Dr. Eric Chudler gestures to a plastic tub in the corner of his office. “I got a human brain in there,” he says, then walks over and pops open the lid. Stashed inside are jars of cerebral matter that Chudler, a research associate professor in the Department of Bioengineering, has collected over the years. The big blue [...]

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I have been a football fan for as long as I can remember and like most of America, it is my favorite sport to watch with family and friends. I love watching the team work together to get a win, and I often try to translate certain aspects of football — such as teamwork, attitude, [...]

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Sustainability efforts and events happen across the University of Washington every day, by students, faculty, and staff who are passionate about our future. The SustainableUW Festival from Monday, October 26 to Saturday, October 31 celebrates those contributions and highlights opportunities for students, faculty, and staff to get involved. The SustainableUW Festival is designed to showcase [...]

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On a chilly autumn afternoon, sometimes the best place to be is inside. How about sinking into a cozy red seat in Meany Hall? That’s where The Whole U will be hosting Ovations 2015, our annual talent showcase, from 2:00-4:00 p.m. on Sunday, November 22. Last year, nearly 800 staff, faculty, and family members came [...]

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At the U District University Book Store, we don’t just have books for every interest, we’re also proud to host a diverse array of workshops and author events. And this fall, our calendar is bursting at the seams! Intrigued by unique voices and perspectives? Join us for discussions and signings with Julie Debra Neuffer on [...]

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Celebrate the start of autumn with these new discounts from our partners! Tickets & Events September is long gone, but who says the fun has to stop? On the List is Seattle’s live events subscription club, “like Netflix, but for live entertainment.” By becoming a member, you get free tickets to local events each month. [...]

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It’s not a difficult task to spy this grand old University as it was just one hundred brisk shuffles of the calendar ago. Fewer halls of learning, yes, but still many of the best-bricked structures standing proud. No newfangled pocket computers, but smart leather and canvas bags in hand. In place of woven-petrol shrouds, stately [...]

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Ready to make your fall fun? Athletics is welcoming faculty, staff, and up to four guests at Whole U Appreciation Nights in October. Get free tickets for Husky Volleyball on Friday, October 9; Men’s Soccer on Sunday, October 18; or Women’s Soccer on Sunday, October 25. Harvard historian Niall Ferguson is coming to Kane Hall [...]

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It might seem odd, but Jen Self’s favorite number is 13. She was born on the 13th of April, but that’s only part of the reason. “People are afraid of the number 13. It is an odd number, one that is rather queer and stands out — something that always felt true about me from [...]

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Though the UW Seattle campus is regularly full of Dawgs, there was a time when cats were a constant presence in the bushes. Because of that, a staff member named Sharon Talbert started an organization whose name reflects how she sees herself: Friends of Campus Cats. Friends of Campus Cats has been around for 27 [...]

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Now that summer has faded into autumn, the promise of heavy gray skies looms before us — an inevitable fate that many of us in the Northwest dread. In lieu of escaping to warmer climates or enduring winter’s relentless somber hold, there is a secret tropical oasis right here on campus that offers respite from the [...]

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If you’re on the Seattle campus, stop by for a glimpse into the world of Harry Potter & friends in “Muggles & Magic” at Suzzallo and Allen libraries. Browse the displays and see how the books have been celebrated, studied, and even banned. Peruse the covers in multiple languages and get a sampling of scholarly [...]

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