University Recreation

May 4, 2017

Maintenance Scheduled for Locker Rooms

Beginning Wednesday, May 10 and continuing until Monday, May 29, select areas of the men’s and women’s locker room are scheduled to go offline for annual maintenance. Locker spaces will not be affected during the maintenance period. However, access to shower and restroom spaces may be limited. Please view the date and time below for… 

May 3, 2017

Summer Student Memberships Available

We are committed to keeping you healthy and active throughout the summer months. If you are graduating in May, or if you are not taking summer classes, you might be wondering how you can keep up with your routine. We’re here to help you understand your options for summer memberships. May 2017 Graduates Your student… 

May 2, 2017

Improving Lives through the Wolfpack H.O.W.L.

“Now I know that it’s possible. Before it seemed like an impossible task, what I have learned is that I do have time and that I can.” Realizing in order to thrive in her commitments and as a mother, Renesha Bowmen needed to make the time for self-care. The Wolfpack H.O.W.L. enabled Bowen to improve… 

Apr 27, 2017

Intramural Basketball Championship Packs the Courts

Stepping onto the courts Thursday evening, friends and family gathered to cheer and support teams as they competed for the basketball intramural championship. With six games playing back-to-back, the sidelines became flooded with spectators and excitement filled the air. Starting the evening was the graduates/faculty/staff/alumni game. This was the first year alumni were invited to… 

Apr 24, 2017

The Making of a Pack Leader Through Sports Programs

When Isaac Loydpierson joined his fraternity’s intramural volleyball team in the fall of 2013, he had no idea he was taking the first step in his college intramural championship career. Now a senior studying Electrical Engineering, Isaac looks back on his time with Sports Programs and credits his teammates with helping to shape the leader… 

Apr 11, 2017

Life-Sized Mario Kart Proves to be a Success

On Friday, March 24, Stafford Commons was crowded with students eager to participate in Life-Sized Mario Kart. With the video game’s soundtrack playing on the speakers and participants in vibrant colored boxes lined up on the race track, it was a hard sight to ignore. There  were a multitude of people gathered around the racetrack… 

Apr 7, 2017

Group Fitness Classes See a Large Turnout for Ladies Night

Walking into the gym can be intimidating; with several buildings to workout in and a variety of machines to use, it can be overwhelming and difficult to decide what to do. This is an issue for both men and women on campus, but the perception is that women are the ones who shy away more… 

Apr 5, 2017

NC State Students Build Friendships Through Unified Sports Leagues

Despite having a sprained ankle, Chris Caruso stood and cheered his teammates on during the Unified Special Olympics Basketball Championship. Team Orange was facing off against Team Blue, and the score was 25-26, with 2 minutes left in the second half. Chris, a freshman in exploratory studies, jumped and yelled, trying to encourage and uplift… 

Mar 30, 2017

The DIVE program takes a journey to the Louisiana Gulf Coast

Imagine a nine-day adventure to the Louisiana Gulf Coast, camping, canoeing and participating in many other outdoor activities at no expense. The Diversity and Inclusion adVenture Experience (DIVE) program selects a few students each year from a variety of backgrounds to go on an eye-opening adventure outside of NC State’s campus. The trip involves  discussion about… 

Mar 24, 2017

Sea Kayaking Trip Gives Students New Opportunities

During spring break, Outdoor Adventures sent a group of students to the Florida Keys on a kayaking excursion. Tent camping each night, the students toured through different keys every day. Additionally, one of the main objectives of the trip was to teach various kayaking strokes and techniques. One of the students responsible for ensuring everything…