Fall is in the air, and that means some of the biggest books of the year are starting to make their way onto our shelves. Lucky for us, many of their authors are coming to our U-District store to share these exciting new reads. Joining us on Wednesday, September 9, David B. Williams will introduce [...]

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When I was younger, I can vividly remember how stories would guide my imagination and lead me on a wonderful journey of exploration and thought. I would imagine fairytale landscapes, dream about happily ever afters, or empathize in the tragedy of a literary hero. As I grew older, I began to wonder how these stories [...]

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The University of Washington has one of the largest weeks of welcome in the nation! We host over 250 academic and co-curricular events through the first week of the school year. This year, Dawg Daze will run from Thursday, September 24 through Sunday, October 4. To get a glimpse of Dawg Daze from a student [...]

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If you think you can outrun the law, you might want to think again. John Vinson, the chief of the UW Police Department, finished 15 marathons last year. He’s on pace to do 20 more this year. “When I’m running on a regular basis and pushing myself beyond where I think I can go, I [...]

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From lives lived on the edge to stories that challenge the way we think about the world, four authors coming to University Book Store this month remind us just how powerful and entertaining pushing the limits can be. Known for his articles in the magazine Motorcyclist — as well as his pieces on veterans’ issues [...]

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He may get paid in treats instead of checks, but Dubs is a hardworking member of the University of Washington. And just like many faculty and staff, our mascot works with UW students. The main job of student handlers is to accompany Dubs wherever he goes, whether it’s a Husky football game or The Whole [...]

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Do you live in an energy-efficient home? That depends on lot of little things that add up. For instance, how long are your showers? How often do you water your lawn? How much of your food do you compost? Even if you’re environmentally conscious, chances are there are things you can do to make your [...]

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Lauren Updkye, our very own assistant director, was just featured in a running podcast about how ordinary runners can improve their speed (she comes in at 8 minutes 30 seconds if you’d like to check it out). That got us wondering what other UW experts are featured in podcasts. Whether you want to be motivated [...]

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The Whole U is always on the lookout for faculty and staff hidden passions, and Rachel Vaughn’s got us buzzing. Rachel, director of the Carlson Leadership and Public Service Center, exercises her community-oriented spirit when she helps sell jars of honey, made from the bees she and her husband Brad keep, at the farmer’s market. [...]

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Two of the loudest fans at this year’s Women’s World Cup were Husky coaches. Head women’s soccer coach Lesle Gallimore and associate head coach Amy Griffin made several trips up to Canada to watch the games, including the July 5 final between Team USA and Japan. Gallimore, UW’s head coach since 1994, recruited Team USA [...]

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We now have 220 discounts for UW faculty and staff! Click on the categories hyperlinked below to find these deals for making the most out of summer. Sports and Being Active Let’s get outside and enjoy these long days! Showing your Husky card or badge gets you 22% off canoe and rowboat rentals at the [...]

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Do you work at Harborview? If so, join the Harborview Recognition Program for the third annual Harborview Week, a weeklong celebration of recognition and wellness. This year HMC week takes place from Monday, July 27 through Saturday, August 1. Please drop by the events listed below for food, prizes, games, wellness information, and videos. All [...]

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