February 24, 2016
2016 Magnuson Scholar Lunch
Congratulations to this year’s Magnuson Scholars who shared their achievements with former comrades and family of Senator Warren G. Magnuson at our annual scholarship celebration event on Monday February 22, 2016.
February 11, 2016
UW Safety, Sustainability, & Preparedness Expo
Thanks to everyone who attended the first UW Safety, Sustainability, and Preparedness Expo co-sponsored by Environmental Health & Safety. This event was a collaborative effort of UW Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S), Finance and Facilities (F2), UW Sustainability, and Emergency Management, as well as a number of other sponsors.
January 25, 2016
2016 Health Sciences Martin Luther King, Jr. Tribute
Thank you to everyone who attended the 2016 Martin Luther King Jr. Day tribute event. This annual event, held to celebrate the life & legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. took place on Wednesday, Janaury 13, in the Magnuson Health Sciences Center Lobby. We look forward to seeing you at next year’s event!
January 22, 2016
ADAI: Healing of the Canoe Featured in Yes! Magazine
The Alcohol and Drug Abuse Institute was recently featured in an article by Yes! Magazine. The article highlights the Healing of the Canoe project, which was created from a research partnership between the Suquamish Tribe and ADAI. The program is a community driven and culturally based intervention that respects tribal traditions, culture and values. Click…
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…
January 7, 2016
2016-2017 Magnuson Scholar Program Requirements
Each of the six University of Washington Health Sciences Schools is invited to nominate a student for selection as a Magnuson Scholar for the 2016-2017 academic year. The final review of the Magnuson Scholar candidates will be made by Health Sciences Administration based upon the Schools’ nominees meeting eligibility and selection criteria. The Institute’s projected…
Call for Magnuson Scholar Nominations
January 7, 2016 Dear Health Sciences Deans, I am pleased to announce the 2015-2016 Magnuson Scholars Program for eligible graduate students enrolled in the six University of Washington Health Sciences Schools. As you may know, the program is funded from a $2 million endowment from the Warren G. Magnuson Institute for Biomedical Research and Health…
December 23, 2015
Hall Health Center awarded accreditation from the AAAHC
Hall Health Center was recently awarded a three year term of accreditation from the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC). This accreditation demonstrates that Hall Health Center is compliant with more than 600 standards that advance and promote patient safety, quality care and value for ambulatory health care. Hall Health Staff worked hard to…
December 1, 2015
2016 Health Sciences Martin Luther King, Jr. Tribute
Save the date for the upcoming Martin Luther King, Jr. Tribute on January 13, 2016. This is an annual event to celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. will be held in the Magnuson Health Sciences Center Lobby. We look forward to seeing you! Click on the images below to see…
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….