Thanks to tech startups, medical research organizations, and the aerospace industry, Seattle has earned a reputation for innovation. But what role is UW playing in all of this, and what can you do to be more innovative in your personal life? On Friday, March 20, The Whole U is partnering with CoMotion (formerly known as [...]

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For the past 34 years, the federal government has chosen the month of March to recognize the importance of women in American society. It began as a 7-day celebration called Women’s History Week in 1981 and became Women’s History Month by 1988. The University of Washington is bringing this national event closer to home this [...]

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Vacations don’t have to be expensive trips to far-off places. All it takes is a short getaway to enjoy some time away from home and focus on having fun and relaxing. How about an all-day, overnight, or weekend excursion? Check out this compilation of short trips (all within our discount network!). Clipper Vacations – 10% [...]

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A city full of readers, Seattle is also the home of many talented writers. And at University Book Store in the U District, we’re excited to celebrate them and their works at a number of readings, signings, and discussions this February. On February 11 at 7 p.m., Seattle local and bestselling YA author Richelle Mead [...]

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As part of the United States Bicentennial in 1976, the federal government officially recognized February as Black History Month. President Gerald Ford urged Americans to use the time as an “opportunity to honor the too-often neglected accomplishments of black Americans in every area of endeavor throughout our history.” We’ve compiled a list of relevant UW events on [...]

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When I moved to Seattle, everyone warned me about February. The holidays are over but winter keeps dragging on. The only way to stay happy is to take care of yourself and have lots of events to look forward to. Luckily you can take your pick of events good for mind and body. For the [...]

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On March 10, UW Professional & Organizational Development is offering Thinking on Your Feet, a new improv-based class. I recently talked with facilitator Julian Schrenzel about his novel approach to helping people become more effective and innovative at work. How did your new class for POD come about? JS: I taught a short workshop on [...]

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This week, volunteers throughout America will donate their day off to honor the public service legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr. Today, on what would’ve been his 86th birthday, The Whole U takes a look at King’s legacy as it pertains to race relations. While spearheading a movement for equality in the 1960s, many people called the now-celebrated civil [...]

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Do you know a sustainability superstar? Whether they’re crazy for composting or wild for waste reduction, if they’re thinking green, they deserve some credit. The Husky Green Awards are given to individuals or teams from the UW community who have demonstrated leadership, initiative, and dedication to campus sustainability. The nomination process starts Wednesday, January 7, [...]

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A time for celebrating great memories and making new ones, the new year has arrived! Here at University Book Store, we’re starting it off by celebrating 115 years of service to our community on January 10. We’re so grateful all those who’ve supported us throughout the years. As a special thanks, we invite everyone to stop [...]

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On Friday night, 800 people came together at Meany Theater for Ovations, a UW faculty and staff performance showcase. Twenty-three of our brave colleagues took the stage to perform a program featuring jazz and heavy metal, ceremonial dance and pop and locking, sword fighting and short filmmaking, and much more. The tone for the evening was set [...]

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Can you believe that Ovations is just one week away? (If you haven’t registered yet, do it here!) So far we’ve introduced you to 17 of our tremendously talented performers. Here are the final seven. Eliza Segell, Jazz Singer Position: Lead Research Coordinator, Department of Psychology Alma mater: Williams College Hometown: New York, New York [...]

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