“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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As the weather warms up, many of us are ready to be more active and healthy. Here are three events that will get you started this May. What Does Your Gut Tell You? The Importance of Gut Health with Dr. Christina Surawicz has just a few spots left. The latest research is revealing that gut [...]

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The short answer to this age-old question is yes — potentially. But the complete answer is a bit more complicated than a simple yes or no. Let’s look at the numbers. GeekWire recently shared a study that tells us exactly how much people in Seattle need to live comfortably: $72,092. This includes all of your [...]

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The UW Alumni Association invites the entire Husky community—students, alumni, staff, faculty, friends, and fans—to two Seattle sports extravaganzas: Scarves up, Huskies! Purple and gold and rave green go great together on Saturday, May 7, at UW Night with the Sounders FC. The Sounders FC play the San Jose Earthquakes, and the UW community enjoys [...]

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During National Poetry Month this April, explore the beauty and power of poetry with these stunning recommendations from our staff. Plus, save 25% on all poetry titles at University Book Store all April long! Karankawa by Iliana Rocha An exploration of the ways in which we reconstruct our personal histories, Iliana Rocha’s Karankawa is a [...]

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This April we’ve got a baker’s dozen of events for faculty and staff! The biggest event is the 3rd annual UW Scavenger Hunt. Explore the Bothell, Seattle, or Tacoma campus on your own, with your colleagues, or with friends and family. Start the Hunt anywhere on campus and your smartphone will guide you to the [...]

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The Art of Alzheimer’s Thursday, March 10 – Wednesday, May 25 Harborview Medical Center Cafeteria, Level B Atrium Open 24/7 The University of Washington is a leader in Alzheimer’s research, so it’s only fitting that Harborview would showcase artwork by people living with Alzheimer’s disease and conditions that lead to dementia. This extremely powerful exhibit [...]

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Tom Hammond is a technology project manager for UW-IT. He also works as a volunteer field scientist for the North Cascades Glacier Climate Project, where he studies glaciers of the North Cascades to inform climate science. He has spent over three decades exploring the North Cascades. Read on for his first-person account of a recent [...]

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Able to both put us in the shoes of others and remind us that we’re not alone, books have the power to open our eyes, inspire, encourage, and affirm. This month we’re excited to welcome several authors to our University Way store whose new books for children and adults do just that. The deep-voiced singer [...]

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Welcome to the last week of the Dare to Do Challenge! If you’re like me, January already feels very far away and 2016 is flying by. As we look forward toward the next nine months, what should you focus on? What will make the most meaningful impact on your life, and make you the happiest [...]

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Last week, famous Chinese painter Qin Bailan graced the UW Tower with not only her incredible artwork, but also made a personal appearance in the cafeteria to share some of her artistic insight. Qin Bailan, who is known for her work illustrating traditional female characters, has been invited to confer with world leaders, and her [...]

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