Fall is my favorite season, not only because of the cozy clothes, warm drinks, and crisp mornings, but also because of thechanging leaves, colored by rich hues of green, yellow, orange, and red. Seattle’s Japanese Botanical Garden in the Washington Park Arboretum, just a 10 minute drive from the heart of UW Seattle, is a [...]

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The annual Birds at the Burke event is tomorrow with so many activities, things to see, AND UW faculty, staff, and students always receive free admission with their Husky Card! Saturday, October 18 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Included in museum admission; FREE for members and with UW ID. Examine hundreds of bird specimens, including rare [...]

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I find so much joy singing to my children, dancing with my friends, and snapping family photos on the weekends. My hobbies, however, have always been athletic activities, whether it’s running marathons, hiking, swimming, skating or coaching my kids soccer games; I simply don’t make the time to join a dance class or singing group. [...]

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Movable Type is a literary mixer designed to get people talking. In fact, I first heard about Movable Type as a way to break past the dreaded Seattle Freeze. How does it work? Movable Type is a mixer with a bewitchingly simple premise: Bring the book you’re reading to the bar. Buy a drink. Talk to [...]

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UW keeps growing. In fall 2013, UW Seattle admitted the largest freshmen class to date with 6,255 students, UW Tacoma’s student enrollment has continually increased, and UW Bothell is the fastest growing public university in Washington State. UW Bothell’s extensive growth, in particular, has not gone unnoticed. With a campus originally built in 1990 for [...]

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The air is getting crisper, the leaves are changing colors, and the students are finally back on campus. Sounds like it’s time for some Husky Fall Sports, and we’ve teamed up with Husky Athletics to bring you fun and free opportunities. Bring your family and friends for some Husky Men’s Soccer, Women’s Soccer, and Women’s [...]

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UW Nutritional Sciences invites you to attend its autumn 2014 seminar series: Sustainable Food and Nutrition Security. Lectures occur weekly throughout the quarter on Thursday afternoons, 12:30-1:20 p.m., in Alder Commons Auditorium/104. All UW students, faculty, and staff are welcome to attend!   What does the theme for the quarter actually mean? Sustainable food and [...]

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Who are you…really? A rocker, a soprano, an actor, or orator? A dancer, juggler, contortionist, videographer or comedian? I have worked with so many people whose talents for things outside of their “normal job” made them who they are, fed their soul, and fueled their creativity on and off the job. Does this sound like [...]

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Is there really such a thing as a “figgy pudding?” Actually there is: there’s the warm, sticky English pudding made with figs, walnuts, brandy, and cream, and there’s the annual holiday event of fun, giving, sharing, and singing in downtown Seattle. If you’ve ever experienced either or both, you know they share an infectious sweetness [...]

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Antoinette Wills arrived at the University of Washington in 1970 to pursue a graduate degree in history. Forty-four years later, she is still part of the University community after earning a PhD, working as a staff member, and helping others learn about all things UW. With co-author John Bolcer, she has written a pictorial history [...]

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The School of Drama produces a main stage season of six shows and is led by a working faculty that is embedded in the Seattle theatre community. In addition to our faculty and professional staff, the School of Drama is fortunate to be supported by a dauntless group of theatre experts and enthusiasts who make [...]

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September is National Yoga Month, and at University Book Store, we’re celebrating by sharing seven of our favorite books about yoga. Whether you’re an expert or a novice, check out our list below for the perfect yoga read to enhance your practice.   Yoga Mind, Body & Spirit by Donna Farhi A modern, user-friendly guide [...]

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