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Resources for Student Parents

The University of Iowa offers a variety of programs to support student parents.

Family Services provides programs and resources for University of Iowa faculty, staff, and students to attract, retain, and engage them throughout their careers by providing an environment where individuals can be successful in their professional, academic, and personal lives.

Health and Productivity Report

Recent recap of results from Family Services and affiliated units

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Healthy Culture Checklist

Department-level practices that create a culture of well-being

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Upcoming Events

What Are E-cigs & What Do They Do?

Monday, September 23, 2019, 6:30pm

Tom Eissenberg https://psychology.vcu.edu/people/faculty/eissenberg.html will share his research on the topic of e-cigs and vaping. Dr Eissenberg is a professor in the Virginia Commonwealth University Department of Psychology and is the co-director of the Center for the Study of Tobacco Products. His research involves developing and demonstrating methods to evaluate modified risk of tobacco/nicotine projects. He will join us as a Visiting Scholar hosted by the Iowa Institute of Public…

Healthiest State Annual Walk

Wednesday, October 2, 2019

The University of Iowa is proud to participate for the 9th year in a row in the Annual Healthiest State Walk! The Annual Walk is an opportunity for the entire University of Iowa community to join thousands of other Iowans statewide in walking for 30 minutes on October 2. We hope you'll join us and be inspired to walk for 30 minutes not just on October 2, but every day! #GetYourWalkOn2019 #healthy campus I want to join a walk! By visiting the Iowa Healthiest State Walk website, you can…

Finances of Caregiving (5 week series)

Wednesday, October 16, 2019, 3:30pm

Serving as a caregiver may stir up feelings of guilt as families struggle with what is best for the person in need and how it affects the rest of the family. Understanding your choices means knowing your current situation. The Finances of Caregiving, a course offered through Iowa State Extension and Outreach, will guide participants through finding and collecting that information. Materials and guidance will be provided to assist caregivers in protecting their assets and prepare for their…