UWMC’s Art Program invites you to participate in our seventh annual Valentine Card Project. Our goal is to create 500 handmade Valentines for all UWMC inpatients, which will be delivered on February 14. Everyone is welcome to join in the fun and be a part of this beautiful tradition, including UW staff, family, friends, volunteers, [...]

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Since 1986, schools, government offices, and some private companies have closed their doors on the third Monday of January to honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. In 1994, Congress passed a law to make MLK Day more than just a break from work; instead, it was to become a national day of [...]

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During the holiday season, many people think about giving back and setting goals for the new year. Noel Bain exemplifies tying what you love with volunteerism. Read on for inspiration to get (and stay) involved with our community. What nonprofits do you volunteer with? I’ve volunteered with Toastmasters for many, many years. I help with [...]

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Everybody loves to receive gifts, but don’t forget that this time of year is also about giving! With that in mind, the UW Tower has teamed up with UW Educational Outreach and UW Professional & Continuing Education to sponsor a Holiday Giving Tree. You can find it near the coffee shop in the Tower Mezzanine. [...]

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Karen Yoneda is a fiscal specialist for Chemical Engineering. What you wouldn’t know from meeting her is that she’s also a regular volunteer throughout King County. As we reflect during the holiday season and our last chance to contribute to the Combined Fund Drive, we asked Karen to share what she’s learned. Where do you [...]

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We are in week three of The Stress Less Holiday Challenge! This week’s challenge is to find a way to give back. Last year my husband and I tried it. Instead of our typical couples date night, we cooked a meal for families in need. As we served the meal it was overwhelming to learn [...]

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I interviewed Phillip Buff, who works at the front desk of Environmental Health and Occupational Sciences. As part of the Combined Fund Drive, Phillip devotes much of his time to non-profit organizations, particularly Norwescon. Interviewing Phillip was wonderful; he gave me great insight on what Combined Fund Drive does and how YOU can get involved. [...]

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Happiness is not something ready made. It comes from YOUR own actions. – Dalai Lama Take a break from wrapping gifts, baking sweet treats, and planning holiday travels. If you’re looking for one thing that will warm your heart and put a smile on your face this season, volunteer. Join us for the next Whole [...]

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Fighting global epidemics. Performing surgeries in war zones. Immunizing legions of children. Doctors Without Borders is recognized worldwide for going to places no one else will, setting up clinics under duress, and getting their life-saving work done. They bravely operate under the banner of independence and impartiality. Hear a first-person account of life on the [...]

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The 2014 UW Combined Fund Drive begins October 16. To celebrate, The Whole U will spotlight a few faculty and staff who make a difference by volunteering with charitable non-profits that are among the 3,400 organizations that benefit from the UW’s workplace giving campaign. Let’s start with Lisa Day Mercer, a research administrator at the [...]

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Dr. Paul Ramsey, chair of this year’s Heart and Stroke walk, has challenged the UW to have 2,000 walkers. Right now we have over 70 teams and 900 walkers registered. Will you help us fight heart disease? This is a family friendly event and everyone on a UW team will receive a free t-shirt. Why [...]

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The School of Drama produces a main stage season of six shows and is led by a working faculty that is embedded in the Seattle theatre community. In addition to our faculty and professional staff, the School of Drama is fortunate to be supported by a dauntless group of theatre experts and enthusiasts who make [...]

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