New voluntary benefit

Enrollment for MetLife short-term disability insurance is now open through March 13, 2026. Email benefits@uiowa.edu to enroll.

Hawkeye High-Five

Give a Hawkeye High-Five to celebrate your colleague's hard work and show that every contribution counts.

Training opportunities

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News and updates

Hawkeyes praise colleagues' dedication to Iowa with a 'high-five'

Tuesday, February 17, 2026
Hawkeye High-Five allows faculty and staff across the university to give a "high-five" to a colleague for their contributions, teamwork, or extra effort.

'High-Five' encourages Hawkeyes to celebrate colleagues' extra effort

Tuesday, January 13, 2026
Hawkeye High-Five allows faculty and staff across the university to give a "high-five" to a colleague for their contributions, teamwork, or extra effort.

Hawkeyes recognize their colleagues with a 'high-five'

Tuesday, December 16, 2025
Hawkeye High-Five allows faculty and staff across the university to give a "high-five" to a colleague for their contributions, teamwork, or extra effort.

E-Verify implementation is now live

Wednesday, December 3, 2025
E-Verify is a federal system that helps confirm employment eligibility. It will now be used for all new employees.

Events

Grief and Mourning Support Group

Monday, March 23, 2026 3:00pm to 4:30pm
University Services Building
UI Employee Assistance Program is offering a four-part series to support employees interested in exploring grief related to the loss of a loved one.

Grief and Mourning Support Group

Monday, April 6, 2026 3:00pm to 4:30pm
University Services Building
UI Employee Assistance Program is offering a four-part series to support employees interested in exploring grief related to the loss of a loved one.

Online Degrees at Iowa: Opportunities for UI Staff

Thursday, April 9, 2026 12:00pm to 12:30pm
Virtual
Earn your Bachelor's Degree Online!
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Beyond Small Talk: How to Build Professional Networks

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 1:00pm to 2:30pm
University Capitol Centre
Building Professional Networks Training

Grief and Mourning Support Group

Monday, April 20, 2026 3:00pm to 4:30pm
University Services Building
UI Employee Assistance Program is offering a four-part series to support employees interested in exploring grief related to the loss of a loved one.