Our Commitment to Well-Being

The University of Iowa is committed to embedding well-being and mental health into all aspects of campus culture to better support students, faculty, and staff. This includes providing the appropriate services and resources for students, faculty, and staff.

Mental Health and Resilience

Nutrition, Movement, and Physical Health

Relationships, Community, and Purpose

Basic Needs, Financial Security, and Personal Safety

More About Well-Being

Events

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Learn to Crochet Microbes

Friday, September 6, 4:00pm to Friday, December 13, 2024 5:00pm
Eckstein Medical Research Building
Learn to Crochet Microbes is back every Friday at 4 p.m. in the EMRB atrium! Come join us for some fun and creative stitching at this weekly event We can't wait to see you there!
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Health Expo

Monday, September 9, 2024 11:00am to 2:00pm
Burge Hall
Join Student Wellness to learn about our many programs, consultations, and events at the Health Expo, a series of mini health fairs.
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Health Expo

Tuesday, September 10, 2024 11:00am to 2:00pm
Hillcrest Hall
Join Student Wellness to learn about our many programs, consultations, and events at the Health Expo, a series of mini health fairs.
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Campus Updates and Opportunities

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IVETS Renovation

Iowa Veteran Education, Transition, and Support (IVETS) program has updated its student lounge and academic hub in Calvin Hall.

See photos of the new spaces

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Protective Environments

Downtown Iowa City benefits from a new program, Downtown Iowa City Ambassadors, which provides cleaning, hospitality services, and enhanced safety.

Learn more about the program

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2024 Iowa BEST Summit

Join the Scanlan Center for School Mental Health on Sept. 15 - 16 in Coralville. This year’s theme is “All In” for School Mental Health and Well-Being.

Register for the Summit