In the ever-lasting quest for a balanced life, making space for hobbies, passions and creativity can be a pivotal key in finding our equilibrium. Our hobbies are an important way to express our creativity and to explore who we are. They can also bring challenges, a sense of accomplishment, and an opportunity to connect with [...]

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Like a mentor you can call on at any time, a good biography (or autobiography) is packed with life lessons that can act as a source of insight and inspiration. The best part of these stories? They’re all true. The University Book Store selected a few favorites to supplement your late-summer reading—wherever the month of [...]

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Now is the perfect time to snuggle up with a good book. With cold winter nights, many people taking vacation for the holidays, and everyone doing our best to stay inside and limit contact to our immediate households, reading offers a sort of solace from everything that is going on. The holiday season is a [...]

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With the COVID-19 pandemic keeping us at home and limiting our ability for connect in person with others, it’s left many been feeling isolated, separated from friends, and missing their social life. But during this time of physical distancing, there are a variety of ways we can stay connected and engaged with our friends, families, [...]

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June is nationally recognized as Pride Month, a month dedicated to honoring the 1969 Stonewall Riots in Manhattan, celebrating LGBTQIA+ communities, and raising awareness for LGBTQIA+ equality. While this June may look a little different, Pride Month events and activities are still happening in full force virtually. We invite you to explore below virtual opportunities [...]

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This year marks the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, which has been recognized at the University of Washington since the very first year it was held in 1970. Although COVID-19 prevents us from gathering together in person this year, we can still engage, learn, and make meaningful contributions to support our planet with a host [...]

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Last week, we put out the call for your favorite poems and original compositions—part of our virtual Poetry Café in honor of National Poetry Month in April. Check out our various poem prompts here. From re-writing UW’s college yell to setting down a few lines about a favorite place that inspires you, we guarantee there’s [...]

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In this time of uncertainty and great concern, we can rely on poems to offer wisdom, uplifting ideas, and language that prompts reflection that can help us slow down and center mentally, emotionally, spiritually. Since launching in April 1996, National Poetry Month has given people an annual occasion to celebrate the importance of poets and [...]

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While spring is still a few weeks away, now is the perfect time to start making plans for those long summer days. If you have kids, you might be beginning to research various summer camp options. Offering a variety of programs and activities, summer camps not only offer fun, meaningful experiences to fit your child’s [...]

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From all the 500 bird species in Washington, how many do you think you can spot? Winter is not just a cold and difficult time for people. Birds also endure winter hardships, struggling to find food during this scarce season. That is why February is the month dedicated to bird feeding and -watching. More than [...]

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There’s a reason The Whole U’s Discounts page is the single most visited section of our site. Every month, thousands of UW employees access exclusive-to-UW discounts offered by our network of more than 220 area businesses just by logging in with their NetID and passwords and searching the discounts by type and location. Whether you’re [...]

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As part of the University of Washington’s celebration of UW Global Month this November, we decided to dive into the UW Ethnomusicology Archives to explore the Garfias Film Collection, a treasure trove of recordings made by ethnomusicologist Robert Garfias at the University of Washington during the 1960s and ’70s featuring performances from musicians from around [...]

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