As I enter my first quarter as both a graduate student and a staff member here at UW, thoughts of anxiety and concern start to creep into my mind. But before all of the work hours, research papers, assignments and commitments start to overwhelm me, I am taking a moment for myself to map out [...]

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As the temperature outside starts to cool down and the routine of a new school year commences, this is the perfect time to think about cooking more meals at home. If you currently do not spend much time in the kitchen, this could be as simple as starting with one or two meals a week! [...]

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Kick off the school year with improved mental and physical well-being by signing up for one (or both) of the autumn yoga series with The Whole U and UW Recreation. The 10-week vinyasa yoga series at the HUB costs $55*, while the 8-class flow yoga series at South Campus Center costs $45*. Autumn Vinyasa Yoga [...]

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Coinciding with the start of Yoga Month, The Whole U is excited to announce 4 new classes starting this October, aimed at increasing mental clarity and releasing built up tension. Reserve your spot in these classes before they fill up! Learn more about each series and register below. Meditation at the HUB, Tuesdays, October 9 – [...]

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Summer is at an end and, with it, The Whole U’s Raise the Bar challenge officially comes to a close. But that doesn’t mean momentum from two months focused on fostering healthier habits at work won’t carry forward into Fall Quarter! Over the course of July and August, more than 150 teams and still hundreds [...]

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As University Ombud, Chuck Sloane does a lot of listening. One thing he hears most often is, “What’s an Ombud?” The term, he explains, finds its origins in early 19th century Sweden, where growth of the government put it at an increasing distance from local concerns. In an effort to preserve its connections to individuals, [...]

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With summer winding down and another school year about to begin, September promises to be a time to look ahead and prep for the coming year, but also a chance to build upon summer accomplishments. This month, The Whole U is thrilled to bring the UW community a range of activities to boost your wellness, [...]

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As the skies cleared and the temperature dropped a bit going into our last week of our Raise the Bar summer challenge, teams were able to find a few unique ways to eating well during their lunch hour. See how some teams celebrated the cool down during Week 7 of our summer wellness challenge. We will [...]

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Summer is the best time to experience new things and spend time with your family and friends – but that doesn’t mean your summer break needs to be expensive. The Whole U is here to help you find some amazing deals from a variety of categories, whether you want to visit a spa and resort, [...]

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Hailing from Yakima and wearing a well-loved Mariners cap, Dr. Andrew Loveless might seem like your average Washingtonian. However, the principal lecturer in the Department of Mathematics has set himself apart in a field that is notoriously difficult to teach. In his classes, Loveless utilizes a strategy of gamification that emphasizes student engagement to mitigate [...]

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With clouds of smoke engulfing Seattle and UW, teams were still able to fire up ways to foster wellness in the workplace, from lunches with other teams to funny wellness walls. Check out how UW fought through the haze during Week 6 of our Raise the Bar summer challenge. (Catch up on our recaps from [...]

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When the stressors of life as a social worker attack, Sandra Kinney jabs back with a two-pronged defense. By day, Kinney provides training and support to thousands of Washington’s child welfare workers, foster parents, and caregivers through more than 125 classes and customized coaching sessions as interim executive director of the Alliance for Child Welfare [...]

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