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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Get back into the swing of fall with The Whole U! We have a full month of programming and events sure to connect you with your community and inspire you to strengthen your wellness goals. This month, take charge of your health by joining us at one of the many benefits fairs and flu shot [...]

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UW Yoga Month is back for its ninth year in a row! Yoga Month is an opportunity for UW faculty, staff, and students to experience movement, support mind-body awareness, and build greater connection. This year’s celebration will include virtual and in-person opportunities to support community and well-being – whether you’re new to yoga or have [...]

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We’re wrapping up the summer season and starting fresh with our September events! The Whole U is excited to launch these engaging wellness-focused events open to the greater UW community. YouthCare Back to School Drive! September 6 – September 16 RCW & UW Tower Fall is quickly approaching and with the start of the new [...]

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This article was provided by our partners at BECU. Take advantage of Whole U discounts with BECU including a $50 bonus deposit when you open a new checking or savings account! What is a CD? A CD is a certificate of deposit, a federally insured deposit account that has a fixed interest rate over a [...]

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TIAA, Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association of America, offers a wide variety of resources for financial education and support to the University of Washington community. Explore TIAA’s expansive offerings below. Global Educational Webinars TIAA also hosts a wide variety of educational webinars for a global audience. You can register to attend a webinar on the [...]

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As we continue to navigate the overwhelming effects of the Covid-19 pandemic on our lives, many of us are facing additional stressors and deepened challenges to our mental health. Events like the pandemic can result in what’s called collective trauma, and it’s normal to experience changes to how we process information, communicate, and care for [...]

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It takes time to find care you care trust, especially when you have children of different ages. UW employees and students benefit from several programs and services to help it easier to identify options that work for your family. Prefer another way to access this information? Check out the recording Programs and Resources for School-Age [...]

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As we leap into the heart of summer, the Whole U is here to move, educate, inspire, and connect you to a month full of summer fun. Building on to last months Raise the Bar Summer Wellness Challenge, we will continue in to August with events and programming that will move our bodies and connect [...]

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Gather your favorite people and strike a pose for some of Seattle’s top portrait photographers from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 28. UW employees are welcome to bring their family, friends, and pets to the Seattle campus for UW Photo Day. Register here!  Dress up, go casual, or wear your Husky gear. These [...]

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Art has the power to stir the imagination, provoke thought, share beauty, and connect communities. Here at the University of Washington, our community serves as a hub to unite our neighbors and our students and faculty in discovery, curiosity, and creativity. From the growing collection of public arts across our campuses, to the programming and [...]

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Summer is bursting with events and activities from The Whole U to get you moving and engage in fun! It’s the perfect time of the year to prioritize your well-being and take a moment to enjoy the weather. Our Raise the Bar Summer Wellness Challenge kicks off July 11, offering teams and departments across the [...]

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