NC State Wellness and Recreation

Measuring at approximately 430,000 square feet, the Wellness and Recreation Center and Carmichael Gym is packed with hidden gems, like the active study space pictured here. Check out today’s article to learn more about the unique spaces we have tucked away:

Wellness Wednesday: Hidden Gems of Wellness and Recreation As a major health and fitness hub of NC State, Wellness and Recreation offers many programs and services to help you foster your well-being. Take time to discover some of the lesser-known, hidden gems of Wellness and Recreation.

Happy ! We know adjusting to life on campus can come with challenges, including finding connection, balancing academics and learning how to live independently. Check out today's article for some tips on how to make the transition easier:

Wellness Wednesday: Navigating the Pack College is both an exciting and daunting time, and adjusting to life on campus can come with challenges, including finding connection, balancing academics and learning how to live independently. Here are some tips to help make the transition easier.

The NC State Wellness Champions program, led through a partnership between Wellness and Recreation and University Human Resources, has received a special award from the Butler University Institute for Well-being: Faculty/Staff Well-being Program of the Year. Learn more about this exciting recognition:

Wellness Champions Named Faculty/Staff Well-being Program of the Year The NC State Wellness Champions program is the Butler University Institute for Well-being 2024 Faculty/Staff Well-being Program of the Year.

Participating in intramural sports is one of the many benefits NC State faculty/staff get as members of Wellness and Recreation. Darren White, digital communications manager for , took advantage of that benefit this past spring by playing intramural soccer, and even had the opportunity to compete against his daughter, Gracie.

Read more about Darren, his team and the opportunities available to faculty and staff within Wellness and Recreation:

NC State Staff Take Advantage of Intramural Sports Offerings Intramural Sports are one of many benefits of cost-effective Wellness and Recreation memberships for NC State faculty and staff.

🏆 These teams went all the way to the 'ship this semester and triumphed! Shout out to all our spring intramural sports champions. Check out the full gallery of champion photos on our website: https://buff.ly/49Ni5c6

Wellness and Recreation’s 11th annual student employee award celebration took place on Tuesday, April 9, 2024, recognizing graduating seniors and outstanding team members. Read more about this celebration and our award winners:

The Wolfies: A Celebration of Wellness and Recreation Student Leaders Wellness and Recreation’s 11th annual student employee award celebration took place on Tuesday, April 9, 2024, recognizing graduating seniors and outstanding team members.

📚 Finals are around the corner and many plan to hunker down to study for the next several days. While studying is a tried and true method for exam preparation, research shows that taking purposeful breaks is just as important to refresh your brain and increase your productivity and energy.

Check out this week's article to find tips and activities for relaxing and recharging during finals:

Wellness Wednesday: De-Stress, Relax and ReconnectWellness Wednesday: Finals are around the corner and many plan to hunker down to study for the next several days. While studying is a tried and true method for exam preparation, research shows that taking purposeful breaks is just as important to refresh your brain and increase your productivity and energy.

Meet Ashwin Prasad ‘24, a marketing assistant and Business Administration major concentrating in Information Technology.

Ashwin shared what he enjoys about working with Wellness and Recreation: “I've enjoyed using the opportunity to engage in video content creation throughout my time at WellRec. Whether I'm filming Instagram Reels with my fellow student marketing assistants or conceptualizing video ideas to meet the marketing needs of different divisions, It's rewarding to see the impact of my efforts as a videographer for Wellness and Recreation. Over the last three years, I have met incredible staff members from simple small talk in the office to in-depth projects done for them that helped me build a sense of community at WellRec. I've always cherished the conversations I've had and make sure I can build upon them each time to build those personal and professional connections."

Ashwin, congratulations and good luck on your future career! 🎓

Meet Ian Giffel '26, a lifeguard and Mechanical Engineering major who hopes to find a career where he can build things that help people everywhere. When asked about what he enjoys most about working at Wellness and Recreation, Ian said, "I really enjoy all the people I get to meet while working and making new friends."

Ian, congratulations and best of luck in your studies! 📚

Meet Paige Collins '24, an Environmental Technology and Management major and climbing wall specialist with Wellness and Recreation.

Paige shared what she enjoys about working with Wellness and Recreation: "I really enjoy working at a place where people come to have fun, learn new skills, and be a part of a larger community. We have such a wide range of participants that come to climb - from families with little kids, to students that have never been rock climbing that just want to try something new, to people who have been climbing their whole lives. Everyone is always learning new things from one another."

Paige, congratulations and good luck on your dream career advocating for people in need of environmental equity! 🎓

Meet Abhi Karnatakapu '25, a member services entrance assistant and Computer Science major who wants to lead a semiconductor company to revolutionize the technology powering everyday electronics.

Abhi shared, "Working with Wellness and Recreation gives me the opportunity to engage with individuals from diverse backgrounds. I highly value creating meaningful bonds with people from different walks of life. Furthermore, being part of the Wellness and Recreation team allows me to contribute to the health and well-being of individuals, which is a source of great pride for me."

Abhi, congratulations and good luck your studies! 📚

Meet Madison Henderson ‘24, a group fitness instructor and Animal Science major who was recently accepted into the NC State Vet School.

Madison shared what she enjoys about working with Wellness and Recreation: “Wellness and Recreation has allowed me to grow my skills as a leader, advocate and fitness enthusiast while interacting with many people from different backgrounds and fitness levels. I have amazing regulars who bring great energy to my classes, I regularly get new participants I love getting to know and help on their fitness journey, and I have been able to work with other WellRec employees from NC State and the southeast region (from the Southeast Fit Expo). My position has helped foster a true on-campus community and a larger fitness community. I truly enjoy being able to interact with and empower students, faculty and staff by breaking down the barriers of fitness through group classes."

Madison, congratulations and good luck at Vet School! 🎓 🐕 🐈

Meet Rylee Russell '24, an Applied Nutrition Science major and wellness coach working towards a career as a physician assistant.

Rylee shared, "I am super passionate about health and wellness, so it is really fulfilling to have a job that allows me to help other people in their own wellness journey. Not only do I get to educate and guide students, but I get to be an encouragement to them. Coaching provides an opportunity to speak positive and uplifting words over others, which can really go a long way!"

Rylees's favorite part of coaching is watching students grow, "from week to week, I get to watch my clients implement changes into their lives to facilitate personal growth. These changes allow them to learn more about themselves and what they are capable of achieving."

Rylee, congratulations and good luck on your future in holistic medicine! 🎓

Striving toward a more sustainable lifestyle is not just a choice, but a responsibility we owe our planet. Every action counts in shaping a greener future, including engaging with student sustainability organizations, conserving energy and understanding our environmental footprint.

Explore practical steps and resources to make a positive impact on our environment as we prepare to celebrate Earth Month in this week's article:

Wellness Wednesday: Embracing Sustainability, Your Path to a Greener Future Striving toward a more sustainable lifestyle is not just a choice, but a responsibility we owe to our planet. Every action counts in shaping a greener future, including engaging with student sustainability organizations, conserving energy and understanding our environmental footprint.

Mastering time management is crucial for achieving academic success and maintaining overall well-being. Explore practical tips and strategies to help you effectively manage your time and optimize your productivity in this week's article:

Wellness Wednesday: A Time Management Blueprint For NC State students, mastering time management is crucial for achieving academic success and maintaining overall well-being. Let’s explore practical tips and strategies to help you effectively manage your time and optimize your productivity.

We're in the homestretch of Day of Giving! Don't miss your chance to help us make a big splash on this special day. Make your gift before midnight: https://buff.ly/48QvA9R

It can be difficult to plan your meals ahead of time within your busy schedule. Check out this week's article to learn simple tips for grocery shopping on a budget and how to make a meal packed full of nutrients to fuel you through your day:

Wellness Wednesday: Build-a-Bowl Amid a busy schedule, it can be difficult to plan your meals ahead of time. Learn simple tips for grocery shopping on a budget and how to make a meal packed full of nutrients to fuel you through your day.

Check out the 2016-17 Graduate/Faculty/Staff Basketball Champions!

NC State faculty and staff join us this hour to give back. Your support helps to enhance facilities, programs and services that keep the NC State community healthy and active.

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Calling our WOOF-Pack (and other pets)! It's time for the Pack Pets Challenge! Between now and 2 p.m., post a photo of your pet in Wolfpack gear. Use and tag to help us win an extra $1,000. 🐺

Students embrace the Wellness and Recreation spirit! Help us win the Most Student Gifts challenge by giving between now and noon: https://buff.ly/48QvA9R



Shout out to our 2023-24 Wellness and Recreation program assistants!
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If is your alma mater, NOW is the time to make your gift. Help win the Most Alumni Gifts Challenge and a $1,000 bonus by making your gift by 11 a.m.: https://buff.ly/48QvA9R



Shout out to our 2017-18 John F. Miller Award Nominees!
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🤘 Wolfies up for the 2019 Intramural Sports Soccer Champions. Hope shared, "Playing IM sports was special in college because I got to connect with people in new ways and combine two of my favorite things: competitive sports and fitness. It was the best study break possible! Working in sports programs also gave me the opportunity to try everything from cricket to pickleball to volleyball."

Today is NC State Day of Giving! Snap a photo holding up your Wolfies or wearing NC State gear to help us win an extra $1,000. Here's how:

1️⃣ Find the post about this challenge, the One Wolfpack Challenge, on the Facebook or LinkedIn page.
2️⃣ Comment on that post with a photo showing your Wolfpack spirit.
3️⃣ Make sure to tag or mention us in your comment ()!


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Did you know the first intramural championship shirts handed out at NC State were blue? 🤯

Read more about the history of this most coveted prize on campus: https://buff.ly/3IF6VdA

You can help support opportunities like intramural sports by this Wednesday, March 20.

The Most Coveted Prize on Campus, Celebrating the Intramural Sports Championship T-shirt Few experiences rival that of the quest college students take to win a t-shirt. Each year, students go to great lengths to claim this aspirational trophy.

"Pack Attack" won the first National Co-Rec Championship at the 1990 National Flag Football Championships in New Orleans.

The National Collegiate Flag Football Championship began in 1979 at the University of New Orleans and was the first recognized national extramural tournament for collegiate students. NC State sent teams for the first time in 1985.

Support intramural sports and student officials by on Wednesday, March 20: https://buff.ly/48QvA9R

Pack Attack's Roster:
(Back Row Left to Right): Gerri Robuck, Judy Lewis, Michelle Magill, Jenny JOnes, Christa Arboit, Jule Hanson
(Front Row Left to Right): John Fox, JT Grimes, Doug Herakovich, Michael Doyle, Chuck Wakeford, Randy Bechtolt

Women’s intramural programming was introduced at NC State in the fall of 1969, growing to more than 300 female participants that academic year. By 1973, the women’s intramural program was considered “one of the best in the state.” Learn more about the 100 year history of intramural sports at NC State: https://buff.ly/3uJwiYr

Join us this week to participate in social media challenges on Day of Giving (March 20) to share your memories of participating in intramural sports.

Meet Wyatt Howard '19 (middle), a former intramural sports official.

Wyatt shared, "Some of my favorite memories are around officiating. The amazing foundation and training from great people like Ben Strunk and Nelson Santiago helped me get to where I am today as a NCAA D1 Women's Basketball Official, as well as a NCAA D3 Football Official. I went to several NIRSA regional tournaments at Maryland, ECU, UNCW, and Campbell, and represented NC State at the NIRSA National Flag Tournament in 2017 at Pensacola and the NIRSA National Basketball Tournaments in 2018 at Ohio State and 2019 at Wichita State. I also loved playing intramural sports: flag football, soccer, and basketball. A highlight of my time playing is winning the coed basketball championship in 2017. Working for WellRec was amazing. I made lifelong friendships, opened so many doors of opportunity, and greatly shaped who I am today."

Support intramural sports and student officials by on Wednesday, March 20: https://buff.ly/48QvA9R

Edwin Lee '94 '96 was NC State's 3rd All American Official honored in 1995. Edwin was an official in Austin, Texas for the 2023 Army Navy football game and is pictured here conducting the coin toss with the Secretary of Defense.

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🏆 Shout out to team "One Time," who won the men's open flag football intramural sports championship in fall 2013.

Tyler Burton '16 shared, "It is hard to remember that far back! I remember I broke my leg in a scrimmage the week before we started playing and I was able to come back for the last regular season game before the playoffs and it was hype we won. A lot of us had played on teams together before and we decided to combine teams to create what was like an all star team."

Support community building through intramural sports by on Wednesday, March 20: https://buff.ly/48QvA9R

Pictured:
Top Row (left to right): Andre Portee, Graham Reynolds, Clay Poole, Seth Poole, Brad Johnson, Cailean Vitullo, Jesse Riley

Bottom Row (left to right): Kendrick Morgan, Javion Henderson, Tyler Burton, Nate Poulos, Tanner Hogue
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