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Retiring HES Faculty Member Reflects on His Experiences and Impact

Health and Wellness

Two students participating in an activity at Fresh Check Day.

Sep 20, 2022

Healthy Campus Week Returns: September 26-30

Check out the schedule of featured events focused on the six elements of wellness. 
A jogger in a red shirt on a wooded trail

Sep 12, 2022

Introducing Ride With HES

The Department of Health and Exercise Studies has developed a new tool to help outdoor runners and walkers find the best routes on and around campus. 
Layla Saliba in a red T-shirt standing next to a stack on menstrual products

Aug 8, 2022

ABC11 Interviews Recent Alumna About We Bleed Red Initiative

NC State alumna Layla Saliba was recently interviewed by ABC11 News about her work as a student with the We Bleed Red initiative on campus. She also weighed in on food and housing insecurity, and how menstrual equity factors into the equation. 
Hannah Williams in front of a red wall

Jun 23, 2022

Senior Hannah Williams Wins John F. Miller Award at Wellness and Recreation

The award is given each year to the most outstanding student program assistant at NC State Wellness and Recreation. 
Ben Biedrzycki and Katelynn Roark hold giant checks from Wellness and Recreation

Jun 23, 2022

Roark and Biedrzycki Win 2021-22 Wellness and Recreation Friends and Family Scholarships

Ben Biedrzycki and Katelynn Roark were awarded $500 scholarships for encouraging and inspiring the Wolfpack community to live actively and serving as role models for healthy and balanced living. 
An NC State branded bandaid on a student's arm

Oct 12, 2021

Don’t Miss Your Shot to Help Protect the Pack

In addition to the COVID-19 vaccine, NC State Student Health Services are now administering flu vaccinations for students, faculty and staff. 
A yoga class in the new Wellness and Recreation Center

Oct 5, 2021

Get to Know NC State Wellness and Recreation

From a wealth of fitness classes, a brand new gym and the return of intramural sports, NC State Wellness and Recreation offers a bit of everything for students, faculty and staff on their wellness journey. 
Three students wearing masks and gym clothing

Jun 7, 2021

Picturing Resilience: Students Share Inspirations, Wellness Routines That Helped Them Through 2020

This spring, NC State Wellness and Recreation asked students to submit photos that demonstrated their resilience in 2020. Recently, they recorded video interviews with some of the participants to find out more. 
Katherine Bublitz at the Wellness and Recreation Center

May 11, 2021

Helping Others Through Movement

Katherine Bublitz '22 found a passion for giving back and helping others by teaching group fitness classes. 
The new Wellness and Recreation Center at night

May 10, 2021

Retiring HES Faculty Member Reflects on His Experiences and Impact

The Department of Health and Exercise Studies spoke with Gary Wayne Pollard about his 32 years teaching at NC State, which included numerous achievements, memories, and stories of impact.