Choose Your Own Wellness Adventure
Wellness happens every day at NC State, but once a semester, the Wolfpack has a dedicated day to center its well-being through campus trainings, programs and events.
The fall semester may be in full swing, but our bustling campus will be slowing down and breathing deep as we center holistic care Tuesday, Sept. 17, during wellness day.
Feeling connected and getting involved looks different for everyone. Explore the elements of wellness on your terms, at your speed and in the ways that matter to you. Students and employees can participate in any of our six curated paths. It’s time to choose your own adventure!
Chart Your Course
Ready to embark on your wellness adventure? Start here by choosing a path below for wellness day and beyond.
Focus On Your Purpose
Make your own meaning and connect with the various groups and organizations at NC State.
- All members of the Pack can …
… better understand their thinking and behavior with a CliftonStrengths Assessment.
- Anyone can …
… explore the NC State grounds.
- Employees can …
… use community service leave to help an organization you’re passionate about.
- Students looking for …
… a job, internship or professional attire can use the Career Development Center.
- Employees interested in …
… trying pickleball can head to Centennial Campus to play a game — no paddle required.
- Students can …
… spend some time on the Student Leadership and Engagement website to find a leadership opportunity, training or event that’s right for you.
Visit Our Hallowed Places
Register for a walking tour of seven landmarks that distinguish our campus.
What’s next? Click through and discover new ways to center your wellness through the other five elements. Or forge your own path with Wolfpack Wellness, NC State’s one-stop shop for information, resources and events in support of your holistic health.
Elevate Your Physical Health
Find ways to integrate exercise, nutrition and rest into your day.
- All are welcome to …
… join a guided hike of Lake Raleigh Woods.
- Students, faculty and staff can …
… head to Stafford Commons and relax with therapy dogs.
- Employees looking for …
… a quick break can follow our desk stretch at their leisure.
- Students can …
… attend a Healing EveryBODY meeting to connect with others focused on cultivating a healthy relationship with food, movement and body image.
- Employees can join …
… the Staff and Faculty Walking Club on a walk down the greenway.
- Students interested in …
… fitness can try a free F45 training class.
Explore Lake Raleigh Woods
With more than 90 acres of protected forest, this spot on Centennial Campus is one you can’t miss.
What’s next? Click through and discover new ways to center your wellness through the other five elements. Or forge your own path with Wolfpack Wellness, NC State’s one-stop shop for information, resources and events in support of your holistic health.
Explore Financial Resources
Learn more about the programs and servcies available to help you manage your budget and meet your basic needs as a member of the Wolfpack.
- Any member of our community …
… who needs a helping hand with food items can visit the Feed the Pack Food Pantry with an NC State ID card.
- Everyone should …
… create and use a budget — or explore other budgeting resources.
- Employees can …
… join a workshop to hear some practical suggestions on balancing your needs with those of an aging loved one.
- Students in need can …
… submit a Pack Essentials application and get connected with the right resources for you.
- Employees looking for help …
… should connect with the Faculty and Staff Assistance Program.
- Students should …
connect with their Student Ombuds if they need a confidential advisor, administrator or resource.
What’s next? Click through and discover new ways to center your wellness through the other five elements. Or forge your own path with Wolfpack Wellness, NC State’s one-stop shop for information, resources and events in support of your holistic health.
Build Emotional Resiliency
Find your balance with the help of our campus resources.
- Everyone is invited to …
… head to the Relaxation Station with a friend or colleague to charge your inner batteries.
- All members of the Wolfpack should …
… take advantage of our JC Raulston Arboretum and let nature re-energize you. Self-guided experiences will be available throughout the day.
- Employees looking for help …
… can reach out to the Faculty and Staff Ombuds to discuss an issue or situation confidentially.
- Students looking to decompress …
… should sign up for a free premium membership to Headspace and carve out moments of stillness.
- Employees can …
… attend a webinar designed to help you reflect on your own experiences with workplace burnout and proactive self-care strategies.
- Students can …
… take a paint break with NC State’s Campus Health
What’s next? Click through and discover new ways to center your wellness through the other five elements. Or forge your own path with Wolfpack Wellness, NC State’s one-stop shop for information, resources and events in support of your holistic health.
Introduce Social Wellness
No matter what your interests are, you can find your Wolfpack here.
- Anyone can listen to …
… an episode of Wolfpack Career Chats.
- All are welcome to explore …
… Arts NC State and connect with our thriving community of artists.
- All faculty and staff should …
… consider participating a free monthly fitness class for employees.
- Employees can …
… start a team and take on a wellness challenge.
- Students may …
… be interested in connecting with someone new or reconnecting with someone they’ve been meaning to catch up with.
- Students lead …
… more than 600 organizations at NC State and can find a likeminded community here — or start their own.
Esports at NC State
Take a trip to Hunt Library to visit our new gaming and esports lab — open to all members of the Pack.
What’s next? Click through and discover new ways to center your wellness through the other five elements. Or forge your own path with Wolfpack Wellness, NC State’s one-stop shop for information, resources and events in support of your holistic health.
Cultivate Community
Together, it’s easier to lighten our Pack.
- Everyone should check …
… the official NC State Bucket List and decide which experiences to complete next.
- All members of the Pack …
… can go on a walking tour of NC State’s Hallowed Places to learn more about the university’s folklore, icons and legends.
- Employees can …
… register for Question, Persuade, Refer training to better identify when members of our community are struggling.
- Students should consider …
… swinging by the Electoral Wellness Fair to learn more about the voting process.
- Employees are encouraged …
… to become a wellness champion for their team or unit.
- Students can …
… head to Campus Health and tie-dye a tote bag with the Counseling Center.
Look Back at WWW
Wolfpack Welcome Week is one of our favorite times of the year. Take a look at another magical start of the semester.
What’s next? Click through and discover new ways to center your wellness through the other five elements. Or forge your own path with Wolfpack Wellness, NC State’s one-stop shop for information, resources and events in support of your holistic health.
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