Annual Wellness Fair set for September 25

An annual fall USI event, the Wellness Fair is set to bring almost 60 vendors to campus for students, employees and retirees on Wednesday, September 25 in Carter Hall, located in UC West. The fair kicks off at 9 a.m. and will present a variety of healthcare resources to attendees throughout the day. 

The near-60 vendors will present resources and gather information on health-related topics encompassing the eight dimensions of wellness: physical, emotional, occupational, social, financial, intellectual, spiritual and environmental health. Just as in previous years, guests to the fair will be able to obtain blood pressure, cholesterol and respiration screenings.

The USI Deaconess Clinic will also be in attendance, providing flu shots, covered by most health plans at no cost. Please be sure to bring your USI ID and medical ID card to receive the flu shot. If you are unsure of coverage, please contact the USI Deaconess Clinic to verify.

The fair will also have free giveaways and treats for attendees including popcorn, fresh fruit, water, plants and other vendor items. Mini Chair Yoga, 20-minute walk-in sessions given by Sandi Davis, Recreation, Fitness and Wellness Yoga Instructor, will be available from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in UC 2205, and USI Public Safety and the Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office will be on hand to discuss safety on campus. New this year is a fun photobooth provided by Just Foto Booths. Come have a free photo taken with your colleagues and students!

USI Staff Council will be in attendance to raise awareness and collect donations for Archie’s Food Closet. Currently, the most needed items are toilet paper, paper towels, cleaning supplies (dish soap, scrub pads, etc.), gluten free and culturally diverse foods, laundry detergents and dryer sheets and feminine hygiene products. Monetary donations may be made at USI.edu/onlinegiving.

USI employees and students are encouraged to bring their USI Eagle Access Cards with them to register and swipe their IDs when entering the fair—completing the registration will ensure guests have an opportunity to win attendance door prizes such as Panera Bread gift cards, JBL Flip 6 Portal Speaker provided by T-Mobile and much more!  

Attendees who complete the USI Wellness Fair Survey after visiting the event will be entered for a chance to win one of two Ninja blenders; one will be awarded to a student and one to an employee.  

Full details of the fair, along with times for the Mini Chair Yoga sessions, can be found on the Wellness Fair website.

The 2024 USI Wellness Fair is sponsored by UMR, Paramount Dental, SunLife and Wellbridge Surgical.