Start the new year by embracing meaningful, lasting change! Habits are the cornerstone of health and wellness, and there’s no better time to build yours. Join The Whole U’s Dare to Do program starting Monday, January 13! Why focus on habits? Because small, consistent actions have the power to create big, sustainable results. Habits act [...]

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Ready for a summer adventure that doesn’t require a suitcase? Buckle up—Passport to Well-Being: The UW Summer Wellness Challenge is about to take off! From Monday, July 14 to August 22, join colleagues from across the UW community for a six-week journey focused on fueling your health and happiness. This all-campus challenge is your ticket [...]

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Discover June events with The Whole U—from celebrating Global Running Day to insightful webinars on Alzheimer’s research, home buying tips and Pride Month nonprofit spotlights. There’s something for everyone this month! #RuntheUW: Celebrating Global Running Day Wednesday, June 4 Celebrate Global Running Day with us! Join UW faculty, staff, and students in a fun challenge [...]

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On May 7, Red Square at the University of Washington was transformed into a powerful center of hope and action as students, faculty, staff, and UW Athletics joined forces for the annual Get in the Game event. Hosted in proud partnership with the National Marrow Donor Program (NMDP) and the NMDP UW Registered Student Organization, [...]

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This April, the University of Washington community embraced financial education through The Whole U’s Financial Literacy Month. More than 2,500 UW faculty and staff tuned into a series of high impact events and a thriving online community. Financial Literacy Month delivered empowerment, education and practical tools campus‑wide. A Month of Meaningful Engagement Each week centered [...]

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The Whole U and HomeStreet Bank are hosting the UW Home Fair on Thursday, May 29, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Husky Union Building Lyceum. RSVP to join us! This event brings together a range of local vendors, contractors and service providers who specialize in areas such as home renovation, landscaping, energy [...]

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As flowers bloom and the days grow brighter it is the perfect time to nurture our own growth and well-being. This month, we’re celebrating Nurses Week and honoring the incredible nurses in our community. Your compassion, resilience and unwavering dedication make a lasting impact—thank you for all that you do. We’re also excited to welcome [...]

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At the University of Washington, we are proud to recognize and celebrate the extraordinary contributions of our nurses across the University of Washington and UW Medicine during Nurses Week—and all month long. As part of this year’s celebration, The Whole U is offering a series of wellness-focused resources and opportunities to support, uplift and thank [...]

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This article was provided by our partners at BECU. Get even more financial wellness tips by downloading our 30 Ways to Improve Your Financial Wellness Checklist presented by BECU. The steps you take to improve your credit score vary depending on your credit history. Whether you’re building from scratch or recovering after a dip, understanding the factors [...]

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This spring, The Whole U brought wellness to in-patient UW Medicine hospital staff at our annual Well-Being Fairs. This offerings supports and uplifts the hard working hospital staff at UWMC-Montlake, UWMC- Northwest and Harborview Medical Center, encouraging well-being and connection. The fairs featured The Whole U’s wellness offerings alongside creative activities: DIY aromatherapy sachets, relaxing puzzles and [...]

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Planning for retirement isn’t just about the numbers—it’s about preparing for a future where you feel secure, supported and free to live life on your own terms. Whether retirement is decades away or just around the corner, the steps you take now can shape what’s possible later. At the University of Washington, you also have [...]

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The Service Employees Opportunity Scholarship awards annual scholarships to service employees or their family members attending UW to assist with reaching educational or work goals.  As UW employees, we connect with our campus in many ways. Established in 2009, the Service Employees Opportunity Scholarship recognizes the contributions of service employees to the well-being of our [...]

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This April, The Whole U invites you to a month of empowering webinars designed to support your well-being, personal growth and financial resilience. Whether you’re navigating change, managing caregiving responsibilities or seeking tools to take control of your finances, there’s something for everyone. Kicking off the month is a special session with the WA Employee [...]

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