Student Employees

Apr 14, 2025

Empowering Well-being at NC State

Student Employee Spotlight: Khadeeja Ali Syeda As Student Employee Appreciation Week (April 13-19, 2025) approaches, NC State Wellness and Recreation is thrilled to highlight the incredible contributions of our talented student staff. Today, we shine a spotlight on Khadeeja Ali Syeda, a dedicated wellness coach and wellness specialist who is making a difference in the lives… 

Apr 14, 2025

The Heartbeat of Our Pack: Celebrating an Incredible Year and Our Phenomenal Student Employees!

What a year it has been for NC State Wellness and Recreation! From the bustling courts and pools to the adventurous trails and empowering wellness spaces, the energy and dedication of our team have been truly inspiring. And at the very heart of it all? Our incredible student employees. This academic year, an astounding 650 student… 

Apr 14, 2025

Setting the Tone and Building Connections at Wellness and Recreation

Student Employee Spotlight: Shane Lamont As Student Employee Appreciation Week (April 13-19, 2025) approaches, NC State Wellness and Recreation is excited to highlight the incredible contributions of our dedicated student staff. Today, we’re shining a spotlight on Shane Lamont, a senior Business Administration major concentrating in Supply Chain and Operations Management with a minor in Accounting,… 

Apr 14, 2025

The Heart of the Pack: Celebrating Excellence at the Wolfies

Laughter echoed, and the buzz of conversation filled the space as Wellness and Recreation gathered to celebrate its most valuable asset: its student employees. The annual Wolfies celebration is always a deeply meaningful event. It’s a chance to step back and truly appreciate the incredible dedication and passion our student employees bring to our department… 

Apr 14, 2025

2,772.69 Hours and a Lifetime of Memories Later

In Loving Memory of Tyler Campbell, Susan Dodson and Hero Miles Campbell From my heart, and as a friend, I share this remembrance of incredibly special members of our Wolfpack family: Tyler Campbell and Susan Dodson, both former student employees who brightened our department, and their courageous young son, Miles Campbell. The sudden loss of… 

Apr 14, 2025

Ensuring Safety and Fostering Community at Wellness and Recreation

Student Employee Spotlight: Matthew Badger As Student Employee Appreciation Week (April 13-19, 2025) approaches, NC State Wellness and Recreation is proud to recognize the invaluable contributions of our student staff. This week, we’re highlighting Matthew Badger, a dedicated senior Sport Management major with minors in Sport Science and Coaching Education, who serves as both a Facility… 

Apr 11, 2025

Inspiring Wellness at NC State

Student Employee Spotlight: The Dynamic Fitness Program Assistants As Student Employee Appreciation Week (April 13-19, 2025) dawns, we’re shining a collective spotlight on the incredible team of Fitness Program Assistants who are the heart and soul of our fitness initiatives at NC State Wellness and Recreation: Becca Strong, Taylor Sine, Bellina Johnson and Avery Hunter. These… 

Mar 6, 2025

Route to Passion

Howard Rhile ‘23, a computer science major, came to NC State to study code, but he left with a passion. His time with Wellness and Recreation, specifically at the climbing wall, wasn’t just a job; it was a journey of self-discovery. Howard’s story illustrates how high impact experiences can set students on paths they never imagined.… 

Mar 6, 2025

The Facility Grind

Jordan Kelber ‘19 was a gym regular and as a first-year student, used Carmichael Gym daily. As a sport management major, Jordan began taking courses related to facility management, and his interest in working at the gym sparked. In his sophomore year, he was hired as a facility assistant and shared, “I found joy in… 

Mar 6, 2025

From Risk Management to the Courtroom

From nervous freshman to confident leader, Kaylyn’s journey at NC State’s Wellness and Recreation (WellRec) is a testament to the transformative power of student employment. Beginning as a facility assistant and progressing through various roles, Kaylyn discovered hidden talents, honed her leadership skills, and solidified her career path, all while building lasting relationships and making a…