As part of IUP's ongoing commitment to employee well-being, engagement, and a healthy campus community, we are pleased to invite you to participate in this year’s Wellness Week from September 22 through September 24—a three-day celebration of health, well-being, and community engagement.

Building upon the success of our employee-focused initiatives and IUP's longstanding tradition of health and wellness programming, this expanded event brings together many of our existing health and wellness offerings while introducing new opportunities to learn, connect, and invest in your physical, mental, and overall well-being. We encourage employees and students alike to participate in the variety of activities planned throughout the week.

Featured Events

Throughout the week, participants can take part in a variety of educational, wellness, and interactive activities, including:

Tuesday, September 22

  • Annual Health and Wellness Fair (10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.) HUB Ohio Room

  • Food Trucks (10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.) Outside the HUB

  • IRMC Mountain Mobile Unit (10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.) Outside the HUB

  • Free Blood Pressure Screenings (10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.) HUB Ohio Room

  • Nutrition and Wellness Information

  • Free Chair Massages (10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.) HUB Ohio Room

  • Flu, COVID, and Pneumococcal Vaccine Clinic (10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.) HUB Susquehanna Room

  • PEBTF’S Get Healthy Know Your Numbers Wellness Screening (9:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.) HUB Monongahela Room

Wednesday, September 23

  • Fire Extinguisher Training (1:30–3:00 p.m.) HUB Ohio Room
    Register in advance

  • CPR/AED Training (10:30 a.m.–Noon) HUB Ohio Room
    Register in advance – Walk-ins are welcome.

  • Self-Defense Training (9:00–10:30 a.m.) HUB Ohio Room
    Register in advance – Walk-ins are welcome.

  • Free Lunch & Learn Session (Noon–1:00 p.m.) HUB Susquehanna Room
    Register in advance – Seating is limited to 24.

  • American Red Cross Blood Drive (10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.) HUB Monongahela Room

  • Free Paint & Sip Event (9:00–11:00 a.m., 1:00–3:00 p.m.) HUB Monongahela Room
    Register in advance – Registration is limited to 20 participants in each class.

Thursday, September 24

  • Stretching Exercises to Help Prevent Injury (9:00–10:30 a.m.) HUB Ohio Room
    Register in advance

  • Optum Training (11:00 a.m.–Noon) HUB Susquehanna Room
    Register in advance

  • Active Shooter Response (1:00–2:30 p.m.) HUB Ohio Room
    Register in advance – Walk-ins are welcome

  • Stop the Bleed (2:30–4:00 p.m.) HUB Ohio Room
    Register in advance – Walk-ins are welcome.

  • And much more!

Student participation is encouraged and welcome.

Additional Health Resources

While attending the Health and Wellness Fair on September 22 at the HUB Ohio Room, don’t forget to:

  • Receive your annual Flu Shot in the Susquehanna Room.
  • Visit the Get Healthy Clinic in the Monongahela Room for eligible AFSCME and SCUPA employees.

For an entire listing of all Human Resources events during Wellness Week, along with events planned throughout the fall semester, please refer to our events page.

 

We encourage you to take advantage of these opportunities to learn, connect with colleagues, explore valuable wellness resources, and support your personal well-being.

We look forward to seeing you throughout Wellness Week, and thank you for helping us foster a healthier, more engaged IUP community.