What happens when hundreds of Huskies flood into Alaska Airlines Arena with a world record on their minds? They have a ball… 454 of them, to be exact. On Wednesday, May 25, the UW community came together for the World’s Largest Exercise Ball Class. The event was co-hosted by Husky Nation and sponsored by UW Medicine [...]

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We talked with Whole U Ambassador Gene Woodard, director of Building Services, about his thoughts on leadership and physical activity. Gene has been at the UW for 30 years. I’ve heard that you like seeing people improve themselves not just in the workplace, but also outside of the workplace — to make sure they have [...]

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Selfies while out on a run. Group pictures after an impossible feat. A shot from the top of the most picturesque mountain or milestone. These images make me so happy when they pop into my social media feed. I love waking up in the morning while drinking my coffee and seeing who has already put [...]

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The Whole U highlighted UW’s advocacy services in honor of Sexual Assault Awareness Month. But before you refer someone to one of UW’s advocates, you may want to know who they are. Meet Natalie Dolci (pictured left), who works with faculty, staff, and students at UW Tacoma and UW Bothell, and Dana Cuomo (pictured right) [...]

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This past Friday and Saturday, teams across all three UW campuses competed in the third annual Whole U Scavenger Hunt, completing a UW Walk of Fame that highlighted some famous and acclaimed Huskies. Not only was the campus bustling with excitement from the sunshine, but it was also the UW’s first ever Parent and Family [...]

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One evening in December, traffic problems were delaying Jordan Smith’s bus-to-train-to-bus commute. It would take him two-and-a-half hours to get home. But as he sat on a bus stuck in traffic, Smith calmed himself by repeating a mantra of sorts. “I was just telling myself, ‘The light rail is coming in March. The light rail [...]

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It’s hard to believe, but there were 172 Whole U events in 2015! From the Alexander Technique to Zumba, we learned a lot, met new people, and broke a sweat. Now we need your help to decide what should come to UW in 2016. Fill out the Community Interest Survey This survey helps us ensure [...]

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We talked with Whole U Ambassador Laury Istvan, the assistant director of operations in the Office of Animal Welfare, about what The Whole U can offer an outdoorsy introvert. How long have you been at the UW? Coming up on three years. I spent 20 years running a consulting practice, helping government agencies and private [...]

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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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