You’ve swung a kettlebell, done the wave with an umbrella, and smiled for the camera. From the spotlight of Ovations to the commitment required for the Summer of FUNction Challenge, UW faculty and staff have brought The Whole U to life by putting themselves out there and trying something new. After every event, the feedback [...]

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For the second time, we asked UW faculty and staff what they’d like to see from The Whole U. Nearly 2,000 participants from all UW locations took the time to share their interests with us. These results will drive our event and website direction for the year to come. March Culinary Countdown, for instance, is [...]

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Spring officially begins on March 20, but it seems like it’s already here. The days are longer, cherry blossoms are coming to life around the city, and I can remember the last time I saw the sun. Let’s make the most of it! We’re kicking off March with a yoga seminar and practice from Dr. [...]

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We came. We danced. We set another world record! Over 1,700 people flooded into Husky Stadium on Wednesday to take part in the World’s Largest Umbrella Dance, with another group of 47 at Husky Hall in Bothell and 35 at the UW Tacoma Y. A bright white sea floated over the football field as Taylor [...]

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The Whole U launched in January 2014. What a year it has been… The Whole U – By the Numbers Participants 17,621 Non-Unique Participant Interactions 52% Pro Staff 32% Classified Staff 12% Academic Personnel 4% Retiree/Other Pillar Breakdown Being Active 69 Articles 47 Events 10 Social Groups Eating Well 41 Articles 7 Events 1 Social [...]

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From enlightening seminars to fun with the family, The Whole U has some awesome plans for 2015. Here’s a run down of what’s going on in January… Don’t miss our biggest event of the year: another Guinness World Record attempt! On Wednesday, January 28, the World’s Largest Umbrella Dance will take over the field of [...]

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It started with a Christmas card addressed to President Young and Mrs. Young. I bet they receive hundreds of cards each year, but this one was special. The card was from Joe Brotherton, local businessman and instructor at the UW School of Law. It promoted a Christmas Charity Contest: “Make a short video of you [...]

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When we launched The Whole U, we knew we had to do something big. So, we invited 1,200 UW faculty and staff from all three campuses to make history. Together, they set the Guinness World Record for the largest kettlebell class ever. In 2015, we are going to do it again, but this time we’re [...]

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From fitness to food and mindfulness to a special holiday celebration, our December events will prepare you for all the season has to offer. Read on for the must-know details.     This month Coach Marti is visiting all corners of the UW for fitness sessions at noon. She’s already been to the Tower Gym, [...]

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Last week, we kicked off a Q&A series to showcase our talented lineup for Ovations (which you can register to attend here). Our second installment features a breakdancer, a Christmas caroler, and a cellist from the Seattle Philharmonic Orchestra. Tess Morgan, Jazz Singer Position: Administrative Coordinator, School of Medicine At UW since: On and off [...]

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What started as a challenge on June 2 turned into new friendships, fitness success, and life changing experiences. With over 400 participants and 100 teams registered, over 30% stuck it out and were successful. Throughout a busy season with vacations and summer temptations, this group persevered and made time to be healthy, together. All successful [...]

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The University of Washington is a stunning, timeless campus enjoyed by over 40,000 students and around 40,000 faculty and staff. Every year, thousands of visitors from around the world  are also attracted to the campus and its beauty.  I searched through archives of many photos provided by the University Libraries and found some of UW [...]

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