Women have played a central part in the University of Washington history, from its very first faculty member (Lucia Carr) in the 1860s and first bachelor’s degree graduate (Clara McCarty) in 1876 to the remarkably diverse learning environment it has become today. Through its eras and across its varied disciplines, countless extraordinary women have defined [...]

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As winter gracefully bows out and spring beckons with its blooming beauty, outdoor enthusiasts across the Pacific Northwest are gearing up for some much-needed adventure. But let’s face it: just because the rain jackets might stay tucked away doesn’t mean it’s time to let our guard down. Spring outings bring their own share of surprises [...]

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The roots of Women’s* History Month as a national commemoration run all the way back to March 8, 1857, when women from various New York City factories staged a protest over poor working conditions. The first Women’s Day celebration in the United States was in 1909, also in NYC. In 1911, March 8 was designated [...]

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As she leads a tour of the diverse vegetation proliferating inside the UW Biology Greenhouse, Katie Sadler compulsively collects dead leaves, desiccated flowers and spent branches, almost without noticing, the way a mother casually fusses with her child’s hair or straightens his collar. “I wish I had my pruning shears,” she says, with a knowing [...]

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Who wrote the book of love? It turns out to be a multi-verse series, comprising numerous genres, composed by a panoply of perceptive authors. As we approach Valentine’s Day, that celebration of all things amor, we asked our enlightened partners at the University Book Store, led by Brad Craft, to compile a list of favorite [...]

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In “The Boys in the Boat,” the bestselling story of the legendary University of Washington crew team that rowed with guts and gusto to win gold and glory at the 1936 Olympic Games in Hitler’s Nazi Germany, Pacific Northwest author Daniel James Brown conveyed a story so inspiring that it, well, inspired a major motion [...]

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Bring more meaning to giving season this year with gifts that give back to charitable causes and efforts. We get it. You want to give your family and friends meaningful, cool, interesting and eco-friendly gifts this holiday season that won’t end up at a thrift store or in a landfill and were made by adults [...]

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It’s not too late to sign up for UW Yoga Month 2023! Throughout Yoga Month an important theme is, Uplifting Diversity and Inclusion: Yoga for Every Body. Join us for a wide range of classes and tools that challenge the mainstream lens. As we move through the month, let’s remind ourselves that every body has [...]

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In the ever-lasting quest for a balanced life, making space for hobbies, passions and creativity can be a pivotal key in finding our equilibrium. Our hobbies are an important way to express our creativity and to explore who we are. They can also bring challenges, a sense of accomplishment, and an opportunity to connect with [...]

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This October faculty, staff and students from all across the University and UW Medicine participated in Pumpkin Picasso: UW’s Artistic Carving Contest. We collected photo submissions to spread the scream-tastic spirit of our creative colleagues and hosted the vote for a winner on our Instagram stories. 🎃👻  Without further ado, our winner is Marisa Garcia. [...]

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“Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once we grow up.” – Pablo Picasso As a parent or caregiver, you’ve no doubt heard about the value of art (including all forms of creative expression, such as music, theater and dance) exposure for children: the development of fine motor skills, [...]

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October marks the annual observance of National Disability Employment Awareness Month, an opportunity to recognize the contributions of American workers with disabilities and educate about disability employment issues. This year also marks the 50th anniversary of Section 504, the first disability civil rights law enacted in the United States. The U.S. Department of Labor’s Office [...]

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