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Apr 2, 2018

Q & A on Sleep with Thrivewell’s Wellness Coaches

  North Carolina State University has an abundance of great student resources. As members of the ThriveWell program, our wellness coaches are a group of qualified students that work directly with other NC State students, coaching them to live healthier and happier lifestyles. Below is a question and answer conducted with a few of the wellness… 

Mar 28, 2018

The DIVE Program Tackles the Louisiana Gulf Coast

The annual Diversity and Inclusion adVenture Experience (DIVE) trip invites a select group of NC State students to dive right into nine days of new, thought provoking experiences. The program specifically targets socially conscious students who would not typically find themselves on such a trip and attempts to expand their global perspectives. This year’s travels took… 

Mar 13, 2018

3 Reasons to Commit to a Regular (as possible) Sleep Schedule

Welcome to college! It’s Monday: you stay up until 2:00 a.m. studying for a test the following day. You get back from said test and immediately take a nap, optimistically hoping to sleep only an hour or so, but before you know it, you’ve slept half the day away. Now you’re going to be up… 

Mar 6, 2018

Finding Your Way Through Stress

Learn how stress forms and the resources around to help you manage it. 

Feb 22, 2018

Wolfpack Way of Life Educates Campus Community on Healthy Living

NC State held their annual Wellness Fair on Wednesday, Feb. 21 from 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. in the Talley Student Union State Ballroom. Coordinated by the newly named ThriveWell team, this event is meant to shine a light on the importance of campus-wide well-being. Every booth offered something unique for participants to partake in. With more than… 

Feb 15, 2018

Cycling for a Cause

Raising funds for a cause is one of the greatest ways to unite a community. This annual fundraising event did just that and more! This past Saturday, NC State hosted its 5th annual Cycle for Survival studio event. Cyclist were there to create a community focused on raising awareness and money for rare cancer research. Thirty… 

Feb 14, 2018

ThriveWell Teaches to Preserve Tradition While Staying Healthy

In recent years, soul food has evolved from its origins in the south and spread all across the United States.  However, one thing that most Americans do not realize is the rich history behind the cuisine. The origins of soul food derived from the antebellum United States, when African slaves were forced to create meals… 

Feb 5, 2018

Wolfpack Wellness Project to Launch Fall 2018

Starting out as a freshman or transfer student on NC State University’s campus can be an overwhelming experience. With new people, new schedules and new experiences, even the most prepared students can feel a little lost at times. That’s where the Wolfpack Wellness project comes in. In 2015, NC State Dining’s Director of Nutrition and Wellness Lisa… 

Feb 1, 2018

Living Well Beyond Undergrad

How a ThriveWell alumna and fall commencement speaker is using her experience at UREC to launch her career. 

Jan 25, 2018

Moving for a Movement

University Recreation kicks off a new initiative to encourage the campus community to Move30.