Cardinal Day of Wellbeing and Benefits Fair

Thursday, November 5, 2026
10 a.m.–3 p.m.
L.A. Pittenger Student Center Ballroom

Make time for your wellbeing at Cardinal Day of Wellbeing! Hosted by the Division for People and Culture, this annual event brings together resources, learning opportunities, and activities designed to support you in being your best—at work and beyond.

Whether you have 30 minutes or a few hours, stop by to explore the resources available to you as a Ball State employee, learn practical strategies to support your wellbeing, and connect with campus and benefits partners.

What You'll Find

Throughout the day, you can:

  • Visit benefits and campus partner booths
  • Participate in free health screenings and interactive activities
  • Attend breakout sessions covering physical, mental, and financial wellbeing, employee benefits, retirement, and more
  • Learn about programs and resources available to Ball State employees
  • Connect with the Benefits team and benefits partners during Benefits Open Enrollment
  • Discover practical ways to support your wellbeing throughout the year

Cardinal Day of Wellbeing takes place during Benefits Open Enrollment making it a great opportunity to ask questions and learn more about your benefits and available resources.

Breakout Sessions

Choose from a variety of breakout sessions offered throughout the day. Sessions are designed to provide practical information, tools, and strategies you can use to support your wellbeing and make the most of the resources available to you.   More details coming soon.

Health Screenings and Activities

Take advantage of free health screenings and other opportunities to learn more about your health and wellbeing. Activities will be available throughout the event, so stop by whenever it works with your schedule.

Benefits Open Enrollment

Have questions about your benefits or Open Enrollment? Members of the Benefits team and several of Ball State's benefits partners will be available throughout Cardinal Day of Wellbeing to provide information and help you better understand the resources available to you.

Come for a session, explore the resources, or stay awhile and experience all Cardinal Day of Wellbeing has to offer.