If you’ve ever taken a look at The Whole U’s discount page, you know that UW and its partners gives us the gift of savings, but what about the ones we love – our spouses/partners? What can they get? Some perks for UW spouses/partners include:  UW IMA Membership Spouses and individuals that reside in your [...]

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Here at the University of Washington, we love our Huskies and we also love our own dogs! As you’ll see from the photos and descriptions below, our beloved canines, like us and Liam Neeson, all have a “particular set of skills.” In the featured photo above, Bill and Bob are Cavalier King Charles Spaniels. Bill’s [...]

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Why not consider a book penned by a UW author for your next read? There are books ranging from the serious (World War II) to not-so-serious (a protagonist named Hester Freelove McGarrigle) to penguins.   Let’s start with some history: Confronting Memories of World War II edited by Daniel Chirot, professor, Jackson School of International [...]

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University of Washington has one of the largest weeks of welcome in the nation hosted by First Year Programs! We host over 200 academic and co-curricular events through the first week of the school year. This year, Dawg Daze will run from September 18 through the 28. To get a glimpse of Dawg Daze from [...]

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When you close your eyes, what’s the first thing that comes to mind when you hear the word COMPOST? If you said “worms,” you’re not alone. Do you wonder… How do I keep the smell down? Will worms crawl all over my house? WHEN do I know it’s ready? WHAT should I do when it’s [...]

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With the blistering heat and other crazy weather this week, here are some discounts to help you enjoy the rest of summer and get you pumped for fall! From exciting Seattle sporting events to relaxing weekend getaways, you’ll surely find deals that will make you smile! Before fall hits, soak in some of summer’s last [...]

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At University Book Store in the U District, we love watching stories come to life—in the eyes of readers, in the voices of their authors, and in the experience of live readings. This month, we’re especially excited to host several readings that remind us of the power of story beyond narrative and in the subtle [...]

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The Art building has some nice surprises for faculty and staff who venture to visit. One of them is the Parnassus Coffee hangout in the basement.  Another is seeing the 3D4M students at work, torches in hand, as you peer inside the windows along Stevens Way.   Moving north on Stevens, the next set of windows [...]

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I promised my husband sailing lessons for Christmas of 2010. But as we delved into the logistics, one thing popped up after another: “The lessons cost HOW much?”…”You mean that’s the rental cost for one day, not one week?!”… “So you can buy an old boat on the cheap—and then store it where?”… And more [...]

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Summer in the Pacific Northwest is perfection. The days are long, the sun is (mostly) shining, and it’s gardening season! Soon temperatures will drop, leaves will change color, and my summer plants will need some love. Don’t let the fall catch you off guard. As the seasons change, so should your potted plants. Learn how [...]

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It’s summer and time to relax. Now is definitely not the time for serious, pressure-inducing books such as Why Aren’t You Wealthier or Exploring the Theory of Achieving Inner Awesomeness*. Now is the time to get lost in other worlds and to escape for a while. Now is a good time to read fiction. I [...]

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The fall equinox is September 22 and the new quarter starts September 24. That means that there are only two months left in summer…let’s make the most out of them! o Try one of the Henry’s Summer Field Studies o Step On Up to Mt. Rainier o Go canoeing or row boating at the WAC o The [...]

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