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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This February, take a step back to assess your overall wellbeing and then take strides forward to your wellness goals as we Dare to Improve. With tons of events focused on stress management, meditation, financial wellbeing, and overall organization, February is sure to help you build on progress you made in January to building a better, [...]

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This January, start moving to the beat of the New Year with a slate of Whole U events that set the tone for being active and reaching your resolutions. As we kick off our 90-day Dare to Do New Year’s wellness challenge with a focus on moving more, explore movement’s many forms with several energizing [...]

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Whether you’re eager to get a good workout in before holiday feasting commences or looking for a relaxing escape amid a flurry of end-of-year activity, we’ve got you covered with a host of welcoming, community-centric events this December around the UW. This month, catch a play or performance, learn to improve your comfort and productivity [...]

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This month, get back into the swing of fall with an assortment of Whole U and UW community events that are sure to help you relax, enjoy time with your loved ones, and advance your wellness goals. Whether you’re looking to explore a new art form, have a night out with your fellow Huskies, or [...]

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As the showers settle and cherry blossoms bloom, we’ve got plenty of events to help you take advantage of these longer, warmer days. In March, you put your best fork forward and made small, but impactful dietary changes. Start this month by continuing to make incremental positive change in your daily routine by participating in [...]

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A theme in Week 2 of our Dare to Do 30-day challenge is “balance is not something you find; it’s something you create.” With the busy holiday season firmly behind us, there’s no better time to catch your breath and set goals for the New Year, but that doesn’t mean needing to slow down. This [...]

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Happy New Year! It’s 2017 and The Whole U is kicking off the year with a ton of opportunities for UW faculty and staff to get healthy and fit, give back, and spend more time with family and friends—all for FREE! If you’ve made a few resolutions this year, we hope we can help you [...]

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If the weather outside is frightful, it can seem difficult to find events that are delightful. Luckily, this month at the UW, there’s plenty going on inside warm libraries, galleries, and performance spaces. The following events are sure to get you into the holiday spirit before your flight out of town or help entertain loved ones who might be [...]

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A professor in the Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences Department. A medical coder in the Radiology department. A program coordinator for the Office of Admissions. What do these UW employees have in common? They are all remarkable artists. Whether they are working with paint, wool, black ink, or in countless other mediums, they bring otherwise inexpressible [...]

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Paper feather sculptures that play with the boundaries of art and traditional frames. Photographs that combine digital photography, kite flying, and infrared imagery. Glass-leaded panels made of spent DNA sequencing “flow cells.” The product of early mornings, late nights, full weekends, and profound passion, these are just a few of the works that will be on view [...]

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With the main event just a few short days away, it’s time to wrap up our three-part series highlighting the acts performing at Ovations 2016! Next time you see these faculty, staff members, and students, it will be on stage November 20 in Meany Hall. Be sure to register for your seat—there are less than 100 [...]

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