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Winter Break, Virtual, Mindfulness Workshop

Tuesday, November 11, 2025
Looking for a new way to manage your stress? Learn and practice mindfulness meditation, an evidence-based strategy to help with stress, in a small group format. Workshop begin Mondays, December 22 at Noon and last for four weeks in one hour and fifteen minute sessions.

Intuitive Eating Workshop beginning in late October

Monday, October 6, 2025
Intuitive Eating is an evidence-based, non-diet approach to health and well-being. Sign up for our upcoming four-week workshop beginning on Wednesday, October 29 at 6:00pm-7:30pm.

Student Wellness Vending Machine, located in the IMU Basement

Friday, October 3, 2025
Looking for free wellness supplies, including safe sex supplies? Student Wellness now offers a vending machine, stocked with free supplies located in the IMU Basement, next to the Hawkeye Room.

Sign up for Sink Your Stress today!

Monday, September 15, 2025
Improve your well-being with Sink Your Stress beginning Monday, September 22 to Sunday, October 12 to improve your overall well-being by doing one simple task per day.

Sign up for Earthmind, Environmental Wellness Workshop

Tuesday, August 26, 2025
Swap your screen time for green time! Discover ways to transform your everyday outdoor activities into stress-relieving tools in a free four-week workshop. Earthmind is led in collaboration with Backyard Abundance, a local nonprofit organization taught in four, 75-minute classes.

New Brief Mental Health Screenings for UI Students

Thursday, May 1, 2025
Brief mental health screenings are the quickest way to determine if you or someone you care about should connect with a mental health professional - they are a checkup from your neck up. These programs are completely anonymous and confidential, and immediately following the brief questionnaire you will see your results, recommendations, and key resources.

Sign up for Wellness Coaching

Wednesday, April 2, 2025
Wellness coaching is a free service that allows students to work one on one with a Student Wellness staff member to overcome barriers and achieve health and wellness related goals. Wellness coaches take a positive approach to personal development, focusing on your strengths and encouraging you along the way.

3-Hour Silent Mindfulness Retreat

Sunday, March 30, 2025
Join us Sunday, April 13 from 1-4pm to practice meditation, yoga, and mind/body skills for relaxation and wellness. The retreat is open both to novices and people with more experience. It is a chance to reconnect to yourself at a time of year that is often hectic, and apply skills that can enhance your immune system, concentration, energy, and your ability to enjoy daily life. For more information, visit our website. 

The Game of a Healthier Life Online Program

Tuesday, March 11, 2025
Participate in the Game of a Healthier Life beginning Monday, March 31 to Sunday, April 27 to improve your overall well-being by doing one simple task per day.

Spring Intuitive Eating Workshop

Monday, March 10, 2025
Intuitive Eating is an approach that teaches you how to create a healthy relationship with your food, mind, and body--where you ultimately become the expert of your own body. Intuitive Eating is offered in one, 4-week workshop beginning on Tuesdays, April 1- April 22.