Resources for Addiction & Recovery
It’s party season, and we’re all for lots of fun and festivities, but holidays can push buttons. For many in the recovery community and for those who want to get clean and sober, holidays can be unsettling. Heightened expectations, rich food and drink, and late nights are a dizzying mix, and a relapse can be [...]
5 Seattleites: This is Why We Climb
On November 18, get ready for a stair climb like no other: the Climb to $10K for Facing Homelessness cosponsored by the UW Combined Fund Drive and The Whole U. As you reach the top of the stairway, you’ll see portraits on display, like the ones here, accompanied by unique stories. We’ve already raised over [...]
3 Campuses. 6 Locations. Climb to $10K!
When you watch Rex Hohlbein’s TEDx talk, you see him speak calmly yet forcefully on his humanizing mission. You hear him tell the origin story of his nonprofit, Facing Homelessness, and you learn how he uses Facebook for the greater good. Rex’s trajectory has been from successful Seattle architect to committed advocate for those who [...]
Don’t Miss Muggles & Magic at the Libraries
If you’re on the Seattle campus, stop by for a glimpse into the world of Harry Potter & friends in “Muggles & Magic” at Suzzallo and Allen libraries. Browse the displays and see how the books have been celebrated, studied, and even banned. Peruse the covers in multiple languages and get a sampling of scholarly [...]
Four 25-35-Year Staff Members Share Reflections
UW staff members make a phenomenal impact on the life of the University. Whether it’s in the realm of research, in the lives of students, or in unit achievements, staff members support the mission of UW every day. We wanted to celebrate employees whose time here spans decades and whose commitment to the community is [...]
10 Gift Ideas for Today’s Grads
I have two special graduates in my life this June, and I’ve been trying to come up with the perfect gift idea for each of them. I want my presents to be celebratory, personalized, and something they’ll actually use, so I asked our student assistants in The Whole U office what their dream graduation present [...]
Green Recipes for Spring Cleaning
The windows are open, fresh air is circulating, and you know it’s time to spring clean. At my house, the windows, tiles, and hard-to-reach dusty corners all need some serious scrubbing. Being an informed consumer in the realm of household products is important in keeping a healthy home, so I was happy to attend the [...]
Experience the Night Sky at Jacobsen Observatory
You’ve heard of the League of Women Voters. The League of Nations. But have you ever heard of the League of Astronomers? It’s a UW club that ponders and promotes the cosmos by hosting star parties and sidewalk astronomy. Undergraduates Jordyn Marxen and Ramon Sharma are two active members of the League of Astronomers. I [...]
5 Tips to Make Homework a 100% Success
Homework. It doesn’t have the best ring to it, does it? But it’s essential! Ever wonder how to improve and energize the process for your child? Now that the school year is getting hectic with holidays and tests, I asked UW Professor of Psychology Dr. Liliana Lengua what habits she recommends for homework success. She [...]
Bringing Mindfulness into the Holidays: a Workshop with Dr. Suzanne Kerns
Are you hosting a party or having extra guests stay with you this holiday season? Great expectations surround us and we start stressing the details. It seems that the more we aim for a picture-perfect season, the less balanced we feel. Take an hour on December 18 with Dr. Suzanne Kerns, who will discuss self-care and [...]
Report from the Front: Doctors Without Borders Worker Speaks
Fighting global epidemics. Performing surgeries in war zones. Immunizing legions of children. Doctors Without Borders is recognized worldwide for going to places no one else will, setting up clinics under duress, and getting their life-saving work done. They bravely operate under the banner of independence and impartiality. Hear a first-person account of life on the [...]
3 Reasons to Get a Flu Shot Early
The flu is tricky, and I always forget how bad it is until I catch it. Here are three reasons to get your flu shot early and stay on the safe side of flu: It’s highly contagious The virus changes and new strains appear When flu season actually kicks in is not an exact science [...]