After over a year of lockdowns, political uncertainty, and the general stress caused by the COVID-19 virus, all of us are in need of a good vacation. As more people get vaccinated and some semblance of normalcy returns, many of us are asking ourselves, should we take that long delayed summer vacation? Journeys of travel, [...]

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As summer makes its way to the Pacific Northwest, the long sunny days and warm evenings can entice even the most elusive homebody out from under their dwellings. Between the social distancing measures and the dreary Seattle rain this past year, many of us are just aching to get outside. While simply witnessing Seattle in [...]

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Plug in your headphones or turn on your device speakers and tune in to The Whole U Spotify! Over the years, we’ve found that there’s nothing quite like a high-tempo workout playlist to push you through your squats and crunches or a relaxing instrumental tune for better focus during meditation. That’s why we’ve launched our [...]

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May is Bike Everywhere Month, and with warmer weather and spring sunshine returning to Washington, many of us are looking for new ways to be outside. After an incredibly challenging year of lock downs and social distancing, choosing more active and scenic ways to get around has never sounded more enticing. Whether you are biking [...]

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At the University of Washington there is a wide variety of resources for personal and professional growth. One such tool for development that all UW staff, faculty, and students have full access to is LinkedIn Learning. We talked to Briana Randall, Executive Director of the UW Career & Internship Center to learn more about what LinkedIn [...]

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April is Earth Month, an annual event celebrated worldwide to demonstrate support for environmental protection and highlight the many ways we can keep our planet green. Earth Month reminds us to take care of our planet—whether it’s cleaning up litter, planting more trees, recycling and repurposing, or going on a walk in a green space [...]

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2020 was a year that brought out the inner social justice advocate in many of us for whom it may have previously been dormant. At the heels of the Me Too movement came Black Lives Matter, prompting a reckoning with systemic racism. In a major election year, voting rights were a top priority in the [...]

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It has been over 18 months since I have travelled home to Canada to see my family. A year ago my husband and I were just getting back from an amazing trip to Fiji.  So many of us love to see the world and learn about new cultures and countries, but unfortunately COVID-19 has made [...]

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This past quarter, the Whole U has been busy working through a 90 day reading challenge in partnership with UW Libraries. The UW Libraries is so excited for these readers as they learn how to understand genres, utilize university and area resources to find books, incorporate more reading into their lives, and build a community [...]

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Folks who know me in real life know that I am feeder. I come from a family of feeders. It is one of our love languages. As I plan a small holiday dinner for my immediate family, I do so from a place of privilege. I have a roof over my head, a table to [...]

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Now is the perfect time to snuggle up with a good book. With cold winter nights, many people taking vacation for the holidays, and everyone doing our best to stay inside and limit contact to our immediate households, reading offers a sort of solace from everything that is going on. The holiday season is a [...]

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The power of the dollar is real. The National Retail Federation estimates that American’s will net more than $460 billion dollars this year on holiday spending. This year, it’s more important than ever to divert your holiday spending to local, small businesses. As we continue to stay home and slow the spread of COVID-19, many [...]

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