On May 6 we celebrate National Nurses Day, the first day of National Nurses Week, which culminates on May 12 (Florence Nightengale’s birthday). The first National Nurses Week was celebrated in 1994. In 2020, Washington Governor Jay Inslee issued a proclamation recognizing May as Nurses Month in Washington, recognizing the critical role nurses play in public health and, [...]

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Making the shift towards conscious and sustainable living doesn’t have to be hard – there are plenty of small lifestyle changes we can make to create less waste and help keep our planet green. One way is to prepare and pack our lunches in a more sustainable way. Whether you’re trying to prepare a nourishing [...]

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Autumn is quickly approaching and it’s time for the Husky fall sports season! Check out these great deals and discounts for UW faculty and staff.  Washington Husky Football Washington Husky Football season is right around the corner and we’ve got UW employees covered with discounted tickets up to 40% off! This special offer is exclusively [...]

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Multiple human studies have recently demonstrated that caffeinated coffee intake is associated with decreased risk of developing skin cancer (and other types of cancer) in a dose-dependent manner. These studies provide insights into how caffeine affects our DNA damage response. Masaoki Kawasumi, MD, Ph.D is a skin cancer researcher and assistant professor at the University [...]

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Disability Pride Month is celebrated every July to honor the history, achievements, experiences and struggles of the disability community in recognition of the anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, landmark legislation that broke down barriers to inclusion in society. Disability Pride Month was officially established in July 2015, on the 25th anniversary of the [...]

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Why look at art? It can make you feel good. A University of London study demonstrated that looking at beautiful (to the beholder) art can create an instant dopamine release, creating feelings of happiness and gratitude akin to looking at someone you love. Studies have also shown that looking at art can lower stress, particularly [...]

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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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The arrival of June marks a month of celebration, visibility, and love for the LGBTQ+ community worldwide. It’s a time when individuals from all walks of life come together to honor diversity, embrace acceptance, and recognize the significant contributions of queer individuals throughout history. In the spirit of this joyous time, University Bookstore is thrilled [...]

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Happy Pride Month! Pride joyfully celebrates the contributions of LGBTQ+ communities and catalyzes continued advocacy work for equity, equality and belonging for all. Pride Month is also a time to remember and honor those whose lives have been lost to hate crimes and institutional homophobia.  During Pride Month and all year long, LGBTQ+ people and [...]

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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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May is recognized as 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 life.   The United States first recognized AANHPI heritage in 1978. The weeklong recognition was extended to a monthlong celebration in 1992 commemorating the rich heritage [...]

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March 31 is the Transgender (Trans) Day of Visibility (TDOV), an annual worldwide event focusing on the lives of transgender people and their lived experiences—both the joys and the challenges—as well as working to create safe and affirming spaces in the workplace and in the public sphere for people to live their authentic lives. Begun in 2009, TDOV [...]

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As March is National Nutrition Month, our friends at the University Book Store served up five enticing cookbooks whose recipes will energize you to work out and inspire you to eat in. The Don’t Panic Pantry Cookbook By Noah Galuten This is the cookbook that seeks to answer the eternal question: “What am I supposed [...]

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