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A budget helps you stay on top of your finances and avoid the stress of unexpected expenses. Here are three methods from our partners at TIAA to manage [...]</p><p><a href="https://thewholeu.uw.edu/2025/04/07/savings-and-budgeting/">Continue Reading →</a></div></div></div><div class="col-md-3 col-lg-3"><div class="post-frontpage"><div class="img-featured"><a href="https://thewholeu.uw.edu/2025/04/02/service-employees-scholarship/"><img width="900" height="599" data-src="https://thewholeu.uw.edu/wp-content/uploads/graduation2015-2534-of-2149_0-2.jpg" class="img-responsive wp-post-image lazyload" alt="" decoding="async" data-srcset="https://thewholeu.uw.edu/wp-content/uploads/graduation2015-2534-of-2149_0-2.jpg 900w, https://thewholeu.uw.edu/wp-content/uploads/graduation2015-2534-of-2149_0-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https://thewholeu.uw.edu/wp-content/uploads/graduation2015-2534-of-2149_0-2-768x511.jpg 768w" data-sizes="(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" style="--smush-placeholder-width: 900px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 900/599;" /></a></div><div class="post-inner"><h3><a href="https://thewholeu.uw.edu/2025/04/02/service-employees-scholarship/">Discover the Service Employees Opportunity Endowed Scholarship</a></h3><div class="hidden-md hidden-lg">The Service Employees Opportunity Scholarship awards annual scholarships to service employees or their family members attending UW to assist with reaching educational or work goals. As UW employees, we connect with our campus in many ways. Established in 2009, the Service Employees Opportunity Scholarship recognizes the contributions of service employees to the well-being of our [...]</p><p><a href="https://thewholeu.uw.edu/2025/04/02/service-employees-scholarship/">Continue Reading →</a></div><div class="hidden-xs hidden-sm hidden-print"><p><a href="https://thewholeu.uw.edu/2025/04/02/service-employees-scholarship/">Continue Reading →</a></p></div></div></div><div class="post-frontpage"><div class="img-featured"><a href="https://thewholeu.uw.edu/2025/03/31/april-events-activities-for-spring-wellness/"><img width="900" height="600" data-src="https://thewholeu.uw.edu/wp-content/uploads/Featured_spring.png" class="img-responsive wp-post-image lazyload" alt="" decoding="async" data-srcset="https://thewholeu.uw.edu/wp-content/uploads/Featured_spring.png 900w, https://thewholeu.uw.edu/wp-content/uploads/Featured_spring-300x200.png 300w, https://thewholeu.uw.edu/wp-content/uploads/Featured_spring-768x512.png 768w" data-sizes="(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" style="--smush-placeholder-width: 900px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 900/600;" /></a></div><div class="post-inner"><h3><a href="https://thewholeu.uw.edu/2025/03/31/april-events-activities-for-spring-wellness/">April Events & Activities for Spring Wellness</a></h3><div class="hidden-md hidden-lg">This April, The Whole U invites you to a month of empowering webinars designed to support your well-being, personal growth and financial resilience. Whether you’re navigating change, managing caregiving responsibilities or seeking tools to take control of your finances, there’s something for everyone. Kicking off the month is a special session with the WA Employee [...]</p><p><a href="https://thewholeu.uw.edu/2025/03/31/april-events-activities-for-spring-wellness/">Continue Reading →</a></div><div class="hidden-xs hidden-sm hidden-print"><p><a href="https://thewholeu.uw.edu/2025/03/31/april-events-activities-for-spring-wellness/">Continue Reading →</a></p></div></div></div></div></div><div class="row"><div class="col-md-3 col-lg-3"><div class="post-frontpage"><div class="img-featured"><a href="https://thewholeu.uw.edu/2025/03/24/national-nutrition-month-recap/"><img width="900" height="600" data-src="https://thewholeu.uw.edu/wp-content/uploads/NNM-Summary_Featured.png" class="img-responsive wp-post-image lazyload" alt="" decoding="async" data-srcset="https://thewholeu.uw.edu/wp-content/uploads/NNM-Summary_Featured.png 900w, https://thewholeu.uw.edu/wp-content/uploads/NNM-Summary_Featured-300x200.png 300w, https://thewholeu.uw.edu/wp-content/uploads/NNM-Summary_Featured-768x512.png 768w" data-sizes="(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" style="--smush-placeholder-width: 900px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 900/600;" /></a></div><div class="post-inner"><h3><a href="https://thewholeu.uw.edu/2025/03/24/national-nutrition-month-recap/">National Nutrition Month Recap</a></h3><div class="hidden-md hidden-lg">This year, National Nutrition Month was filled with engaging events, insightful articles, team collaborations and even a bit of friendly competition through bingo cards. Here’s a recap of all the exciting activities that took place this month to celebrate nutrition and wellness. Articles Several insightful articles were shared to promote healthier eating habits and deeper [...]</p><p><a href="https://thewholeu.uw.edu/2025/03/24/national-nutrition-month-recap/">Continue Reading →</a></div><div class="hidden-xs hidden-sm hidden-print"><p><a href="https://thewholeu.uw.edu/2025/03/24/national-nutrition-month-recap/">Continue Reading →</a></p></div></div></div><div class="post-frontpage"><div class="img-featured"><a href="https://thewholeu.uw.edu/2025/03/19/week-4-nutritional-sustainability-and-our-food-system/"><img width="900" height="600" data-src="https://thewholeu.uw.edu/wp-content/uploads/nnm42.png" class="img-responsive wp-post-image lazyload" alt="" decoding="async" data-srcset="https://thewholeu.uw.edu/wp-content/uploads/nnm42.png 900w, https://thewholeu.uw.edu/wp-content/uploads/nnm42-300x200.png 300w, https://thewholeu.uw.edu/wp-content/uploads/nnm42-768x512.png 768w" data-sizes="(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" style="--smush-placeholder-width: 900px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 900/600;" /></a></div><div class="post-inner"><h3><a href="https://thewholeu.uw.edu/2025/03/19/week-4-nutritional-sustainability-and-our-food-system/">Nutrition Month: Sustainability and Our Food System</a></h3><div class="hidden-md hidden-lg">This National Nutrition Month, we’re taking a broader look at the connection between what we eat and the health of our planet. How can our food choices support sustainability? What role do food systems play in shaping nutrition and environmental outcomes? To explore these questions, we turned to Dr. Yona Sipos, a lecturer in the [...]</p><p><a href="https://thewholeu.uw.edu/2025/03/19/week-4-nutritional-sustainability-and-our-food-system/">Continue Reading →</a></div><div class="hidden-xs hidden-sm hidden-print"><p><a href="https://thewholeu.uw.edu/2025/03/19/week-4-nutritional-sustainability-and-our-food-system/">Continue Reading →</a></p></div></div></div></div><div class="col-md-9 col-lg-9"><div class="post-frontpage"><div class="img-featured"><a href="https://thewholeu.uw.edu/2025/03/14/financial-literacy-month-2025-take-control-of-your-financial-future/"><img width="1800" height="1200" data-src="https://thewholeu.uw.edu/wp-content/uploads/BECU-financial-tips.jpg" class="img-responsive wp-post-image lazyload" alt="" decoding="async" data-srcset="https://thewholeu.uw.edu/wp-content/uploads/BECU-financial-tips.jpg 1800w, https://thewholeu.uw.edu/wp-content/uploads/BECU-financial-tips-300x200.jpg 300w, https://thewholeu.uw.edu/wp-content/uploads/BECU-financial-tips-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://thewholeu.uw.edu/wp-content/uploads/BECU-financial-tips-768x512.jpg 768w, https://thewholeu.uw.edu/wp-content/uploads/BECU-financial-tips-1536x1024.jpg 1536w" data-sizes="(max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" style="--smush-placeholder-width: 1800px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1800/1200;" /></a></div><div class="post-inner"><h3><a href="https://thewholeu.uw.edu/2025/03/14/financial-literacy-month-2025-take-control-of-your-financial-future/">Financial Literacy Month 2025: Take Control of Your Financial Future</a></h3>This April, The Whole U invites you to invest in yourself by taking part in Financial Literacy Month 2025. Over the course of four weeks, we’ll explore key financial topics—from managing everyday expenses to building long-term wealth—through expert-led webinars, actionable resources, and practical challenges. This program is tailored to empower UW faculty, staff and families [...]</p><p><a href="https://thewholeu.uw.edu/2025/03/14/financial-literacy-month-2025-take-control-of-your-financial-future/">Continue Reading →</a></div></div></div></div><div class="row"><div class="col-md-9 col-lg-9"><div class="post-frontpage"><div class="img-featured"><a href="https://thewholeu.uw.edu/2025/03/12/2025-well-being-and-care-fairs/"><img width="1800" height="1200" data-src="https://thewholeu.uw.edu/wp-content/uploads/Featured_wellness.png" class="img-responsive wp-post-image lazyload" alt="" decoding="async" data-srcset="https://thewholeu.uw.edu/wp-content/uploads/Featured_wellness.png 1800w, https://thewholeu.uw.edu/wp-content/uploads/Featured_wellness-300x200.png 300w, https://thewholeu.uw.edu/wp-content/uploads/Featured_wellness-1024x683.png 1024w, https://thewholeu.uw.edu/wp-content/uploads/Featured_wellness-768x512.png 768w, https://thewholeu.uw.edu/wp-content/uploads/Featured_wellness-1536x1024.png 1536w" data-sizes="(max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" style="--smush-placeholder-width: 1800px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1800/1200;" /></a></div><div class="post-inner"><h3><a href="https://thewholeu.uw.edu/2025/03/12/2025-well-being-and-care-fairs/">2025 Well-Being and Care Fairs</a></h3>The Whole U is hosting Well-Being Fairs at Harborview Medical Center, UWMC – Montlake and UWMC – Northwest this spring! These fairs will share resources and strategies for well-being available to UW Medicine employees. Stop by to explore stations focused on mindfulness, stress relief and self-care, and take a well-deserved moment to prioritize yourself. We [...]</p><p><a href="https://thewholeu.uw.edu/2025/03/12/2025-well-being-and-care-fairs/">Continue Reading →</a></div></div></div><div class="col-md-3 col-lg-3"><div class="post-frontpage"><div class="img-featured"><a href="https://thewholeu.uw.edu/2025/03/10/beginning-a-mindful-eating-practice/"><img width="1800" height="1200" data-src="https://thewholeu.uw.edu/wp-content/uploads/Mindful-Eating-Featured.png" class="img-responsive wp-post-image lazyload" alt="" decoding="async" data-srcset="https://thewholeu.uw.edu/wp-content/uploads/Mindful-Eating-Featured.png 1800w, https://thewholeu.uw.edu/wp-content/uploads/Mindful-Eating-Featured-300x200.png 300w, https://thewholeu.uw.edu/wp-content/uploads/Mindful-Eating-Featured-1024x683.png 1024w, https://thewholeu.uw.edu/wp-content/uploads/Mindful-Eating-Featured-768x512.png 768w, https://thewholeu.uw.edu/wp-content/uploads/Mindful-Eating-Featured-1536x1024.png 1536w" data-sizes="(max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" style="--smush-placeholder-width: 1800px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1800/1200;" /></a></div><div class="post-inner"><h3><a href="https://thewholeu.uw.edu/2025/03/10/beginning-a-mindful-eating-practice/">Beginning a Mindful Eating Practice</a></h3><div class="hidden-md hidden-lg">Mindfulness is the practice of being aware of the present moment. Mindfulness is a very useful tool for lowering stress, anxiety, improving mood, and creating a sense of calmness through meditation and other techniques. One area of our lives where mindfulness can be extremely useful for our health is when we are eating. Think about [...]</p><p><a href="https://thewholeu.uw.edu/2025/03/10/beginning-a-mindful-eating-practice/">Continue Reading →</a></div><div class="hidden-xs hidden-sm hidden-print"><p><a href="https://thewholeu.uw.edu/2025/03/10/beginning-a-mindful-eating-practice/">Continue Reading →</a></p></div></div></div><div class="post-frontpage"><div class="img-featured"><a href="https://thewholeu.uw.edu/2025/03/06/husky-spring-sports-preview/"><img width="908" height="608" data-src="https://thewholeu.uw.edu/wp-content/uploads/Group-258.png" class="img-responsive wp-post-image lazyload" alt="" decoding="async" data-srcset="https://thewholeu.uw.edu/wp-content/uploads/Group-258.png 908w, https://thewholeu.uw.edu/wp-content/uploads/Group-258-300x201.png 300w, https://thewholeu.uw.edu/wp-content/uploads/Group-258-768x514.png 768w" data-sizes="(max-width: 908px) 100vw, 908px" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" style="--smush-placeholder-width: 908px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 908/608;" /></a></div><div class="post-inner"><h3><a href="https://thewholeu.uw.edu/2025/03/06/husky-spring-sports-preview/">2025 Husky spring sports discounts</a></h3><div class="hidden-md hidden-lg">“Spring” into Husky sports this March with exclusive discounted tickets through The Whole U! 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