Simplify. I don’t know how many times my husband has used this word over the years. Any time I complain or struggle with something, his answer is the same. There’s too much to do! Simplify. I’m running late! Simplify. I can’t find my keys! Simplify. How could simplify be the answer to so many of [...]

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In honor of The Whole U’s “Dare to Move” month, we’re kicking off this year’s Dare to Do challenge with seven enjoyable, informative, and inspiring books that will motivate you to get up and get moving—whichever way suits you. My Fight / Your Fight  by Ronda Rousey Jump into the mindset of a champion with [...]

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As a fourth generation Japanese American (Yonsei), I grew up with the flavors and smells of Japanese-Hawaiian food. Born and raised in Honolulu, Hawaii, I have always been surrounded by the sounds, smells, and flavors of ethnic cuisine.  From an early age, my mother taught me the meaning of proper table setting and etiquette for [...]

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Whether you’re eager to get a good workout in before holiday feasting commences or looking for a relaxing escape amid a flurry of end-of-year activity, we’ve got you covered with a host of welcoming, community-centric events this December around the UW. This month, catch a play or performance, learn to improve your comfort and productivity [...]

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The Thanksgiving season is a time for welcoming guests and, over the next several days, the University Book Store will host several in the U District. From Wednesday through Sunday, astronauts, actresses, animal behaviorists, and intrepid food bloggers will crack the spines of new books as part of the ongoing Reading Allowed series. We’ve read [...]

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Yesterday, we recapped the diverse talents who performed on-stage October 29 at Ovations. However, our Halloween celebration and showcase of UW’s hidden artistic talents continued just a short ways away past the doors to Meany Theater and into the lobby. 11 artists displayed artwork ranging from found object constructions and dexterously composed paper sculptures to [...]

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The Sunday before Halloween, The Whole U invited the UW community to celebrate the many talents of the University’s faculty, staff, and students. Some performers were sharing hidden abilities for the first time, while others returned to the Meany Theater stage as longtime Ovations favorites. In every case, a unique story shone through, captivating the [...]

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Summer passes into autumn and, with that, our second iteration of the #UWTimeOff photo contest comes to a close. Your response to our call for photographs telling the stories of how you spend time away from the UW was even greater than it was during the contest’s inaugural run. From historic haunts and weekend hikes [...]

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With each passing day, there’s a little more bite in the breeze and leaves are changing on every corner. Pumpkins are lined along entryways and windowsills, rain has begun to tap-tap its way back into our lives, and the curtain goes up on Ovations in less than a week. There’s no doubt it’s officially autumn. [...]

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The performers on stage at Meany Theater will not be the only ones in the spotlight on Sunday, October 29 for Ovations. During the show’s 25-minute intermission and afterwards, take a trip into the artistic minds of these 10 staff and student artists whose work will be exhibited throughout the lobby of Meany Hall. Learn [...]

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Do you feel that chill in the air? Is that just autumn creeping in or something a little spookier? Find a cozy blanket, make a fresh cup of tea, and curl up with a wickedly delightful title that will get you in the Halloween spirit. Once you close the back cover, continue to channel the [...]

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It’s time to meet the 14 acts taking center stage at Ovations 2017, The Whole U’s fourth annual performance showcase for staff, students, and faculty. Hosted by The Collective, UW’s foremost (and only) improv troupe, the afternoon promises to be as unexpected as it is entertaining. So what talent will tread the boards at Meany [...]

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