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September 4, 2024

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UW Athletics fall 2024 ticket discounts

Gather your friends and family to cheer on the Huskies at fall sports. Enjoy discounted tickets to UW Football, UW Soccer and UW Volleyball.

Support Washington kids this back-to-school season

Join the UW Combined Fund Drive in supporting young learners by equipping them to succeed this school year through back-to-school drives hosted by a variety of local nonprofits.

Determined to make a mark in mental health

UW Bothell's Emerald Chuesh is passionate about adolescent mental health and has dedicated her undergraduate career to solidifying a future in the field.

We are the champions of the UW Summer Olympics challenge

This July and August, over 1,000 UW faculty and staff competed as Olympians for wellness. Learn about their experiences and many takeaways on The Whole U blog.

How prepared are you for an emergency?

Do you know what to do if there’s an emergency at home or at work? September is National Preparedness Month — here’s your chance to see how much you know and what you need to learn to be more prepared.

How to adjust your routine to fit your sleep chronotype

Get advice from Dr. Nathaniel Watson, a neurologist and sleep medicine specialist who is co-director of the UW Medicine Sleep Center.

News & Resources

Teaching

Trauma-responsive teaching
Explore teaching strategies that recognize the impact of trauma on learners and foster inclusive learning environments.

Help connect new faculty to the UW teaching community
Registration is open for the Teaching@UW: Strategies for New UW Faculty program, which introduces and connects incoming faculty to resources that support evidence-based teaching.

Information Technology

Say goodbye to your desk phone
You can now take your calls in Teams and get rid of your clunky desk phone by moving your existing UW phone service to Teams or getting a new phone number assigned.

Human Resources

EAP monthly resources available to all UW faculty and staff
Find a variety of resources provided by your Employee Assistance Program for September and ongoing. Visit the UW WorkLife webpage to learn more.

Remember to record Labor Day as time off in Workday
Don’t forget to record Labor Day as “Holiday Taken Time Off” in Workday.

University grant management fuels innovation & research
Seeking grants managers and specialists to oversee research funding, optimize grant processes and drive academic research success. Ideal for detail-oriented professionals passionate about higher education.

Your Sittercity benefit offers child care, pet care, housekeeping and more
Benefits-eligible UW employees and students can find sitters, nannies, housekeepers, pet sitters and dog walkers by registering for a free premium.

Options for reporting workplace safety concerns
There are many ways for University personnel to report and discuss workplace safety concerns and recommended improvements.

The Whole U

Get a preview of The Whole U’s September events
The Whole U is gearing up with an exciting lineup of September wellness activities, from demystifying fruits and veggies to yoga in Sylvan Grove, from endurance sports inspiration to managing shift work and sleep.

Running the distance: Safety, endurance and inspiration with Dr. Mark Harrast
Gain insights into marathon safety and the joy of running, and learn from Dr. Harrast's extraordinary experiences as an accomplished endurance athlete at this virtual keynote on Sept. 24.

The Whole U YouTube channel
Tune into hundreds of well-being workshops and classes on The Whole U’s YouTube channel. Find faculty lectures, fitness classes and more.

Shift work and sleep: Strategies for restful nights with Dr. Catherine McCall, M.D.
At this Sept. 27 virtual webinar with The Whole U, learn strategies to navigate the unique challenges of maintaining healthy sleep patterns while managing irregular work hours.

Your Career

Learn to lead

Discover your own leadership potential through group discussion and thought-provoking exercises, and gain skills in building relationships based on trust and a shared vision.

Enhance your sense of accomplishment at work

Develop and practice emotional intelligence, growth mindset and productivity skills while also paying attention to self-care, stress reduction and self-fulfillment.

Learn about training, coaching and mentoring for success

Increase your understanding of how adults learn as you explore identifying knowledge gaps and developing an effective coaching or training curriculum.

Explore employment law and UW policies

This course explores how modern federal and state employment laws are reflected in University policies and reviews the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and more.

Learning

Experience alcoves: Water
Learn about the significance of water, from Washington waterways to ancient oceans.

Personal Finance

Buying and remodeling a fixer-upper home and distressed properties with HomeStreet Bank
This virtual webinar on Sept. 19 will explore how FHA 203(k) and Fannie Mae HomeStyle Renovation loans can help you finance home purchases or renovations. Learn how to smoothly manage fixer-upper projects and pay for improvements over time.

Ask Fidelity: How to plan for the income you’ll need in retirement
At this Sept. 19 webinar by Fidelity, learn how to create a retirement income plan and explore the risks to ensure that your financial resources turn into income during retirement.

Seven tips for healthy credit
Learn how to understand credit card terms and fees, monitor your credit score, build a healthy credit rating and maximize the perks of your cards with the experts at Fidelity.

Health and Wellness

Cultivate self-compassion for your health
Learn how to practice self-compassion and why it is good for you and everyone around you, too, with these webinars from The Whole U and Jane Compson of UW Tacoma.

Virtual weight training with Lauren Updyke
Energize your mornings with a total body workout focused on strengthening large and small muscle groups, your core and stretching. Grab weights and a chair every Tuesday and Thursday at 6:15 a.m. or 7:15 a.m.

Tingling in your fingers? It could be one of these syndromes
If you’ve been feeling numbness or shooting pain in your fingers after bending your elbows or wrists for a sustained period, you might have an irritated nerve that’s causing carpal tunnel or cubital tunnel syndrome.

Mindfulness-based stress reduction
Register for an online, eight-week mindfulness program that includes guided mindfulness meditations, mindful communications and strategies for responding to stress. No previous mindfulness experience necessary. Sliding scale and UW rates available.

COMMUNITY

Suicide prevention: Know the warning signs to save lives
September is Suicide Prevention Month. Understand the risk factors and warning signs, learn how you can help a person in crisis and support organizations like UW Forefront Suicide Prevention that are working to prevent suicide.

Become a workplace giving campaign coordinator
Support the UW Combined Fund Drive’s annual campaign and serve as a coordinator for your department. Plan fun activities and enhance giving within your team. All are welcome to get involved.

What’s the deal with UW archives?
Utilize these online courses to learn how to identify archival records and your role in preserving the UW’s history.

Find your favorite charity and give through payroll deduction
There are thousands of nonprofit organizations within the UW Combined Fund Drive. Connect with a cause close to your heart and consider giving a one-time or ongoing payroll deduction. Every cent makes a difference.

Events

For a complete listing of events, visit the full Campus Calendar.