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, Aug. 13. Now a NC State University tradition, RecFest welcomes the NC State community back to campus with a carnival-style event on Miller Fields. Complete with games, inflatable attractions, food and giveaways, students can learn everything University Recreation offers while meeting new friends and connecting with campus groups and clubs.
Students can also run with the pack during the Moonlight Howl and Run. This two-mile fun run begins at the Belltower at 11:59 p.m. Monday, Aug. 14, and travels through campus, ending at the Brickyard with a welcome back dance party, complete with DJ and post-race refreshments. T-shirt are available to the first 1,500 students who register. Online registration is open until Sunday, Aug. 13, at 11:59 p.m.
Below is the complete schedule for all University Recreation events during Wolfpack Welcome Week. The NC State community is encouraged to share their experiences on social media during the week but using the hashtags #NCSTATEWWW and #PACKINACTION.
| Event | Date | Time | Location |
| RecFest | Sunday, August 13 | 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. | Miller Fields |
| Moonlight Howl and Run | Monday, August 14 | 11:59 p.m. – 2:00 a.m. | Race begins at Belltower |
| Avoid Gaining Weight While at State | Tuesday, August 15 | 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. | Talley Student Union, Room 4270 |
| University Recreation Student Employee Recruitment Fair | Tuesday, August 15 | 3:00 – 4:30 p.m. | Carmichael Recreation Center Playzone |
| Intro to BODYPUMP™ | Tuesday, August 15 | 4:15 – 5:15 p.m. | Carmichael Recreation Center Studio B |
| Ask a Trainer | Wednesday, August 16 | 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. | Carmichael Gym Lobby |
| Bubble Soccer Extravaganza | Wednesday, August 16 | 4:30 – 9:30 p.m. | Miller Fields |
| University Recreation Student Employee Recruitment Fair | Wednesday, August 16 | 3:00 – 4:30 p.m. | Carmichael Recreation Center Playzone |
| Mind/Body Sampler | Wednesday, August 16 | 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. | Carmichael Gym,Room 1206 |
| Relax, Reset and Recharge | Thursday, August 17 | 3:00 – 4:00 p.m. | Carmichael Recreation Center Playzone |
| Weight Room Orientation | Thursday, August 17 | 4:30 – 6:00 p.m. | Carmichael Gym, Room 1308/1309 |
| Beach Volleyball Bash | Thursday, August 17 | 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. | Tucker Beach (Owen Hall) |
| Welcome Back PACK Dance Party | Thursday, August 17 | 8:00 – 9:30 p.m. | Carmichael Recreation Center, Studios B/C |
| Paddle and Popsicles | Saturday, August 19 | 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. | Lake Raleigh (Centennial Campus) |
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