Voluntary vision insurance

Open enrollment for vision insurance runs through Feb. 28, 2026. Information is available on the UI World Insurance Associates webpage.

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

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BGC: Introduction to Building Our Global Community

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 10:00am to 12:00pm
Virtual
This introduction class will introduce the Building Our Global Community program and share an overview of the international student and scholar population at the University of Iowa. Participants will have opportunity to learn about the cultural adjustment experienced by international students and strategies to assist with the transition.

Online Degrees at Iowa: Opportunities for UI Staff

Thursday, February 26, 2026 12:00pm to 12:30pm
Virtual
Earn your Bachelor's Degree Online!

Supervising Today's Students: Effectively Leading Students

Monday, March 2, 2026 9:30am to 11:00am
Virtual

Supervising student employees takes a special set of skills. The STS certificate program—offered by Learning and Development in partnership with the Pomerantz Career Center and UI STEP—helps UI faculty and staff:

Hire, orient, and motivate student employees effectively

Provide impactful training and development opportunities

Lead and support students to achieve success in their roles

Contribute to the University of Iowa’s strategic goal of undergraduate student success

STS: Effectively Leading...

Grief and Mourning Support Group

Monday, March 9, 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.

Supervising Today's Students: Connecting Work & Academics — Iowa GROW

Wednesday, March 11, 2026 1:00pm to 2:30pm
Virtual

Supervising student employees takes a special set of skills. The STS certificate program—offered by Learning and Development in partnership with the Pomerantz Career Center and UI STEP—helps UI faculty and staff:

Hire, orient, and motivate student employees effectively

Provide impactful training and development opportunities

Lead and support students to achieve success in their roles

Contribute to the University of Iowa’s strategic goal of undergraduate student success

STS: Connecting Work &...