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.

10am Session A

11am Session A

1pm Session A

2pm Session A

Making Sense of Your Anthem Benefits

Purpose at Work: Connecting What You Do to Why It Matters

Finding Your Reset: Simple Strategies for Everyday Wellbeing

Built for the Long Run

Get more comfortable navigating your Anthem benefits. Learn how to use the Sydney Health app and Anthem’s online tools, find and review your Explanation of Benefits (EOB) statements, and better understand the information they provide.

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Wellbeing isn't just physical or financial: it's also about meaning. In this interactive 45-minute session, you'll explore purpose as the intersection of what you value and how you contribute to the common good. Through guided reflection, you'll examine your own sense of purpose at work and leave with a practical starting point for connecting your daily contributions to what matters most to you. No prior experience needed: just an openness to a little self-reflection.

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Stress is part of life, but having a variety of tools can help you navigate it more effectively. In this interactive session, explore and practice simple strategies that can help you pause, reset, and recharge. Discover different approaches, consider what works best for you, and leave with practical tools you can incorporate into your workday and everyday life to support your wellbeing.

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Your cardiorespiratory fitness can tell you a lot about your overall health—and it’s something you can improve. Learn what cardiorespiratory fitness is, why it matters, and how it can be measured. Learn practical ways to build your fitness over time, no matter where you’re starting. You’ll also discover how Ball State’s Clinical Exercise Physiology Lab and Adult Physical Fitness Center put these concepts into practice and the resources they offer to support lifelong health and fitness.

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10am Session B

11am Session B

1pm Session B

2pm Session B

Know Your Numbers: Checking Your Lifestyle Vital Signs

What Does it Take to Retire with Ball State Insurance Benefits?

Understanding PERF: Your Retirement Plan Explained

What’s New with Your Benefits for 2027

We routinely check traditional vital signs to assess our health—but what about the everyday lifestyle behaviors that help shape our health and wellbeing? In this interactive session, participants will assess their six Lifestyle Vital Signs—Food Quality, Physical Activity, Sleep Quality, Coping Habits, Social Connections, and Substance Use—and identify one small change they can make to improve how they feel and function right now while supporting their long-term health.

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Thinking about retirement and wondering what happens to your Ball State benefits? This session will help you understand eligibility for retiree insurance benefits, what coverage may be available, and the steps you’ll need to take as you prepare to retire from Ball State. Learn about important timelines, decisions to consider, and resources available to help you navigate the retirement process with confidence.

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Whether retirement is years away or getting closer, understanding your PERF benefits is an important part of planning for your financial future. Join INPRS for an overview of the PERF retirement plan, including how your benefits work, the different components of your plan, and what you can do now to prepare for retirement. You’ll also learn about important considerations as you approach retirement and have an opportunity to get answers to your questions.

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Alex Colter, Sr. Account Manager from LHD Benefit Advisors, will highlight what’s new, explain changes that may affect you and your family, and share information to help you make informed benefit selections during Open Enrollment. Bring your questions and leave better prepared to make your 2027 benefit elections.

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10am Session C

11am Session C

1pm Session C

2pm Session C

Making the Most of Your HSA: Your Move to Fidelity

Saving and Investing for Your Future

Tap Into It: Master the TELUS Health App and Platform!

Making the Most of Your HSA: Your Move to Fidelity

Learn how a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) and Health Savings Account (HSA) work together and how an HSA can help you manage healthcare expenses now and in the future. Explore the features and benefits of the new Fidelity HSA, learn what the transition from HSA Bank means for you, and understand the steps for participating in the group transfer to Fidelity.

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Building your financial future doesn’t have to start with a large amount of money. Learn why saving early and consistently matters, see the potential impact of saving small amounts over time, and explore different ways to save and invest for your future, including IRAs, HSAs, and brokerage accounts.

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Discover how to make the most of the resources available to you through TELUS Health. Take a guided tour of the TELUS Health app and online platform, learn how to find the support and resources you need, and explore tools designed to support your wellbeing. You’ll leave knowing where to go and how to get started when you or your family need support.

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Learn how a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) and Health Savings Account (HSA) work together and how an HSA can help you manage healthcare expenses now and in the future. Explore the features and benefits of the new Fidelity HSA, learn what the transition from HSA Bank means for you, and understand the steps for participating in the group transfer to Fidelity.

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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.