The Summer Olympics are a time of unity, celebration, and extraordinary athletic achievement. At the University of Washington, we’re bringing that same spirit to our campus community with a fun and engaging UW Summer Olympics Challenge. This is your chance to challenge yourself, support your colleagues and celebrate the joy of the games together! How [...]

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“History never repeats itself,” wrote Mark Twain, “but it often rhymes.” That famous notion by the iconic American author certainly tracks with UW Rowing, a program that has been so good for so long that its storied history sometimes achieves a measure of rhythmic symmetry. To wit: In 1936, an understated former Washington oarsman named [...]

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Join The Whole U for UW Photo Day, Saturday, August 10 or Sunday August 11 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.! Gather your favorite people and furry friends and strike a pose for some of Seattle’s top portrait photographers. Registrants are invited to bring their family, friends and pets to the Seattle campus for our [...]

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Want to see the Seattle Seahawks in person this season? SmartHealth may have your ticket. Six lucky SmartHealth participants will win a pair of tickets for a Seahawks home football game at Lumen Field in Seattle during the 2024-2025 season. One of them could be you!  How do I enter? First, complete your SmartHealth well-being [...]

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It’s July, the month when our minds turn to holidays and summer vacays. Sun rays and lazy days. While the UW may try to catch its breath this month after a hectic spring quarter, there’s plenty going on at The Whole U to keep you moving and mindful. Amid the variety of classes, webinars and [...]

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The Whole U invites you to UW Photo Day this August, an annual summer celebration featuring free photography at iconic Seattle campus locations! Gather your loved ones and strike a pose for our highly talented photographers. You’ll cherish your snapshots for life—with past participants using their free photos for holiday cards, wedding invites, graduation announcements, [...]

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We are still riding the high from UW Fitness Day 2024, which took place May 8 at Husky Stadium. It was an incredible day filled with energy, enthusiasm and a strong sense of community. With over 1,000 participants donning commemorative T-shirts and headbands, and equipped with 2-pound dumbbells, the stadium was transformed into a massive [...]

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Summer fun is just around the corner! Take advantage of new discounts through The Whole U to make your summer adventures a little more affordable. Here are a few: Seattle Mariners Join a Husky takeover of T-Mobile Park with specially priced tickets from The Whole U for five Mariner’s games this summer. Whole U Nights [...]

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Summer is finally coming to the Pacific Northwest! Ring in the sun season in style with The Whole U’s month of events and activities. Join us in celebrating Pride Month with our Run & Walk with Pride team and our LGBTQIA+ Nonprofit Lunch & Learn. Take the Global Running Day Challenge, go with flow in [...]

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On May 8th, the University of Washington community came together for one of the most anticipated events of the year: Fitness Day at Husky Stadium. From students to staff, everyone was welcome to join in on the fun and fitness as we turned the stadium into a massive workout arena. The event kicked off with [...]

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The Whole U is thrilled to celebrate the incredible nurses at UW Medicine. Every second of every day, nurses across the UW Medicine healthcare system provide life-saving care. During Nurses Week, we take the time to recognize and celebrate all our nurses and hope you will join us at the following events and activities to [...]

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May may be the month for blooming flowers, longer days and (hopefully) rising temperatures. At The Whole U, May also means UW Fitness Day (May 8 at Husky Stadium), one of our biggest and most festive events of the year. It’s just one in a calendar packed with exciting in-person gatherings, including Get in the [...]

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