While the start of fall brings many of our favorite things (hello, pumpkin spice everything and Husky Football), it’s also one of the most hectic times of the year. With the new school year starting up in under a week, UW campuses (and our schedules) are bound to be busier. The perfect way to combat [...]

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Whether your favorite way to unwind is with a good book, at a Husky game, or with a paintbrush in hand, University Book Store makes fostering your passions our priority. This August, we’re excited to announce new and updated benefits for Pack Rewards members to help you embrace what you love. Check them out below [...]

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Dress up, don Husky gear, or come as you are: It’s time to strike a pose for some of Seattle’s top photographers. Don’t miss our third annual FREE Photo Day from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on August 21. Swing by the UW Seattle campus for a quick shoot or pack a picnic and make a day [...]

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Gardeners here in the Pacific Northwest are really spoiled for choice. Despite our northerly latitude — we’re actually farther north than Montreal — we can grow nearly anything expect the most tropical or alpine of plants. It’s all thanks to the Pacific Ocean keeping our climate in a comfortable range that is neither too hot nor too [...]

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With sunny days ahead and school almost out, it’s time to get ready for summer reading. And the best place to start is by signing up for Summer Explorers, a reading program for kindergarten through grade 8 readers. When kids join Summer Explorers, they’ll earn cool prizes and discounts for every book they read. To [...]

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Experiences, rather than gifts, tend to leave a lasting impression on the recipient. Dads are no exception, so this Father’s Day, help your kids celebrate dad with a full day spent together – at a discounted price, of course! For the Adventurous Dad With three convenient locations in Seattle, Redmond, and Everett, Vertical World is [...]

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June 20 marks the official start of summer! We’ve got four June events to help you make the most of the season. We’re kicking off the month with a very special Tai Chi event. Grandmaster Chen Zhenglei, one of China’s top 10 contemporary martial arts masters, is coming to Kane Hall on Wednesday, June 1 [...]

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As the days heat up in Seattle and the sun stays out longer, there is no better way to celebrate than to take advantage of some of our discounted events! Run/Walk with Pride 2016 Whether you’re a runner, a walker, or both, you’ll want to join the Seattle Frontrunners at their upcoming 4K/10K. Run/Walk with [...]

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Grandmaster Chen Zhenglei, one of China’s top 10 contemporary martial arts masters, is coming to the University of Washington. The Whole U has partnered with the Confucius Institute of the State of Washington, the Chen Zhenglei Tai Chi Training Center, and the Chinese Wushu and Tai Chi Academy to bring the Grandmaster to campus on [...]

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Journey into unknown cultures and celebrate aspects of our own with books that explore beliefs, pastimes, and distinct manifestations of who we are and how we live. Check out these three titles and their unique cultural perspectives in our stores, online at ubookstore.com, or at upcoming events with their authors at our U District store. [...]

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“Our Nation’s progress has always been defined by the opportunities our youngest minds have to harness their creativity, indulge their curiosity, and make discoveries about the world around them. In showing these young people a multitude of career paths and the importance of public service, we offer them the chance to ignite their passions and [...]

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Celebrate the beginning of May with these featured discounts! Food & Beverages Evergreens Salads With three locations, including one in University Village, Evergreens Salad is the perfect place to grab a healthy lunch or dinner. They use nothing but fresh, local, and responsibly-sourced ingredients. Order from their delicious menu or create your own original salad, [...]

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