In celebration of UW Yoga Month, The Whole U is highlighting all our UW yoga partners through our UW Discount Network. Check out the list below. If your favorite yoga studio is not on the list, email us at thewholeu@uw.edu. And if you haven’t already registered for UW Yoga Month, DO IT TODAY! Aditi Yoga [...]

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This November, The Whole U launches its 11th year hosting UW Yoga Month! Register for UW Yoga Month – Restore in 2024 and embark on a journey of relaxation and renewal. 2024 Yoga Month Theme This Yoga Month, we invite you to focus on relaxation and inner peace. As life’s demands pull us in many [...]

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Turn over a new leaf this season and energize your routine with group fitness! Group fitness offers more than just physical health benefits. It also fosters a supportive and motivating environment that keeps participants engaged and committed to their goals. The sense of camaraderie in a group setting inspires individuals to push themselves further than [...]

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As the seasons start to change, now is the perfect time to refresh your knowledge and explore the resources available at the UW Farm. Gardening is a year-round activity that brings fresh, homegrown vegetables to your table. If you’re unsure where to begin, connect with the thriving gardening community at the UW Farm. The University [...]

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This summer, the University of Washington community came together for an unforgettable experience with the 2024 UW Summer Olympics Challenge! From July 26 to August 11, over 1,200 UW faculty, staff, and families committed themselves to achieving personal and team goals across the six pillars of well-being: being active, eating well, engaging interests, financially fit, [...]

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The rising popularity of mindfulness in today’s world is proving the need for humans to disconnect from the daily stress of life and tune inward. Many have discovered mindfulness as a useful tool for lowering stress, managing anxiety, improving mood and creating a sense of calmness through meditation. During this time of year, finding mindfulness [...]

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No plans for the weekend? Why not take a hike? No, I don’t mean that sarcastically. There are tons of beautiful hikes in Washington! I’ve compiled a list of hikes, in order of difficulty, located on the west side of the state. Not an avid hiker? That’s okay! Start out with the hikes at the [...]

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The University of Washington is one of the most beautiful educational settings on earth, a sublime marriage of eclectic architecture and verdant landscape. That landscape certainly provides an inspiring platform for learning. But it also serves up myriad great places to exercise — both body and soul. The relative quiet and dependably sunny skies of [...]

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As the Paris Olympic Games commence on July 26, so will The Whole U’s UW Summer Olympics Challenge. While going for the gold by meeting daily wellness goals of exercise, nutrition, hydration, mindfulness, connection and kindness, UW Summer Olympians are also contributing financial support to a favorite nonprofit organization: Special Olympics Washington, which will mark [...]

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The Summer Olympics are a time of unity, celebration, and extraordinary athletic achievement. At the University of Washington, we’re bringing that same spirit to our campus community with a fun and engaging UW Summer Olympics Challenge. This is your chance to challenge yourself, support your colleagues and celebrate the joy of the games together! How [...]

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It’s July, the month when our minds turn to holidays and summer vacays. Sun rays and lazy days. While the UW may try to catch its breath this month after a hectic spring quarter, there’s plenty going on at The Whole U to keep you moving and mindful. Amid the variety of classes, webinars and [...]

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It is finally summertime in the PNW! And while it can be tempting to bask in our too-fleeting season of sun… it’s also important to protect your skin from the harmful radiation emitted by our brilliant local star. Too much exposure to the sun can cause skin cancer, which is the most common form of [...]

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Fall is the perfect time to embrace warm, hearty meals that nourish both the body and soul. There’s something comforting about cooking at home during this season—whether it’s the rich aroma of spices or the warmth of the oven on a cool evening. To make things even easier, fall is ideal for one-pot meals that [...]

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As the seasons start to change, now is the perfect time to refresh your knowledge and explore the resources available at the UW Farm. Gardening is a year-round activity that brings fresh, homegrown vegetables to your table. If you’re unsure where to begin, connect with the thriving gardening community at the UW Farm. The University [...]

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This summer, the University of Washington community came together for an unforgettable experience with the 2024 UW Summer Olympics Challenge! From July 26 to August 11, over 1,200 UW faculty, staff, and families committed themselves to achieving personal and team goals across the six pillars of well-being: being active, eating well, engaging interests, financially fit, [...]

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The author Michael Pollan has boiled down the contents of several bestselling books and a lifetime of inquiry on healthy dining into a prescriptive motto with the economy of a haiku: “eat food, not too much, mostly plants.” Mostly plants. It sounds like a virtuous sentiment. But why? What is it that fruits and vegetables [...]

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Staying hydrated is essential for maintaining overall health and well-being. Whether you’re a seasoned athlete, a busy professional or simply navigating daily life, proper hydration can enhance physical performance, cognitive function and energy levels. On average, humans are made up of about 55 – 60% water, which is why it is so crucial to drink [...]

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The Summer Olympics are a time of unity, celebration, and extraordinary athletic achievement. At the University of Washington, we’re bringing that same spirit to our campus community with a fun and engaging UW Summer Olympics Challenge. This is your chance to challenge yourself, support your colleagues and celebrate the joy of the games together! How [...]

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When sunshine warms our days and stretches late into the evening, you know it’s prime season for barbecues, block parties, potlucks, birthdays, weddings and all manner of al fresco social gatherings. As you gather with family, friends and neighbors this summer, UW Medicine registered dietitians offer tips to bring a variety of color, nutrients and [...]

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As the Pacific Northwest soil begins to warm enough to support an explosion of new growth, May is the perfect time to think about gardening. Whether your passions run toward geraniums, dahlias and foxglove or tomatoes, blueberries and zucchini—or maybe all of the above—our region is a pretty ideal place to sow your seeds and [...]

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As warm weather and longer days approach us, so does farmers market season! Local farmers markets are lively spots where organic veggies proudly wear their dirt and fruits are so fresh, they practically say “hello.” The smell of freshly baked bread mixes with the scent of handmade soaps, creating a delightful experience. These markets aren’t [...]

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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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If you’ve ever craved a deep sense of calm, restorative yoga might be exactly what you’re looking for. This gentle style of yoga invites you to slow down, release tension and relax completely. We’re thrilled to collaborate with our yoga studio partners during UW Yoga Month to offer classes exploring the stress-reduction benefits of yoga. [...]

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November is National Native American Heritage Month. It is a time dedicated to celebrating the traditions, cultures, languages and stories of Native American, Alaska Native, Native Hawaiian, and affiliated Island communities and ensure their rich histories and contributions continue to thrive with each passing generation. In 1990, President George H. W. Bush approved a joint [...]

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This November, The Whole U launches its 11th year hosting UW Yoga Month! Register for UW Yoga Month – Restore in 2024 and embark on a journey of relaxation and renewal. 2024 Yoga Month Theme This Yoga Month, we invite you to focus on relaxation and inner peace. As life’s demands pull us in many [...]

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Many sources compete for attention online and in our social media feeds, including partisan blogs and bogus sites posting as legitimate news organizations. It can be tough to know what to trust. Follow these five steps from the News Literacy Project to cut through the noise and learn how to evaluate sources for signs of [...]

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“The best camera is the one that’s with you.” – Chase Jarvis In today’s fast-paced world, our smartphones are more than just communication devices. They’re powerful cameras that we carry with us every day. Whether you’re capturing moments on the go or working on your creative portfolio, your smartphone is a fantastic tool for photography. [...]

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Every year, the UW Combined Fund Drive (CFD) 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 featured nonprofit for the 2024 UWCFD workplace giving campaign is Northwest Education Access.  Founded in 2002, Northwest Education Access [...]

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As the seasons start to change, now is the perfect time to refresh your knowledge and explore the resources available at the UW Farm. Gardening is a year-round activity that brings fresh, homegrown vegetables to your table. If you’re unsure where to begin, connect with the thriving gardening community at the UW Farm. The University [...]

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Saturday, August 10 and Sunday, August 11 was a kids-laughing, tails-wagging, smile-flashing type of day on UW’s Seattle campus. More than 2,500 Huskies turned up for The Whole U’s annual UW Photo Day when faculty, staff, family and friends can get free professional portraits from some of Seattle’s best photographers. Attendees made their way to [...]

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This summer, the University of Washington community came together for an unforgettable experience with the 2024 UW Summer Olympics Challenge! From July 26 to August 11, over 1,200 UW faculty, staff, and families committed themselves to achieving personal and team goals across the six pillars of well-being: being active, eating well, engaging interests, financially fit, [...]

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Autumn is quickly approaching, which means it’s time for Husky fall sports! The Whole U and UW Athletics are offering great exclusive discounts on football, volleyball and soccer tickets to UW employees as a thank you for all you do for our great university. Check out these great deals for UW faculty and staff. Then [...]

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No plans for the weekend? Why not take a hike? No, I don’t mean that sarcastically. There are tons of beautiful hikes in Washington! I’ve compiled a list of hikes, in order of difficulty, located on the west side of the state. Not an avid hiker? That’s okay! Start out with the hikes at the [...]

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Turn the dog days of summer into Dawg days this August with a month full of wellness events and activities through The Whole U. Continue the UW Summer Olympics Challenge with an eclectic array of offerings. Stretch your distance ambitions with UW Endurance Club. Gather your family, friends and animals and strike a pose at [...]

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When teaching a course called “Leading Across Cultures,” Xiao-Ping Chen engages her students in a probing discussion of the 2020 Academy Award-winning documentary “American Factory.” This uncommonly perceptive account of a Chinese glass manufacturer’s attempts to open a plant in Ohio is hardly a textbook MBA case study. But Chen, a professor of management at [...]

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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 [...]

Continue Reading →

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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As we enter October, Financial Planning Month serves as a timely reminder that achieving your financial goals is possible with the right strategies in place. Whether you are just beginning your financial journey or looking to fine-tune your approach, this month is an opportunity to take control of your finances, reduce stress, and set a [...]

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As parents, one of the most valuable life skills you can impart to your children is financial responsibility. The earlier kids learn the basics of earning, saving, and investing, the better equipped they’ll be to navigate the financial challenges of adulthood. This guide will walk you through the key steps to help your children develop [...]

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Key takeaways: Always note the amount due and the payment date so you pay on time, every time. Read the contract with your card issuer so you understand the terms and possible fees you may face. Check your credit reports regularly to monitor your credit score, and check for any errors. To make the most [...]

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Your mind may have been boggled by the recent headline declaring that the full cost of attaining a four-year degree at a few of the nation’s elite universities is about to surpass $400,000 for the first time. Of course, few students will actually pay this astronomical sticker price. And higher education costs quite a bit [...]

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Community land trusts (CLTs) are nonprofit organizations focused on creating permanently affordable housing. The land trust shares in the ownership of the home — they own the land, while you own the home. This may result in lower housing costs. The Whole U’s partners at HomeStreet Bank answer some frequently asked questions about community land [...]

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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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The start of a new academic year can bring a mix of emotions, from excitement to moments of anxiety. This fall, as we approach the 2024 election, it’s normal to feel a bit more tension with races at the national, state and local level. Anticipating these changes while managing everyday stressors can sometimes feel overwhelming. [...]

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As we enter October, Financial Planning Month serves as a timely reminder that achieving your financial goals is possible with the right strategies in place. Whether you are just beginning your financial journey or looking to fine-tune your approach, this month is an opportunity to take control of your finances, reduce stress, and set a [...]

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Is college on the horizon for your family? Higher education can mean high anxiety. There are significant economic and academic stressors to cope with, of course. There are standardized tests to take, essays to write, application deadlines to meet, financial aid forms to fill. But there’s also the plain fact that going to college is [...]

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As parents, one of the most valuable life skills you can impart to your children is financial responsibility. The earlier kids learn the basics of earning, saving, and investing, the better equipped they’ll be to navigate the financial challenges of adulthood. This guide will walk you through the key steps to help your children develop [...]

Continue Reading →

Your mind may have been boggled by the recent headline declaring that the full cost of attaining a four-year degree at a few of the nation’s elite universities is about to surpass $400,000 for the first time. Of course, few students will actually pay this astronomical sticker price. And higher education costs quite a bit [...]

Continue Reading →

It is finally summertime in the PNW! And while it can be tempting to bask in our too-fleeting season of sun… it’s also important to protect your skin from the harmful radiation emitted by our brilliant local star. Too much exposure to the sun can cause skin cancer, which is the most common form of [...]

Continue Reading →

Community land trusts (CLTs) are nonprofit organizations focused on creating permanently affordable housing. The land trust shares in the ownership of the home — they own the land, while you own the home. This may result in lower housing costs. The Whole U’s partners at HomeStreet Bank answer some frequently asked questions about community land [...]

Continue Reading →

It’s easy to forget that facial expressions and body language communicate emotions, whether intended or not. What if you could exert more control over how you process and express these emotions? It’s possible through a process called emotional regulation. Emotional regulation is the ability to manage your emotional responses through various strategies that reframe challenging [...]

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May is national Mental Health Awareness Month, with its clarion call to prioritize our psychological well-being as much as we do our physical well-being. That’s sometimes easier said than done. While there is certainly cause to celebrate the rising awareness and acceptance and declining stigma of mental health disorders, these trends have also revealed a [...]

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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 [...]

Continue Reading →

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 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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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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It would not be too far a stretch to describe Ashwini Sadekar as a Renaissance woman. That’s not to say she is some kind of modern-day Leonardo da Vinci (though the 15th century polymath is one of her foremost inspirations). But, in her own way and time, Sadekar is fusing disparate disciplines into a body [...]

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Not all superfans wear capes. But Barry Erickson does. Or did. For a quarter century, beginning in the mid-1980s, he entertained the home fans and antagonized visitors at UW football games in the guise of Captain Husky, a kind of vigilante mascot, whose DIY costume, broad comic skits and thundering crowd spell outs became an [...]

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“Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?” This question, posed by the poet Mary Oliver, was designed to inspire a bit of introspection. But when Maria Lamarca Anderson encountered it — on a milestone birthday at her physical and emotional limit in the thin air of [...]

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“History never repeats itself,” wrote Mark Twain, “but it often rhymes.” That famous notion by the iconic American author certainly tracks with UW Rowing, a program that has been so good for so long that its storied history sometimes achieves a measure of rhythmic symmetry. To wit: In 1936, an understated former Washington oarsman named [...]

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The University of Washington Q Center and director Brennon Ham wholeheartedly celebrate Pride and the progress of the LGBTQIA+ community this and every month. But that doesn’t mean that Brennon (who uses they/any pronouns) is content with the status quo. “When we become stagnant and stop evaluating whether behaviors or policies or words are harmful, [...]

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Marie Cockerham felt ready for a new challenge. She had worked nearly two decades as a clinical nurse and, increasingly, a nurse educator when she took on a staff support position at UW Medical Center that was created to address the pervasive emotional stress and strain borne by healthcare providers. In this new role, Cockerham [...]

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When teaching a course called “Leading Across Cultures,” Xiao-Ping Chen engages her students in a probing discussion of the 2020 Academy Award-winning documentary “American Factory.” This uncommonly perceptive account of a Chinese glass manufacturer’s attempts to open a plant in Ohio is hardly a textbook MBA case study. But Chen, a professor of management at [...]

Continue Reading →

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 [...]

Continue Reading →

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 [...]

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 →

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 [...]

Continue Reading →

It would not be too far a stretch to describe Ashwini Sadekar as a Renaissance woman. That’s not to say she is some kind of modern-day Leonardo da Vinci (though the 15th century polymath is one of her foremost inspirations). But, in her own way and time, Sadekar is fusing disparate disciplines into a body [...]

Continue Reading →

Not all superfans wear capes. But Barry Erickson does. Or did. For a quarter century, beginning in the mid-1980s, he entertained the home fans and antagonized visitors at UW football games in the guise of Captain Husky, a kind of vigilante mascot, whose DIY costume, broad comic skits and thundering crowd spell outs became an [...]

Continue Reading →

“Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?” This question, posed by the poet Mary Oliver, was designed to inspire a bit of introspection. But when Maria Lamarca Anderson encountered it — on a milestone birthday at her physical and emotional limit in the thin air of [...]

Continue Reading →

“History never repeats itself,” wrote Mark Twain, “but it often rhymes.” That famous notion by the iconic American author certainly tracks with UW Rowing, a program that has been so good for so long that its storied history sometimes achieves a measure of rhythmic symmetry. To wit: In 1936, an understated former Washington oarsman named [...]

Continue Reading →

The University of Washington Q Center and director Brennon Ham wholeheartedly celebrate Pride and the progress of the LGBTQIA+ community this and every month. But that doesn’t mean that Brennon (who uses they/any pronouns) is content with the status quo. “When we become stagnant and stop evaluating whether behaviors or policies or words are harmful, [...]

Continue Reading →

Marie Cockerham felt ready for a new challenge. She had worked nearly two decades as a clinical nurse and, increasingly, a nurse educator when she took on a staff support position at UW Medical Center that was created to address the pervasive emotional stress and strain borne by healthcare providers. In this new role, Cockerham [...]

Continue Reading →

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 [...]

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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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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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If you’ve ever craved a deep sense of calm, restorative yoga might be exactly what you’re looking for. This gentle style of yoga invites you to slow down, release tension and relax completely. We’re thrilled to collaborate with our yoga studio partners during UW Yoga Month to offer classes exploring the stress-reduction benefits of yoga. [...]

Continue Reading →

In celebration of UW Yoga Month, The Whole U is highlighting all our UW yoga partners through our UW Discount Network. Check out the list below. If your favorite yoga studio is not on the list, email us at thewholeu@uw.edu. And if you haven’t already registered for UW Yoga Month, DO IT TODAY! Aditi Yoga [...]

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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 [...]

Continue Reading →

Fall is the perfect time to embrace warm, hearty meals that nourish both the body and soul. There’s something comforting about cooking at home during this season—whether it’s the rich aroma of spices or the warmth of the oven on a cool evening. To make things even easier, fall is ideal for one-pot meals that [...]

Continue Reading →

This November, The Whole U launches its 11th year hosting UW Yoga Month! Register for UW Yoga Month – Restore in 2024 and embark on a journey of relaxation and renewal. 2024 Yoga Month Theme This Yoga Month, we invite you to focus on relaxation and inner peace. As life’s demands pull us in many [...]

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The start of a new academic year can bring a mix of emotions, from excitement to moments of anxiety. This fall, as we approach the 2024 election, it’s normal to feel a bit more tension with races at the national, state and local level. Anticipating these changes while managing everyday stressors can sometimes feel overwhelming. [...]

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Many sources compete for attention online and in our social media feeds, including partisan blogs and bogus sites posting as legitimate news organizations. It can be tough to know what to trust. Follow these five steps from the News Literacy Project to cut through the noise and learn how to evaluate sources for signs of [...]

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Turn over a new leaf this season and energize your routine with group fitness! Group fitness offers more than just physical health benefits. It also fosters a supportive and motivating environment that keeps participants engaged and committed to their goals. The sense of camaraderie in a group setting inspires individuals to push themselves further than [...]

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As the seasons start to change, now is the perfect time to refresh your knowledge and explore the resources available at the UW Farm. Gardening is a year-round activity that brings fresh, homegrown vegetables to your table. If you’re unsure where to begin, connect with the thriving gardening community at the UW Farm. The University [...]

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This summer, the University of Washington community came together for an unforgettable experience with the 2024 UW Summer Olympics Challenge! From July 26 to August 11, over 1,200 UW faculty, staff, and families committed themselves to achieving personal and team goals across the six pillars of well-being: being active, eating well, engaging interests, financially fit, [...]

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Self-compassion is something that strengthens your own life and the lives of those around you. We all have a critical voice. But how we internalize negative influences has a major impact on our overall wellness, spanning our mental, physical, social and emotional health. So, what is self-compassion? Why is it so hard to do and [...]

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The rising popularity of mindfulness in today’s world is proving the need for humans to disconnect from the daily stress of life and tune inward. Many have discovered mindfulness as a useful tool for lowering stress, managing anxiety, improving mood and creating a sense of calmness through meditation. During this time of year, finding mindfulness [...]

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November is National Native American Heritage Month. It is a time dedicated to celebrating the traditions, cultures, languages and stories of Native American, Alaska Native, Native Hawaiian, and affiliated Island communities and ensure their rich histories and contributions continue to thrive with each passing generation. In 1990, President George H. W. Bush approved a joint [...]

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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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Lots of great things happened in 1984. You could go to the theater and watch the original Ghostbusters or Beverly Hills Cop. Madonna was making her way into the living rooms across America thanks to MTV. Bruce Springsteen released Born in the USA and the original Apple Macintosh went on sale. In Washington state, then [...]

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Every year, the UW Combined Fund Drive (CFD) 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 featured nonprofit for the 2024 UWCFD workplace giving campaign is Northwest Education Access.  Founded in 2002, Northwest Education Access [...]

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As the Paris Olympic Games commence on July 26, so will The Whole U’s UW Summer Olympics Challenge. While going for the gold by meeting daily wellness goals of exercise, nutrition, hydration, mindfulness, connection and kindness, UW Summer Olympians are also contributing financial support to a favorite nonprofit organization: Special Olympics Washington, which will mark [...]

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This June, Seattle Pride celebrates a massive milestone: the 50th anniversary of Pride festivities in Seattle, established in 1974 as a rallying cry for gay rights and queer visibility after the Stonewall uprising of 1969. At the University of Washington, organized support and celebration of the LGBTQIA+ community goes back even further. In 1967, UW [...]

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Summer is almost here! And it’s a great time to connect with your community through volunteering. Research has found that volunteering has many benefits to you and the communities you serve. We want to share a few of the many opportunities to give back through volunteering — either on your own, with your family or [...]

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May is National Asian American, Native Hawai’ian and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month, an opportunity to celebrate the diverse people, cultures and communities whose contributions have greatly enriched American history, society and culture. The United States first recognized AANHPI heritage in 1978. A week-long recognition was extended to a month-long celebration in 1992 commemorating the [...]

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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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The UW Athletic Department has partnered with The Whole U to offer our UW employees discounted pricing to special Husky sporting events this year and we are excited to promote some of our best offers for the upcoming months! UW Women’s Volleyball  Come support volleyball as they close out their 2024 season! Husky Volleyball vs [...]

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As November’s crisp winds arrive we’ve created an exciting lineup of events to help you survive the chilly weather! This month, in celebration of Yoga Month, we’re offering five virtual yoga sessions and a vast inventory of yoga resources. Its not too late to register for UW Yoga Month – Restore in 2024.  From revitalizing [...]

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This November, The Whole U launches its 11th year hosting UW Yoga Month! Register for UW Yoga Month – Restore in 2024 and embark on a journey of relaxation and renewal. 2024 Yoga Month Theme This Yoga Month, we invite you to focus on relaxation and inner peace. As life’s demands pull us in many [...]

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This month, take charge of your health by joining us at one of the many benefits fairs and flu shot clinics available across our UW campuses and UW Medical Centers. Join UW Endurance Club in several clinics. And flex your financial muscles at one of our informative webinars with our financial partners Fidelity, BECU and HomeStreet [...]

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It is important to acknowledge election stress and to support your well-being and that of people you love. Election stress is real, and it doesn’t take sides. Many folks are experiencing heightened stress, anxiety and fear at this time. While we cannot control our stressors, there are many small things we can do every day [...]

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Turn over a new leaf this season and energize your routine with group fitness! Group fitness offers more than just physical health benefits. It also fosters a supportive and motivating environment that keeps participants engaged and committed to their goals. The sense of camaraderie in a group setting inspires individuals to push themselves further than [...]

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The Whole U brings wellness and connection to UW Medicine this summer  As the University of Washington’s well-being engagement program, The Whole U supports wellness and connection for all UW faculty and staff across our many academic campuses, medical centers and worksites. Institutions increasingly recognize the value of workplace wellness, especially after the COVID-19 pandemic. [...]

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The Whole U is partnering with the Seattle Visiting Nurse Association to offer flu shot and COVID-19 booster vaccine clinics across our campuses this fall. Everyone attending a clinic must register for an appointment with SVNA. COVID-19 Boosters The COVID-19 booster vaccine supplied at all UW clinics is the Moderna vaccine (2024-2025 Formula) corresponding to [...]

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As summer winds down, we’re gearing up for an exciting lineup of September events! The Whole U is thrilled to introduce a series of wellness-focused activities designed to inspire and engage the entire UW community. Daily 15 minute movement break Every Monday – Friday 11 – 11:15 a.m. Virtual The Whole U’s Daily Movement Break, [...]

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Key takeaways: Always note the amount due and the payment date so you pay on time, every time. Read the contract with your card issuer so you understand the terms and possible fees you may face. Check your credit reports regularly to monitor your credit score, and check for any errors. To make the most [...]

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Join us on Thursday, August 22 from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. as The Whole U is hosting a Summer Market at Harborview Park. Stop by to grab a delicious snack or pick up a unique hand-made item. Enjoy a variety of local vendors showcasing their crafts, foods and products in a lively and welcoming [...]

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Turn the dog days of summer into Dawg days this August with a month full of wellness events and activities through The Whole U. Continue the UW Summer Olympics Challenge with an eclectic array of offerings. Stretch your distance ambitions with UW Endurance Club. Gather your family, friends and animals and strike a pose at [...]

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