Splashdown: Swimming in Seattle & Beyond
I love long summer days, but when the sun stays out for days on end, I need to keep cool. That’s where water comes in. Here’s a list of Seattle swimming spots to help you cool off as the weather warms up. Grab your towels and suits everybody, and let’s dive in! Lake Washington, WAC [...]
Where to Swim in Seattle
I love long summer days, but when the sun stays out for days on end, I need to keep cool. That’s where water comes in. Here’s a list of Seattle swimming spots to help you cool off as the weather warms up. So grab your towels and suits and let’s dive in! Lake Washington, WAC – [...]
From Woe to Wellness
From Woe to Wellness: Strategies for Surmounting Winter’s Worst Changing seasons are often followed by changes in mood or healthy habits. And while biology and behavior vary naturally from season to season, that doesn’t mean there aren’t strategies for combatting the winter blues in all its forms. We identified five of winter’s most widespread woes—whether that’s ice on your running route, [...]
Warm Up, Chill Out with These Delightful December Events
If the weather outside is frightful, it can seem difficult to find events that are delightful. Luckily, this month at the UW, there’s plenty going on inside warm libraries, galleries, and performance spaces. The following events are sure to get you into the holiday spirit before your flight out of town or help entertain loved ones who might be [...]
The Final Acts: Ovations 2016
With the main event just a few short days away, it’s time to wrap up our three-part series highlighting the acts performing at Ovations 2016! Next time you see these faculty, staff members, and students, it will be on stage November 20 in Meany Hall. Be sure to register for your seat—there are less than 100 [...]
Comedy, Cats, and Celtic Fiddle? Catch it all at Ovations 2016
Whether or not you’ve attended Ovations before, you’re in for a unique treat on November 20 when the Meany Theater stage abounds with comedians, poets, singers, and dancers galore. You’ve already met some of the performers, but buckle up, because our next set is just as exciting as the first. The Collective Self-described as the UW’s best—and only—improv troupe, The [...]
Moved by Music: Ovations 2016
The moment we’ve all been waiting for is finally here: it’s time to introduce our Ovations 2016 talent! This set of performers is ready to wow audiences November 20 with world-famous opera, tantalizing tango, and more musical performances bound to inspire. With an exhibit brimming with artwork, the Purple Carpet rolled out for professional photographs, and a [...]
Films to Frighten Up Your Halloween
Halloween is just days away and all month long we’ve been preparing costumes, sneaking candy from the “secret” stash, and waiting for the big night to arrive. For some, Halloween means tricks and treats, but movies also play a key role in how folks celebrate and get even more pumped up for the scariest season [...]
U-District Discoveries: Community and Education Nonprofits
With the annual UW Combined Fund drive, work makes it easy to donate to some of your favorite nonprofits, but what if you took your dedication one step further? It might sound daunting at first, but donating your time could be an integral piece of a nonprofit’s lifespan or ability to serve even more folks [...]
Sharing History for a Better Tomorrow – UW Stair Climb 2016
Families divided and desperation in the face of death – these are the real impacts of the Holocaust, and the result of extreme personal and cultural misunderstanding. Unfortunately, these consequences are the results of extreme misunderstandings today as well. Communities founded on compassion and care for others, however, are the reasons why the Holocaust Center [...]
Staff Story: Ariadna Santander
A Story of Fundraising, Gratitude, and Fitness Chris Kirchoff changed Ariadna Santander’s life. Since doctors told Santander she would never run again, she’s completed over 11 half marathons and hiked in the Himalayas – not to mention her plans to hike the Andes this October. Now Santander, along with Kirchoff and a team of determined [...]
What do I do with this? Let’s Talk Trash
You’re standing in front of the waste receptacles with your hands full of trash. You want to avoid singlehandedly destroying the environment, but you’re also unsure of what to toss in the recycle, compost, or landfill-bound garbage bins. A group of people start to walk by you and seemingly sort their trash effortlessly. What? We [...]