On Wednesday, April 8, students are invited to engage in activities designed to help you reset and connect with what helps you feel your best.
Whether you’re stopping by between classes, exploring something new with friends, or finding a moment to slow down, there will be experiences happening across campus, throughout the day that meet you where you are. From creativity and movement to connection and community, Wellness Takeover Day puts well-being at the center of campus and gives you the freedom to participate on your schedule, in your way.
event list by time
Explore the events below and choose what fits your schedule, your interests, and the dimensions of wellness you want to focus on.
- CASA Cafe
9:00am – 11:00am
J Foust Building, Rm 101
Come chill out at CASA cafe! Hang out with fellow Spartans while enjoying coffee, tea, and light refreshments with some relaxing aromatherapy.
Dimensions: Social
Hosted by: College of Arts and Sciences Advising - Morning Coffee, Climbing, and Yoga!
9:00am – 12:00pm
Kaplan Center – Outdoor Adventures Climbing Wall
Wake up with coffee, climbing, and yoga! The climbing wall will be open, the coffee will be hot, and there will be a 30 minute yoga at 9:30 to kick off the day!
Dimensions: Social Physical
Hosted by: Recreation & Wellness - Reading, Writing, and Wellness
9:00am – 12:15pm
MHRA 3501
Enjoy journaling prompts and receive a FREE JOURNAL as you experience the deep connections among reading, writing, and wellbeing.
Dimensions: Social Emotional Intellectual
Hosted by: English Department - Brain Games
10:00am – 12:00pm
Academic Achievement Center “Cave”, Jackson Library 023 (lower level)
Challenge your mind and have some fun at the AAC’s Brain Games Event! Drop in to enjoy group activities like crossword puzzles, trivia, word searches, and more.
Dimensions: Social Intellectual
Hosted by: Academic Achievement Center - Mentor Rewind
10:00am – 12:30pm
School of Education Building, room 208
Mentor Rewind is a relaxed hangout for Spartans First peer mentors to reflect, unwind, play board games, enjoy refreshments, and recharge from classes and mentoring.
Dimensions: Social Emotional
Hosted by: NSTFYE- Mentor Collective/Spartans First - Be Your Own Butterfly: A Self-Love Experience
10:00am – 2:00pm
Library Lawn
Be Your Own Butterfly: A Self-Love Experience is an interactive tabling and photobooth event designed to support college students in their journey toward self-love, and confidence.
Dimensions: Social Emotional
Hosted by: Spartan Wellbeing - Confirm your 2026/2027 FAFSA Submission
10:00am – 2:00pm
Mossman Lobby
Program will give students the opportunity to check in to confirm that we have received their 2026-2027 FAFSA and any necessary documents. Also, check out the Financial Wellness Challenge on Instagram! @uncg_studentwellbeing
Dimensions: Social Financial
Hosted by: Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships - Spartan Well-Being Financial Wellness: Financial Reset
10:00am – 2:00pm
Mossman Lobby
Stop by to learn simple ways to manage your money, reduce financial stress, and build better spending habits. Grab resources and participate in a quick financial wellness activity!
Dimensions: Financial
Hosted by: Spartan Well-Being - Mental Health & Wellbeing Field Day “The Power of Play”
10:00am – 2:00pm
Alumni House Lawn & Stone Lawn
Learn how play is essential for emotional, social, and physical well-being.
Dimensions: Social Physical
Hosted by: Campus Violence Response Center (CVRC), Student Health Services (SHS), Spartan Well-Being (SWB) - Recess Reset: Throwback to the Playground w/ Adult Lunchables & Self-Care
10:00am – 2:00pm
1001 W Gate City Blvd – Offices of the Center for Youth, Family and Community Partnerships, located beneath Lee Residence Hall
Build your own lunchables, enjoy your favorite childhood activities, and learn mindfulness tools from our 9 programs. A nostalgic mid-day reset for your inner self!
Dimensions: Social Emotional Physical
Hosted by: Center for Youth, Family and Community Partnerships - Imagining Tomorrow Together
10:00am – 4:00pm
EUC 217
As part of Wellness Day, visit the Office of Leadership & Civic Engagement for a reflective activity focused on hope, perspective, and the future
Dimensions: Social
Hosted by: Office of Leadership & Civic Engagement - GeneConnect (UNCG Genetic Counseling + Cone Health Precision Health)
10:00am – 4:00pm
College Ave, Table #2
GeneConnect helps you understand how DNA impacts health and aims to help improve access to personalized health care, while supporting new discoveries for our community.
Dimensions: Physical Intellectual Social - Wellness Takeover Day and Spartans Thrive Info Station
10:00am – 4:00pm
EUC Commons – next to Spartan Experience table
Swing by the Wellness Takeover Day Info Station to see what’s happening, where to go, and how to jump in! Spartans Thrive will be there to help you find a mentor (or become a mentor!
Dimensions: Social Emotional
Hosted by: Division of Student Success - The G.O.A.T. Walk: Goats On A Trail
11:00am – 12:00pm
Foust
Join us for a unique stress-relief experience combining gentle exercise with animal-assisted wellness as we stroll through campus.
Dimensions: Social Emotional Physical
Hosted by: College of Arts & Sciences Dean’s Office - Clear the Cranium Clutter: Let Your Brain Breathe
11:00am – 1:00pm
NIB Building (Coloring Stations: floors 1, 2, & 5; Inhale/Exhale Rm 402)
Drop in at any coloring station and let stress fade with every stroke of color. Unwind in the Inhale/Exhale Room for a calming, mindfulness experience.
Dimensions: Social Emotional
Hosted by: School of Nursing - The Art of Letting Go
11:00am – 1:00pm
Front of MOORE Building.
A hands-on wellness event where you can explore creativity, relieve stress, and create something meaningful to take with you. Connect, create, and leave a little lighter.
Dimensions: Social Emotional
Hosted by: Department of Counseling & Educational Development, Nicholas A Vacc Counseling and Consulting Clinic and Chi Sigma Iota. - Healthy Snack Bar
11:00am – 1:00pm
Front of MHRA
Stop by the front MHRA steps to grab a healthy snack to fuel you into finals!
Dimensions: Social Physical
Hosted by: Communication Lab - Kudos & Commitments Wall
11:00am – 1:00pm
In front of MOORE Building.
Come learn about the 8 dimensions of wellbeing while giving kudos or committing to a wellbeing journey. Spin the wheel for prizes and popsicles.
Dimensions: Social Emotional
Hosted by: HHS - MYO Trail Mix
11:00am – 1:00pm
1st floor lobby of MHRA or outside if the weather is nice
Stop by and make your own trail mix to fuel your afternoon.
Dimensions: Social Physical
Hosted by: History Department and UNCG Graduate History Association - Mental Health Awareness through Self-Expression
11:00am – 1:00pm
Small quad in front of Eberhart Building
Personalize your own Mental Health Resources Zine, chalk the sidewalk, and grab a few snack/non-snack goodies!
Dimensions: Social Emotional
Hosted by: Psi Chi and Psychology Club - Pothos Plant Giveaway
11:00am – 1:00pm
Moran Commons Lobby – 2nd choice can be EUC Commons
The Office of Sustainability will provide cuttings of a Pothos Plant.
Dimensions: Social Environmental
Hosted by: Office of Sustainability - De-Stress with the PALs!
11:00am – 2:00pm
School of Education Room 118
De-Stress with the Peer Academic Leaders in making stress balls and coloring!
Dimensions: Social Emotional
Hosted by: FYE 101 - Wellness Day at Fountain View
11:00am – 2:00pm
Fountain View Dining Hall
We will have multiple things going on through the dining hall for lunch: – Stress/Mood Boast Snacks – Meet the Chefs at each station with the Chefs preparing a favorite meal.
Dimensions: Social Physical
Hosted by: Spartan Dining - Self-carepalooza with Bridging Basics
11:00am – 5:00pm
SOEB 224
Need to relax or just want to make some crafts? We will have an array of activities to choose from!
Dimensions: Social Emotional Environmental
Hosted by: Bridging Basics - Walk & Talk: The Midday Meetup
11:30am – 11:40am
Shaw Residence Hall
Join us for a casual 30-minute stroll through campus. Let’s soak up some sun, meet new people, and step away from the stress!
Dimensions: Social Physical
Hosted by: Undergraduate Research Scholarship, and Creativity Office (URSCO) - Weatherspoon Craft and Chat: Textiles
11:30am – 12:30pm
Weatherspoon Art Museum, Rm 115
BYO handheld knitting, crochet, and fiber projects! Friendship bracelet activity and snacks available. https://weatherspoonart.org/events/craft-and-chat-textiles/
Dimensions: Social Cultural
Hosted by: Weatherspoon Art Museum
- Spinga
12:00pm – 1:15pm
Kaplan Center Cycle Studio
Spend your lunch time in a Spin-Yoga fusion class! Start with a spin class to get our hearts pumping then finish with a Yoga cooldown.
Dimensions: Social Physical
Hosted by: Recreation & Wellness - Leaf Your Stress Behind
12:00pm – 2:00pm
Taylor Garden
Take a mindful break to relax, recharge, and create a little green reminder to slow down and breathe. Stop by, plant some peace, and leaf your stress behind.
Dimensions: Social Environmental
Hosted by: Campus Activities and Programs - Let’s Chalk About It
12:00pm – 2:00pm
Backside of the EUC
Swing by, grab some chalk, and cover the walkways with positive affirmations on the sidewalk behind the EUC.
Dimensions: Social Emotional
Hosted by: Division of Student Success-Academic Support Programs - Tea, Cookies, and Coloring with WGSS
12:00pm – 2:00pm
Curry 336- WGSS Lounge
Join us for tea, cookies, and coloring in the WGSS lounge
Dimensions: Social
Hosted by: Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies Program - Planting Success
12:00pm – 2:00pm
In front of the CPD
Write it. Plant it. Grow it. Stop by the CPD to plant a seed and your career aspirations. Write your goal on biodegradable paper, bury it in your pot, and take it with you.
Dimensions: Career Environmental
Hosted by: Career & Professional Development (CPD) - Take a Moment, Take a Daisy
12:00pm – 3:00pm
Minerva Statue
Feeling overwhelmed? Need a quick boost? Take a moment that reminds you, you are not alone here at UNCG and Take a Daisy.
Dimensions: Social Environmental
Hosted by: Health and Human Science Student Leadership Program - Aquatics Drop-In Floats
12:00pm – 4:00pm
Kaplan Center Natatorium
Drop by the Kaplan Center Natatorium for a relaxing informal recreation event! Utilize the inflatables for an enjoyable float in the Activity Pool, or take advantage of open lanes in the Lap Pool for more formal swimming.
Dimensions: Social Physical
Hosted by: Recreation & Wellness - Competitive Sports Midday Play
12:00pm – 5:00pm
Kaplan Center (Multi-Activity Courts, 2 Court Gym, Spiro’s Lounge)
If you’re looking for some drop-in play, join us for some fun games!
Dimensions: Social Physical
Hosted by: Recreation & Wellness - Walk It Out Wednesday
12:30pm – 1:00pm
Outside the front entrance of Forney Student Success Commons
Join us for a 30-minute walk to refresh, recharge, and connect!
Dimensions: Social Physical
Hosted by: Students First Office - KINnected Balance: Tai Chi for Mind and Body
12:00pm – 1:00pm
Coleman Gym (Room 248)
Slow down and reset your mind and body.
Dimensions: Physical Social
Hosted by: Department of Kinesiology - Rooted: A Nature-Based Wellbeing Workshop
1:00pm – 2:30pm
Gove Student Health Center, 4th floor, CAPS
Step outside, slow down, and create a community mandala! Join a guided nature walk to gather objects, create together, and reflect on connection and well‑being.
Dimensions: Social Emotional
Hosted by: Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) - Spartan Stroll: Join us on a CAS-ual Walk
1:00pm – 2:00pm
In front of Foust 105
Take a break, get moving, and walk it out with the College of Arts & Sciences!
Join the Arts & Sciences Deans and staff for a group walk through Peabody Park.
Dimensions: Social Physical
Hosted by: CAS Dean’s Office - Paint and “Hike” On-Campus Adventure
1:00pm – 3:00pm
Meet at the EUC, group will walk over to the Irwin Belk track
Join Outdoor Adventures for a relaxing and creative break.
Dimensions: Social Environmental
Hosted by: Recreation & Wellness/Outdoor Adventures - Student Health Services Bingo
1:00pm – 3:00pm
Gove Student Health (2nd floor)
Come play a game of bingo and win some fun prizes! And while you’re at it, learn more about the health and wellness services available to students at UNCG!
Dimensions: Physical
Hosted by: Student Health Services - Wellness Wednesday
1:00pm – 3:00pm
EUC Commons
Japanese Towel Exercises designed to improve posture and relieve back pain
Dimensions: Social Cultural Intellectual
Hosted by: Staff Senate: Outreach - Purpose Meets Paycheck: A Holistic Approach to Career Wellness (Hybrid)
2:00pm – 3:00pm
Bryan Rm 225
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Join employers, a Bryan MBA alum, and faculty to explore a holistic job search—balancing passion and purpose with cost of living, culture, and financial wellness.
Dimensions: Social Career
Hosted by: Undergraduate Professional Development Programs, Bryan School of Business and Economics - Spartan Experience Drop-in Workshop
2:00pm – 4:00pm
EUC Commons Table
Familiar with the Spartan Experience? Come learn how to make the most of your time at the G and gain skills that will propel you in your career after graduation!
Dimensions: Social Emotional Career
Hosted by: Division of Student Affairs - Make Your Own Body Scrub
2:00pm – 4:00pm
STEM Learning Center (faculty center)
Step up to our Body Scrub Making Station in the SLC! Scoop, stir, sparkle, and take home your fresh-made jar of self-care.
Dimensions: Social Emotional
Hosted by: STEM Learning Center - Wellness in Color
2:00pm – 4:00pm
Kaplan Center, Meeting Room B
ake a pause and get creative through painting, rock art, and mindful coloring in a relaxing atmosphere.
Dimensions: Social Emotional
Hosted by: Recreation & Wellness - A Note of Encouragement
2:00pm – 5:00pm
EUC Tabling (Commons 3)
Needing a quick inspiration pick me up for the day? Come by and be a part of Spartans lifting other Spartans up with words of encouragement. Write one and take one with you!
Dimensions: Social Emotional
Hosted by: Alpha Lambda Delta & Tau Sigma - Game Time
2:00pm – 6:00pm
STEM Learning Center
Come game with us at the SLC! Our GAs and tutors will teach you their favorite games with quick, beginner-friendly tutorials
Dimensions: Social
Hosted by: STEM Learning Center - Overcoming Performance Anxiety
2:30pm – 3:30pm
Ferguson Rm 120
If you’ve experienced stage fright, this session is for you. Theatre and sport performance psychology experts share strategies to help performers manage nerves and perform with confidence.
Dimensions: Emotional
Hosted by: School of Theatre and Applied Sport & Performance Psychology Graduate Students - Paws & De-Stress
3:00pm – 4:30pm
Coleman Building Commons
Join NC Pet Partners and their therapy pets for relaxation, stress relief, and plenty of snuggles!
Dimensions: Social Emotional
Hosted by: HealthyUNCG, NC Pet Partners - Golden Hour: A Puptastic Alternative to Office Hours
3:00pm – 5:00pm
Gatewood Atrium (right as you walk into the building)
Meet Annabelle and George during their “Golden Hours”! Stop by to pet the pups, grab a treat, and share your semester highs and lows. Drop-ins welcome for all UNCG students, staff, and faculty.
Dimensions: Social Emotional
Hosted by: School of Art - Esports + Nutrition
3:00pm – 6:00pm
Esports Arena
This will be an event that focuses on the intersection of gaming and nutrition, as well as social communication.
Dimensions: Social Intellectual
Hosted by: Recreation & Wellness - Slow and Steady Wins the Race
3:30pm – 5:00pm
Curry 334
The UNCG Ability Ambassadors Association will honor their mascot with a turtle-themed craft event. Snacks will be provided!
Dimensions: Social Emotional Intellectual
Hosted by: UNCG Abilty Ambassador Association - Outdoor Adventures Social S’mores!
3:30pm – 5:30pm
Dining Hall Fountain
Stop by the fountain as you walk through campus to make a quick s’more and meet others who also love a campfire and s’mores.
Dimensions: Social
Hosted by: Recreation & Wellness/Outdoor Adventures - Meditation for Peace Walk
4:30pm – 5:45pm
Meet in Front of 1510 Walker
In a time of global uncertainty and conflict, join the PCS Department for a walking meditation for peace, ending with reflection and prayers for peace.
Dimensions: Social Emotional
Hosted by: Peace and Conflict Studies (PCS) - Ice Cream Social & Karaoke
4:30pm – 6:30pm
RHA Office, Jefferson Suites
Connect with fellow Spartans over ice cream! Enjoy rock painting and karaoke while you chill, create, and have fun together.
Dimensions: Social
Hosted by: RHA-Residence Hall Association
- Bloom and Become
5:00pm – 8:00pm
Elliot University Center Alexander
Bloom & Become — Wellness Day Event Description Take a break
Dimensions: Social Emotional
Hosted by: The Conversation - PHIN Field Day Pt.2
5:00pm – 10:00pm
Quad Lawn
Get ready for one of the biggest outdoor events of the semester! PHIN Field Day is taking over the Quad Lawn with music, lawn games, competitions, vendors, and more!
Dimensions: Social Emotional
Hosted by: Public Health Impact Network - Spring Safety Walk
5:30pm – 7:30pm
Starts at EUC and is cross-campus
Join the Movement for a Safer, More Accessible UNCG! We’re hitting the sidewalks (literally) to make our campus safer and more inclusive.
Dimensions: Social Physical Environmental
Hosted by: Student Affairs, including OARS, DOSO, Campus Police, and SGA and DAPi - Draw 4 New Friends
6:00pm – 7:00pm
EUC Claxton
Do you love playing the card game UNO? Join us for heated matches and maybe you will match with a few friends! Prizes and free food!!
Dimensions: Social Intellectual
Hosted by: The UNO Club - Yoga Under the Stars
6:00pm – 7:00pm
Irwin Belk Pavilion Lawn
Enjoy the magic of Yoga while witnessing the beauty of the evening sky. Open to all Yoga experience levels!
Dimensions: Social Emotional Physical
Hosted by: Sky Meditation Club - Fueling Your Workout
6:00pm – 7:30pm
Reynolds Hall common area by kitchen.
Fueling Workout is an interactive nutrition event designed to help students learn how to properly fuel their bodies before exercise without relying on high-caffeine pre-workouts.
Dimensions: Social Physical
Hosted by: School of Health and Human Sciences - Zumba on The Terrace
6:00pm – 7:30pm
Kaplan Center (Terrace)
Join us at the Kaplan Center for an energizing outdoor dance party with great music, good vibes, and a fun way to de-stress. Bring a friend and move with us!
Dimensions: Social Physical
Hosted by: Recreation & Wellness - Lego & Chill
6:00pm – 8:00pm
Kaplan Center Meeting Room B
Build, connect, and unwind through building LEGOs that spark creativity and community.
Dimensions: Social Physical
Hosted by: Recreation & Wellness - Social Media Wellness Scavenger Hunt and Movie Night
6:00pm – 11:00pm
Curry Theatre
Explore campus, discover wellness resources, and win prizes through a collaborative University Marshals and UNCG HOSA-Future Health Professionals event! Join our Social Media!
Dimensions: Social Emotional
Hosted by: UNCG HOSA-Future Health Professionals - Glow in the Dark: 8 Counts in 8 Dimensions
7:00pm – 8:00pm
Foust Park
Explore how we can connect 8 count movements to the 8 dimensions of health that also happens to be a glow in the dark dance party outside!
Dimensions: Emotional Environmental Social
Hosted by: Division of Student Success
- Wellness Takeover Bingo
6:00am – 12:00am
Kaplan Center, Esports Arena
Visit the Kaplan Center to grab your Wellness Takeover Bingo card! Bring a friend and complete 5 activities in a row (horizontal, vertical, or diagonal) to win BINGO!
Dimensions: Social Physical
Hosted by: Recreation & Wellness - 500 Fist Bumps: UNCG Connection Challenge
8:00am – 5:00pm
During Wellness Takeover Day, the 500 Fist Bumps Challenge will pop up across campus to spark connection and belonging. Grab a connection coin at any event, give a fist bump, scan the coin, and help us reach 500 fist bumps!
Dimensions: Social
Hosted by: HealthyUNCG - A Moment of Joy: Bubble Break
8:00am – 5:00pm
EUC Front Lawn
Join us in blowing bubbles as a simple way to release stress, invite joy, and reset during a busy day.
Dimensions: Social Emotional
Hosted by: Division of Student Success - FYE 101 Passport to Wellness
8:00am – 5:00pm
FYE 101 students can attend at least four wellness events representing different dimensions of wellness and earn free swag. Once completed, submit your passport here
Dimensions: Social
Hosted by: FYE 101 - Take What You Need Wall
8:00am – 5:00pm
Margaret C. Moore Building 4th Floor near room 413
Wall of Sticky Notes of Positive Affirmations “Take What You Need”.
Dimensions: Social Emotional
Hosted by: School of HHS Advising Center - snack + hydrate + reset
8:00am – 5:00pm
Curry 235
Philosophy students – Stop by the Student Lounge for a healthy snack and opportunity to “reset”.
Dimensions: Social Emotional Physical
Hosted by: Philosophy Department - Spartan Strong: Free Pilates Reformer Sessions
8:00am – 8:00pm
Kaplan Center Studio 1
Enjoy a private Pilates Reformer session designed to stretch, strengthen, and energize both your body and mind. No prior experience needed. Register Here
Dimensions: Physical
Hosted by: School of dance pilates certification program - Social Media Wellness Scavenger Hunt & Movie Night
8:30am – 8:00pm
SOEB 224
Explore wellness spaces, snap photos, tag us, and win prizes in our Social Media Wellness Scavenger Hunt. Stick around for a chill movie night to close out the fun.
Dimensions: Social
Hosted by: University Marshalls - Global Symposium
9:00am – 3:00pm
EUC – Kirkland
Join the Global Engagement Office as we celebrate UNCG’s global impact with student and community panels and a Global Awards Luncheon open to all.
Dimensions: Cultural Social Intellectual
Hosted by: Global Engagement Office - Healthy Snack Drop-in for Military-Affiliated Students
9:00am – 4:00pm
Office of Military-Affiliated Services – Spring Garden Apartments – 050
Military-affiliated students are invited to stop by for a quick, supportive break during busy academic times.
Dimensions: Social
Hosted by: Office of Military-Affiliated Services (MAS) - Coloring Station
9:00am – 4:00pm
Academic Achievement Center, Jackson Library 023 (lower level)
Drop-in to unwind and recharge at the AAC’s Group Coloring Social! Color together to create new art for our space.
Dimensions: Social
Hosted by: Academic Achievement Center - Pop-Up Wellness Stations for Employees
9:00am – 4:00pm
Bryan School 9am; Mossman 10am; MHRA 11am; Nursing Building 12pm; Music Building 1pm; Stone 2pm; Coleman 3pm
HealthyUNCG invites employees to Wellness Takeover Day! Stop by interactive pop-up stations across campus to taste infused waters and grab a wellness goody bag!
Dimensions: Social Emotional Physical
Hosted by: HealthyUNCG - Social Coloring Station
9:00am – 4:00pm
Communication Lab, MHRA 3211
Unwind and recharge at the Communication Lab’s Coloring Social! Stop by anytime!
Dimensions: Social Emotional
Hosted by: Communication Lab - Wellness Hub
9:00am – 4:00pm
North Spencer Parlor, Ashby Parlor (Mary Foust Residence Hall), Strong Parlor (Guilford Residence Hall)
Stop by our Wellness Hubs in the UNCG Residential Colleges to grab some free health and wellness supplies for your personal wellness journey!
Dimensions: Social Physical
Hosted by: UNCG Residential Colleges (Lloyd International Honors College) - Art-ffirmation Exchange
9:00am – 5:00pm
Gatewood Building lobby, Coleman Building lobby, Moore Building lobby, Music Building Kiosk
Create & swap affirmation cards, Leave encouragement for someone else, and take one for you! Drop in: Coleman (9–11), Gatewood (11–1), Moore (1–3), Music (3–5).
Dimensions: Emotional
Hosted by: CVPA – Peer Guides - Pause & Paws Pop-Ups
9:00am – 5:00pm
College Ave area, EUC, Residence Halls
Odin sightings expected! Our favorite four-legged Spartan will be popping up across Wellness Takeover Day spreading calm, cuddles, and campus joy!
Dimensions: Social Emotional
Hosted by: UNCG Police Department - Unplugged Oasis: Play, Ponder, and Relax Together at Jackson Library
9:00am – 5:00pm
Jackson Library main level (lobby area)
While we love technology at the University Libraries, we’re taking some time to unplug and enjoy screen-free activities and games. Join us for some fun & some free snacks!
Dimensions: Social Intellectual
Hosted by: University Libraries - HRL Wellness Lobby Reset
10:00am – 8:00pm
Lobbies of all Residential Communities
Need a quick reset? Stop by your residence hall lobby for a grab-and-go stress break with snacks, coloring pages, and fidgets. Pause, recharge, and go!
Dimensions: Social Emotional
Hosted by: Residence Life - Wellness Through Play
10:00am – 8:00pm
062 Elliott University Center
Join the Office of Intercultural Engagement for Wellness Through Play, a full-day event featuring games, interactive activities, and culturally inspired play, open to all. Relax, recharge, and connect!
Dimensions: Social Cultural Physical
Hosted by: Intercultural Engagement
- Financial Wellness Challenge
8:00am – 5:00pm
@uncg_studentwellbeing
Financial wellness challenge for online students on Instagram!
Dimensions: Financial
Hosted by: Spartan Well-Being - Play Spent
8:00am – 5:00pm
Event Link
Engage with the website SPENT where yoy will be asked a series of questions and make financial decisions based on the options.
Dimensions: Financial Intellectual
Hosted by: HHS Advising and HHS 150 Classes - HH Socialize chitchat interact – Connecting Students, Faculty, and Families
10:00am – 12:00pm
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Our HHSci faculty, majors, and their loved ones will meet up virtually to promote social well-being by connecting the key support systems in students’ lives.
Dimensions: Social
Hosted by: Human Health Sciences - Clear the Cranium Clutter: Let your Brain Breathe
11:00am – 1:00pm
Event Link
Feeling mentally overloaded? Give yourself a chance to relax, recharge and refocus before the semester wraps up.
Dimensions: Social Emotional
Hosted by: School of Nursing - Virtual Resilience Workshop
1:00pm – 2:00pm
Event Link
Attend this virtual workshop to learn resilience strategies, which can help you recover from adversities big and small and help you do your best as the semester comes to a close!
Dimensions: Social Emotional
Hosted by: Communication Lab - Habits for Happiness
1:15pm – 1:45pm
Link here
“Habits for Happiness” is focused on personal growth, mental well-being, and self-improvement
Dimensions: Social Emotional
Hosted by: New Student Transitions and First Year Experience - Purpose Meets Paycheck: A Holistic Approach to Career Wellness
2:00pm – 3:00pm
Event Link
Choosing a career isn’t just about landing a job — it’s about building a life that supports your goals, values, and well-being
Hosted by: Bryan School Dean’s Office - YFY Online – Everyday Adventure: Outdoor Wellness for All
2:00pm – 3:00pm
Event Link
Join this virtual workshop to explore resources for outdoor wellness at UNCG!
Dimensions: Social Physical Environmental
Hosted by: NSTFYE - Virtual Test Prep Workshop
2:00pm – 3:00pm
Event Link
Get exam ready with the AAC’s Test Prep Workshop. Plan for an upcoming test and explore different self-testing and test-anxiety-reducing strategies.
Dimensions: Social Intellectual
Hosted by: Academic Achievement Center - Reset & Recharge
3:30pm – 4:00pm
Event Link
Join us for Reset & Recharge, a virtual space to pause, reflect, and refocus
Dimensions: Social Emotional
Hosted by: New Student Transitions & First Year Experience
GIVE US YOUR FEEDBACK AND RECEIVE A WELLNESS TAKEOVER DAY SHIRT and be entered into a raffle to receive big prizes!
events by dimension
Events are organized by the 8 Dimensions of Wellness to help you explore experiences that support different aspects of well-being.
Note: Some events connect to multiple dimensions of wellness. Events are listed under the dimension that best reflects their primary focus.
- 500 Fist Bumps: UNCG Connection Challenge
8:00am – 5:00pm
During Wellness Takeover Day, the 500 Fist Bumps Challenge will pop up across campus to spark connection and belonging. Grab a connection coin at any event, give a fist bump, scan the coin, and help us reach 500 fist bumps!
Hosted by: HealthyUNCG - A Moment of Joy: Bubble Break
8:00am – 5:00pm
EUC Front Lawn
Join us in blowing bubbles as a simple way to release stress, invite joy, and reset during a busy day.
Hosted by: Division of Student Success - FYE 101 Passport to Wellness
8:00am – 5:00pm
FYE 101 students can attend at least four wellness events representing different dimensions of wellness and earn free swag. Once completed, submit your passport here
Hosted by: FYE 101 - Social Media Wellness Scavenger Hunt & Movie Night
8:30am – 8:00pm
SOEB 224
Explore wellness spaces, snap photos, tag us, and win prizes in our Social Media Wellness Scavenger Hunt. Stick around for a chill movie night to close out the fun.
Hosted by: University Marshalls - CASA Cafe
9:00am – 11:00am
J Foust Building, Rm 101
Come chill out at CASA cafe! Hang out with fellow Spartans while enjoying coffee, tea, and light refreshments with some relaxing aromatherapy.
Hosted by: College of Arts and Sciences Advising - Healthy Snack Drop-in for Military-Affiliated Students
9:00am – 4:00pm
Office of Military-Affiliated Services – Spring Garden Apartments – 050
Military-affiliated students are invited to stop by for a quick, supportive break during busy academic times.
Hosted by: Office of Military-Affiliated Services (MAS) - Coloring Station
9:00am – 4:00pm
Academic Achievement Center, Jackson Library 023 (lower level)
Drop-in to unwind and recharge at the AAC’s Group Coloring Social! Color together to create new art for our space.
Hosted by: Academic Achievement Center - Pop-Up Wellness Stations for Employees
9:00am – 4:00pm
Bryan School 9am; Mossman 10am; MHRA 11am; Nursing Building 12pm; Music Building 1pm; Stone 2pm; Coleman 3pm
HealthyUNCG invites employees to Wellness Takeover Day! Stop by interactive pop-up stations across campus to taste infused waters and grab a wellness goody bag!
Hosted by: HealthyUNCG - Social Coloring Station
9:00am – 4:00pm
Communication Lab, MHRA 3211
Unwind and recharge at the Communication Lab’s Coloring Social! Stop by anytime!
Hosted by: Communication Lab - Wellness Hub
9:00am – 4:00pm
North Spencer Parlor, Ashby Parlor (Mary Foust Residence Hall), Strong Parlor (Guilford Residence Hall)
Stop by our Wellness Hubs in the UNCG Residential Colleges to grab some free health and wellness supplies for your personal wellness journey!
Hosted by: UNCG Residential Colleges (Lloyd International Honors College) - Pause & Paws Pop-Ups
9:00am – 5:00pm
College Ave area, EUC, Residence Halls
Odin sightings expected! Our favorite four-legged Spartan will be popping up across Wellness Takeover Day spreading calm, cuddles, and campus joy!
Hosted by: UNCG Police Department - HH Socialize chitchat interact – Connecting Students, Faculty, and Families
10:00am – 12:00pm
TBD
Our HHSci faculty, majors, and their loved ones will meet up virtually to promote social well-being by connecting the key support systems in students’ lives.
Hosted by: Human Health Sciences - Mentor Rewind
10:00am – 12:30pm
School of Education Building, Room 208
Mentor Rewind is a relaxed hangout for Spartans First peer mentors to reflect, unwind, play board games, enjoy refreshments, and recharge from classes and mentoring.
Hosted by: NSTFYE- Mentor Collective/Spartans First - Mental Health & Wellbeing Field Day “The Power of Play”
10:00am – 2:00pm
Alumni House Lawn & Stone Lawn
Learn how play is essential for emotional, social, and physical well-being.
Hosted by: Campus Violence Response Center (CVRC), Student Health Services (SHS), Spartan Well-Being (SWB) - Recess Reset: Throwback to the Playground w/ Adult Lunchables & Self-Care
10:00am – 2:00pm
1001 W Gate City Blvd – Offices of the Center for Youth, Family and Community Partnerships, located beneath Lee Residence Hall
Build your own lunchables, enjoy your favorite childhood activities, and learn mindfulness tools from our 9 programs. A nostalgic mid-day reset for your inner self!
Hosted by: Center for Youth, Family and Community Partnerships - Wellness Takeover Day and Spartans Thrive Info Station
10:00am – 4:00pm
EUC Commons – next to Spartan Experience table
Swing by the Wellness Takeover Day Info Station to see what’s happening, where to go, and how to jump in! Spartans Thrive will be there to help you find a mentor (or become a mentor!
Hosted by: Division of Student Success - Mental Health Awareness through Self-Expression
11:00am – 1:00pm
Small quad in front of Eberhart
Personalize your own Mental Health Resources Zine, chalk the sidewalk, and grab a few snack/non-snack goodies!
Hosted by: Psi Chi and Psychology Club - De-Stress with the PALs!
11:00am – 2:00pm
School of Education Rm 118
De-Stress with the Peer Academic Leaders in making stress balls and coloring!
Hosted by: FYE 101 - Wellness Day at Fountain View
11:00am – 2:00pm
Fountain View Dining Hall
We will have multiple things going on through the dining hall for lunch: – Stress/Mood Boast Snacks – Meet the Chefs at each station with the Chefs preparing a favorite meal.
Hosted by: Spartan Dining - Self-carepalooza with Bridging Basics
11:00am – 5:00pm
School of Education Rm 224
Need to relax or just want to make some crafts? Come join Bridging Basics at Selfcarepalooza.
Hosted by: Bridging Basics - Let’s Chalk About It
12:00pm – 2:00pm
Backside of the EUC
Swing by, grab some chalk, and cover the walkways with positive affirmations on the sidewalk behind the EUC.
Hosted by: Division of Student Success-Academic Support Programs - Tea, Cookies, and Coloring with WGSS
12:00pm – 2:00pm
Curry 336- WGSS Lounge
Join us for tea, cookies, and coloring in the WGSS lounge.
Hosted by: Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies Program - Wellness in Color
2:00pm – 4:00pm
Kaplan Center, Meeting Room B
Make a pause and get creative through painting, rock art, and mindful coloring in a relaxing atmosphere.
Hosted by: Recreation & Wellness - Golden Hour: A Puptastic Alternative to Office Hours
3:00pm – 5:00pm
Gatewood Atrium (right as you walk into the building)
Meet Annabelle and George during their “Golden Hours”! Stop by to pet the pups, grab a treat, and share your semester highs and lows. Drop-ins welcome for all UNCG students, staff, and faculty.
Hosted by: School of Art - Esports + Nutrition
3:00pm – 6:00pm
Esports Arena
This will be an event that focuses on the intersection of gaming and nutrition, as well as social communication
Hosted by: Recreation & Wellness - Outdoor Adventures Social S’mores!
3:30pm – 5:30pm
Dining Hall Fountain
Stop by the fountain as you walk through campus to make a quick s’more and meet others who also love a campfire and s’mores.
Hosted by: Recreation & Wellness/Outdoor Adventures - Slow and Steady Wins the Race
3:30pm – 5:00pm
Curry 334
The UNCG Ability Ambassadors Association will honor their mascot with a turtle-themed craft event. Snacks will be provided!
Hosted by: UNCG Abilty Ambassador Association - Ice Cream Social & Karaoke
4:30pm – 6:30pm
RHA Office, Jefferson Suites
Connect with fellow Spartans over ice cream! Enjoy rock painting and karaoke while you chill, create, and have fun together.
Hosted by: RHA-Residence Hall Association - PHIN Field Day Pt.2
5:00pm – 10:00pm
Quad Lawn
Get ready for one of the biggest outdoor events of the semester! PHIN Field Day is taking over the Quad Lawn with music, lawn games, competitions, vendors, and more!
Hosted by: Public Health Impact Network - Spring Safety Walk
5:30pm – 7:30pm
Starts at EUC and is cross-campus
Join the Movement for a Safer, More Accessible UNCG! We’re hitting the sidewalks (literally) to make our campus safer and more inclusive.
Hosted by: Student Affairs, including OARS, DOSO, Campus Police, and SGA and DAPi - Lego & Chill
6:00pm – 8:00pm
Kaplan Center Meeting Room B
Build, connect, and unwind through building LEGOs that spark creativity and community.
Hosted by: Recreation & Wellness - Social Media Wellness Scavenger Hunt
6:00pm – 11:00pm
Curry Theatre
Explore campus, discover wellness resources, and win prizes through a collaborative University Marshals and UNCG HOSA-Future Health Professionals event! Join our Social Media!
Hosted by: UNCG HOSA-Future Health Professionals
- Take What You Need Wall
8:00am – 5:00pm
Margaret C. Moore Building 4th Floor near room 413
Wall of Sticky Notes of Positive Affirmations “Take What You Need”.
Hosted by: School of HHS Advising Center - Art-ffirmation Exchange
9:00am – 5:00pm
Gatewood Building lobby, Coleman Building lobby, Moore Building lobby, Music Building Kiosk
Create & swap affirmation cards, Leave encouragement for someone else, and take one for you! Drop in: Coleman (9–11), Gatewood (11–1), Moore (1–3), Music (3–5).
Hosted by: CVPA – Peer Guides - Be Your Own Butterfly: A Self-Love Experience
10:00am – 2:00pm
Library Lawn
Be Your Own Butterfly: A Self-Love Experience is an interactive tabling and photobooth event designed to support college students in their journey toward self-love, and confidence.
Hosted by: Spartan Wellbeing - HRL Wellness Lobby Reset
10:00am – 8:00pm
Lobbies of all Residential Communities
Need a quick reset? Stop by your residence hall lobby for a grab-and-go stress break with snacks, coloring pages, and fidgets. Pause, recharge, and go!
Hosted by: Residence Life - The G.O.A.T. Walk: Goats On A Trail
11:00am – 12:00pm
Foust
Join us for a unique stress-relief experience combining gentle exercise with animal-assisted wellness as we stroll through campus.
Hosted by: College of Arts & Sciences Dean’s Office - The Art of Letting Go
11:00am – 1:00pm
In front of MOORE Building.
A hands-on wellness event where you can explore creativity, relieve stress, and create something meaningful to take with you. Connect, create, and leave a little lighter.
Hosted by: Department of Counseling & Educational Development, Nicholas A Vacc Counseling and Consulting Clinic and Chi Sigma Iota. - Kudos & Commitments Wall
11:00am – 1:00pm
In front of MOORE Building.
Come learn about the 8 dimensions of wellbeing while giving kudos or committing to a wellbeing journey. Spin the wheel for prizes and popsicles.
Hosted by: HHS - Clear the Cranium Clutter: Let Your Brain Breathe
11:00am – 1:00pm
NIB Building (Coloring Stations: floors 1, 2, & 5; Inhale/Exhale Rm 402)
Drop in at any coloring station and let stress fade with every stroke of color. Unwind in the Inhale/Exhale Room for a calming, mindfulness experience.
Hosted by: School of Nursing - Clear the Cranium Clutter: Let your Brain Breathe (Virtual)
11:00am – 1:00pm
Event Link
Feeling mentally overloaded? Give yourself a chance to relax, recharge and refocus before the semester wraps up.
Hosted by: School of Nursing - Take a Moment, Take a Daisy
12:00pm – 3:00pm
Minerva Statue
Feeling overwhelmed? Need a quick boost? Take a moment that reminds you, you are not alone here at UNCG and Take a Daisy.
Hosted by: Health and Human Science Student Leadership Program - Rooted: A Nature-Based Wellbeing Workshop
1:00pm – 2:30pm
Gove Student Health Center, 4th floor, CAPS
Step outside, slow down, and create a community mandala! Join a guided nature walk to gather objects, create together, and reflect on connection and well‑being.
Hosted by: Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) - Virtual Resilience Workshop (Virtual)
1:00pm – 2:00pm
Event Link
Attend this virtual workshop to learn resilience strategies, which can help you recover from adversities big and small and help you do your best as the semester comes to a close!
Hosted by: Communication Lab - Habits for Happiness (Virtual)
1:15pm – 1:45pm
Event Link
“Habits for Happiness” is focused on personal growth, mental well-being, and self-improvement
Hosted by: New Student Transitions and First Year Experience - A Note of Encouragement
2:00pm – 5:00pm
EUC Tabling (Commons 3)
Needing a quick inspiration pick me up for the day? Come by and be a part of Spartans lifting other Spartans up with words of encouragement. Write one and take one with you!
Hosted by: Alpha Lambda Delta & Tau Sigma - Overcoming Performance Anxiety
2:30pm – 3:30pm
Ferguson Rm 120
If you’ve experienced stage fright, this session is for you. Theatre and sport performance psychology experts share strategies to help performers manage nerves and perform with confidence.
Hosted by: School of Theatre and Applied Sport & Performance Psychology Graduate Students - Paws & De-Stress
3:00pm – 4:30pm
Coleman Building Commons
Join NC Pet Partners and their therapy pets for relaxation, stress relief, and plenty of snuggles!
Hosted by: HealthyUNCG, NC Pet Partners - Reset & Recharge (Virtual)
3:30pm – 4:00pm
Event Link
Join us for Reset & Recharge, a virtual space to pause, reflect, and refocus
Hosted by: New Student Transitions & First Year Experience - Bloom and Become
5:00pm – 8:00pm
Elliot University Center Alexander
Bloom & Become — Wellness Day Event Description Take a break
Hosted by: The Conversation - Glow in the Dark: 8 Counts in 8 Dimensions
7:00pm – 8:00pm
Foust Park
Explore how we can connect 8 count movements to the 8 dimensions of health that also happens to be a glow in the dark dance party outside!
Hosted by: Division of Student SuccessV
- Wellness Takeover Bingo
6:00am – 12:00am
Kaplan Center, Esports Arena
Visit the Kaplan Center to grab your Wellness Takeover Bingo card! Bring a friend and complete 5 activities in a row (horizontal, vertical, or diagonal) to win BINGO!
Hosted by: Recreation & Wellness - snack + hydrate + reset
8:00am – 5:00pm
Curry 235
Philosophy students – Stop by the Student Lounge for a healthy snack and opportunity to “reset”.
Hosted by: Philosophy Department - Spartan Strong: Free Pilates Reformer Sessions
8:00am – 8:00pm
Kaplan Center Studio 1
Enjoy a private Pilates Reformer session designed to stretch, strengthen, and energize both your body and mind. No prior experience needed. Register Here
Hosted by: School of dance pilates certification program - Morning Coffee, Climbing, and Yoga!
9:00am – 12:00pm
Kaplan Center – Outdoor Adventures Climbing Wall
Wake up with coffee, climbing, and yoga! The climbing wall will be open, the coffee will be hot, and there will be a 30 minute yoga at 9:30 to kick off the day!
Hosted by: Recreation & Wellness - Healthy Snack Bar
11:00am – 1:00pm
Front of MHRA
Stop by the front MHRA steps to grab a healthy snack to fuel you into finals!
Hosted by: Communication Lab - MYO Trail Mix
11:00am – 1:00pm
1st floor lobby of MHRA or outside if the weather is nice
Stop by and make your own trail mix to fuel your afternoon.
Hosted by: History Department and UNCG Graduate History Association - Walk & Talk: The Midday Meetup
11:30am – 11:40am
Shaw Residence Hall
Join us for a casual 30-minute stroll through campus. Let’s soak up some sun, meet new people, and step away from the stress!
Hosted by: Undergraduate Research Scholarship, and Creativity Office (URSCO) - KINnected Balance: Tai Chi for Mind and Body
12:00pm – 1:00pm
Coleman Gym (Room 248)
Slow down and reset your mind and body.
Hosted by: Department of Kinesiology - Spinga
12:00pm – 1:15pm
Kaplan Center Cycle Studio
Spend your lunch time in a Spin-Yoga fusion class! Start with a spin class to get our hearts pumping then finish with a Yoga cooldown.
Hosted by: Recreation & Wellness - Aquatics Drop-In Floats
12:00pm – 4:00pm
Kaplan Center Natatorium
Drop by the Kaplan Center Natatorium for a relaxing informal recreation event! Utilize the inflatables for an enjoyable float in the Activity Pool, or take advantage of open lanes in the Lap Pool for more formal swimming.
Hosted by: Recreation & Wellness - Competitive Sports Midday Play
12:00pm – 5:00pm
Kaplan Center (Multi-Activity Courts, 2 Court Gym, Spiro’s Lounge)
If you’re looking for some drop-in play, join us for some fun games!
Hosted by: Recreation & Wellness - Walk It Out Wednesday
12:30pm – 1:00pm
Outside the front entrance of Forney Student Success Commons
Join us for a 30-minute walk to refresh, recharge, and connect!
Hosted by: Students First Office - Spartan Stroll: Join us on a CAS-ual Walk
1:00pm – 2:00pm
In front of Foust 105
Take a break, get moving, and walk it out with the College of Arts & Sciences!
Join the Arts & Sciences Deans and staff for a group walk through Peabody Park.
Hosted by: CAS Dean’s Office - Student Health Services Bingo
1:00pm – 3:00pm
Gove Student Health (2nd floor)
Come play a game of bingo and win some fun prizes! And while you’re at it, learn more about the health and wellness services available to students at UNCG!
Hosted by: Student Health Services - Make Your Own Body Scrub
2:00pm – 4:00pm
STEM Learning Center (faculty center)
Step up to our Body Scrub Making Station in the SLC! Scoop, stir, sparkle, and take home your fresh-made jar of self-care.
Hosted by: STEM Learning Center - Fueling Your Workout
6:00pm – 7:30pm
Reynolds Hall common area by kitchen.
Fueling Workout is an interactive nutrition event designed to help students learn how to properly fuel their bodies before exercise without relying on high-caffeine pre-workouts.
Hosted by: School of Health and Human Sciences - Zumba on The Terrace
6:00pm – 7:30pm
Kaplan Center (Terrace)
Join us at the Kaplan Center for an energizing outdoor dance party with great music, good vibes, and a fun way to de-stress. Bring a friend and move with us!
Hosted by: Recreation & Wellness
- Unplugged Oasis: Play, Ponder, and Relax Together at Jackson Library
9:00am – 5:00pm
Jackson Library main level (lobby area)
While we love technology at the University Libraries, we’re taking some time to unplug and enjoy screen-free activities and games. Join us for some fun & some free snacks!
Hosted by: University Libraries - Reading, Writing, and Wellness
9:00am – 12:15pm
MHRA 3501
Enjoy journaling prompts and receive a FREE JOURNAL as you experience the deep connections among reading, writing, and wellbeing.
Hosted by: English Department - Brain Games
10:00am – 12:00pm
Academic Achievement Center “Cave”, Jackson Library 023 (lower level)
Challenge your mind and have some fun at the AAC’s Brain Games Event! Drop in to enjoy group activities like crossword puzzles, trivia, word searches, and more.
Dimensions: Social Intellectual
Hosted by: Academic Achievement Center - Virtual Test Prep Workshop
2:00pm – 3:00pm
Event Link
Get exam ready with the AAC’s Test Prep Workshop. Plan for an upcoming test and explore different self-testing and test-anxiety-reducing strategies.
Hosted by: Academic Achievement Center - Game Time
2:00pm – 6:00pm
STEM Learning Center
Come game with us at the SLC! Our GAs and tutors will teach you their favorite games with quick, beginner-friendly tutorials
Hosted by: STEM Learning Center - Draw 4 New Friends
6:00pm – 7:00pm
EUC Claxton
Do you love playing the card game UNO? Join us for heated matches and maybe you will match with a few friends! Prizes and free food!!
Hosted by: The UNO Club
- Play Spent
8:00am – 5:00pm
Event Link
Engage with the website SPENT where yoy will be asked a series of questions and make financial decisions based on the options.
Dimensions: Financial Intellectual
Hosted by: HHS Advising and HHS 150 Classes - Financial Wellness Challenge
8:00am – 5:00pm
@uncg_studentwellbeing
Financial wellness challenge for online students on Instagram!
Dimensions: Financial
Hosted by: Spartan Well-Being - Confirm your 2026/2027 FAFSA Submission
10:00am – 2:00pm
Mossman Lobby
Program will give students the opportunity to check in to confirm that we have received their 2026-2027 FAFSA and any necessary documents. Also, check out the Financial Wellness Challenge on Instagram! @uncg_studentwellbeing
Hosted by: Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships - Spartan Well-Being Financial Wellness: Financial Reset
10:00am – 2:00pm
Mossman Lobby
Stop by to learn simple ways to manage your money, reduce financial stress, and build better spending habits. Grab resources and participate in a quick financial wellness activity!
Hosted by: Spartan Well-Being
- Imagining Tomorrow Together
10:00am – 4:00pm
EUC 217
As part of Wellness Day, visit the Office of Leadership & Civic Engagement for a reflective activity focused on hope, perspective, and the future.
Hosted by: Office of Leadership & Civic Engagement - Pothos Plant Giveaway
11:00am – 1:00pm
Moran Commons Lobby – 2nd choice can be EUC Commons
The Office of Sustainability will provide cuttings of a Pothos Plant.
Hosted by: Office of Sustainability - Leaf Your Stress Behind
12:00pm – 2:00pm
Taylor Garden
Take a mindful break to relax, recharge, and create a little green reminder to slow down and breathe. Stop by, plant some peace, and leaf your stress behind.
Hosted by: Campus Activities and Programs - Paint and “Hike” On-Campus Adventure
1:00pm – 3:00pm
Meet at the EUC, group will walk over to the Irwin Belk track
Join Outdoor Adventures for a relaxing and creative break.
Hosted by: Recreation & Wellness/Outdoor Adventures - YFY Online – Everyday Adventure: Outdoor Wellness for All
2:00pm – 3:00pm
Event Link
Join this virtual workshop to explore resources for outdoor wellness at UNCG!
Hosted by: NSTFYE - Meditation for Peace Walk
4:30pm – 5:45pm
Meet in Front of 1510 Walker
In a time of global uncertainty and conflict, join the PCS Department for a walking meditation for peace, ending with reflection and prayers for peace.
Hosted by: Peace and Conflict Studies (PCS)
- Global Symposium
9:00am – 3:00pm
EUC – Kirkland
Join the Global Engagement Office as we celebrate UNCG’s global impact with student and community panels and a Global Awards Luncheon open to all.
Hosted by: Global Engagement Office - Wellness Through Play
10:00am – 8:00pm
062 Elliott University Center
Join the Office of Intercultural Engagement for Wellness Through Play, a full-day event featuring games, interactive activities, and culturally inspired play, open to all. Relax, recharge, and connect!
Hosted by: Intercultural Engagement - Weatherspoon Craft and Chat: Textiles
11:30am – 12:30pm
Weatherspoon Art Museum, Rm 115
BYO handheld knitting, crochet, and fiber projects! Friendship bracelet activity and snacks available. More Information here
Hosted by: Weatherspoon Art Museum - Wellness Wednesday
1:00pm – 3:00pm
EUC Commons
Japanese Towel Exercises designed to improve posture and relieve back pain
Hosted by: Staff Senate: Outreach
- Planting Success
12:00pm – 2:00pm
In front of the CPD
Write it. Plant it. Grow it. Stop by the CPD to plant a seed and your career aspirations. Write your goal on biodegradable paper, bury it in your pot, and take it with you.
Hosted by: Career & Professional Development (CPD) - Spartan Experience Drop-in Workshop
2:00pm – 4:00pm
EUC Commons Table
Familiar with the Spartan Experience? Come learn how to make the most of your time at the G and gain skills that will propel you in your career after graduation!
Hosted by: Division of Student Affairs - Purpose Meets Paycheck: A Holistic Approach to Career Wellness
2:00pm – 3:00pm
Event Link
Choosing a career isn’t just about landing a job — it’s about building a life that supports your goals, values, and well-being
Hosted by: Bryan School Dean’s Office
Frequently Asked questions (FAQs)
The only event that requires registration is Spartan Strong: Pilates Reformer Sessions. Most other events are open to all student; check the event description for details
Spartan Strong: Free Pilates Reformer Sessions
8:00am – 8:00pm
Kaplan Center Studio 1
Enjoy a private Pilates Reformer session designed to stretch, strengthen, and energize both your body and mind. No prior experience needed. Register Here
Hosted by: School of dance pilates certification program
No. All events are free.
No, classes are not cancelled. We hope you can take time before and after classes to join in on the fun.
No, WTD is not a reason to miss class. Check with your instructor for guidance.
Some events are designed for a specific group of students; check the event description for details.
Faculty and staff are welcome to join WTD events where it makes sense. WTD is for UNCG students only.
Yes! If you attend an event where attendance is being tracked, you will receive the Community Health Experience in Spartan Connect for attending WTD .
Unfortunately, no. Our program is full this year, but be on the lookout for WTD 2027.
A survey will be made available for all who attended to complete (for prizes!). The link can be found on the website.
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