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Health/Wellness


September 13, 2023

WholeU: Flu Shot & COVID-19 Booster Clinics 2023

Students are welcome to attend any flu shot clinics. When registering for your appointment, enter your insurance information. If you are not insured, you can pay $50 out of pocket on the online form. Those enrolled in UW-provided PEBB health plans (Uniform Medical and Kaiser), plus graduate students enrolled in the Graduate Appointee Insurance Program…


July 13, 2023

GSA: Making the most of your Summer

Happy summer! Whether you are working in a job off or on campus, enrolled in courses, or developing your capstone or research project, below are activities that can help you make the most of your experience as a graduate student and as a whole person. Dedicate time to rest and have fun. We acknowledge that…


May 23, 2023

UW SKY: Campus Happiness Retreat – June 2-4 or July 14-16 (Scholarship Available)

SKY Campus Happiness Retreat SKY Club at SIU is hosting a special evidence-based online SKY Campus Happiness Retreat on June 2-4 2023, also on July 14-16 2023, to empower students with effective tools to de-stress, boost focus and productivity, increase happiness and positive emotion, and gain mental clarity. The flier and application link are attached. This online SKY Happiness Retreat will be taught by…


May 22, 2023

New Accessibility at the UW website!

New Accessibility at the UW website: In celebration of Global Accessibility Awareness Day, UW launched a new centralized accessibility website. Check out the resources on accessible technology, wayfinding, events, and disability inclusion! This website supports the UW community by making it easier to: Find accessibility-related resources at the three campuses and UW Medicine. Locate resources to learn how we can…


May 15, 2023

UW Farm and Dirty Dozen RSO: Plant sale at the Center for Urban Horticulture- 5/20, 10:00 a.m.

If all this sun inspires you to grow food and/or celebrate, please consider attending this plant sale and festival or passing it on to your students or both! Center for Urban Horticulture May 20th 10 am – 2 pm


May 11, 2023

EHS: Prevent heat-related illness

As outdoor temperatures warm up, University units and personnel are reminded to start preparing for ways to work safely outdoors and prevent heat-related illness. The Washington State Department of Labor and Industries (L&I) safety requirements for outdoor workers are summarized on the EH&S Outdoor Heat Exposure webpage, including Outdoor Heat Exposure safety training and an Outdoor Heat Exposure Prevention…


U-Pass: Plan your hiking adventure with Trailhead Direct – 5/13 to 9/4

Trailhead Direct is a seasonal service (May 13 – September 4, 2023) by King County Metro that operates on weekends and designated holidays, which are Memorial Day (Monday, May 29), Independence Day (Tuesday, July 4), and Labor Day (Monday, July 4).  Currently, they are offering travel from Capital Hill to Mount Si for hiking.  trailhead-direct-2023-mt.-si-brochure-web-version


May 10, 2023

Questions or Concerns for Yourself or a Friend’s Well-being

If you have questions or concerns for yourself or a friend’s well-being, please review important resources below: Safecampus: To discuss safety and wellbeing concerns for yourself or others. Trained specialists will take your call and connect you with appropriate resources and are available by calling 206-685-SAFE (206-685-7233) and the new After-hours resource page. Call 911:…


ECE: Student Emergency Support Fund

The ECE Student Emergency Support Fund serves as an avenue of financial support for ECE students experiencing severe financial hardship. Please review the ECE Student Emergency Support Fund website for full details on eligibility, how to apply, and other resources that may be able to assist you. Please note: As we have limited funds, we…



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