The longest, coldest month of the year is almost at an end, giving way to, well, the shortest, coldest month. But February at the University of Washington has a lot more in store than wet, chilly weather. As thousands from across the UW continue to challenge themselves to stick to New Year’s resolutions in the [...]

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Progress through Winter quarter with improved mental and physical well-being by signing up for any of these yoga and meditation series with The Whole U and UW Recreation. Each series offers a unique path to wellness. To learn more about each and register click the title! Yoga Classes Yoga Series at the UW Tower Starting [...]

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If you’re like me, you’ve made a few New Year’s resolutions you’d really like to transform into lasting, long-term habits in 2020. As a start, I’ve registered to participate in The Whole U’s 6-week Dare to Do challenge—a great way to help anyone (yes, anyone!) stay true to those resolutions with support and fun activities [...]

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Last weekend, when UW Volleyball swept South Carolina at Alaska Airlines Arena to advance to the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament, it was the latest triumph in a season that started back in August with six consecutive weeks competing on the road. Head Coach Keegan Cook said one reason for the team’s sustained success [...]

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Beginning in November and lasting through the start of a new year, this season is often filled with busy schedules of shopping, preparing meals, get-togethers, and office functions. For many, it can be a time when exercise and nutrition may drop a few spots on priority lists—especially when it gets dark outside so early! This [...]

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Winter is approaching, but whatever kind of weather is in store, you can be sure of a forecast full of events this December from The Whole U and across the University of Washington as Huskies prepare to close out Fall quarter. From speaker series on sleep and illnesses to budgeting and saving seminars, there is [...]

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It’s not every day that pedestrians at the University of Washington come face to face with a grounded Barred Owl. The scene outside Allen Library early on the morning of September 13 stopped Marie Eaton in her tracks on her way to a conference. “You could see his eyes blink so we knew he was [...]

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November is UW Global Month! This calls for a celebration of UW’s global impact, network, community, and opportunities available to UW students, faculty, staff, and alumni. From discussions about the impact of the Berlin Wall to the study of South Asian hierarchies, there is something interesting and engaging for every Husky! Learn about the tie [...]

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Kate Norako is a scholar, a mother, a hula dancer, and a third-degree black belt in karate. This fall, the Hawaii-born assistant professor of Medieval Literature at the University of Washington added another title to the list of things she is: published poet. When not working on academic projects—including a forthcoming monograph on late medieval [...]

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Growing up in a traditional Chinese household, I remember my mother telling me to drink ginger tea instead of cough syrup when my throat was sore, or take a walk outside instead of taking pain-relieving pills when my head hurt. The way I was raised shaped my current relationship with nature. As we head into [...]

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Head into Fall with more energy and less stress by joining The Whole U at Zumba-style dance classes, led by UW’s Dalya Perez! Each class is filled with upbeat music, smiling faces, and community-building fun! Every Tuesday and Thursday, Dalya leads a group Zumba class and she invites all UW faculty, staff, and students to [...]

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To me, every October reminds me of Spiderman. When I was in kindergarden, my mom asked me what I wanted to dress up as for Halloween. I said Spiderman. That year’s Halloween taught me how to not be scared to ask and do what I wanted, even if it was unconventional or out of my [...]

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