The CLAS Wellness Ambassadors (CWA) is a group of liveWELL Ambassadors that support the College of the Liberal Arts and Sciences. Each CWA member acts as a wellness liaison to several CLAS units, to answer questions, engage in college-wide activities, and encourage unit representation across the college.
Upcoming events
Wellness Wednesday Walks
In December, outdoor walks will be reduced to a half hour.
Eastside Walks:
- 12:30 – 1 p.m.
- Meet outside on the lawn between Schaeffer and MacLean at 12:25 p.m.
- When the temperature is 35 degrees or below, or it is precipitating outside, meet on the top floor of UCC by the CoWork Commons.
Westside Walks:
- 11:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.
- Meet in the first floor lobby of HSAB at 11:25 a.m. Indoor or outdoor walks will be determined by the group.
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liveWELL resources
For resources on work-life balance, programs to participate in, ways to earn liveWELL points, and ideas for supporting all areas of wellness, visit liveWELL's website.
Meet the CWA
Andi Swirbul
Van Allen Observatory Manager
Astronomy Lab Specialist
(Physics and Astronomy)
Favorite wellness activities: outdoor walks, Pilates, and hanging out with my friends and loved ones.
CLAS Wellness Liaison for:
- Cinematic Arts
- Physics & Astronomy
- Biology
Bri Swope
Professor of Instruction
(Health, Sport, and Human Physiology)
Favorite wellness activities: anything outdoors with my boys, kayaking, walking and running with friends, coffee dates, all things flowers and plants, and according to my 10 year old: hula hooping!
CLAS Wellness Liaison for:
- Health, Sport, & Human Physiology
- Social Work
Claire McGranahan
Director of Collegiate Communications
(CLAS Marketing and Communications)
Favorite wellness activities: hot yoga, reading, listening to music, hiking, and creating in any way.
CLAS Wellness Liaison for:
- Communication Sciences & Disorders
- Mathematics
- Psychological & Brain Sciences
- Statistics & Actuarial Science
Connor Olson
CLAS Recruitment Liaison
(CLAS Admissions)
Favorite wellness activities: running, spending time with his bulldog, Thor.
CLAS Wellness Liaison for:
- Sociology & Criminology
- Anthropology
- Earth, Environment, & Sustainability
Gabi Eis
Administrative Services Specialist
(CLAS Undergraduate Programs)
Favorite wellness activities: walking outside at sunset, reading, and crafting.
CLAS Wellness Liaison for:
- Communication Studies
- Journalism & Mass Communication
- Rhetoric
- History
- Political Science
Kellie Kucera
Human Resources Manager
(CLAS Human Resources)
Favorite wellness activities: walking, fishing, and attending sporting events.
CLAS Wellness Liaison for:
- Languages, Linguistics, Literatures, & Cultures
- Spanish & Portuguese
- Music
- Theatre Arts
- Dance
Rachel Spengler
CLAS Wellness Ambassadors lead
Faculty Affairs Specialist
(CLAS Dean’s Office)
Favorite wellness activities: group fitness, taking walks, reading, and crafts (currently, needle felting).
CLAS Wellness Liaison for:
- American Studies
- Art, Art History, & Design
- Classics & Religious Studies
- Computer Science
Sarah DiLorenzo
Lab Manager
(Chemistry)
Favorite wellness activities: hiking, kayaking, reading, and spending time with my family.
CLAS Wellness Liaison for:
- Chemistry
- English
- Philosophy
- Creative Writing (Workshop, NWP)
How to become a CLAS Wellness Ambassador
To join the CLAS Wellness Ambassadors, start by visiting the University of Iowa’s liveWELL page and applying to become a liveWELL Ambassador. (Please note, becoming a liveWELL Ambassador requires supervisor approval.)
LiveWELL will communicate with the CWA that you’ve applied, and the CWA lead, Rachel Spengler, will reach out to you to get you started.
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