On a Sunday afternoon in November, the UW community gathered at Meany Hall for Ovations!, our second annual UW faculty, staff and, student showcase. As soon as the doors opened, the audience rushed in to secure the best seats in the house. The lobby was filled with the work of faculty and staff artists, including [...]

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A book is a gift that will be appreciated long after it’s unwrapped. For titles perfect for everyone from the family bookworm to your holiday chef, check out these wide-ranging recommendations from our booksellers. For fans of literary fiction, you can’t go wrong with Wind/Pinball, two surreal coming of age stories written by Haruki Murakami [...]

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It’s rainy and cold today. As a relative newcomer to the Pacific Northwest, I assumed there was nothing to be done about that until spring. But Cliff Mass opened my eyes. Cliff, a professor in the Department of Atmospheric Sciences, rides his bike almost every day, but avoids getting soaked. He knows black ice is [...]

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With the end of the quarter and the holidays, December may be the busiest time of the year for faculty and staff. Surprisingly, one of the best ways to de-stress is to carve out time for you. We’ve got three events coming up that will help you enjoy December to the fullest. First off, take [...]

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If you visit Michael Brown’s faculty homepage, you’ll encounter a pensive-looking man in a royal purple shirt — his eyes closed, head bowed, and hands in his lap. The tranquil scene is an oil painting. “That’s a self-portrait,” said Brown, a professor in the Department of Geography. He laughed: “I don’t take a good photograph, [...]

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Ovations is this weekend at Meany Theater, and we’re looking forward to watching all of our talented performers take the stage in front of a full house. Meet the final six acts that will sing, dance, and make you laugh! The Collective This is Andrew Kimitsuka, one of two co-directors of UW’s “best and only [...]

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We are less than two weeks away from the second annual Ovations performance showcase! This week we’re introducing you to five mores acts that will make this an afternoon to remember. Dean Speer As a kindergartener, Dean’s class was taught a traditional Filipino pole dance, and he’s been moving ever since. As a former professional [...]

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Exploring endless subjects and filled with stories for nearly every interest, books are like personally crafted gifts just waiting to be enjoyed. The only thing that could make them even more special? A meeting with a favorite author or signed copy from one of the exciting author events coming up at our U District store. [...]

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Last week I introduced you to the first four acts of Ovations 2015, but we’re just getting started. After you meet the next four, you’ll definitely want to reserve seats for yourself and your friends and family. GregRobin Smith UW Commuter Services truck driver by day, actor extraordinaire by night. GregRobin has always had a passion for [...]

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Search for Moby-Dick in the UW library database, and you’ll see over 40,000 results. Restrict that search to books published in 1851, and you’ll see two. You’d be forgiven for thinking that the one published in New York by Harper & Brothers is the first edition. This is, after all, a Great American Novel we’re [...]

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A key part of The Whole U is variety, and there’s something for everyone this November. By popular demand, there are two events for parents or prospective parents coming up. The first dives deep on childcare resources with Amy Hawkins, director of Worklife and Childcare Development at the UW. The University is working to expand [...]

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You’re invited to Ovations on Sunday, November 22 to see talented faculty, staff, and students take the stage at Meany Theater! This is a festive event with professional photographers, a purple carpet, and surprises throughout. The show is free, but you’ll want to reserve seats for yourself and your friends and family. Wondering who will [...]

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