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Leadership Opportunities: April 2025

Friday, April 11, 2025
Organizational Effectiveness, University Human Resources
This month, we build on last month’s Coach’s Corner where we highlighted self-knowledge as an important ingredient of leadership. According to a recent article from Gallup, another element is having a real understanding of your specific role, it’s demands, and expectations. Below, we share some ideas for developing and building on your own personal leadership style.
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Work-life balance inspires family to choose the University of Iowa

Tuesday, April 8, 2025
Elizabeth Ireland
Jeff and Sarah Jones took a leap of faith when they moved their family of five from their home state of Missouri to Iowa in pursuit of new job opportunities and work-life balance.
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Embracing self-care through nutrition: Small acts for mental well-being

Monday, April 7, 2025
Madison Coyne, MCN, RD, LD
A registered dietitian and liveWELL health coach provides four practical tips on how to incorporate nutrition in your self-care routine.
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Leadership Opportunities: March 2025

Monday, March 10, 2025
One important ingredient in leadership is networking and interacting with others. Through exposure to professional development, mentorship, shared experiences and feedback, we get to improve not just awareness of what’s going on around us, but also our own self-awareness. This month we highlight a few opportunities for connecting with others on their own leadership journeys.
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Hills Bank partnership brings financial coaching to UI employees

Friday, February 21, 2025
Elizabeth Ireland
University of Iowa Family Services has partnered with Hills Bank to offer financial well-being services to UI employees. Services include one-on-one coaching, webinars, and access to a library of online resources.
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Events

Discover Your University

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 (all day)
Discover Your University's spring lineup has something for everyone. Faculty and staff are encouraged to participate and explore the places and programs that make Iowa unique. Register now to reserve your spot during the three dates: April 23, May 20, and June 18.

Faculty and Staff Awards

Tuesday, May 6, 2025 4:00pm to 6:30pm
Hancher Auditorium
The second university-wide Faculty and Staff Awards ceremony will be held on Tuesday, May 6, at 4:00 pm in Hancher Auditorium. The program will be followed by a reception in the Stanley Café, and both are open to the public. The Faculty and Staff Awards ceremony was created in 2023–24 to recognize our faculty and staff achievements in a coordinated way. It provides an opportunity for the entire university community to honor awardees in one large celebratory event. Last April’s event showcased...

Discover Your University

Tuesday, May 20, 2025 (all day)
Discover Your University's spring lineup has something for everyone. Faculty and staff are encouraged to participate and explore the places and programs that make Iowa unique. Register now to reserve your spot on May 20 and June 18.

University holiday - offices closed

Monday, May 26, 2025 (all day)

Discover Your University

Wednesday, June 18, 2025 (all day)
Discover Your University's spring lineup has something for everyone. Faculty and staff are encouraged to participate and explore the places and programs that make Iowa unique. Register now to reserve your spot on June 18.