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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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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