February marks the annual Black History Month recognition in the U.S., celebrating the achievements, influences and legacies of Black Americans. Throughout this month and beyond, The Whole U invites our community to learn more about, celebrate and honor Black history, present and future. Check out the below events taking place virtually, on campus and around the [...]

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Is there a better time than autumn to watch collegiate sports? We didn’t think so either! We have UW Football and Volleyball games left. Discounts are open to UW faculty and staff – we appreciate all that you do! Go Dawgs! UW Football at Husky Stadium Husky Football vs. Oregon State-Friday, November 4 at 7:30 [...]

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Husky Football season is right around the corner and we’ve got Whole U members covered with discounted tickets up to 40% off! This special offer is exclusively available to you as UW faculty and staff! Buy tickets for the below home games and remember to grab your Husky gear from Husky Authentic. You can show your [...]

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When UW Women’s Soccer hosted 100 University of Washington faculty, staff, friends, and families for their match against cross-town rival Seattle U on August 26, they ushered in the 2019 Fall Athletics Season and so far, it’s proven to be an electric one. The next day, head coach Lesle Gallimore thanked all who attended for their [...]

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Two years into law school at Seattle University, Shondell Reed knew he had to make a change. “I knew I didn’t want to practice law,” says Reed, who today serves as Senior Associate Athletic Director at the University of Washington. “But I also knew my law degree would be helpful in another career.” Growing up [...]

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Harry the Husky is about to hit the big time for the first time. For most of the year, the UW Spirit cheer and dance program follows the schedule of other UW teams, performing at football, volleyball, and men’s and women’s basketball games. But this January, the team of 16 dancers, 24 coed stunters and [...]

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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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When Dr. Cassie Pasquariello watches from the sidelines of a big game, she does so with the knowledge that whatever the outcome, winning big as a student athlete will take many forms. As UW Athletics’ director of Counseling and Sport Psychology, Pasquariello is as much concerned with athletes’ long term success as a person as [...]

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Looking ahead to 2018, you might be wondering what it takes to successfully set and achieve goals. For answers, we tapped the faculty and staff we interviewed in 2017 for words of insight, encouragement, and inspiration. These time-tested tips are sure to get you psyched for the 90-day Dare to Do New Year’s challenge and [...]

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This winter quarter, throw on your best purple and gold and secure a seat to a few exciting 2018 Husky Athletics events! UW Athletics is offering discounted tickets to UW faculty, staff, and their family and friends to the following events in January and February. Lock in your discounted tickets today! Women’s Basketball vs. Washington State [...]

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Todd Tuetken always loved to lift. Growing up on a cattle farm in eastern Iowa, he watched his father and uncle build their own weight-lifting equipment with parts from an old combine harvester. Together they engineered a leg press, a spot rack, and rigged a lat pulldown machine using a tiller disc and combine chain. [...]

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There is no such thing as a soccer emergency. At least not in the life of Lesle Gallimore. It’s not that the head coach of UW Women’s Soccer isn’t competitive. To the contrary: the California native is the winningest coach in program history and recently earned her 250th UW victory in a 1-0 contest at [...]

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