As of today, Ovations is officially one month away! Over the next four weeks we’ll be introducing you to our amazingly talented lineup through a series of Q&A interviews. The first installment features faculty and staff with hidden talents in music, magic and movement. Dean Speer, Singer Position: HR Coordinator, School of Law At UW [...]

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I interviewed Phillip Buff, who works at the front desk of Environmental Health and Occupational Sciences. As part of the Combined Fund Drive, Phillip devotes much of his time to non-profit organizations, particularly Norwescon. Interviewing Phillip was wonderful; he gave me great insight on what Combined Fund Drive does and how YOU can get involved. [...]

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Can you believe it’s already November and the holidays are just around the corner? Have you figured out your plans, visitors, meals, events, and gifts? Do you feel stressed just thinking about it, even though the holidays are supposed to be fun and memorable? One way to get through various stressful situations throughout the holiday [...]

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November is National Novel Writing Month, so we invited a few faculty and staff members to share their fiction with us. Eric Wahl was a natural choice because he’s famous for the captions he writes for UW Surplus and he has a Master’s of Fine Arts in Creative Writing. This is an original piece he [...]

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Happiness is not something ready made. It comes from YOUR own actions. – Dalai Lama Take a break from wrapping gifts, baking sweet treats, and planning holiday travels. If you’re looking for one thing that will warm your heart and put a smile on your face this season, volunteer. Join us for the next Whole [...]

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Chef Tracey is back with two great cooking demos! Mark your calendar for either November 20, December 11, or both. First up: November Cooking Demo – The Wonders of Pumpkin Thursday, November 20, 2014 5:15 – 6:15 p.m. Local Point Chef’s Table, Lander Hall Register here Thanksgiving festivities are quickly approaching. While good ole’ mashed [...]

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Do something joyful! Gather your friends and colleagues and celebrate the holiday season at the Figgy Pudding Caroling Competition: Friday, December 5 6:00 – 8:30 p.m. Westlake Center The event will draw choirs from around the region in a playful competition that supports the Pike Market Senior Center and Food Bank. And The Whole U [...]

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President Michael Young and Mrs. Marti Young invite you to Ovations Performance Showcase, a celebration of the season featuring the amazing talents of our own faculty and staff. Bring your team or bring your family, but don’t miss this one-night special event. Holiday attire. Friday, December 12 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. (doors open at 6:15 [...]

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