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Sep 28, 2016

University Recreation Partners with Friends of the Mountains to Sea Trail for National Public Lands Day

Outdoor Adventures works with FMST to help maintain and build the Mountains to Sea Trail in the Falls Lake Area. 

Sep 26, 2016

Carmichael Complex Weekend Event Notice – September 30

The Carmichael Complex has been designated as a host site for the Senior Games on Friday, September 30 and Saturday, October 1. Due to the size and scope of this event, select areas of the complex are scheduled to be offline for informal recreation use. Racquetball Courts 1-18 are scheduled to be offline beginning at… 

Sep 21, 2016

NC State named one of country’s healthiest universities

NC State University was recognized this week as “One of the 26 Healthiest Colleges” in the United States, by greatist.com. Criteria for the ranking was based on the evaluation of students’ accessibility to healthy food, fitness facilities, medical and mental health services. The article, released on Monday, notes NC State’s efforts through technology to inform students on… 

Sep 19, 2016

NC State joins Colleges around the Country for Healthy Campus Week

NC State is joining colleges around the country for Healthy Campus Week this week. “Healthy Campus Week derives from Partnership for a Healthier America.” Suzanne Hunt, Coordinator of Wellness Outreach, explains the origins of healthy campus week. “PHA tries to get companies, universities, and schools K-12 to make their environment healthier.” Partnership for a Healthier America… 

Sep 12, 2016

NC State’s Unified Sports Program benefits Students and Athletes

NC State’s Unified Sports Program was started in 2015 in order to partner with the Special Olympics Community and provide an opportunity for NC State Students to play alongside Special Olympics Athletes. Ben Strunk, Assistant Director of Sports Programs believes that this is a very impactful experience for both our students and members of the Special Olympics… 

Sep 6, 2016

Recharge Treks Support Mental, Physical Wellness

Nathan Williams, Assistant Director of Outdoor Adventures, sought a new way to help students deal with stress. Williams found what he was looking for in Recharge Treks. 

Aug 29, 2016

Small Group Training Free Week Allows Members to Explore Fitness at UREC

Beginning Tuesday, August 30, University Recreation will be offering members the opportunity to try some of UREC’s most effective fitness courses without cost. During Small Group Training Free Week all classes from Metabolic Madness and Premier Boxing, to SUP Yoga and Yoga Inversions will be available for free. In Small Group Training courses participants work with… 

Aug 23, 2016

Life-Size Mario Kart and Pokemon Go Highlight Fall Intramural Sports Offerings

This Fall, NC State University students will be able to act out their favorite board and video games 

Aug 16, 2016

University Recreation Advisory Board Applications Now Open for 2016-17 Year

Help shape the future of University Recreation by applying as an at-large student member of the Univeristy Recreation Advisory Board. As a member, you will serve in an advisory capacity to the Director and staff of University Recreation. The purpose of this board is to involve user groups, primarily students, in the planning, organization and… 

Aug 5, 2016

Emergency Steam Shut-Off Scheduled for Monday, August 8

Users may experience cooler than normal water temperatures on Monday.