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Leadership Opportunities: November 2024

Monday, November 4, 2024
November traditionally ends on a note of reflection and gratitude, but it is also a month marked by conferences, symposiums, and ongoing spring planning. By supporting the growth and development of others as well as yourself as a leader, you open the way to new approaches, strategies, and directions.
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Health fair brings campus together to encourage holistic well-being

Tuesday, October 29, 2024
Elizabeth Ireland
Held in the historic UI Field House, employees visited throughout the day to get their flu shot, have their blood pressure checked, indulge in a chair massage, participate in the Mindfulness Labyrinth, and learn about various on- and off-campus services.
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New SkillBridge partnership expands Veterans hiring initiative

Tuesday, October 29, 2024
Elizabeth Ireland
The University of Iowa has partnered with SkillBridge, a federal program sponsored by the U.S. Department of Defense to help military members gain civilian work experience during their last six months of service.

Pilot program for weight management medication strives for employee well-being

Tuesday, October 29, 2024
Elizabeth Ireland
The goal of the pilot program is to measure the feasibility of a GLP-1 program for weight management that is flexible, accessible, and financially sustainable for UI employees and the institution.

Benefits open enrollment begins Nov. 1

Monday, October 28, 2024
Elizabeth Ireland
The 2025 benefits open enrollment period takes place Nov. 1–15, 2024, for faculty and staff. Any changes made to benefits elections will be effective Jan. 1, 2025.
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Events

Facing the holidays while grieving

Monday, November 18, 2024 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Virtual
EAP clinicians will facilitate a group to explore how to cope with grief related to the loss of a loved one during the holiday season.

Facing the holidays while grieving

Wednesday, November 20, 2024 12:00pm to 1:00pm
University Services Building
EAP clinicians will facilitate an in person group to explore how to cope with grief related to the loss of a loved one during the holiday season.

University holiday - offices closed

Thursday, November 28, 2024 (all day)

University holiday - offices closed

Friday, November 29, 2024 (all day)

University holiday - offices closed

Tuesday, December 24, 2024 (all day)