In this time of uncertainty and great concern, we can rely on poems to offer wisdom, uplifting ideas, and language that prompts reflection that can help us slow down and center mentally, emotionally, spiritually. Since launching in April 1996, National Poetry Month has given people an annual occasion to celebrate the importance of poets and [...]

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From all the 500 bird species in Washington, how many do you think you can spot? Winter is not just a cold and difficult time for people. Birds also endure winter hardships, struggling to find food during this scarce season. That is why February is the month dedicated to bird feeding and -watching. More than [...]

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At the University of Washington, celebrations honoring of the life and legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. go well beyond a single day or the solitary man. As the UW community continues to pause and reflect on beginning a new year and decade, we now continue to reflect but also mobilize to take [...]

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There’s a reason The Whole U’s Discounts page is the single most visited section of our site. Every month, thousands of UW employees access exclusive-to-UW discounts offered by our network of more than 220 area businesses just by logging in with their NetID and passwords and searching the discounts by type and location. Whether you’re [...]

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As part of the University of Washington’s celebration of UW Global Month this November, we decided to dive into the UW Ethnomusicology Archives to explore the Garfias Film Collection, a treasure trove of recordings made by ethnomusicologist Robert Garfias at the University of Washington during the 1960s and ’70s featuring performances from musicians from around [...]

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What makes the perfect gift? Is it the item itself or something more to do with the story behind it and why, of all possible things, you picked it to give someone? With the holiday season getting closer by the day, you might be starting to think about what to give to those who matter [...]

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One of our favorite things about Halloween is that you never know what you’re going to get. From ghostly frights and chilly nights to cozy concoctions and terrifyingly tasty treats, there are so many ways of celebrating with friends and family. While some people love feasting on candy, we can’t wait to sink our fangs [...]

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The act of creation is central to almost every element of human life. When we cook, we combine an assemblage of ingredients to create nourishing meals. When we gather in groups, we create conditions for shared interactions that yield a sense of safety and belonging. Similarly, when setting daily intentions, weekly schedules, and long-term plans, [...]

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When UW Women’s Soccer hosted 100 University of Washington faculty, staff, friends, and families for their match against cross-town rival Seattle U on August 26, they ushered in the 2019 Fall Athletics Season and so far, it’s proven to be an electric one. The next day, head coach Lesle Gallimore thanked all who attended for their [...]

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Whether it be building your family album, taking cute couple photos, or getting a professional headshot, you can find your perfect picture at UW Photo Day! The Whole U is thrilled to invite some of Seattle’s best photographers to UW’s Seattle campus to provide their services to UW faculty, staff, their families, pets, and friends. [...]

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It was an experiment unlike any the University of Washington had ever seen. On Tuesday, July 9, more than 50 Huskies—faculty, staff members and students alike—met up at the HUB to spend an hour dissecting old magazines in exploration of the process of making cut-and-paste paper collage. Coined by Georges Braque and Pablo Picasso in [...]

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The famous Swedish director Ingmar Bergman was quoted by his daughter, Liv Ullmann, that it was important to go outside because “the demons hate fresh air.” What better time than Summer, then, to let out the stale air from one’s home and spirit with a little time outside. Whether just around the block, hiking the [...]

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