Summer reading is a vibe. An escape. A passage to points unknown but utterly captivating. It delivers liberation from indoor confines and the limitations of genre. Feel like reading in a park, by a pool, at a beach, atop a mountain? Do it wherever. In the mood for a riveting thriller or steamy romance? As [...]

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The Summer Olympics are a time of unity, celebration, and extraordinary athletic achievement. At the University of Washington, we’re bringing that same spirit to our campus community with a fun and engaging UW Summer Olympics Challenge. This is your chance to challenge yourself, support your colleagues and celebrate the joy of the games together! How [...]

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Juneteenth, variously known as Freedom Day, Emancipation Day, Jubilee day or Liberation Day, is a holiday commemorating the June 19, 1865, announcement in Galveston, Texas of the emancipation of all chattel slaves following the end of the Civil War. The oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States, Juneteenth — [...]

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This June, Seattle Pride celebrates a massive milestone: the 50th anniversary of Pride festivities in Seattle, established in 1974 as a rallying cry for gay rights and queer visibility after the Stonewall uprising of 1969. At the University of Washington, organized support and celebration of the LGBTQIA+ community goes back even further. In 1967, UW [...]

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Summer fun is just around the corner! Take advantage of new discounts through The Whole U to make your summer adventures a little more affordable. Here are a few: Seattle Mariners Join a Husky takeover of T-Mobile Park with specially priced tickets from The Whole U for five Mariner’s games this summer. Whole U Nights [...]

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Summer is almost here! And it’s a great time to connect with your community through volunteering. Research has found that volunteering has many benefits to you and the communities you serve. We want to share a few of the many opportunities to give back through volunteering — either on your own, with your family or [...]

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As the Pacific Northwest soil begins to warm enough to support an explosion of new growth, May is the perfect time to think about gardening. Whether your passions run toward geraniums, dahlias and foxglove or tomatoes, blueberries and zucchini—or maybe all of the above—our region is a pretty ideal place to sow your seeds and [...]

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As warm weather and longer days approach us, so does farmers market season! Local farmers markets are lively spots where organic veggies proudly wear their dirt and fruits are so fresh, they practically say “hello.” The smell of freshly baked bread mixes with the scent of handmade soaps, creating a delightful experience. These markets aren’t [...]

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May is National Asian American, Native Hawai’ian and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month, an opportunity to celebrate the diverse people, cultures and communities whose contributions have greatly enriched American history, society and culture. The United States first recognized AANHPI heritage in 1978. A week-long recognition was extended to a month-long celebration in 1992 commemorating the [...]

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April 22 is Earth Day, as it has been since 1970, when it was established just a few months after congress created the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. The EPA, whose mission is to protect human health and the environment, laid the path to the several important pieces of environmental legislation, among them the Clean Air Act, Clean [...]

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Women have played a central part in the University of Washington history, from its very first faculty member (Lucia Carr) in the 1860s and first bachelor’s degree graduate (Clara McCarty) in 1876 to the remarkably diverse learning environment it has become today. Through its eras and across its varied disciplines, countless extraordinary women have defined [...]

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As winter gracefully bows out and spring beckons with its blooming beauty, outdoor enthusiasts across the Pacific Northwest are gearing up for some much-needed adventure. But let’s face it: just because the rain jackets might stay tucked away doesn’t mean it’s time to let our guard down. Spring outings bring their own share of surprises [...]

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