husky Stadium Husky Football vs. Oregon State-Friday, November 4 at 7:30 [...]
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 [...]