I find so much joy singing to my children, dancing with my friends, and snapping family photos on the weekends. My hobbies, however, have always been athletic activities, whether it’s running marathons, hiking, swimming, skating or coaching my kids soccer games; I simply don’t make the time to join a dance class or singing group. [...]

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What would you like to do with the rest of your life? What used to be called “retirement,” that seemingly empty space after full time work ends, is acquiring added meaning as we Baby Boomers reach our 50s and 60s. On the evening of October 23, we’ll have a rare opportunity to participate in a [...]

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Movable Type is a literary mixer designed to get people talking. In fact, I first heard about Movable Type as a way to break past the dreaded Seattle Freeze. How does it work? Movable Type is a mixer with a bewitchingly simple premise: Bring the book you’re reading to the bar. Buy a drink. Talk to [...]

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Wouldn’t it be amazing to learn about your UW benefits AND fit in a 20-minute workout all in a lunch hour? You can! Join us on Thursday, November 6 in the HUB at the UW Benefits Fair. Stop by the HUB North ballroom between 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. to explore the great programs and [...]

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This year I’ve decided to fully embrace everything about the fall. I’m ready to pull out my boots and scarves, tackle my reading list, and explore some new recipes. It’s a great time to reconnect with family and friends over food. And with the days getting darker, there’s more time to spend in the kitchen [...]

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UW keeps growing. In fall 2013, UW Seattle admitted the largest freshmen class to date with 6,255 students, UW Tacoma’s student enrollment has continually increased, and UW Bothell is the fastest growing public university in Washington State. UW Bothell’s extensive growth, in particular, has not gone unnoticed. With a campus originally built in 1990 for [...]

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I love the holidays, but I also dread them a little bit. I want to enjoy the traditions and festivities, but it seems like I’m always behind somewhere. Between gifts, hosting guests, budgets, and all that food, it can be hard to stay on track and focused on what really matters. That’s why The Whole [...]

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The air is getting crisper, the leaves are changing colors, and the students are finally back on campus. Sounds like it’s time for some Husky Fall Sports, and we’ve teamed up with Husky Athletics to bring you fun and free opportunities. Bring your family and friends for some Husky Men’s Soccer, Women’s Soccer, and Women’s [...]

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What keeps you up at night? Maybe it’s the birth of a new baby, trying to keep up with your family or social schedule, irregular working hours, lifestyle changes or a disorder, like sleep apnea…or everyone’s favorite—stress! According to the National Sleep Foundation, adults sleep an average of 6 hours and 40 minutes during the [...]

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Darkness falls across the land. The midnight hour is close at hand. Creatures crawl in search of blood to terrorize your neighborhood.  –Michael Jackson Don’t let another Halloween go by without learning the Thriller Dance. Join The Whole U and the IMA as we teach you the moves from Michael Jackson’s 1983 music video. Register [...]

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