Paid parental leave

More time together: Employees say paid parental leave has supported their growing families during the program's first year.

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Patriot Employer

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

Recognize Colleagues

Recognize colleagues through campus awards, Hawkeye High-Fives, and other programs that celebrate employee contributions.

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Employee Self-Service

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News and updates

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Preview 2027 benefits changes prior to open enrollment

Tuesday, October 6, 2026
University Human Resources
Annual open enrollment will begin at 8 a.m. Nov. 2 and end at 5 p.m. on Nov. 16. UI Benefits encourages employees to review their options before enrollment begins.
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Turning Wellness Walks into Campus Adventures

Monday, August 31, 2026
Director of Clinical Services in Pharmacy at Medical Center Down and Wellness Ambassador Dawn Whitehill gets creative with liveWELL's annual summer Campus Wellness Scavenger Hunt.

UI earns certification as a recovery friendly workplace

Friday, August 7, 2026
Elizabeth Ireland
The designation recognizes employers that support a workplace culture where employees feel supported in seeking treatment, maintaining sobriety, and thriving professionally.

Colleagues praise Hawkeyes who 'go the extra mile' at work

Tuesday, July 28, 2026
Elizabeth Ireland
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.
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Events

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BGC: Navigating Intercultural Conflicts

Wednesday, October 14, 2026 10:30am to 12:00pm
Virtual
In this two-part interactive class, participants will explore the four intercultural conflict styles using the Intercultural Conflict Style Inventory (ICS).
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FNIS & Tax Treaty Paperwork Clinic

Thursday, October 15, 2026 4:00pm to 6:00pm
Schaeffer Hall
International students and scholars are invited to attend this drop-in clinic hosted by Life in Iowa and Payroll Services. Stop by anytime between 4 and 6 p.m. to receive assistance completing required forms, signing tax treaty documents, and preparing for the upcoming tax season.

Grief and Mourning Support Group

Monday, October 19, 2026 3:30pm to 5:00pm
University Services Building
UI EAP will offer a 4-part Grief and Mourning Support Group

Grief and Mourning Support Group

Monday, October 19, 2026 3:30pm to 5:00pm
University Services Building

Grief and Mourning Support Group Fall 2026

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.

There will be a brief...

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Health and Well-Being Fair

Wednesday, October 21, 2026 7:30am to 2:00pm
Field House
Celebrating 20 Years of liveWELL