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The PHA provides the opportunity to reflect on your overall wellness and connect with services that support your unique goals.

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Time to Discover!

Discover Your University is back this fall! The program invites Iowa faculty and staff to explore campus activities.

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The UI has been recognized as a Disabled American Veterans Patriot Employer for its commitment to hiring military Veterans.

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News and updates

Iowa City named one of the best places to live in the US

Wednesday, July 30, 2025
Elizabeth Ireland
Livability.com named Iowa City one of the best cities to live in America based on the University of Iowa, ample activities for residents, and excellent schools.
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Campus recreation helps propel physics professor to international track success

Wednesday, July 9, 2025
Elizabeth Ireland
John Prineas, a professor in the Department of Physics and Astronomy, trains seven days a week, alternating between outdoor runs and strength training at the Campus Recreation and Wellness Center.
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UI implements 4 weeks of paid parental leave

Wednesday, July 2, 2025
Elizabeth Ireland
The Iowa Paid Parental Leave program gives employees the opportunity to take time off to care for and bond with a new child without using sick or vacation leave.
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Medical care while traveling: Stay covered, stay healthy

Thursday, June 26, 2025
University Human Resources encourages you to review your health care coverage before traveling so you know what's available to you in case of an emergency.
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Events

Discover Your University

Tuesday, September 16, 2025 (all day)
University of Iowa Pentacrest
Discover Your University helps Iowa faculty and staff discover great things happening around campus.The program offers sponsored visits to various campus sites during normal working hours, providing opportunities to learn about innovative programs like the Driving Safety Research Institute, Recreational Services, University Libraries, Hancher, Pentacrest Museums, and more.Discover Your University launched in the fall of 2022. It lets individuals and teams experience the breadth of incredible...
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Healthiest State Initiative Annual Walk

Wednesday, October 1, 2025 12:01am to 11:59pm
Campus Recreation and Wellness Center
Walk on October 1, 2025 to make Iowa the healthiest state! The University of Iowa supports the Healthiest State Walk as a state-wide initiative to make Iowa the healthiest state in the nation.The Healthiest State Initiative's 15th Annual Walk encourages Iowans to walk for 30 minutes on Wednesday, October 1. The theme is #StartSomewhere. You don’t have to be a marathon runner to take care of your mental and physical health. What matters is that you start somewhere, whether that be a daily walk or...

Grief and Mourning Support Group

Wednesday, October 8, 2025 11:00am to 12:30pm
Virtual
The University of Iowa Employee Assistance Program is offering a 4-part group supporting UI employees interested in exploring grief related to a death loss. This group will be closed, meaning no new participants will be added after the group starts. The group will include psychoeducation on grief and mourning and will allow participants to share and focus as much or as little on their own personal process as they are comfortable. The group will be hybrid, with the first and last sessions in...

Discover Your University

Thursday, October 9, 2025 (all day)
University of Iowa Pentacrest
Discover Your University helps Iowa faculty and staff discover great things happening around campus.The program offers sponsored visits to various campus sites during normal working hours, providing opportunities to learn about innovative programs like the Driving Safety Research Institute, Recreational Services, University Libraries, Hancher, Pentacrest Museums, and more.Discover Your University launched in the fall of 2022. It lets individuals and teams experience the breadth of incredible...
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2025 Health and Well-Being Fair

Wednesday, October 15, 2025 7:30am to 2:00pm
Field House
Come and get a free flu shot, health screening, chair massage or walk the Spiritual Services labyrinth. Talk with Rec Services about membership options and Personal Training. Learn about the liveWELL Health Coach service, UI EAP, UI Health Care services, and other well-being programs across campus.Bring your University ID with you to swipe in when you enter the fair and participate in activities with tables and receive giveaways and chances to win door prizes!