Books are our passion, and at University Book Store, we especially love sharing their joy with our youngest readers. During the holidays, one of our favorite traditions is our free StoryTime with Santa. With magical tales, holiday treats, and free photos with Santa, it’s one event you and your little ones just can’t miss! This [...]

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It’s already week four of The Stress Less Holiday Challenge! This week: don’t let money constraints hold you back from having fun this holiday season. After all, the holidays are not about the money you spend, but the time you spend with your loved ones. Below are easy ways to save money on gifts, decorations, and [...]

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Your favorite TV shows might be taking a week off for Thanksgiving, but we’re not! For the past two weeks, we’ve been introducing you to the marvelous talents of our Ovations cast. Today, the show goes on with a steel guitarist, a sword fighter, a pair of video producers and more. (Remember to register for Ovations [...]

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November is National Novel Writing Month, so we invited a few faculty and staff members to share their fiction with us. Maya Sonenberg is an associate professor in the English Department who specializes in fiction writing, modern fiction, 20th century literature, and women’s literature. In the middle of the afternoon, the spring rain was delicious, although [...]

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Did you ever go to summer camp? I did, and I remember some bits about it here and there — mainly the marshmallows. But the camp I went to doesn’t begin to compare to Interlochen, a summer arts camp that Thom Feild attended. When I say “arts,” that includes music, theatre, visual arts, film, creative [...]

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As of today, Ovations is officially one month away! Over the next four weeks we’ll be introducing you to our amazingly talented lineup through a series of Q&A interviews. The first installment features faculty and staff with hidden talents in music, magic and movement. Dean Speer, Singer Position: HR Coordinator, School of Law At UW [...]

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November is National Novel Writing Month, so we invited a few faculty and staff members to share their fiction with us. Eric Wahl was a natural choice because he’s famous for the captions he writes for UW Surplus and he has a Master’s of Fine Arts in Creative Writing. This is an original piece he [...]

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Do something joyful! Gather your friends and colleagues and celebrate the holiday season at the Figgy Pudding Caroling Competition: Friday, December 5 6:00 – 8:30 p.m. Westlake Center The event will draw choirs from around the region in a playful competition that supports the Pike Market Senior Center and Food Bank. And The Whole U [...]

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President Michael Young and Mrs. Marti Young invite you to Ovations Performance Showcase, a celebration of the season featuring the amazing talents of our own faculty and staff. Bring your team or bring your family, but don’t miss this one-night special event. Holiday attire. Friday, December 12 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. (doors open at 6:15 [...]

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One of my favorite fall activities is heading to the dog park. I have an excuse to be outside while Romeo (the very serious looking dog above) tires himself out by running off leash. And I usually chat with fellow dog owners, because nothing breaks down barriers like being greeted by a friendly wet nose. [...]

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You’ve probably heard of the University of Washington Club and know it’s a private, non-profit social club for the UW community. But here are some facts we’re betting you don’t know. These 10 items were selected by the UW Club team: 1. The Club was built by renowned Seattle architects Paul Hayden Kirk and Victor [...]

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The Distinguished Staff Award (DSA) is the highest honor a staff member can receive at the UW. When you nominate a person or team for the award, you’re recognizing them for either a special one-time project or exceptional performance over time. I spoke with several DSA recipients on their experiences from the time they were [...]

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