The University of Washington has been a part of Earth Day since the very first event on April 22, 1970. Every year, Earth Day provides a reminder of the importance of sustainability. This can be a good time to try to incorporate sustainability practices into your routines and also learn more about various aspects of [...]

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This month’s events will encourage you to improve your physical, mental, and financial well-being as we shift into the new season. Join The Whole U for a variety of self-paced challenges, information sessions on improving your financial skills, a two-day series focused on creating a community of belonging and more. Make sure to mark your [...]

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Meaningful recognition is a powerful motivator. People need to know that what they are doing matters. They need consistent acknowledgement of their value in an organization, and they need to be given recognition in a way that is significant to them. For nurses and other patient care providers, meaningful recognition might be the difference between [...]

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This month brings with it a great opportunity to recharge our self and collective care. Whether you’re interested in supporting the UW community, learning about your retirement options, trying virtual or in-person yoga classes or getting back to the basics, we have something for you. Take time to reconnect with yourself and your community with [...]

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March is National Nutrition Month, an annual campaign created by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. During the month of March, the UW community is invited to celebrate National Nutrition Month together with a variety of virtual opportunities. Participate in a challenge, connect with colleagues, try new recipes, and win prizes! Check out all of [...]

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This article is written and provided by our partners at Fidelity Investments.  Key takeaways Consider allocating no more than 50% of take-home pay to essential expenses. Try to save 15% of pretax income (including employer contributions) for retirement. Save for the unexpected by keeping 5% of take-home pay in short-term savings for unplanned expenses. Budget. [...]

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February is American Heart Month, dedicated to raising awareness about heart health and urging us all to take steps to prevent heart disease. There is no question that the heart is an essential organ. It beats about 2.5 billion times over the average lifetime and pushes millions of gallons of blood to every part of [...]

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Finances can be stressful even without a pandemic. Striving to be financially fit takes practice, consistency, and hard work. But at the end of the day, efforts to increase your financial education and freedom have a positive impact on your overall wellbeing, from reduced stress and anxiety to a heightened sense of security. When it [...]

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Start this New Year off by connecting with activities and resources to support your well-being. Whether you’re looking to reset your routine, check in with your goals or tackle long term planning, we have the events to support you. Our 8-week Dare to Be New Year’s wellness program will kick-off January 9. Each week, you will [...]

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Facing a severe blood shortage, Bloodworks Northwest is issuing a “Code Red” emergency in Western Washington and Oregon. Consider donating life-saving blood with Bloodworks NW at one of their pop-up locations at the UW Tower or Paccar Hall.  Blood donations, including platelets and plasma, save lives and improve the health of millions of people worldwide. However, [...]

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Join the Whole U this January for DARE TO BE 2023. Many of us begin the new year with ambitious resolutions and expect our lives to change overnight. This program will help you develop small changes that last. Starting January 9, spend 8 weeks working towards wellness areas of your choice. Each week you will [...]

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For those living with HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) or AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome), the COVID-19 pandemic was not the first pandemic of their lives. The toll of the HIV/AIDS pandemic is staggering: since the discovery of the AIDS virus 41 years ago, the HIV/AIDS pandemic has claimed more than 35 million lives – more than 700,000 in [...]

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