Saturday, August 10 and Sunday, August 11 was a kids-laughing, tails-wagging, smile-flashing type of day on UW’s Seattle campus. More than 2,500 Huskies turned up for The Whole U’s annual UW Photo Day when faculty, staff, family and friends can get free professional portraits from some of Seattle’s best photographers. Attendees made their way to [...]

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This summer, the University of Washington community came together for an unforgettable experience with the 2024 UW Summer Olympics Challenge! From July 26 to August 11, over 1,200 UW faculty, staff, and families committed themselves to achieving personal and team goals across the six pillars of well-being: being active, eating well, engaging interests, financially fit, [...]

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No plans for the weekend? Why not take a hike? No, I don’t mean that sarcastically. There are tons of beautiful hikes in Washington! I’ve compiled a list of hikes, in order of difficulty, located on the west side of the state. Not an avid hiker? That’s okay! Start out with the hikes at the [...]

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Turn the dog days of summer into Dawg days this August with a month full of wellness events and activities through The Whole U. Continue the UW Summer Olympics Challenge with an eclectic array of offerings. Stretch your distance ambitions with UW Endurance Club. Gather your family, friends and animals and strike a pose at [...]

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The Summer Olympics are a time of unity, celebration, and extraordinary athletic achievement. At the University of Washington, we’re bringing that same spirit to our campus community with a fun and engaging UW Summer Olympics Challenge. This is your chance to challenge yourself, support your colleagues and celebrate the joy of the games together! How [...]

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Summer reading is a vibe. An escape. A passage to points unknown but utterly captivating. It delivers liberation from indoor confines and the limitations of genre. Feel like reading in a park, by a pool, at a beach, atop a mountain? Do it wherever. In the mood for a riveting thriller or steamy romance? As [...]

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Summer fun is just around the corner! Take advantage of new discounts through The Whole U to make your summer adventures a little more affordable. Here are a few: Seattle Mariners Join a Husky takeover of T-Mobile Park with specially priced tickets from The Whole U for five Mariner’s games this summer. Whole U Nights [...]

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Summer is almost here! And it’s a great time to connect with your community through volunteering. Research has found that volunteering has many benefits to you and the communities you serve. We want to share a few of the many opportunities to give back through volunteering — either on your own, with your family or [...]

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As the Pacific Northwest soil begins to warm enough to support an explosion of new growth, May is the perfect time to think about gardening. Whether your passions run toward geraniums, dahlias and foxglove or tomatoes, blueberries and zucchini—or maybe all of the above—our region is a pretty ideal place to sow your seeds and [...]

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As warm weather and longer days approach us, so does farmers market season! Local farmers markets are lively spots where organic veggies proudly wear their dirt and fruits are so fresh, they practically say “hello.” The smell of freshly baked bread mixes with the scent of handmade soaps, creating a delightful experience. These markets aren’t [...]

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April 22 is Earth Day, as it has been since 1970, when it was established just a few months after congress created the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. The EPA, whose mission is to protect human health and the environment, laid the path to the several important pieces of environmental legislation, among them the Clean Air Act, Clean [...]

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As winter gracefully bows out and spring beckons with its blooming beauty, outdoor enthusiasts across the Pacific Northwest are gearing up for some much-needed adventure. But let’s face it: just because the rain jackets might stay tucked away doesn’t mean it’s time to let our guard down. Spring outings bring their own share of surprises [...]

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