It can be freeing, in many ways, to come to work on the University of Washington campus without a car. You don’t have to find parking, or pay for it. If you find yourself somewhere other than your usual work location at the end of your day, you don’t have to wander back to your [...]

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You know a young woman in your department who seemed to have it all — married, good job, one child and a second one on the way. Then you hear that her husband has moved out and they’re headed for a divorce. Or maybe you heard about a colleague who has lost his son unexpectedly, [...]

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A great commute can make a world of difference – but, of course, you have more than one person’s transportation needs to consider. Perhaps when you’re thinking about an ideal living place, you have to consider your spouse’s workplace location and your children’s daycare or school(s). You need a plan for how to get each [...]

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What do your kids want to be when they grow up? My son always says a landscaper, just like Daddy, and my daughter says she wants to do wellness, just like Mommy. As much as we are flattered, we look at our children and see their interests focus more on technology, engineering, or science. Maybe [...]

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Did you know there is a group at UW dedicated to promoting social, intellectual, and cultural interactions among its members? The University of Washington Faculty Auxiliary (UWFA) is open to faculty, staff, spouses, partners, retirees, and sponsored friends. Our current membership is just under 300 and we have about 20 interest groups including bridge, book [...]

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How are you doing with this Seattle winter? Has the feeling that the gray days may never end led you to dream of far-off destinations? We’ve got you covered with Travel Plus, a travel fair hosted by the UW Retirement Association. Vendors and speakers will provide you with information and images to fuel your daydreams [...]

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There’s more than one way to save a life after yours is over. Organ donation might get all the buzz, but it’s not the only place to bequeath your body. A vital alternative: give it to science. Every year, around 200 people who pass away in Washington become donors to UW’s Willed Body Program. Their [...]

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The Whole U was so excited to partner with faculty from the Center of Family and Child Well Being to host a panel discussion on popular parenting styles. Free range, attachment, and helicopter parenting were all on the agenda. Our panel consisted of Dr. Liliana Leguna, director of the Center for Child and Family Well [...]

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The room was filled with parents eager to hear what Dr. Jana Lone, director for the Center for Philosophy for Children, had to say about understanding their philosophical children. She started her presentation like this: Relax guys! Stop worrying and enjoy exploring with your children when they ask questions. Become co–philosophers and see your relationship [...]

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As we celebrate and honor all those that serve our country, we are pleased to bring you the true story of how war, bravery, and love of country and family has touched a member of the UW community. July 13, 2008 started out like any other Sunday. But a knock at the door changed everything. I looked [...]

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Something isn’t right. You know that feeling. You witness a student berating and intimidating another student, you overhear a co-worker repeatedly crying at their desk, or your department receives a threatening email. These situations might just mean someone is having a bad day, but they could be warning signs that events are leading up to [...]

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According to the Administration on Aging (AOA), the older population—persons aged 65 years or more—is projected to grow from 44.7 million in 2013 to 98 million persons by 2060. That’s more than double. This group, who represented 14.1% of the population only a couple years ago, is expected to represent 21.7% by the year 2040. [...]

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