University Recreation

Jan 6, 2016

January Wellness Workshops

Wellness Workshops are a unique opportunity for students provided by the University Recreation Wellness Outreach team. These sessions provide information about trends and topics in wellness and fitness to help the NC State Community live a healthy lifestyle. Upcoming Session Topics: Day Time Topic Location Thursday, January 7 5:00 – 6:00 P.M. Mythbusters: New Year’s Resoultion Edition Talley Student… 

Dec 17, 2015

Locker Room Project Update

Students & Carmichael Members: As the spring semester begins, I want to give you a quick update on the Carmichael Locker Room Renovation & Fitness Center Expansion project. As you know, we were hoping to open the first section of the renovation when we return in January 2016…and we will be very close. However, due… 

Dec 10, 2015

Campus Partners Provide Yoga Study Break for Students

Yoga and Yogurt is one of the Finals Survival Week events and was held on December 9. Throughout this week, University Recreation, University Dining, the Counseling Center, Student Health Services, and Alcohol & Other Drug Prevention Education will be collaborating to offer events and giveaways. The Yoga and Yogurt event was held in the Mountains… 

Nov 18, 2015

NC State Becomes First Institution to Complete PHA’s Healthier Campus Initiative

Yesterday, November 17, the Partnership for a Healthier America (PHA) announced that NC State completed the Healthier Campus Commitment to expand healthier options around campus. NC State University is one of 38 colleges and universities that have signed onto a three-year commitment to adopt guidelines around nutrition, physical activity and programming. Implementing all 23 guidelines two years ahead… 

Nov 3, 2015

Students Bring in Halloween with Monster Dash

University Recreation held the second annual Monster Dash obstacle race on Centennial Campus on October 29. 30 teams with four participants each competed in the Halloween-themed obstacle race. Participants completed multiple tasks including scaling piles of hay bales, low crawling fields of net, and paddling on Lake Raleigh. “The Teletubbies” including students Peter Ciaccio, Andrew… 

Nov 2, 2015

Wellness Drop-In Sessions in Talley Student Union

University Recreation is holding Wellness Drop-In Sessions beginning Thursday, November 5 in Talley Student Union. A Drop-in Session is a convenient educational opportunity provided for the NC State Community by the Wellness Outreach team. Whether it’s a body composition screening, or a presentation on how to avoid the freshman 15, these sessions aim to give you the knowledge… 

Oct 20, 2015

NC State Homecoming Kickoff to be held on Miller Fields

  University Recreation and the Alumni Associate Student Ambassador Program (AASAP) are partnering to kick-start Homecoming Week. This Sunday, October 25, head to Miller Fields from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. and get in the Wolfpack Spirit. Featuring live music from DJ Yance, games and inflatables, and other activities, start this event-filled week with other enthusiastic members… 

Oct 1, 2015

#COMMIT

COMMIT to be fit by joining this innovative program designed to give you the motivation you need to achieve your fitness goals. The #COMMIT program is an eight week program to fit your personal fitness goals. Participants will complete two Comprehensive Fitness Appraisals with their Wellness Coach. There are individual goal setting opportunities, and the ability… 

Sep 30, 2015

NC State University Participates in Exercise Is Medicine-On Campus Month

October is Exercise is Medicine on Campus (EIM-OC) month, a global health initiative, which is promoted by the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM). EIM-OC Month celebrates EIM among colleges and universities, promoting physical activity and celebrating the EIM movement across campus. EIM-OC is designed to engage universities and colleges, their students, faculty, and staff… 

Sep 18, 2015

NC State University Participates in #HealthyCampusWeek

Next week, September 21 to September 25, is the Healthy Campus Week, a national initiative, which is promoted by Partnership for a Healthier America, (PHA). Throughout the week University Recreation and University Dining will be sponsoring events all around campus to promote the Healthy Campus Initiative through PHA’s social media challenge. These events will encourage students…