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April 1, 2024
Get inspired to make every day Earth Day
April 22 is Earth Day, as it has been since 1970, when it was established just a few months after congress created the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. The EPA, whose mission is to protect human health and the environment, laid the path to the several important pieces of environmental legislation, among them the Clean Air Act, Clean…
February 29, 2024
This Womenâs History Month, celebrate champions of equity and inclusion
The roots of Womenâs* History Month as a national commemoration run all the way back to March 8, 1857, when women from various New York City factories staged a protest over poor working conditions. The first Womenâs Day celebration in the United States was in 1909, also in NYC. In 1911, March 8 was designated…
February 21, 2024
Tend to tender-age teeth during Childrenâs Dental Health Month
Each February, the American Dental Association promotes National Childrenâs Dental Health Month to raise awareness about the importance of oral healthâand habits of maintenance that should begin at a very young age. Why? Tooth decay is the most chronic disease of childhood, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC), which reports that 2…
January 15, 2024
Be a guiding light: get inspired and get involved in mentoring
January may be most celebratedâor cursed (depending on your perspective)âas the season of new resolutions and fresh starts. But did you know itâs also National Mentoring Month? Since its establishment in 2002, January has been designated as a time to help others make fruitful starts and guide their success in school, work and life. Mentoring…
February 5, 2024
Black History Month: engage, explore and support Black arts, culture and community
February is Black History Month, a time to celebrate the achievements, influences and legacies of Black Americans. Also called African American History monthâand, more recently, Celebration of the African DiasporaâBlack History Month began as Negro History Week in February 1926, thanks to the efforts of scholar Carter G. Woodson. Black History Month was officially recognized…
October 27, 2020
Democracy In Action: How to Get Involved
It’s election season and many conversations are happening on the topic of civic engagement. Democracy in Action (DiA) looks different for everyone; it can be voting, reading the news, volunteering with a community center, and advocating for community goals. One way to support the community and the many efforts to pursue DiA is by donating…
May 22, 2023
Fire season 2023: Prevention tips and resources
In the western U.S., wildfire season has become longer, more unpredictable and more devastating to people and wildlife. Smoky skies and poor air quality are becoming the norm in the region. Being prepared by knowing how to reduce the risk of wildfires and how to protect people and property is essential to adapting to this…
April 7, 2023
Support recovery efforts for areas impacted by tornadoes
The 2023 tornado season has already resulted in nearly 500 tornado reports across 25 states, and a death toll more than double that of last year–and most of the peak period, through June, is still ahead. Already this year, tornadoes have taken a heavy toll on property, devastating homes, businesses and infrastructure–particularly in areas where…
April 18, 2023
UW community comes together in support of campus food pantries
Each of the three UW campuses has a dedicated food pantry for students, staff and faculty experiencing food insecurity. In March, our UW community came together for a campus-wide food drive to raise $4,505 in monetary donations and 1,863 pounds of donated food and hygiene supplies. Â UW food pantries provide food to UW community…
May 1, 2023
Support, educate or advocate this mental health awareness month
Mental health awareness month offers the opportunity to refocus on self-care, acknowledge the importance of mental health and honor the courage of millions of people living with mental health conditions. Mental health month has been observed in the U.S. since 1949 to raise awareness about mental health, fight stigma and advocate for policies that support…
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