Join The Whole U for Family Weekend, Saturday, August 12 or Sunday August 13 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.! Gather your favorite people and furry friends and strike a pose for some of Seattle’s top portrait photographers, then enjoy a free picnic on Red Square. This year’s photography locations include Drumheller Fountain, Suzzallo Library, [...]

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Adapt your budget in response to higher prices by following these 11 tips from BECU’s lead financial educator. Even in stable economic times, budgeting isn’t a set-it-and-forget it sort of thing. It’s always a good idea to revisit your budget often to make sure your spending and savings stay on track as your goals and [...]

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Long warm days, beautiful warm nights…it’s the season for outdoor parties, barbeques, weddings and other social events. As you enjoy time with your family and friends this summer, consider the following tips from UW Medicine registered dietitians to bring a variety of color, nutrients, and balance to your gathering table. “BYO” – Bring your own [...]

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Summer is here! Whether you’re looking to get moving outside, discover resources for your personal well-being, or striving toward long-term goals, our slate of July workshops and classes can help you get there. Be sure to mark your calendars as you don’t want to miss these upcoming events! Urban Fitness Dance Class Tuesday, July 11 [...]

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“I’m exactly where I want to be.”  For associate professor of Urban Design and Planning Jan Whittington, this statement sums up her feelings about being on the faculty of a large public university, doing what she loves, with good opportunities to secure research funding.  Her statement applies equally well to the 1906 Craftsman near Ravenna [...]

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The sun is shining, the days are longer, and the spirit of summer is in the air! It’s that time of the year when we look forward to soaking up the sun, enjoying outdoor adventures, and making unforgettable memories. And what better way to enhance our summer experience than by taking advantage fun summer discounts? [...]

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Join The Whole U and UW Medicine on a journey leading up to the Seattle half and full marathons in November! Build community as we train together and reach new goals. All levels of fitness are welcome to participate, whether you plan to enter the race or are wanting to support the participants by cheering [...]

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June is nationally recognized as Pride Month, dedicated to honoring the 1969 Stonewall uprising in Manhattan, celebrating LGBTQIA+ communities, and raising awareness for LGBTQIA+ equality. Explore ways to engage with Pride Month and resources for LGBTQIA+ communities at UW below. Each year, Seattle Pride brings to life a wide variety of ways to engage in [...]

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More than 1,000 members of the UW community came together at UW Fitness Day on May 9 for our annual celebration of movement, friends and fun held at all three campuses and Harborview Medical Center. An annual event held in May in recognition of global health and fitness month, UW Fitness Day is a unique, [...]

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This year’s UW Fitness Day included a fundraising and donor registration goal for Be The Match, the nation’s largest registry of bone marrow donors. More than 250 new donors were added to the registry during an event on Red Square. Following UW Fitness Day 2023, a donor registration and awareness event, called Get in the [...]

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The UW division of Intercollegiate Athletics is holding Husky Committed Service Week from May 15-18 this year. The purpose and vision of this week is to connect UW Athletics staff and athletes with the UW campus and the greater Seattle community by providing assistance, service, and support to those in need. The entire UW community [...]

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The Whole U is excited to announce that our 10th annual UW Fitness Day will be returning as an in-person event on May 9. Fitness Day is a one-of-a-kind, campus-wide workout celebrating movement and community.  From coaches and student athletes drawn from various UW Athletics teams to trainers from UW Recreation, these coaches will be [...]

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