The Whole U | Student Well-Being

The Whole U

Wellness for the whole campus

The Whole U fosters connection, holistic wellness and University-wide engagement among faculty, staff and students, connecting you with the best the UW has to offer via year-round programming, events and an array informative content created by and for the UW community.

“What we try to do is to leverage what goes on every single day at the University of Washington and inform people: these are the incredible resources available,” says Mindy Kornberg, Vice President of UW Human Resources. “We’re building connections and community where everyone feels a part.”

Featured programming and resources

Seminars & events

From fitness and meditation classes to workshops and seminars that tackle the issues important to you with insight from leading experts, The Whole U hosts more than 150 events, seminars and activities annually. Check our events page regularly and you are bound to find ways that engage your interests and help you grow and succeed as a whole human being—on campus and off! Don’t miss UW Fitness Day each May at Husky Stadium or Free Photo Day in August.

The Whole U website

Publishing three articles every week, The Whole U’s website offers insight, inspiration and intel on what’s happening across the UW. From our long-form Spotlight series telling behind-the-scenes stories of UW faculty, staff, and coaches to nutrition-themed articles by UW Medicine Registered Dietitians, our weekly web content helps you be active, stay healthy, eat well, engage interests, volunteer and get financially fit.

Training & wellness resources

Elsewhere on our website, you’ll find downloadable content to help you reach and exceed your wellness goals. From mindfulness meditation exercises you can do at your desk to self-paced fitness plans for strength, cardio and flexibility, there’s something for everyone. Whether or not you love to cook, you’ll also find helpful downloads that make meal prep a breeze and introduce new, fresh ways to approach breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacking. (Scroll to the bottom of our events page to download more than 30 cooking guides and customized training plans.)

Discounts

The Whole U partners with more than 220 businesses in the greater Seattle community to offer discounts to UW employees and students on everything from gym memberships to groceries so you can do more for less! Explore our discount network by category or region to find new ways to save and explore.

Meet our staff

The Whole U team is comprised of staff and students who work together to deliver content and programming that reflects and uplifts the UW community as a whole.