The annual Wellness Fair is sponsored by the Employee Assistance and Wellness Programs and Recreation Services. The event is also supported by the Faculty Senate, Operating Staff Council and Supportive Professional Staff Council. The Wellness Fair will be held in the Duke Ellington Ballroom and Capitol Room at the Holmes Student Center from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. on March 29. The University encourages employees to attend this event in order to obtain information on health and wellness topics. Release time policies applicable to Civil Service employees should be interpreted in the following manner:
Operating Staff employees may attend this event without loss of wages or the use of vacation or sick time. Operating Staff employees should not be required to use their lunch hour or rest periods (breaks) to attend this event. The decision to release any Operating Staff employee to attend this event is at the discretion of the employing supervisor and shall take into account the operational needs of the department. The Wellness Fair is a university-sponsored event and supervisors are encouraged to provide employees with the opportunity to participate. If you have any questions, feel free to contact Eric Smith smith@niu.edu at 753-2345.
