Health and Wellness

Aug 9, 2017

RecFest Parking Impacts

In preparation for University Recreation’s RecFest event Sunday, Aug.13, select areas of the Carmichael Complex parking lot are scheduled to go offline. Beginning at 10 a.m., approximately one-half of the available spaces (25-30) in the parking lot will be reserved for vendor and exhibitor load-in and breakdown. Limited space is available for the remainder of… 

Aug 8, 2017

The Mystical Magic of Yoga

Harry Potter themed yoga attracts an audience from all demographics with the common goal of channeling their inner wizards. 

Aug 2, 2017

Inaugural group of Well Wolfpack Certified Organizations recognized

During the summer, 19 organizations across campus submitted applications and completed criteria the outline support and commitment to employee wellness. These organizations are part of the inaugural Well Wolfpack Certified Organizations group. Certifications are awarded in the categories of gold, bronze and silver, with points assigned and earned for demonstrating efforts in categories such as… 

Jul 24, 2017

Wolfpack Welcome Week events highlight University Recreation programs

With the arrival of August, the energy and excitement on campus increases. As new and returning students make their way around campus, University Recreation has planned several events to add physical activity into their schedule, as part of NC State’s Wolfpack Welcome Week. To kick-start the week, University Recreation will host the 12th annual RecFest Sunday,… 

Jul 12, 2017

Morrill Drive sidewalk construction scheduled for next week

Beginning Monday, July 17, and continuing through Wednesday, July 19, sections of sidewalk along both sides of Morrill Drive are scheduled to be closed due to the construction of an high-visibility ADA crosswalk near the Carmichael Gym. During this time, pedestrians will be detoured through the Carmichael Gym parking lot for access to Cates Avenue.… 

Jul 11, 2017

Graduate Student finds a passion through ZUMBA

Esdras Carbajal, a graduate student studying crop science, remembers the first time he taught a ZUMBA® class. He remembers the feeling of forgetting the choreography of the songs. “Keep your feet moving,” he thought to himself. At that moment, the adrenaline took over from the participants jumping and shouting words of encouragement. The excitement and… 

Jun 29, 2017

Two Times the Muscle

These two friends share more in common than just having the same name. Matt Halsted and Matt Gray are two upcoming juniors and members of the NC State Club Gymnastics team. Their individual histories with gymnastics brought them together as friends through club gymnastics. The Matts would end up joining forces and creating an Instagram account… 

Jun 20, 2017

New Student Orientation event scheduled in Carmichael Gym

Beginning Monday, June 19, through Wednesday, July 26, Courts 9-11 of the Carmichael Gym will be affected by New Student Orientation evening programming. Informal recreation will unavailable in all Carmichael Gym multipurpose courts (1-11) beginning at 8 p.m. until close at 9 p.m. Informal basketball is available on our outdoor courts, located on the southwest… 

Jun 14, 2017

Summer 2017 Summer Camp Information

Beginning Monday, June 12 and continuing through Tuesday, August 8, Courts 1-8 of the Carmichael Gym are scheduled to be offline due to Summer Camp reservations. Courts 9-11 are available for informal recreation during this time. Below are activity-specific designations for Court 11. Court exceptions are subject to changes due to events. Updates will be… 

Jun 7, 2017

University Recreation Leads National Cricket Initiative

University Recreation has partnered with NIRSA and the Internation Cricket Council (ICC) to bring awareness to the sport.