Promoting attendance and participation
Discover strategies for promoting in-class engagement and participation, and read FAQs aimed at clarifying the UW’s attendance policies.

Preparing effective discussions
Design discussions that increase engagement, deepen learning and foster a sense of community.

Getting started with course design
Design your course intentionally with clear goals and student engagement in mind.

Enhance your digital wellness: Privacy tips for the new year
Join the UW-IT Privacy Office Jan. 14 at noon on Zoom to hear expert tips about managing your digital wellness and privacy preferences.

Discover the UW’s new data classification and data loss prevention tools
Join a live Zoom webinar on Jan. 22 at 2 p.m. to explore the UW’s data classification framework, Varonis tools, and strategies for sensitive-data identification and permissions management.

Remember to record Christmas and New Year’s Day as time off in Workday
Don’t forget to record both Christmas Day and New Year’s Day as “Holiday Taken Time Off” in Workday.

WA EAP: January resource highlights
Do you need post-holiday supports or some personal well-being tips to get the new year started? Check out the many free online webinars and resources available through the Washington State Employee Assistance Program.

Public service careers at the UW
Celebrate new beginnings this new year with a meaningful career in public service at the UW. Search the keywords “public service” to learn more about current openings.

Find your flow in The Whole U’s winter vinyasa yoga series
Start your winter Fridays in flow with this 7 a.m. class of continuous and dynamic yoga sequences that will benefit your whole being, led by Amity Neumeister of Zem Yoga Studio Roma.

Zumba with Karen Cornelio
Want a workout that doesn’t feel like work? Try Zumba, the calorie-blazing dance party that builds cardio, strength, balance and flexibility and boosts energy. Join online Tuesdays at 5:30 p.m., Thursdays at 6 p.m. and Saturdays at 10 a.m.

Take daily moving break
Take a break from the daily grind and join The Whole U team any or every weekday at 11 a.m. for 15 minutes of movement — stretching, yoga, fitness, strength or dance, depending on the day.

Polish your skills for presentation excellence
In a supportive learning environment, discover how to manage stage fright and craft more effective presentations, and receive coaching and feedback on your delivery.

Financial workshops with Fidelity
A variety of financial education workshops are available through Fidelity for the UW community, including virtual workshops and on-demand instructional videos.

Smoking cessation resources for the UW community 
Quitting smoking is no easy task, but it will help you breathe easier, feel better and have more energy to do what you enjoy. Connect with resources within and outside the UW community to quit in 2025.

Right as Rain’s seven favorite wellness trends of 2024
From cortisol face to fart walks, learn about some of the Right as Rain team’s favorite health and wellness trends from the past year.

Should you try taking beta blockers to treat anxiety?
Beta blockers are medications traditionally used to treat common heart conditions. Now, they’re increasingly being used to treat anxiety, especially performance anxiety around things like public speaking.

How to stretch at your desk
This self-guided stretching routine will relieve tension in your neck, shoulders and back — and get your blood flowing so that you can feel more relaxed and be more productive.

Mindful self-compassion course 
This research-supported program was designed to enhance emotional well-being and healthy habits. Register to take this eight-week online course. No prior experience is necessary.

Join the UW Medicine Sustainability Visioning session
Register to attend a virtual session on Jan. 14 from 2 to 4 p.m. to discuss the future of sustainability at the UW.

Apply to the Global Innovation Fund 
The Global Innovation Fund provides seed funding to UW faculty and staff for projects focused on expanding global research and learning at the UW.

Seattle Dental School building gets a refresh, thanks to UW Facilities
Employees from more than 20 different groups within UW Facilities worked together for several months to support the UW School of Dentistry as it sought reaccreditation.

Construction underway at UW Medical Center – Montlake
Please note that there will be an alternate hospital entrance and drop-off/pick-up location due to the ongoing renovation. Please plan extra time for traveling around the area.

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