As Fall Quarter is set to begin, we’re gearing up another exciting season of UW Athletics! Whether you’re keen to throw your dubs up and cheer on the UW Men’s Soccer, UW Women’s Soccer, or UW Volleyball teams as they compete in the Pac-12 conference this season, The Whole U and UW Athletics have you, [...]

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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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School may be out, but that doesn’t mean the learning has to stop! Prevent summer slide and encourage a love of books this summer with the University Book Store’s free summer literacy program: 20,000 Reads Under the Sea. Getting started is easy: just visit the U District, Mill Creek, or Tacoma store to sign up. [...]

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Summer is the perfect time to reboot your work routine. Whether it’s your own way of getting things done or your interactions with colleagues, learn how to reinvigorate your workday with these five selections from the University Book Store that will challenge you to rethink habits, collaborate better, and build a happier, more productive work [...]

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Graduation is over, grades are in, and summer is officially underway. While passion never rests at the University of Washington—it will be on full display throughout our Raise the Bar summer challenge for wellness in the workplace—you’re probably thinking about taking some time off in the months ahead—or maybe you already have. We recognize that. [...]

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Looking to get your hands dirty with a fun team bonding activity for this summer’s Raise the Bar challenge? Look no farther than UW Bothell’s campus garden. Located in the space adjacent to the sports fields and immediately south of the north parking garage, the UW Bothell campus garden provides an outdoor learning space designed to [...]

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A few minutes into my conversation with Ricardo Garcia and it’s clear he prefers to let his guitar do most of the talking. Perched on a chair in an office in the Music Building, he plucks out series after series of palos, the stylistic and geographic variations of his chosen art form, flamenco. Like Garcia, [...]

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Living in Washington, you learn to roll with the rain and appreciate every sunny day. And when it’s sunny we really appreciate it. With truly spectacular weather ahead we’re excited to welcome local experts—and their books—to the U District. Get inspired to make the most of the beautiful days with advice from our favorite local [...]

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This Sunday, April 22 is Earth Day, a worldwide celebration to demonstrate support for environmental protection and appreciation of the many gifts the earth gives us! First celebrated in 1970, Earth Day has since vastly grown. Today, it is coordinated globally by the Earth Day Network and celebrated in more than 193 countries each year. [...]

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Sarah Guthrie appreciates a good challenge. Three years ago, she made it her mission to spend 30 minutes a day painting at home in her basement studio—a way of incorporating her lifelong passion for making art into a busy schedule as director of communications for the University of Washington School of Pharmacy. “It seemed like [...]

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This month, as we wrap up Dare to Improve and switch gears to Dare to Fuel, we finish strong with three books on how to improve, prioritize, and draw more satisfaction from life. Whether you’re looking to optimize your routine to fit more of what you enjoy into life or to enhance your everyday environment, [...]

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As part of the United States Bicentennial in 1976, the federal government officially recognized February as Black History Month. President Gerald Ford urged Americans to use the time as an “opportunity to honor the too-often neglected accomplishments of black Americans in every area of endeavor throughout our history.” Dr. Azita Emami, Dean of the School of Nursing, [...]

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