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Start the Semester Strong with Wellness and Recreation

Wellness and Recreation

students on a hike in the woods

Sep 18, 2024

Wellness Wednesday: Falling for Fall

As the seasons change, take advantage of the cooler weather, food and festivities. Get outside to explore the nature Raleigh has to offer. Change up your menu by shopping local and incorporating in-season produce into your daily meals. Explore different campus events, including NC State Athletics or Healthy Campus Week. 
Ignacio Leon, a Wellness and Recreation Student Employee, reads a thank-you card from a patron whose life he helped save.

Sep 13, 2024

How to Save a Life

This spring, a group of Wellness and Recreation student employees used their training to save the life of a patron who went into cardiac arrest. 
student stringing things around different elements of wellness

Sep 11, 2024

Wellness Wednesday: What Does Wellness Mean to You?

When we hear the word "wellness," our minds may be drawn to one particular component, like our physical or mental health. While these are indeed important aspects of wellness, there are other aspects we can tune into. 
A student rides a bike down a trail.

Sep 9, 2024

Support Your Wellness With These Apps

NC State offers several free or low-cost apps as tools to help you take care of your well-being and navigate your college journey. These apps range from personal training 
students holding up artwork at a Howl and Chill event

Sep 4, 2024

Wellness Wednesday: What Fills Your Cup?

The debut of a semester can leave you re-assessing your mental mug, wondering how to fill it. Inspired by our upcoming event, Howl and Chill: Fill Your Cup, we want to discuss how you can find fulfillment in your community. 
Student reading a book in a hammock on campus

Sep 3, 2024

Wellness Day Your Way

Wellness Day is an effort to provide staff, faculty and students an opportunity to reflect on their health and well-being. The next Wellness Day will be taking place on Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2024. 
Kaylyn Poole takes a photo-op with a dog during a Pause for Paws event on campus.

Aug 30, 2024

Howling Success: Kaylyn Poole

Our first Howling Success of the 2024-25 school year is a student who promotes mental health and wellness on campus through her work as a Mental Health Ambassador, Wellness and Recreation facilities operations program assistant and more. 

Aug 28, 2024

Wellness Wednesday: Hidden Gems of Wellness and Recreation

As a major health and fitness hub of NC State, Wellness and Recreation offers many programs and services to help you foster your well-being. Take time to discover some of the lesser-known, hidden gems of Wellness and Recreation. 
students at a sunshine and smoothies event

Aug 21, 2024

Wellness Wednesday: Navigating the Pack

College is both an exciting and daunting time, and adjusting to life on campus can come with challenges, including finding connection, balancing academics and learning how to live independently. Here are some tips to help make the transition easier. 
the main entrance of the Wellness and Recreation Center

Aug 15, 2024

Start the Semester Strong with Wellness and Recreation

Wellness and Recreation offers a wealth of opportunities for personal growth and improved well-being to help you thrive here at NC State and beyond. Check out the programs and services available to students, faculty and staff, developed to empower you to take the next step toward a healthier you.