The Whole U announces the 2024 UW Fitness Day community partners who will be leading various movements as UW Fitness day coach!  Mark your calendar for Wednesday, May 8, 11:30 to 12:30 at Husky Stadium for a day of fun, fitness, and camaraderie! Meet Your Coaches With community coaches specializing in yoga, Pilates, Barre, Zumba, [...]

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The Whole U announces the 2024 UW Fitness Day  coaches from UW Recreation, UW Faculty/Staff and The Whole U!  Register today and mark your calendars for Wednesday, May 8, 11:30 to 12:30 at Husky Stadium for a day of fun, fitness, and camaraderie! Read about our UW Athletics coaches participating in fitness day. Meet Your [...]

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The Whole U is thrilled to announce 2024 UW Fitness Day, live and in-person at the iconic Husky Stadium on May 8, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. This unique event is more than just a workout; it’s a vibrant celebration of movement and unity across our campus.   Led by a dynamic team of coaches, [...]

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As winter gracefully bows out and spring beckons with its blooming beauty, outdoor enthusiasts across the Pacific Northwest are gearing up for some much-needed adventure. But let’s face it: just because the rain jackets might stay tucked away doesn’t mean it’s time to let our guard down. Spring outings bring their own share of surprises [...]

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I have always loved to move my body because it’s fun. I kept active as a kid through recreational sports, cross country skiing with my mom, neighborhood bike rides with friends, swimming at the lake in summer. I was an athlete in high school and college. And now, in my mid-40s, I move during every [...]

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The heart of the matter: understanding heart health and nutrition In the realm of well-being, few topics are as vital as heart health. The heart, that tireless organ pumping life throughout our bodies, deserves our utmost care and attention. But how do we support its well-being? We chatted with Karen Conger, a registered dietitian at [...]

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It’s that time of year again — for making resolutions to get into shape and make better choices. Noble goals, but ones that can lead to disappointment. I know this feeling all too well. At the young age of 13, I resolved to get into shape during the new year. New year, new me, right? [...]

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Foundation and Purpose I have a very clear image in my mind of my first experience practicing yoga with Mrs. Percival at Oaklea Middle School. Clearing the classroom of our desks and chairs, she gave us space to step away from our studies and try something new. I remember rather clumsily intertwining my arms and [...]

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This December, join The Whole U in a journey toward renewal as we present UW Yoga Month – Finding Peace and Relaxation. What’s included? Oh so many ways to practice yoga!  Daily 15-minute Yoga Breaks: These quick rejuvenating sessions are available on Zoom every weekday at 11:00 a.m. Live and On-Demand Virtual Yoga Classes: Our UW [...]

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Did you know that heart disease affects one in every four adults and is the leading cause of death in the United States? Being physically active is one of the best ways to support your heart health. According to the American Heart Association, exercising 30 minutes a day, five days a week will improve your [...]

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Summer may be cooling down, but that doesn’t mean fun in the water must stop! A low-impact and fun activity, swimming is a great sport that can be practiced year-round. Aside from being a fun way to cool down in the water, this sport has a number of health benefits for those who swim actively. [...]

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Being physically active is one of the most important actions that people of all ages and abilities can take to improve their health. These guidelines will help you create a personalized exercise plan this summer.  The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services recently published the second edition of the Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans. [...]

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Throughout March, The Whole U invites you to join in the celebration of National Nutrition Month. This month is dedicated to rediscovering the joys of eating well, emphasizing the importance of nurturing good nutrition and establishing healthy eating habits. The Whole U has a variety of events and resources for you to take advantage of [...]

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Nutrition trends can have a major influence on us as we navigate our overall health and performance. We are eager to try the latest nutrition trend that shows up on our social media feeds or the newest supplement or diet that claims to be life changing. When I asked Judy Simon, one of our UWMC [...]

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“We have all the data,” says Ellie Green, student director of the UW Food Pantry, as she pries open a thick ring binder packed with spreadsheets, charts and graphs tracking every aspect, in minute detail, of the essential campus resource she manages. Sources of food. Volunteer hours. Donations. Food drives. Quantity distributed. But one data [...]

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Tis’ the season of merriment, celebration, and indulgence! This time of year brings gatherings brimming with delectable delights and many opportunities to share the love of cooking with friends and family. The following guide from The Whole U includes tried and true recipes from UW registered dietitians, tips and tricks for navigating nutrition around holiday [...]

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Stay cozy during cold and rainy days with these warm, delicious soup recipes. Each one takes less than a half hour to make and can be cooked in larger batches for later. You’ll have a hearty homemade meal, perfect for days when you have less time (or energy) to cook. Here are some quick and [...]

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To snack or not to snack? And what to snack on? These questions have probably crossed your mind many times as you’ve reached for the fridge door after a long day at work or as you headed towards the pantry. Is there a right answer? We asked Diane Javelli, clinical dietitian at the UW Medical [...]

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Making the shift towards conscious and sustainable living doesn’t have to be hard – there are plenty of small lifestyle changes we can make to create less waste and help keep our planet green. One way is to prepare and pack our lunches in a more sustainable way. Whether you’re trying to prepare a nourishing [...]

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Summer is the perfect time to branch out of your comfort zone and try new ways to cook your favorite foods. How you prepare your produce can transform taste, texture, and your experience enjoying it. If you’re looking for a way to add excitement to your palate, try grilling your favorite fruits and vegetables. Not [...]

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Long warm days, beautiful warm nights…it’s the season for outdoor parties, barbeques, weddings and other social events. As you enjoy time with your family and friends this summer, consider the following tips from UW Medicine registered dietitians to bring a variety of color, nutrients, and balance to your gathering table. “BYO” – Bring your own [...]

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Making fresh, produce-centric dishes with local goods is a great way to eat healthily and support your local farmers and environment. Eating local also often means simpler recipes – saving you more time savoring your plate. Summertime produce really speaks for itself—when ripe and ready, fruits and vegetables pack all the flavor and punch they [...]

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As March is National Nutrition Month, our friends at the University Book Store served up five enticing cookbooks whose recipes will energize you to work out and inspire you to eat in. The Don’t Panic Pantry Cookbook By Noah Galuten This is the cookbook that seeks to answer the eternal question: “What am I supposed [...]

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Fiber. The word itself conjures up images of people eating bowls of cereal that look like tree bark or adding a powdery fiber supplement to their food. Although most people have heard good things about fiber, many still have questions about how much we need and where to get it. Fiber is found in nearly [...]

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April 22 is Earth Day, as it has been since 1970, when it was established just a few months after congress created the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. The EPA, whose mission is to protect human health and the environment, laid the path to the several important pieces of environmental legislation, among them the Clean Air Act, Clean [...]

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Women have played a central part in the University of Washington history, from its very first faculty member (Lucia Carr) in the 1860s and first bachelor’s degree graduate (Clara McCarty) in 1876 to the remarkably diverse learning environment it has become today. Through its eras and across its varied disciplines, countless extraordinary women have defined [...]

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As winter gracefully bows out and spring beckons with its blooming beauty, outdoor enthusiasts across the Pacific Northwest are gearing up for some much-needed adventure. But let’s face it: just because the rain jackets might stay tucked away doesn’t mean it’s time to let our guard down. Spring outings bring their own share of surprises [...]

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The roots of Women’s* History Month as a national commemoration run all the way back to March 8, 1857, when women from various New York City factories staged a protest over poor working conditions. The first Women’s Day celebration in the United States was in 1909, also in NYC. In 1911, March 8 was designated [...]

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As she leads a tour of the diverse vegetation proliferating inside the UW Biology Greenhouse, Katie Sadler compulsively collects dead leaves, desiccated flowers and spent branches, almost without noticing, the way a mother casually fusses with her child’s hair or straightens his collar. “I wish I had my pruning shears,” she says, with a knowing [...]

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“Spring” into Husky sports this March with exclusive discounted tickets through The Whole U! Husky Baseball Jason Kelly gears up to lead Husky Baseball for the 2024 season, embracing a challenging schedule as they take on eight teams that earned a bid to the 2023 NCAA baseball tournament, three of which advanced to Super Regionals. [...]

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Who wrote the book of love? It turns out to be a multi-verse series, comprising numerous genres, composed by a panoply of perceptive authors. As we approach Valentine’s Day, that celebration of all things amor, we asked our enlightened partners at the University Book Store, led by Brad Craft, to compile a list of favorite [...]

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In 1958, a young photographer named Art Kane convened a dream ensemble of jazz legends for a photo that would become known as “A Great Day in Harlem.” This famous congregation of the most dynamic musicians on the planet—Count Basie, Dizzy Gillespie, Mary Lou Williams, Art Blakey, Thelonious Monk, Charles Mingus, among them—stands as a [...]

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“Make a career of humanity. Commit yourself to the noble struggle for equal rights. You will make a better person of yourself, a greater nation of your country, and a finer world to live in.” -Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., April 18, 1959 On January 15, a longstanding federal holiday, we honor the towering life [...]

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In “The Boys in the Boat,” the bestselling story of the legendary University of Washington crew team that rowed with guts and gusto to win gold and glory at the 1936 Olympic Games in Hitler’s Nazi Germany, Pacific Northwest author Daniel James Brown conveyed a story so inspiring that it, well, inspired a major motion [...]

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Bring more meaning to giving season this year with gifts that give back to charitable causes and efforts. We get it. You want to give your family and friends meaningful, cool, interesting and eco-friendly gifts this holiday season that won’t end up at a thrift store or in a landfill and were made by adults [...]

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It’s not too late to sign up for UW Yoga Month 2023! Throughout Yoga Month an important theme is, Uplifting Diversity and Inclusion: Yoga for Every Body. Join us for a wide range of classes and tools that challenge the mainstream lens. As we move through the month, let’s remind ourselves that every body has [...]

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The curriculum vitae of Anita Ramasastry is awe-inspiring. And a bit exhausting. The Henry M. Jackson Professor of Law has compiled an impressive record of traditional academic activities and achievements, from directing the UW School of Law’s Sustainable International Development Graduate Program and serving as senior advisor to the UW’s Office of Global Affairs to [...]

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Women have played a central part in the University of Washington history, from its very first faculty member (Lucia Carr) in the 1860s and first bachelor’s degree graduate (Clara McCarty) in 1876 to the remarkably diverse learning environment it has become today. Through its eras and across its varied disciplines, countless extraordinary women have defined [...]

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On the day that Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was shot and killed in Memphis, Tennessee, Quintard Taylor was working to register Black voters in Raleigh, North Carolina. He was just 18, a junior at St. Augustine’s University endowed with idealism for the cause of racial justice through non-violent means that King espoused. But the [...]

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“I’m exactly where I want to be.”  For associate professor of Urban Design and Planning Jan Whittington, this statement sums up her feelings about being on the faculty of a large public university, doing what she loves, with good opportunities to secure research funding.  Her statement applies equally well to the 1906 Craftsman near Ravenna [...]

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Veterans can be a tight-knit group. Having spent years building a community on whom they could depend with their lives, many Veterans find retirement from the military—and the sudden loss of that community—unsettling, at best. This is one reason why Veterans recovering from behavioral health or addiction disorders often benefit from the support of a [...]

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The shape and form of a city are like an essay–a composition that is constantly being rewritten and revised by the social and political activity of the people who live in and use it. And like an essay, a city expresses arguments about who deserves the amenities that urban life offers. If that sounds like [...]

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Content warning: This article discusses sexual and domestic violence. Preventing problems before they occur. That’s a core value of community psychology, an interdisciplinary field that works to foster collective change, community wellness and the empowerment of marginalized and oppressed people. The field has a strong social justice bent, and practitioners are often passionate activists for [...]

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Colleges and universities around the world are experiencing a range of new and historically unmatched pressures for change. The structures, systems, built environments and resources that have served as the fundamental frameworks for higher education are no longer consistently meeting the needs of the diverse citizenry these institutions aim to serve. This is perhaps especially [...]

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Horacio de la Iglesia doesn’t always practice what he preaches. The sleep scientist and UW professor of biology, whose influential sleep research helped demonstrate the benefits of delaying school start times for Seattle high schoolers, knows that he should go to bed at roughly the same time each night. But on weekends, he likes to [...]

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Davon Woodard is an urban guy. Though he spent a few years during grad school in Blacksburg, Virginia—a small college town in the Appalachian Mountains, home to Virginia Tech—most of his life he’s lived and worked in cities: Lansing, Chicago, Washington, D.C., Johannesburg (South Africa) and now Tacoma. In fact, it’s fair to say Davon [...]

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Most people are at least nominally interested in neuroscience. It’s cool to be able to talk to someone at a party about your recent dendrite growth, or the impact of a boost of serotonin on your personal cocktail of neurotransmitters, or the latest causal approaches to changing cognitive function. Actually, that would be a party [...]

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Wayne Au was lucky enough to come of age during hip-hop’s golden era. Listening to the stylistic innovations in the late 1980s and early 90s of pioneers like Public Enemy, Wu-Tang Clan, Queen Latifah, Run-D.M.C. and Nas, he was electrified by music bursting with lyrics of protest and Black pride, lyrics demanding solutions to urban [...]

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April is not just about spring showers and blooming flowers—it’s also Financial Literacy Month! At the University of Washington, you have a handful of resources and financial experts at your disposal for education and support when it comes to your personal financial goals. We’ve rounded up a treasure trove of tools and resources to help [...]

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Do you dread the coming of April 15? You’re far from alone. It is the deadline for most people to file their personal income tax return. And beyond going through your financial history from the 2023 tax year, there are always changes in the filing that can make the process more fraught and frustrating. Fortunately, [...]

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It’s a tough reality of living in a computer-driven world: scams will always find their way into popular technologies. Digital payment apps—such as PayPal, Apple Pay, Venmo and Zelle—are no exception. With their use becoming increasingly a part of our everyday life, knowing the steps for safeguarding your information and maintaining control of your money [...]

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Whether you are saving money toward purchasing a home or simply watching your expenses, managing your rent costs makes good financial sense. Budget advisors generally recommend keeping housing costs at 30% of your household’s income or less. This can be challenging in the city of Seattle, especially for families earning moderate to low incomes. While [...]

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The beginning of a new year is the perfect time to assess your financial health. Here are some tips to help you set realistic goals for saving, spending and managing debt from BECU, a financial wellness partner of The Whole U. Start a spending journal In order to budget for the future, it helps to [...]

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This article was written and provided by our partners at BECU.  If you’re getting suspicious texts, you’re not alone. Scammers often impersonate people and organizations you trust. In this article, we identify common scams, ways to prevent fraud and how to spot fake texts. Is that text a fake or the real thing? Don’t click [...]

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This article is written and provided by our partners at Fidelity Investments.  If you are like most Americans, health care is expected to be one of your largest expenses in retirement, after housing and transportation costs. But unlike your parents’ generation, you won’t likely have access to employer- or union-sponsored retiree health benefits. So, health [...]

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Whether you are looking to rent an apartment or buy a first home, finding the right type of housing in Seattle can be a challenge. The Whole U partners with UW Community Relations to bring you options and resources to fit your budget level. One of the great resources available is through HomeStreet Bank’s Affinity [...]

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Fidelity Investments and TIAA (Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association of America) offer a wide variety of resources for financial education and support to the University of Washington community. There are many ways to attend classes and maximize your money this season. Whether you want to attend a virtual workshop specific to UW employees or find [...]

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This article was provided by our partners at BECU. Get even more financial wellness tips by downloading our 30 Ways to Improve Your Financial Wellness Checklist presented by BECU. From stepping on the bathroom scale to analyzing blood samples, we have lots of ways to measure our physical health, but what about our financial health? One measure [...]

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This post was created in partnership with BECU. Read on for tips on how to think about money and strategies for saving. Experts say that financial management is 20% knowledge and skills and 80% behavior. If reducing debt is your goal, putting some of the following healthy habits into practice can take you a long way [...]

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Trips to the grocery store can be expensive, especially if you have a lot of mouths to feed. The average U.S. household spends $4,942 on groceries per year, based on 2020 U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data. That’s roughly $412 per month. With inflation rising and continued supply chain shortages due to the COVID-19 pandemic, [...]

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The University of Washington is proud to partner with the National Marrow Donor Program (NMDP), formally known as Be The Match. NMDP is a renowned education, research and advocacy organization that oversees the world’s largest marrow registry. This partnership plays a crucial role in linking individuals battling life-threatening blood diseases and cancers with potential life-saving [...]

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The Service Employees Opportunity Scholarship awards annual scholarships to service employees or their family members attending UW to assist with reaching educational or work goals.  As UW employees, we connect with our campus in many ways. Established in 2009, the Service Employees Opportunity Scholarship recognizes the contributions of service employees to the well-being of our [...]

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Summer camps and courses offer numerous benefits for children, fostering personal growth, social development and academic enrichment in a supportive and adventurous environment. The good news is that here are numerous convenient options at the University of Washington. Here are some resources to help you decide on summer care, camps and courses: UW Youth & [...]

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Do you dread the coming of April 15? You’re far from alone. It is the deadline for most people to file their personal income tax return. And beyond going through your financial history from the 2023 tax year, there are always changes in the filing that can make the process more fraught and frustrating. Fortunately, [...]

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So, you’re expecting a new child, either through birth or adoption. Congratulations! It’s wonderful news, but also one of the biggest life events that can come along. Here are tips for taking time away from work to bond with the new member of your family. What are my leave options? Erin Rice, assistant vice president [...]

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It’s a tough reality of living in a computer-driven world: scams will always find their way into popular technologies. Digital payment apps—such as PayPal, Apple Pay, Venmo and Zelle—are no exception. With their use becoming increasingly a part of our everyday life, knowing the steps for safeguarding your information and maintaining control of your money [...]

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“We have all the data,” says Ellie Green, student director of the UW Food Pantry, as she pries open a thick ring binder packed with spreadsheets, charts and graphs tracking every aspect, in minute detail, of the essential campus resource she manages. Sources of food. Volunteer hours. Donations. Food drives. Quantity distributed. But one data [...]

Continue Reading →

Whether you are saving money toward purchasing a home or simply watching your expenses, managing your rent costs makes good financial sense. Budget advisors generally recommend keeping housing costs at 30% of your household’s income or less. This can be challenging in the city of Seattle, especially for families earning moderate to low incomes. While [...]

Continue Reading →

The beginning of a new year is the perfect time to assess your financial health. Here are some tips to help you set realistic goals for saving, spending and managing debt from BECU, a financial wellness partner of The Whole U. Start a spending journal In order to budget for the future, it helps to [...]

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If only being of the “Sandwich Generation” meant no more than a special affinity for a good muffaletta, shawarma, Reuben, bánh mì or torta. As it happens, membership in this particular generation means something very different and far more taxing. It describes the large group of people who find themselves “sandwiched” between providing care for [...]

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As families gather near and far for holiday celebrations, we want to honor those who provide year-round care for loved ones experiencing a loss of independence due to aging, those with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia and family members of any age who are living with disabilities. The caregiver umbrella includes many selfless individuals who attend [...]

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As a tween or teen, it can be difficult to navigate the complexities of social media. These strategies can empower parents and caregivers to create a realistic plan for their family’s screen use. Parents and caregivers of tweens and teens can’t fail to have seen—probably on social media—a recent report from the U.S. Surgeon General [...]

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Media Contacts: Beth Herrell Silverberg 206-679-5157 beth_silverberg@hotmail.com Jean Hayes University of Washington 206-616-5475 (desk) 206-954-3764 (cell) jeanmh@uw.edu   University of Washington Sponsors Guinness World Record Attempt on National Have Fun at Work Day Whole U Event Helps Faculty and Staff to “Shake it Off” in the World’s Largest Umbrella Dance  January 28, 2015—Seattle, Wash. – [...]

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For Release 9:00 am PDT Wednesday, January 14, 2015 Thousands of University of Washington Faculty, Staff and Student Employees Will “Shake it Off” during Guinness World Record Breaking Attempt in Husky Stadium What: 2,000 University of Washington faculty and staff will attempt to break the Guinness World Record for the World’s Largest Umbrella Dance choreographed [...]

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In 2014, 1,200 UW faculty and staff came together to make history. Together, they set the Guinness World Record for the largest kettlebell class ever. In 2015, we are going to do it again, but this time we’re taking over beautiful Husky Stadium and showing the world we’re not afraid of a little rain. Together [...]

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Identifying the root cause of the climate crisis is simple enough. Finding solutions? Not so simple. It requires enormous creativity, commitment and collaboration, often among traditional antagonists in the public, private and nonprofit sectors. To foster these ad hoc collaborations, there is UW EarthLab, a transdisciplinary institute within the College of the Environment that is [...]

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The curriculum vitae of Anita Ramasastry is awe-inspiring. And a bit exhausting. The Henry M. Jackson Professor of Law has compiled an impressive record of traditional academic activities and achievements, from directing the UW School of Law’s Sustainable International Development Graduate Program and serving as senior advisor to the UW’s Office of Global Affairs to [...]

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Women have played a central part in the University of Washington history, from its very first faculty member (Lucia Carr) in the 1860s and first bachelor’s degree graduate (Clara McCarty) in 1876 to the remarkably diverse learning environment it has become today. Through its eras and across its varied disciplines, countless extraordinary women have defined [...]

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As she leads a tour of the diverse vegetation proliferating inside the UW Biology Greenhouse, Katie Sadler compulsively collects dead leaves, desiccated flowers and spent branches, almost without noticing, the way a mother casually fusses with her child’s hair or straightens his collar. “I wish I had my pruning shears,” she says, with a knowing [...]

Continue Reading →

On the day that Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was shot and killed in Memphis, Tennessee, Quintard Taylor was working to register Black voters in Raleigh, North Carolina. He was just 18, a junior at St. Augustine’s University endowed with idealism for the cause of racial justice through non-violent means that King espoused. But the [...]

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Nicole Klein is not ordinarily a building hugger. But not long ago, in the middle of a tour she was leading of the old ASUW Shell House, Klein found herself overcome by emotion, temporarily unable to speak and compelled to wrap her arms around its walls of rough-hewn Douglas fir for a lingering moment. “I [...]

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“I’m exactly where I want to be.”  For associate professor of Urban Design and Planning Jan Whittington, this statement sums up her feelings about being on the faculty of a large public university, doing what she loves, with good opportunities to secure research funding.  Her statement applies equally well to the 1906 Craftsman near Ravenna [...]

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“Study abroad changed my life.” This is a headline for many a blog post, tagline for many a study abroad program brochure, popular Tik Tok theme and a common refrain among students and alumni of overseas study. Indeed, a quick Google search of that phrase pulls up dozens of first-person accounts about how being an [...]

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Veterans can be a tight-knit group. Having spent years building a community on whom they could depend with their lives, many Veterans find retirement from the military—and the sudden loss of that community—unsettling, at best. This is one reason why Veterans recovering from behavioral health or addiction disorders often benefit from the support of a [...]

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The shape and form of a city are like an essay–a composition that is constantly being rewritten and revised by the social and political activity of the people who live in and use it. And like an essay, a city expresses arguments about who deserves the amenities that urban life offers. If that sounds like [...]

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Service to one’s community—in whatever form people choose to offer it—brings people together, bridging ideological, cultural, values-based, and economic differences for the common good. For LeAnne Wiles, Student Academic Services Executive Director for First Year Programs & Strategic Initiatives in Undergraduate Academic Affairs, serving her community has, from a young age, been a conscious choice [...]

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Meaningful recognition is a powerful motivator. People need to know that what they are doing matters. They need consistent acknowledgement of their value in an organization, and they need to be given recognition in a way that is significant to them. For nurses and other patient care providers, meaningful recognition might be the difference between [...]

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Identifying the root cause of the climate crisis is simple enough. Finding solutions? Not so simple. It requires enormous creativity, commitment and collaboration, often among traditional antagonists in the public, private and nonprofit sectors. To foster these ad hoc collaborations, there is UW EarthLab, a transdisciplinary institute within the College of the Environment that is [...]

Continue Reading →

As she leads a tour of the diverse vegetation proliferating inside the UW Biology Greenhouse, Katie Sadler compulsively collects dead leaves, desiccated flowers and spent branches, almost without noticing, the way a mother casually fusses with her child’s hair or straightens his collar. “I wish I had my pruning shears,” she says, with a knowing [...]

Continue Reading →

Nicole Klein is not ordinarily a building hugger. But not long ago, in the middle of a tour she was leading of the old ASUW Shell House, Klein found herself overcome by emotion, temporarily unable to speak and compelled to wrap her arms around its walls of rough-hewn Douglas fir for a lingering moment. “I [...]

Continue Reading →

“Study abroad changed my life.” This is a headline for many a blog post, tagline for many a study abroad program brochure, popular Tik Tok theme and a common refrain among students and alumni of overseas study. Indeed, a quick Google search of that phrase pulls up dozens of first-person accounts about how being an [...]

Continue Reading →

Service to one’s community—in whatever form people choose to offer it—brings people together, bridging ideological, cultural, values-based, and economic differences for the common good. For LeAnne Wiles, Student Academic Services Executive Director for First Year Programs & Strategic Initiatives in Undergraduate Academic Affairs, serving her community has, from a young age, been a conscious choice [...]

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Meaningful recognition is a powerful motivator. People need to know that what they are doing matters. They need consistent acknowledgement of their value in an organization, and they need to be given recognition in a way that is significant to them. For nurses and other patient care providers, meaningful recognition might be the difference between [...]

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Working the night shift is not for everyone. There’s that perpetual jet-lagged feeling resulting from shift-work sleep disorder, the strain on one’s social life, the detrimental health effects and the disconnect with family members and friends who operate on a daytime schedule. But for those with night-owl tendencies, the night shift can have its benefits: [...]

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George Thomas Jr. first became interested in salmon when, as a student at Indiana University at Bloomington, he was recruited from an introductory stream ecology course to spend the summer on the Olympic Peninsula assisting a team of researchers studying coho salmon habitat. Working among tributaries feeding the Queets River the summer before his sophomore [...]

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When Val Schweigert meets with a student in a one-to-one advising session, they* seldom lead with their status as a veteran of the U.S. Army Reserve. *Val uses the pronouns she/her and they/them interchangeably. This profile will emphasize this conscious choice by using them interchangeably as well.  Proudly genderqueer and fiercely progressive, Val does not [...]

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Sean Johnson moved to Seattle in 2010 with two goals in mind: he wanted to go to medical school at the UW School of Medicine, and he wanted to publicly come out as transgender and begin transitioning. He didn’t get into the UW School of Medicine. But he did pursue—and excel in—Master’s degree programs in [...]

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Like many higher education professionals in disability services, Ian Campbell was driven to the vocation because of his personal experience with disability. Ian struggled with academics for years before finally being diagnosed in high school with learning disabilities. He characterizes the struggles before his diagnosis as “aptitude without performance”—the frustrating inability to fully demonstrate his [...]

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Brooke Emrich is what you would call an extreme knitter. The educational seminars coordinator with the UW Department of Laboratory Medicine & Pathology spends a not insignificant amount time with needles in hand. In 2008, going through a period of creative stagnation, the self-described “knitting addict” picked up her first pair of needles, participating in [...]

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The Whole U announces the 2024 UW Fitness Day community partners who will be leading various movements as UW Fitness day coach!  Mark your calendar for Wednesday, May 8, 11:30 to 12:30 at Husky Stadium for a day of fun, fitness, and camaraderie! Meet Your Coaches With community coaches specializing in yoga, Pilates, Barre, Zumba, [...]

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The Whole U announces the 2024 UW Fitness Day  coaches from UW Recreation, UW Faculty/Staff and The Whole U!  Register today and mark your calendars for Wednesday, May 8, 11:30 to 12:30 at Husky Stadium for a day of fun, fitness, and camaraderie! Read about our UW Athletics coaches participating in fitness day. Meet Your [...]

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The Whole U is thrilled to announce 2024 UW Fitness Day, live and in-person at the iconic Husky Stadium on May 8, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. This unique event is more than just a workout; it’s a vibrant celebration of movement and unity across our campus.   Led by a dynamic team of coaches, [...]

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The University of Washington is proud to partner with the National Marrow Donor Program (NMDP), formally known as Be The Match. NMDP is a renowned education, research and advocacy organization that oversees the world’s largest marrow registry. This partnership plays a crucial role in linking individuals battling life-threatening blood diseases and cancers with potential life-saving [...]

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April 22 is Earth Day, as it has been since 1970, when it was established just a few months after congress created the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. The EPA, whose mission is to protect human health and the environment, laid the path to the several important pieces of environmental legislation, among them the Clean Air Act, Clean [...]

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The Whole U’s inaugural Wellness Symposium, presented in celebration of our 10th anniversary, will empower UW faculty and staff to lead their departments in fostering well-being and discovering personal strategies for thriving in the workplace. Attendees will have the opportunity to connect or reconnect with colleagues from across campuses and UW Medicine and gain insights [...]

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SmartHealth is your voluntary wellness program that supports whole person well-being. Whether you aim to maintain your current health, manage stress, boost fitness, or explore ways to enhance your overall well-being, SmartHealth is here to help. SmartHealth allows you to set goals and work on daily habits, participate in new challenges, interact with others through [...]

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I have always loved to move my body because it’s fun. I kept active as a kid through recreational sports, cross country skiing with my mom, neighborhood bike rides with friends, swimming at the lake in summer. I was an athlete in high school and college. And now, in my mid-40s, I move during every [...]

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The heart of the matter: understanding heart health and nutrition In the realm of well-being, few topics are as vital as heart health. The heart, that tireless organ pumping life throughout our bodies, deserves our utmost care and attention. But how do we support its well-being? We chatted with Karen Conger, a registered dietitian at [...]

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Nutrition trends can have a major influence on us as we navigate our overall health and performance. We are eager to try the latest nutrition trend that shows up on our social media feeds or the newest supplement or diet that claims to be life changing. When I asked Judy Simon, one of our UWMC [...]

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“We have all the data,” says Ellie Green, student director of the UW Food Pantry, as she pries open a thick ring binder packed with spreadsheets, charts and graphs tracking every aspect, in minute detail, of the essential campus resource she manages. Sources of food. Volunteer hours. Donations. Food drives. Quantity distributed. But one data [...]

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It’s that time of year again — for making resolutions to get into shape and make better choices. Noble goals, but ones that can lead to disappointment. I know this feeling all too well. At the young age of 13, I resolved to get into shape during the new year. New year, new me, right? [...]

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The University of Washington is proud to partner with the National Marrow Donor Program (NMDP), formally known as Be The Match. NMDP is a renowned education, research and advocacy organization that oversees the world’s largest marrow registry. This partnership plays a crucial role in linking individuals battling life-threatening blood diseases and cancers with potential life-saving [...]

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April 22 is Earth Day, as it has been since 1970, when it was established just a few months after congress created the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. The EPA, whose mission is to protect human health and the environment, laid the path to the several important pieces of environmental legislation, among them the Clean Air Act, Clean [...]

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Volunteering is a fun way to support your favorite nonprofit organization – plus, research demonstrates that it’s good for you. Whether you are able to volunteer on a regular basis, or just have the occasional hour or two to spare, you can support a cause you are passionate about. Why volunteer? Volunteering is good for you. In study [...]

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The roots of Women’s* History Month as a national commemoration run all the way back to March 8, 1857, when women from various New York City factories staged a protest over poor working conditions. The first Women’s Day celebration in the United States was in 1909, also in NYC. In 1911, March 8 was designated [...]

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In 1958, a young photographer named Art Kane convened a dream ensemble of jazz legends for a photo that would become known as “A Great Day in Harlem.” This famous congregation of the most dynamic musicians on the planet—Count Basie, Dizzy Gillespie, Mary Lou Williams, Art Blakey, Thelonious Monk, Charles Mingus, among them—stands as a [...]

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“We have all the data,” says Ellie Green, student director of the UW Food Pantry, as she pries open a thick ring binder packed with spreadsheets, charts and graphs tracking every aspect, in minute detail, of the essential campus resource she manages. Sources of food. Volunteer hours. Donations. Food drives. Quantity distributed. But one data [...]

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Every year, the UWCFD spotlights a nonprofit organization doing amazing work to make our communities – locally, nationally and globally – healthier and more resilient. This year’s campaign is coming to an end in December. There is still plenty of time to get involved and support the 2023 featured nonprofit, the National Alliance on Mental [...]

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October marks the annual observance of National Disability Employment Awareness Month, an opportunity to recognize the contributions of American workers with disabilities and educate about disability employment issues. This year also marks the 50th anniversary of Section 504, the first disability civil rights law enacted in the United States. The U.S. Department of Labor’s Office [...]

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Monday, October 9 marks a day of recognition of Indigenous peoples’ resilience and rich cultural heritage in the face of centuries of oppression, assimilation and genocide.  Recognized on the second Monday in October – the same day as the federally recognized Columbus Day holiday – Indigenous Peoples’ Day (sometimes called Native Americans Day) became an [...]

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The UW Combined Fund Drive (UWCFD) has been a pillar of philanthropy at the University of Washington for nearly four decades, offering staff, faculty, and retirees a unique opportunity to make an impact in their community. Since its establishment in 1984, the UWCFD has garnered the generous contributions of UW employees, raising close to $60 [...]

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Every year, the UWCFD spotlights a nonprofit organization doing amazing work to make our communities – locally, nationally and globally – healthier and more resilient. We are excited to announce that the 2023 featured nonprofit is the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Seattle. Through empowerment and encouragement, NAMI serves as a safe place for all who [...]

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Thousands of kids across our state face barriers to success this back-to-school season. Your donation of supplies, money or time will help ensure these kids have what they need to realize their potential this year. For many children in our communities, there are any number of obstacles to getting an education: unmet basic needs, homelessness, [...]

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The Whole U announces the 2024 UW Fitness Day community partners who will be leading various movements as UW Fitness day coach!  Mark your calendar for Wednesday, May 8, 11:30 to 12:30 at Husky Stadium for a day of fun, fitness, and camaraderie! Meet Your Coaches With community coaches specializing in yoga, Pilates, Barre, Zumba, [...]

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The Whole U announces the 2024 UW Fitness Day  coaches from UW Recreation, UW Faculty/Staff and The Whole U!  Register today and mark your calendars for Wednesday, May 8, 11:30 to 12:30 at Husky Stadium for a day of fun, fitness, and camaraderie! Read about our UW Athletics coaches participating in fitness day. Meet Your [...]

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The Whole U is thrilled to announce 2024 UW Fitness Day, live and in-person at the iconic Husky Stadium on May 8, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. This unique event is more than just a workout; it’s a vibrant celebration of movement and unity across our campus.   Led by a dynamic team of coaches, [...]

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The University of Washington is proud to partner with the National Marrow Donor Program (NMDP), formally known as Be The Match. NMDP is a renowned education, research and advocacy organization that oversees the world’s largest marrow registry. This partnership plays a crucial role in linking individuals battling life-threatening blood diseases and cancers with potential life-saving [...]

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This week The Whole U launched some exciting updates to our events portal, and we can’t wait to share the changes with you. After 10 years as a program, we knew it was time to improve the user experience and help you to better navigate our variety of offerings! What’s new: Home page categories and [...]

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April is not just about spring showers and blooming flowers—it’s also Financial Literacy Month! At the University of Washington, you have a handful of resources and financial experts at your disposal for education and support when it comes to your personal financial goals. We’ve rounded up a treasure trove of tools and resources to help [...]

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The Whole U’s inaugural Wellness Symposium, presented in celebration of our 10th anniversary, will empower UW faculty and staff to lead their departments in fostering well-being and discovering personal strategies for thriving in the workplace. Attendees will have the opportunity to connect or reconnect with colleagues from across campuses and UW Medicine and gain insights [...]

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ASUW Office of Student Health Relations is honored to host the first-ever UW Student Wellness Week, Tuesday, April 30 to Friday, May 3. During this week students are encouraged to focus on overall well-being.  Activities Schedule: Tuesday, April 30   Virtual Weight Training Class with Lauren Updyke 6:15-6:45 a.m. & 7:15-7:45 a.m. / Zoom This [...]

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March may come in like a lion and go out like a lamb. Or in like a lamb and out like a lion. Or something completely different. We just never know in the Northwest. Whatever the weather, you can take advantage of the Whole U’s many opportunities to work on wellness and engage in the [...]

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As she leads a tour of the diverse vegetation proliferating inside the UW Biology Greenhouse, Katie Sadler compulsively collects dead leaves, desiccated flowers and spent branches, almost without noticing, the way a mother casually fusses with her child’s hair or straightens his collar. “I wish I had my pruning shears,” she says, with a knowing [...]

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For the shortest month of the year, February keeps plenty busy. We celebrate Black history and Lunar New Year, we commemorate presidents, we contemplate heart health, we consider a groundhog’s shadow, we continue our eight-week Dare to Restore program — and we contemplate love in all its lovely forms. It’s a lot to cram into [...]

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In the blink of an eye, ten years have passed, and we’re thrilled to be celebrating a decade of gathering at the University of Washington, fostering community and connection, and prioritizing our well-being. The Whole U was launched on January 24, 2014, with a Guinness World Record attempt for the largest kettlebell workout in the [...]

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