This time has been extremely difficult for our UW community. The past few months, many of us have been struggling to face the new reality of financial hardship, emotional strain and loss, and directives to stay home to slow the spread of the coronavirus. Now, we are grieving the killings of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery [...]

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It’s nearly summer! The Whole U is excited to present another month of wellness-focused virtual events to the wider University of Washington community. From starting a pledge to run, walk, or wheel on June 3 for Global Running Day to learning about nature and Ayurveda, there is something new and exciting for everyone to try [...]

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Heal the body, heal the mind, quiet your life. Everyone should set aside time and energy for self-care and self-appreciation. The Whole U extends an opportunity for you to do so through the art of yoga. The following yoga classes are free and all levels are welcome! Grab a mat or towel, a water bottle, [...]

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When the novel coronavirus—COVID-19—hit the Pacific Northwest late this past winter, researchers at the University of Washington leapt to action to study the consequences that social distancing measures had on mental health. “While necessary of course for flattening the curve….we were aware that [social distancing] was going to have negative mental health consequences on people,” [...]

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Looking to expand your financial education? Look no further than free seminars with The Whole U and UW’s financial partners! All throughout the year, The Whole U hosts educational seminars with Fidelity, HomeStreet Bank, WSECU, TIAA, the Social Security Administration, BECU, and US Bank. Seminar are offered in person on campus and online as webinars. [...]

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As we stay at home and work remotely, The Whole U wants to continue supporting you during COVID-19 by bringing you more awesome events in May! It is important to remember to keep your physical, mental, and financial health as top priority especially during times like these. That’s why we’re offering virtual fitness classes, financial [...]

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The Whole U and UW Medicine invite you to join us for a joint Zoom series discussing health during the COVID-19 outbreak. The physical and mental health of you and your loved ones are of the utmost importance at this time. UW Medicine, a leading hospital and institute for health, will share its expertise on [...]

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The Whole U hosts TIAA on campus throughout the year presenting various financial education seminars. Can’t make it in person? Join TIAA online for a live webinar! From learning about savings and retirement best practices to investing and the market, there is a wide variety of informative live webinars one click away. These webinars are [...]

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Throughout the year, The Whole U hosts Fidelity Investments on campus to present various financial education seminars. Can’t make it in person? Join Fidelity Investments online for a live webinar! From learning about savings and retirement best practices to investing and the market, there’s a variety of informative live webinars one click away. These webinars [...]

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Looking to virtually join your UW community in practicing mindfulness and staying active? Tune in with The Whole U to free online mindfulness and fitness classes. Whether you join in a dance class, practice push ups with The Whole U, bend your way into a yoga pose or take 20 minutes to practice meditation, we’ve [...]

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March is a season of transitions. As the quarter comes to a close, we begin to look toward spring in anticipation of the rejuvenation it brings—even as we continue to build on the good habits we’ve worked diligently to foster over the past two months. Building on our recently completed Dare to Do six-week New [...]

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Welcome to the sixth and final week of The Whole U’s Dare to Do New Year’s challenge! This week, we are challenging ourselves to Dare to Give, exploring the many ways to be generous with time, talent, and treasure. Read on to learn about the many ways that giving can feel great with tips from Jolyn [...]

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