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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Welcome to Week 5 of The Whole U’s six-week Dare to Do New Year’s challenge! To learn more about how to get involved in this challenge where we target a different sector of health and wellness every week, register here. We have already accomplished the first four weeks of the challenge, which focused on meditation, fitness, nutrition, and [...]

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The longest, coldest month of the year is almost at an end, giving way to, well, the shortest, coldest month. But February at the University of Washington has a lot more in store than wet, chilly weather. As thousands from across the UW continue to challenge themselves to stick to New Year’s resolutions in the [...]

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The new decade is just a day away. 2020 offers a fresh slate on which we can all mark new beginnings and Dare to Do what we might previously have been putting off or hesitating to begin. In the spirit of new beginnings, The Whole U is excited to present a host of events this [...]

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As a time of year when we are spending more time indoors, winter presents a wonderful opportunity to think about how we can get more from life by living with less. As a time of new beginnings, winter is also a great time to act on your goals of living more sustainably with respect to [...]

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Last weekend, when UW Volleyball swept South Carolina at Alaska Airlines Arena to advance to the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament, it was the latest triumph in a season that started back in August with six consecutive weeks competing on the road. Head Coach Keegan Cook said one reason for the team’s sustained success [...]

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Winter is approaching, but whatever kind of weather is in store, you can be sure of a forecast full of events this December from The Whole U and across the University of Washington as Huskies prepare to close out Fall quarter. From speaker series on sleep and illnesses to budgeting and saving seminars, there is [...]

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November is UW Global Month! This calls for a celebration of UW’s global impact, network, community, and opportunities available to UW students, faculty, staff, and alumni. From discussions about the impact of the Berlin Wall to the study of South Asian hierarchies, there is something interesting and engaging for every Husky! Learn about the tie [...]

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With UW Yoga Month 2019 coming to an end, The Whole U strives to bring art to life with a greater appreciation for the creative and open-ended spirit of yoga during Week 4. This year’s Yoga Month connects inspirations and art appreciation to achieve a better understanding of yoga and its benefits. Read more into [...]

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At The Whole U, your feedback is essential. Our annual community interest survey gauges the types of programming you want to see, while your event-specific survey feedback alerts us to what’s working and where we can improve. But if there’s one survey we encourage you to complete this year, it’s the UW Climate Survey, open [...]

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As an employee at the University of Washington, you have access to an array of benefits. So many, in fact, that each year The Whole U hosts multiple Benefits and Resource Fairs to help you navigate your options. Bringing together a broad spectrum of benefit providers and UW resources, breakout sessions to learn more, and [...]

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To me, every October reminds me of Spiderman. When I was in kindergarden, my mom asked me what I wanted to dress up as for Halloween. I said Spiderman. That year’s Halloween taught me how to not be scared to ask and do what I wanted, even if it was unconventional or out of my [...]

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