This November has lots to offer with an assortment of Whole U and UW community events that are sure to help you expand knowledge, spend time with loves ones, advance wellness goals, and relax. Whether you’re looking to attend a sports event with family, learn about various benefits for UW employees, or attend a virtual [...]

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Join The Whole U and our partners all throughout October as we reconnect with the ground beneath us, creating a sense of normalcy and calmness. This year marks the eighth year in a row that The Whole U has supported National Yoga Month, encouraging UW faculty, staff, and students from all campuses and medical centers [...]

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It’s no secret that homes in Washington state and the greater Seattle-Tacoma area have skyrocketed in price over the last decade. In July the median sale price for a home in the Seattle metro area averaged at $795k, according to Redfin data. Historically, a down payment on a home has been 20% of the home [...]

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On Wednesday, August 11, 1,500 University of Washington faculty, staff, and students came together to celebrate wellness, movement, and the strength of our community. It was a day filled of smiles, virtual waves, sweat, a few happy tears, and lots of fun! As we look back, we’re reflecting on how special this day was. In [...]

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We all know classic recommendations for improving overall health and well-being. Eating a balanced diet, drinking plenty of water, exercise, and getting enough sleep top the list, but something that’s not talked about as much is staying on top of your health screenings.  The National Library of Medicine states that at certain ages there are [...]

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Celebrated forest ecologist and UW Professor Emeritus Jerry Franklin once thought he’d been grabbed by Sasquatch while conducting research in Gifford Pinchot National Forest in southwest Washington. It turned out to be a mature Douglas fir shedding 1,000 pounds of its bark. Professor Franklin, a longtime steward of old growth forests and advocate for ecological [...]

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Save money and time this summer with The Whole U Discount Program. Faculty, staff, and students have access to great money-saving offers through our Discount portal (https://depts.washington.edu/wholeu/bnmicl/pages/discounts.html). Take a look at some of our fun new discounts this summer!  Cascadia Forest Therapy https://thewholeu.uw.edu/discounts/cascadia-forest-therapy/  Cascadia Forest Therapy is a regional provider of nature connection experiences. We provide public [...]

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Calling all Dawgs! The Whole U is thrilled to invite you to virtually come together with fellow Huskies from across the University of Washington on August 11 for Husky Strong Day. This year has been full of challenges, but Husky Strong Day will be a virtual celebration of health, movement, and exercise for your whole [...]

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June is nationally recognized as Pride Month, a month dedicated to honoring the 1969 Stonewall Riots in Manhattan, celebrating LGBTQIA+ communities, and raising awareness for LGBTQIA+ equality. While this June may look a little different, virtual Pride Month events and activities are still happening in full force with a sprinkle of in person opportunities. We [...]

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For many Americans, the last Monday in May – Memorial Day – indicates the unofficial start of summer and a day off from school or work. Across the country, parades are held, grills are fired up, and people get together in backyards to eat, drink, and socialize. Enjoying the day off is great, of course, [...]

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Is your family’s summer calendar filled with question marks? If so, you are not alone.  Many families have kept their options for 2021 open, whether by choice or by necessity. Some have found it hard to schedule summer camps and youth programs, which are in shorter supply than they were before the pandemic. Other parents [...]

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If you are feeling burnt out, anxious, stressed, or overwhelmed, you are not alone. According to Hartford’s 2021 Future of Benefits Pulse Survey, 61% of U.S. workers are experiencing burnout at work. Participants report using coping mechanisms that include watching TV, eating junk food, exercise, meditation, and using substances such as alcohol, marijuana, or drugs [...]

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