A couple months ago I had one of the most wonderful and memorable dining experiences of my life. It was dinner at FareStart Restaurant in Seattle, and I enjoyed much more than a delicious 3-course meal. FareStart, a Seattle non-profit, is a culinary job training and placement program for homeless and disadvantaged individuals. Since 1992 [...]

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I love clean things. Clean kitchens, clean cars, but most of all, clean neighborhoods. That’s why I also love the U-District Clean Up, and this year it’s happening on Saturday, May 9. The U-District Clean Up takes care of raking, sweeping, and picking up trash just in time for the U-District Street Fair. It’s an [...]

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Let’s say that every evening at dusk, you step outside your front door and count how many crows are flying overhead. Weeks go by. You add up the numbers and arrive at a loose estimate of your neighborhood’s crow population. In this scenario, you’re just a person counting crows. “There’s Mr. Jones,” teenagers might say [...]

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Volunteering is a great way to feel good while meeting like-minded people in your community, but it can be challenging to fit it in. Luckily, there are a variety of volunteering opportunities that match different skills, interests, and time availability right here at the UW. Whether you are a gardening guru or an arts enthusiast, [...]

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I recently had the pleasure of interviewing three UW women who have teamed up to row the distance for blood cancer research and patient care. They are taking part in the Team In Training (TNT)/Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s “Learn to Row” program, and will be competing in a regatta at the end of June. Along [...]

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Do you want to get involved in Earth Day 2015? There are all sorts of exciting opportunities! First,­ the UW Combined Fund Drive and The Whole U are teaming up to bring you Healthy Living, a seminar featuring Nancy Uding from Washington Toxics Coalition (WTC). Nancy will share how WTC is working to preserve the [...]

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Located at three sites on the University of Washington’s Seattle campus, the UW Farm is a unique resource for staff, faculty, and students who are interested in fresh food. It inspires people to think critically about what they eat, while also providing a physical space to experiment and learn about urban agriculture. If you’d like to see [...]

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A child’s birthday is a very special day. But for children who are living in poverty, birthdays may pass with little or no celebration due to a family’s limited financial resources. Even receiving one birthday present might be a luxury for many kids in our area. Last Thursday, The Whole U and the UW Combined [...]

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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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