Fall quarter starts September 30, so for many of us September is the calm before the storm. Make the most of it with some of our upcoming events! September is also National Yoga Month. Celebrate by signing up here. Each week we’ll send an article on yoga benefits, free classes in the area, or a [...]

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We talked with Whole U Ambassador Mariah Crystal, an international admissions advisor/recruiter at UW Bothell, about serving in the Peace Corps and why she wanted to be part of our program when she returned. What brought you to the UW? I began studying at the University of Washington Bothell in 2007, and graduated from the [...]

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Sometimes a picture is worth a thousand words. But even if it’s not, hiring a photographer can still end up costing you a thousand dollars. Or more. That’s why UW Free Photo Day is such a great resource for staff and faculty. On Sunday, August 9, we brought 10 professional photographers to the Seattle campus [...]

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Somehow August is upon us! Make some extra memories before summer is over with these upcoming events. Last year’s Free Photo Day was a huge hit, and this year’s could be the biggest Whole U event ever! Professional photographers will be stationed at iconic UW locations to snap a pic of you and your loved [...]

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Our second annual Free Photo Day is coming up on Sunday, August 9, and we’re looking forward to another fun, photo-filled day! Create memories with your family, friends, and pets while having your photo taken in front of some of UW’s most picturesque and iconic locations. Professional photographers will capture beautiful portraits and candid moments [...]

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Friendly competition, free prizes, a great workout….there’s plenty to love about the UW Stair Challenge coming on Wednesday, July 15. We’ll be looking for stair climbers all over UW to award them Whole U swag and Movo fitness trackers.  The day after the challenge we’ll ask all participants to submit the total number of stairs [...]

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June in Seattle means longer, sunnier days — light jackets in the morning and rolled-up sleeves by noon. As we approach June 21, the first official day of summer this year, here’s a half-indoor, half-outdoor mix of activities to bid farewell to spring.   If you’ve hit a wall in your fitness, high-intensity interval training [...]

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I remember exactly why I interviewed Jessica for The Whole U’s marketing and communication assistant role. Her passion for the UW was clear throughout her cover letter. She described herself as “a diehard Husky fan and a lover of anything and everything UW-related” who wanted to work at The Whole U because she was a [...]

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The Whole U Scavenger Hunt is my favorite event. Not only does it create an opportunity to learn about the UW campuses in an active way, but it also fosters team bonding and fun family experiences by bringing the whole community together. Of course it is not all fun and games, this year’s hunt was [...]

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It’s almost time for the 2015 UW Scavenger Hunt on all three campuses! This is my favorite event of the entire year. Here’s how it works: Register! Create an account with GroundSpeak if you don’t already have one We will email you links to access the hunt. Click on the link of your choice any [...]

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Biking marathoner? Cycling commuter? Haven’t ridden a bike since childhood? No matter what your ability level, spring has sprung and bike season is back! We have some fantastic events as well as savings through our discount network. Check out these amazing opportunities, have some fun, and start saving! We still have spots for this week’s [...]

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The UW is one of the most beautiful places to work. Period. Take advantage of our surroundings on Friday, April 3 for National Walk at Work Day. There will be guided walks at noon at Bothell, Tacoma, Harborview, and the Seattle campus. It’s the perfect opportunity to learn a little something while enjoying the company [...]

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