Imagine commuting on the bus to an 8:30 am class without eating a nutritious breakfast. Imagine trying to be productive at work with a growling stomach. Imagine coming home from a long day on campus unsure if you have enough food for a fulfilling dinner. And yet, in the US, an estimated 15-25 percent of [...]

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It’s almost August, which means summer is in full swing. But just because the “Dawg” days of August are almost upon us, doesn’t mean there aren’t a host of activities across the UW that will help keep you in fighting form for when Fall rolls around. So whether you want a free, professional-quality family photo [...]

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With fireworks set to fly for the Fourth of July next week, The Whole U wants to help send you soaring this month with a host of activities and events geared to making this summer one of goals, growth, and good feeling. Whether you’re looking to stretch yourself creatively, get involved locally, or are striving [...]

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I personally cannot believe that Spring Quarter is coming to an end! What a year it’s been at UW. However, even in looking back on all of the wonderful events and moments of 2019 we’ve shared as a program in the past year, I am most excited for this summer. Why? Because summer means it’s [...]

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While commencement ceremonies begin to pop up all around our three campuses and faculty and staff prepare to put the finishing touches on the academic year, there’s still plenty of activities to help you kickoff the summer on the right foot! Join the Whole U for Pride Month, financially fit workshops, volunteer opportunities, and other [...]

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Twice annually, the Vice President for Minority Affairs & Diversity and the University Diversity Officer award Diversity and Inclusion Seed Grants to support projects for institution transformation across UW’s tri-campus community. These seed grants fund university projects that align with the goals of the 2019-2021 UW Diversity Blueprint. The UW Diversity Blueprint was developed to [...]

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From our Dare to Do New Year’s Wellness Challenge to UW Fitness Day, the first five months of 2019 have provided plenty of exciting opportunities for the UW community to get moving and motivated to improve their health and wellness. But besides our events, activities, seminars, workshops, and weekly web content, the Whole U also [...]

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Spring always holds so much in store at the University of Washington. This May, whether you’re looking to get outside, connect with colleagues and coaches, and work it on UW Fitness Day, focus on being financially fit by attending various seminars and workshops, or marking the month by making time to relax and recreate, check [...]

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With spring in full swing, The Whole U has organized a slate of events this April that are sure to please—whatever your fair-weather goals are! Whether you’re eager to become financially fit with our newest program pillar, more physically active by taking part in UW Walk Week, or looking forward to taking your children to [...]

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By and for the University of Washington, The Whole U launched in January 2014 to foster community, promote holistic wellness, and share with faculty and staff the many benefits of working at UW. The Whole U grew in 2018, engaging 12,327 unique participants in 204 events while reaching record virtual participation. We invite you to [...]

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UW Walk Week 2019 is officially right around the corner! Start off Spring Quarter strong by focusing on making small improvements in your day to day choices. Setting aside 30 minutes to walk per day is not only physically beneficial, it also provides opportunity to be more mindful and reduce stress as well as appreciate [...]

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We’ll conclude this year’s Dare to Do wellness challenge as we began it: by pausing to reflect. Eight weeks ago, some 1,650 University of Washington faculty and staff made a commitment to set goals and strive to reach them by focusing on different facets of overall wellness. From taking time to move more to learning how [...]

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