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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260413
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260427
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SUMMARY:Spring 26 Step Challenge
DESCRIPTION:Step into spring with the RU Rec 2-Week Step Challenge (Apr 13–26)! 🚶‍♀️ Join the fun with Rutgers Recreation and start logging your steps for a chance to win prizes sponsored by IKEA. Log any steps to enter weekly raffles for Amazon gift cards. Reach 52\,500 steps per week or 105\,000 total steps to unlock additional raffles for IKEA prizes\, personal training packages\, and massage appointments. Stay motivated with wellness tips\, boost your health\, and finish the semester strong. Grab a friend\, register\, and start stepping! 🏆 \n  \nRegister here: go.rutgers.edu/step26
URL:https://wellnesscalendar.rutgers.edu/event/spring-26-step-challenge/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Physical/Movement
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260413T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260417T163000
DTSTAMP:20260424T133517
CREATED:20260406T143848Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T203009Z
UID:10003366-1776069000-1776443400@wellnesscalendar.rutgers.edu
SUMMARY:Animal Shelter Donation Drive
DESCRIPTION:Pets bring us immense joy and play a powerful role in supporting our wellness. In celebration of Wellness Week—and as part of ScarletWell’s grant winning Pawsitive Connections initiative—we’re collecting donations to give back to our local furry friends who are still waiting to find their furever homes or those needing medical attention. \n*All donations will go to Somerset Regional Animal Shelter and Scarlet Paws Animal Welfare Network \nDropoff location:  One Stop Student Services Center \nPLEASE NOTE drop off dates and times below: \nMonday April 13 – Thursday\, April 16th\, 8:30AM- 4:30PM \nFriday\, April 17\, 11:00AM-4:30AM \nWish List Items Include:\nBlankets or large towels\nCat carriers and pet crates\nUnexpired\, unopened cat and dog food (Friskies\, Fancy Feast\, Royal Canin\,\nPurina ONE\, Blue)\nUnopen cat litter\nDog\, puppy\, cat and kitten toys\nNylabones and bully slicks\nDog beds\nGently used or new leashes and collars \n 
URL:https://wellnesscalendar.rutgers.edu/event/animal-shelter-donation-drive/
LOCATION:One Stop Student Services Center\, 65 Davidson Road\, Piscataway\, NJ\, 08854\, United States
CATEGORIES:Emotional/Mental Health,Environment/Nature
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T090000
DTSTAMP:20260424T133517
CREATED:20260206T160426Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T160426Z
UID:10003259-1776328200-1776330000@wellnesscalendar.rutgers.edu
SUMMARY:Meet Your Stretch Goals: Virtual Stretch at Your Desk
DESCRIPTION:As many faculty\, staff\, and graduate students of Rutgers often find themselves spending more time than they would wish sitting behind a screen\, it is the goal of this session to provide stretching techniques you can use with little disruption to your day. Led by a Rutgers Recreation instructor\, this session teaches stretches you can do easily while sitting at your desk. It is important to build healthy habits into the life you live\, and this session provides a way to break up long periods of sitting and boost brain function for the rest of your day. The session will include a 20 minute stretch and 10 minutes for introduction and reflection. \nVirtual event. Zoom link to be shared to registrants. \nRegistration link or event website:  https://go.rutgers.edu/stretchgoals
URL:https://wellnesscalendar.rutgers.edu/event/meet-your-stretch-goals-virtual-stretch-at-your-desk/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Emotional/Mental Health,Physical/Movement
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T150000
DTSTAMP:20260424T133517
CREATED:20260311T200014Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T194736Z
UID:10003313-1776344400-1776351600@wellnesscalendar.rutgers.edu
SUMMARY:Thriving Thursday Coffee Cart with the Vicious Cycle (coffee bike)
DESCRIPTION:In honor of Mental Health & Wellness Week\, the Residential Care Team is hosting a series of events and activities focused on wellness. Events are free and open to all students. \nWhat if a simple cup of coffee could spark a conversation that changes your life? Join us for a free cup of coffee and learn about the support and community available through the Rutgers Alcohol & Other Drug Assistance Program (ADAP). Whether you’re in recovery\, supporting a friend\, or just curious about wellness resources\, this is a judgment-free zone. \nSponsored by Residential Care Team and the Vicious Cycle campaign \nLocation: Bishop Beach\, located on the green directly behind Tinsley Hall on Bishop Ave. \nInstagram: \n@rusurerutgers\n@theviciouscycle_ru \n 
URL:https://wellnesscalendar.rutgers.edu/event/thriving-thursday-coffee-cart-with-the-vicious-cycle-coffee-bike/
LOCATION:Bishop Beach\, 105 Bishop Place\, New Brunswick\, 08901\, United States
CATEGORIES:Emotional/Mental Health,Environment/Nature
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T160000
DTSTAMP:20260424T133517
CREATED:20260407T200211Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T200632Z
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SUMMARY:Finding Stillness in the Labyrinth: Make Your Own!
DESCRIPTION:In this hands-on\, creative workshop\, students will design and build their own finger labyrinth using canvas and string. Through the process of creating and tracing the labyrinth\, participants will explore how art can support stress reduction\, mindfulness\, and self-regulation. The finished piece becomes a personal tool for calming the mind and reconnecting with the present moment. \nRegistration link or event website\nhttps://rutgers.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_etCQSlcMsuPWW4m
URL:https://wellnesscalendar.rutgers.edu/event/finding-stillness-in-the-labyrinth/
LOCATION:HOPE Office\, 8 Lafayette Street\, New Brunswick\, New Jersey\, 08901\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art/Music,Emotional/Mental Health
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T164500
DTSTAMP:20260424T133517
CREATED:20260407T184615Z
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UID:10003371-1776355200-1776357900@wellnesscalendar.rutgers.edu
SUMMARY:Sing-Along Intro to Grad Spin
DESCRIPTION:Spinning is a great low-impact cardiovascular workout where you control your own intensity and pace. Our instructor will guide and motivate you through a Sing-Along themed class featuring all the songs you know the words to. Open to all fitness and experience levels.In this beginner friendly class\, the instructor will explain the basics of spinning and teach you to adjust your bike to a proper and comfortable fit. The cycle studio is a private classroom located at the Sonny Werblin Recreation Center Cycle Studio. There are 25 bikes available. Class will be the following: 5 minutes of bike set up\, 10 minutes warm up\, 20-minute ride\, and a 10-minute cool down and stretch. Participants are encouraged to wear comfortable clothing and sneakers and bring a water bottle. Please arrive 5-10 minutes before class to claim your bike. Bikes will be made available to participants on standby 5 minutes before the start of class. \nPlease register to attend! To sign up and for more information\, visit: https://rutgers.campuslabs.com/engage/event/12335770
URL:https://wellnesscalendar.rutgers.edu/event/sing-along-intro-to-grad-spin/
LOCATION:Werblin Recreation Center (Busch Campus)\, 656 Bartholomew Rd\, Piscataway\, 08854\, United States
CATEGORIES:Physical/Movement
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ORGANIZER;CN="Graduate Student Life":MAILTO:gradstudentlife@echo.rutgers.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T180000
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SUMMARY:Thriving Thursday: Plants and Planning (@ Res Life Offices)
DESCRIPTION:In honor of Mental Health & Wellness Week\, the Residential Care Team is hosting a series of events and activities focused on wellness. Events are free and open to all students. \nPot your own small plant and build a personalized self-care plan for finals. Community based counselors will also be present to support a calming and grounding environment. \nThis event will take place simultaneously from 4:00pm – 6:00pm on 4/16 at the Residence Life offices listed below: \nCollege Avenue Res. Life Office\, 590 George Street Clothier Hall\, New Brunswick \nCook Douglass Res. Life Office\, 45 Biel Road West PAL Building\, New Brunswick \nBusch Res. Life Office\, 55 Bevier Road Buell Apartments\, Piscataway \nLivingston Res. Life Office\, 70 Joyce Kilmer Avenue Lynton Towers North\, Piscataway \n 
URL:https://wellnesscalendar.rutgers.edu/event/thriving-thursday-plants-and-planning/
LOCATION:Multiple locations
CATEGORIES:Emotional/Mental Health,Environment/Nature,Physical/Movement
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T210000
DTSTAMP:20260424T133517
CREATED:20260410T182541Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260410T182541Z
UID:10003428-1776366000-1776373200@wellnesscalendar.rutgers.edu
SUMMARY:Resinate (Jewelry-making Workshop)
DESCRIPTION:Resinate is a wellness-centered jewelry-making experience designed to spark creativity\, mindfulness\, and connection in our Scarlet community. At each workshop\, Resinators create unique pieces using UV resin\, natural elements like dried flowers or leaves\, and playful add-ins like glitter\, foil flakes\, or personal touches. A tiny concert photo? A seashell from a beach? Perfect. It’s not just jewelry — it’s a piece of you. \nOpen to students\, staff\, and faculty\, we explore social and emotional wellness in a welcoming\, beginner-friendly space with upbeat music\, a social and energetic atmosphere\, and low-pressure vibes. \nLOCATION:  The Yard Commons (indoor area)
URL:https://wellnesscalendar.rutgers.edu/event/resinate-jewelry-making-workshop-2/
LOCATION:College Avenue Campus\, The Yard\, 40 College Ave\, New Brunswick\, 08901\, United States
CATEGORIES:Emotional/Mental Health
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