Creating an inclusive and diverse workplace culture is fundamental for everyone’s success. Whether neurodivergent or neurotypical, the most productive workplace is one in which people are mentally and physically healthy and feel safe enough to put their whole selves into their work. Neurodiversity is a term we hear a lot these days—and that’s a good thing: [...]

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This November, UW LiveWell is hosting the 4th Annual Gratitude Postcard Challenge to help you practice gratitude. What is gratitude? Gratitude is the quality of being thankful, the expression of appreciation for what one has. Gratitude is an important emotional and mental health practice. Gratitude is a skill that takes practice to cultivate Take a [...]

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Each fall, the UW Combined Fund Drive – our workplace giving program for faculty, staff and retirees – spotlights a nonprofit organization doing amazing work to make our communities healthier and more resilient.  The 2022 featured nonprofit is Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF). MSF is an independent and neutral organization offering medical humanitarian assistance around [...]

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University Book Store’s booksellers love romance and a good beach read, but also know that every other reading list you’re seeing this month is just that—so here’s presenting a new spin on romantic beach reads for this summer! These five titles are literary romances, which nosedive (pun intended) directly into the sex, as the characters [...]

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May is Asian-American & Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month where we recognize and celebrate the many achievements of AANHPI peoples in our community and our nation. While five books is nowhere near enough to represent the many identities and cultures recognized this May, our booksellers have put together this list of amazing, you-gotta-read-them titles [...]

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Step into Spring this year with savings on local and nation wide businesses! Every month, thousands of UW students and staff receive access to exclusive UW discounts offered by our network of more than 300 area businesses. Whether you’re looking to save on everyday items and services or get a great deal for special occasions [...]

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Our booksellers have put together this great list from across multiple genres to help readers learn about and understand the varied experiences of refugees from across the world. Short stories, poetry, and picture books bring to the forefront the heart of the lived experience instead of just more headlines. Check out these titles at ubookstore.com [...]

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Think of something creative that you enjoy doing. Perhaps it’s dance, painting, or creating music. How do you feel when you are creating art? Some would say calm, happy, relaxed, or inspired. Art has an incredible way of connecting the world and allowing us to express ourselves. Because of these feel-good effects, art is a [...]

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Art connects people from different walks of life and is a timeless forum for expression and creativity. Art can be a therapeutic outlet and a wonderful way to practice self-care. University of Washington staff at Harborview Medical Center have tirelessly been on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic. Outside of the hospital halls and units, [...]

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March is Women’s History Month and these are seven books our booksellers think you should read to celebrate! Discover speculative and historical fiction, memoir, uplifting nonfiction, and even more great books written by women. Check out these titles at ubookstore.com today, as well as at our U District store for an even wider selection of [...]

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March is the perfect time to start thinking about your summer gardening plans. Not sure where to get started? Connect with the gardening community at UW! The University of Washington is home to a wide variety of resources and centers focused on sustainable gardening and farming. We’re highlighting resources from the UW Farm and the [...]

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University Book Store celebrates Black History Month by highlighting several titles from Black authors that booksellers love. Check out this selection from several genres: short stories, contemporary fiction, historical romance, interior design, and kids. Plus discover even more great titles by contemporary and classic Black authors at the U District store and ubookstore.com. Ready to [...]

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