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 [...]
UW Fitness Day: Meet Your Coaches Part II
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 [...]
Celebrate Our Collective Strength at UW Fitness Day
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 [...]
Campus Improvements for Engagement
Splash! That’s the sound of the new UW Tower pool coming to campus! The Whole U and UW Real Estate are excited to announce construction of a swimming recreation facility for UW faculty and staff that will begin construction summer of 2022. Just kidding! Happy April 1. 🙂 Here’s to a wonderful Spring coming our [...]
Save the Date: 2022 UW Tri-Campus DEI Forum
University of Washington’s Professional Staff Organization hosts the annual UW Tri-Campus DEI Forum. This forum, by staff and for staff, explores issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion at UW and beyond. Mark your calendars! Another UW Tri-Campus DEI Forum is coming this Spring to your Zoom: Wednesday, April 20, noon-4pm Thursday, April 21, 9am-1pm After [...]
5 Ways to Save This Season
This article is written and provided by our partners at BECU. It’s often called the most wonderful time of the year, but somehow it’s also the most stressful time on your wallet. The following tips will help you to keep your budget in check throughout the holidays. Looking for gift ideas that contribute to your community [...]
Yoga and the Chakras
What is Chakra The term chakra is derived from the Sanskrit word meaning wheel or circle and refers to seven energy centers, which also have physical correlations in the body. These markers provide us with a roadmap to contemplate our ability to access key life qualities like stability, sensuality, personal power, love, communication, and intuition [...]
Some TIPS for Investing in Inflation
This article is written and provided by our partners at Fidelity Investments. Key takeaways Inflation poses a threat to bondholders because rising prices reduce the purchasing power of the fixed rates of interest that their bonds pay. Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities (TIPS) are bonds whose principal and interest rate payments rise along with inflation. TIPS are [...]
6 Unique Berry Recipes
Any Washingtonian knows that August is peak blackberry season along with other delicious berries easily accessible. These tiny, brightly colored, sweet-tart fruits are so abundant here in the Pacific Northwest it’s hard not to notice them at the grocery store, farmer’s market, or simply on the side of the road. Berries are delicious and have [...]
All About Protein From a UW Registered Dietitian
Dietary Protein is one of the most important topics when it comes to your physique and making improvements to it. Whether you’re trying to lose weight, gain muscle or stay strong and healthy as you age, protein is vital. Protein supplements, fortified foods and beverages are popping up everywhere, and foods already rich in protein [...]
How to Improve Your Posture
In this day and age of technology, it is common to have horrible posture. Sitting at a desk and staring at a computer screen, as I am sure many of us do, really doesn’t help. Growing up, you may have been told to stand up straight. You would try to, but old habits die hard [...]
5 Tips for Staying Energized at Work
We’ve all been there – those days when you’re having a rough morning, experiencing the post-lunch sleepiness, or hitting that 3:00 p.m. crash. Sometimes, it’s hard to stay energized throughout the work day and simply toughing out the tiredness or reaching for another cup of coffee isn’t always the best option. Instead, try some of [...]