Cardinal Day of Wellbeing

Cardinal Day of Wellbeing and Benefits Fair

Join us for the Cardinal Day of Wellbeing and Benefits Fair a day dedicated for all employees to recharge, connect, and invest in yourself!

Here’s what you can look forward to:

• Free health screenings. 
• Educational breakout sessions.
• Benefits experts ready to help with Open Enrollment questions.
• Booths from vendors and campus partners.
• Snacks, prizes, and a chance to support Cardinal Kitchen with donations of personal care or non-perishable items.

We hope to see you there! 

Event Details

• October 29, 2025
• 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
• L.A Pittenger Student Center, Second Floor

Register for Breakout Sessions Below

10 AM - 10:45 AM

•  Wellness Within Reach: Explore the No-Cost Lark Diabetes Program - Did you know your benefits plan includes free access to the Lark Diabetes Prevention Program? This personalized, easy-to-use program helps you build healthier habits to prevent diabetes and improve your overall well-being. Join this session to learn how Lark works, how to get started, and how it can support you on your path to a healthier lifestyle—at no cost to you!
  • Located in Cardinal Hall A
  • Presented by Bre Lomax, Anthem
  • Register Here
• Move at Your Work: Simple Workouts for Energy and Focus - Working all day can take a toll at times—mentally, physically, and emotionally. In this interactive session, you can learn easy, practical movements and exercises to do at your desk or in your office to release tension, improve circulation, and boost productivity. No equipment or change of clothes required—just movements that can seamlessly be integrated into your workday. You will leave this session with a toolkit of stretches, posture resets, and strength movements to keep you feeling mobile at work.
  • Located in Cardinal Hall B
  • Presented by Nicole Koontz, Senior Lecturer of Exercise Science - School of Kinesiology
  • Register Here
• Make the Most of Your Retirement Savings - Ready to take control of your financial future? In this session, you’ll discover why saving as much as possible is crucial and learn the powerful benefits of increasing your savings. We’ll break down different types of retirement accounts to help you understand your options and explore effective strategies to preserve and grow your savings over time. Whether you’re just starting or looking to boost your nest egg, this session will equip you with practical tools to build a stronger retirement plan.
  • Located in Cardinal Hall C
  • Presented by Andy Marsh, Fidelity
  • Register Here

 11 AM - 11:45 AM

• Benefits Check-In: Navigating Open Enrollment in Workday with Confidence- Workday is new for everyone, and this year, all employees—regardless of whether they plan to make changes—will need to review and confirm their benefit selections. This session will guide you step by step through the new system, showing you how to access, review, and update your benefits with confidence. Whether you're ready to make updates or just need to verify your choices, we've got you covered.
  • Located in the Pineshelf Room
  • Presented by the Office of Employee Benefits
  • Register Here
• More than Maintenance: Cultivating True Well-Being - What does it really mean to take care of yourself—and are you doing more than just getting by? This session introduces the difference between basic maintenance and intentional self-care, with a focus on how mindful practices support well-being. Using the Dimensions of Self-Care Assessment, participants will reflect on how they care for themselves—physically, emotionally, and spiritually—and explore simple, practical ways to build a more balanced approach to wellness.
  • Located in Cardinal Hall A
  • Presented by Imani Linton and Samuel Garcia Lopez, Ball State Counseling Practicum Clinic 
  • Register Here
• What Does it Take to Retire with Ball State Insurance Benefits? - Planning to retire soon? Join us for an informative session where we’ll walk you through the first steps toward retiring with Ball State insurance benefits. Learn what’s required of you if you're eligible, and gain clarity on the timelines, documents, and decisions involved. You'll also be able to meet your Retiree Benefits Specialist and explore the benefits and support offered by the university. Whether you're planning ahead or preparing to retire soon, this session will help you feel more confident and informed about your next steps.
  •  Located in Cardinal Hall B
  • Presented by Lauren Craycraft, Retiree Benefits Specialist - Office of Employee Benefits
  • Register Here

1 PM - 1:45 PM

• Know Your Benefits: Life, Disability, and More with Voya - Learn more about the valuable ancillary benefits now available through Voya, including Life, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, AD&D, and voluntary coverages like Accident, Hospital, and Critical Illness Insurance. This session will provide a helpful overview of what's offered, how these benefits work, and when they can support you and your family. You'll also see a step-by-step demonstration on how to file claims and complete Evidence of Insurability after open enrollment. Bring your questions—there will be time for Q&A at the end.
  • Located in the Pineshelf Room
  • Presented by Voya
  • Register Here
• What is Estate Planning and how the EAP can Help! - TELUS Health will present a session about estate planning which will including helping define wills, trusts and other important documents, the benefits of these tools, how to choose beneficiaries, when documents should be updated and more. We will teach you how to use EAP online resources to set up your own documents for FREE or how to obtain a referral to an attorney in the EAP network! Stop saying you need to get your own important documents in order, come to this session and actually get them done!
  • Located in Cardinal A
  • Presented by Sue Dentinger,TELUS Health
  • Register Here

2 PM - 2:45 PM

• Understanding PERF: Your Retirement Plan Explained - Not ready to retire but want to better understand your PERF retirement benefits? This session will guide you through the basics of PERF/TRF —helping you identify your plan, understand how it works, and learn about the retirement benefits you’re entitled to. We’ll also cover important details about working after retirement and provide time to answer your questions, so you can confidently plan your financial future in academia.
  • Located in Cardinal Hall B
  • Presented by Jennifer Lowe, INPRS
  • Register Here
• Benefits Check-In: Navigating Open Enrollment in Workday with Confidence - Workday is new for everyone, and this year, all employees—regardless of whether they plan to make changes—will need to review and confirm their benefit selections. This session will guide you step by step through the new system, showing you how to access, review, and update your benefits with confidence. Whether you're ready to make updates or just need to verify your choices, we've got you covered.
  • Located in the Pineshelf Room
  • Presented by the Office of Employee Benefits
  • Register Here

Vendors Scheduled to Attend