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October 2023

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Staff Spotlight October 2023: Jodi Graff

Jodi Graff is a champion of mental health. She knows it’s important to talk openly about our stressors and to hardwire support structures into our campus community. Read more.

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Attend the Health and Wellbeing Fair on Nov. 1

UISC will have a booth with information on Health and Wellness initiatives, as well as a prize drawing, make sure you stop by! Read more.

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The University of Iowa Staff Council at UI Homecoming Parade

The University of Iowa Staff Council’s energy and Hawkeye Pride was intense at the Homecoming Parade on Friday, October 6. Read more.

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Philanthropy: A call to action from the Staff Council President’s desk

Staff Council President James Jorris presented his top priority – philanthropy – at a joint session of UI Shared Governance bodies on Oct. 10. Read more.

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October is Filipino American History month

This celebrates the culture and the contributions made by this group, to the US. The Philippines, is a country comprised of over 7000 islands in southeast Asia. Read more.

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Benefits Open Enrollment for 2024 is Coming Soon!

The annual benefits open enrollment for faculty and staff will open at 8 a.m. on November 1, 2023, and close at 5 p.m. on November 15, 2023. Read more.

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Plan to attend October’s LGBTQ+ History Month events

October is LGBTQ+ History Month and since 1995, the entire month has been used to celebrate and observe the history of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer persons. Read more.

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The University of Iowa - Recreational Services

Recreational Services offers UI employees many fantastic opportunities to improve their health and well-being, many of which are free or low cost. Read more.

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World Mental Health Day

World Mental Health Day provides an invaluable opportunity for individuals and communities to rally around the central theme, "Mental health is a universal human right." Read more.