The Whole U

January 22, 2016

Volunteer Opportunity: Valentine’s Day Cards for UWMC Patients

Sweeten Valentine’s Day for UW Medical Center Patients Get crafty for a good cause! UW Medical Center’s Art Program and The Whole U invite you to participate in the eighth annual Valentine Card Project. Just stop by to make a valentine and it will be delivered to a patient spending the holiday at UW Medical…

November 30, 2015

FareStart Product Drive- HSB Lobby- November 11-December 4

In response to faculty and staff’s interest in helping end poverty and homelessness, The Whole U has partnered with FareStart, a culinary job training and placement program for homeless and disadvantaged individuals. Since 1992, this nonprofit has provided opportunities for nearly 7,000 people to transform their lives, while also serving over six million meals to disadvantaged people….

November 17, 2015

Whole U and Combined Fund Drive Stair Challenge

We need your help! The Stair Challenge is Wednesday, November 18 and we need at least 500 registered and taking the stairs for Facing Homelessness. The challenge costs just $10 and The Whole U and Combined Fund Drive will be at six locations passing out fun prizes from noon – 1 p.m. Here are two…

October 15, 2015

10/21 Whole U Event: Coffee – A Tasting Trip through Nicaragua

Coffee: A Tasting Trip through Nicaragua with Husky Grind’s Joseph Maurey Date: October 21, 2015 Time: 12:05-1:05 Location: South Campus Center Room 316 Find more info and register here.

July 8, 2015

Whole U: July Events

UW Stair Challenge: 500K stairs in 24 hrs – On Wednesday, July 15, help us reach 500,000 stairs in 24 hours. Register now to climb and report as many stairs possible. The location with the highest average will win their own clinic hosted by professional stair climber PJ Glassey! UW FREE Photo Day – Experience…

June 4, 2015

Whole U Upcoming Summer Events

Signature Whole U Virtual Summer Opportunists: Summer Fitness Challenge: This eight-week program will have you moving more, eating better, and trying new things. You can take part on your own, pick a partner, or form a team. (Your partner or teammates can be anyone you want to workout with: UW colleagues, friends, or family members.) We will…

October 28, 2014

Fall Events from The Whole U

The Whole U has many enriching events planned for this fall: • First, warm up with samples of Autumn Chicken Sausage Stew at The Whole U Cooking Demo on October 30. • Then make your Halloween special by doing the Thriller dance on your lunch break. • And on November 5, meet new people…

October 10, 2014

The Whole U: October Update

Staff Member Shares Cancer Journey Joe is one of the many who has received cancer treatment at UW Medicine. Now he’s cancer-free, works for UW Environmental Health and Safety, and will be the latest featured guest in The Whole U Speaker Series. Join us Tuesday, October 28 as Joe shares his inspirational story. He will…

May 1, 2014

The Whole U: May Update

UW Faculty & Staff Confirmed as World Record Holders The University of Washington is certified “officially amazing” by breaking the Guinness World Record for the largest kettlebell demonstration class in history. Congratulations and thank you to everyone that was part of this event. Click here to read more. Unique Dining Opportunity with Food Network Celebrity…

April 15, 2014

The Whole U: April Update

HSA Ambasadors Kelsey Croft (HSA), Kristi Young (WaNPRC), and Colleen Phillips (HSAS&F) meet with the Director of The Whole U, Rob Lindsley. Congratulations The Whole U Scavenger Hunt was a huge success. We surpassed our goal and had over 177 teams register for this fun event! Please visit our website for the event winners and…