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Benefits & Work/Life Newsletters
& Other Publications

"Benefits & Work/Life Update"
  • Published every 2 weeks
  • By UW Benefits & Work/Life
  • For all UW benefits-eligible Faculty and Staff
  • Contains current news and events of Benefits and Work/Life programs.
  • Past issues
"UWellness"
  • Published every 2 weeks
  • By UW Benefits & Work/Life
  • For all UW benefits-eligible Faculty and Staff
  • Contains articles and information to inspire healthier living.
  • Past issues
"Balance"
  • Published quarterly
  • Available in English and Spanish
  • By UW CareLink – UW Faculty and Staff Assistance Program
  • For UW employees and their family members
  • Contains information on a variety of topics, including emotional health fitness, cross-cultural cohesiveness, depression, anxiety, blended families, grief, and protecting children online.
"BecauseWeCare"
  • Published monthly
  • By the American Cancer Society, a UWellness partner
  • For UW employees and their families
  • Contains health and wellness news including cancer prevention.
  • Get your free subscription at www.fightcancer.org—just remember to first enter "Husky" in the log-in box.
  • Available in English and Spanish
  • Past issues
Calvert "Invision"
  • Published quarterly
  • By Calvert
  • For Voluntary Investment Program (VIP) participants
  • Contains news and information for Calvert shareholders.
Fidelity "Investor's Weekly"
  • Published weekly
  • By Fidelity Investments
  • For participants of the University of Washington Retirement Plan (UWRP) and/or Voluntary Investment Program (VIP).
  • Contains news and information for Fidelity shareholders.
"In the Vanguard"
  • Published quarterly
  • By Vanguard
  • For participants of the University of Washington Retirement Plan (UWRP) and/or Voluntary Investment Program (VIP).
  • Contains news and information for Vanguard shareholders.
"Retirement Outlook"
  • Published 3 times per year (March, July/August and November)
  • By Department of Retirement Systems (DRS).
  • Fo active DRS retirement plan members & retirees.
  • Contains information on DRS programs, benefits and services.
PEBB "Perspective"
  • Published annually (October)
  • By Washington State Health Care Authority – Public Employees Benefits Board
  • For active members and retirees
  • Contains health care insurance open enrollment news and information.
PlainTalk® investment guides
  • By Vanguard
  • For active members and retirees
  • Contains a Vanguard "how to" library on investing and savings topics (such as how to save for college or how to prepare for retirement).
"Solutions"
  • Published quarterly
  • By UW CareLink – UW Faculty and Staff Assistance Program
  • For UW employees in supervisory roles
  • Contains highlights many of the complicated issues that come up in the workplace.
"Thrive!"
  • Published quarterly
  • By Washington Health Foundation, a UWellness partner
  • For UW employees and their families
  • Resources and ideas on how Washington can become the "Healthiest State in the Nation" by balancing healthy systems and healthy living in our state, in our communities and in our own daily lives.

Disclaimer: The University provides educational information and tools to help you make choices that suit your individual goals. The University does not provide investment advice to its employees.