Group fitness/wellness classes are provided at the 4 campus recreation centers, free of charge to all users (students, faculty, staff, and recreation members). The daily schedule can be viewed here https://go.rutgers.edu/recfitness or on RUREC2GO app. Please note, schedule is subject to change. All classes are first come/first serve (reservations are not available). Please arrive 10-15 […]
WELCOME TO SLEEP BINGO! This is an activity designed to help you explore small ways to support your sleep. You choose what fits your lifestyle, schedule, energy level, and preferences. The goal is exploration and awareness, not performance. HOW IT WORKS As you complete a practice, mark off the corresponding square on your Bingo Board. […]
Together in Motion 5K and Wellness Day event is a FREE, inclusive wellness event held in recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month. Participants are invited to run, walk, or wheel, and are encouraged to bring children, strollers, and pets. The event also features music, food, activities, and a raffle for all attendees, creating a fun […]
Please join us for an hour of restoration and relaxation with Karin Otto and Buffy Chen while they lead us through Yoga Nidra and a sound bath with crystal bowls! VIRTUAL EVENT: https://rutgers.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Qi81tEAZS_OvQlY1FDIvkg
Group fitness/wellness classes are provided at the 4 campus recreation centers, free of charge to all users (students, faculty, staff, and recreation members). The daily schedule can be viewed here https://go.rutgers.edu/recfitness or on RUREC2GO app. Please note, schedule is subject to change. All classes are first come/first serve (reservations are not available). Please arrive 10-15 […]
Together in Motion 5K and Wellness Day event is a FREE, inclusive wellness event held in recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month. Participants are invited to run, walk, or wheel, and are encouraged to bring children, strollers, and pets. The event also features music, food, activities, and a raffle for all attendees, creating a fun […]
The Rutgers Art Network invites you to a quick mid-day stretch break, designed to release tension and provide simple strategies to take back to your office or classroom. Grab and go food will be provided. This workshop will be led by Frederick Curry, Associate Professor in the Dance Department of Mason Gross School of the […]
Enjoy this easy 6.5-mile trail along gurgling streams and rolling hills in the beautiful Morristown National Historical Park. We will be taking the Grand Loop Trail, originally patrolled by the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War. Jockey Hollow housed the main Continental Army, with over 10,000 soldiers, during the “Hard Winter” of 1779-1780. This is […]
Our personal trainers are here to guide you through the fundamentals of strength training and ensure that you get a great workout while learning how to lift weights correctly and effectively. Our workouts are carefully designed to promote a full body workout including strength, flexibility, and cardiovascular exercises. You will learn how to use various […]
Mount Tammany in the Delaware Water Gap is by far one of our long-time staff favorite hikes. This is a shorter hike with a good elevation gain and sweeping views of the mountains of Pennsylvania as well as the river. The going is rocky, but the views and waterfalls keep us coming back again and […]
Group fitness/wellness classes are provided at the 4 campus recreation centers, free of charge to all users (students, faculty, staff, and recreation members). The daily schedule can be viewed here https://go.rutgers.edu/recfitness or on RUREC2GO app. Please note, schedule is subject to change. All classes are first come/first serve (reservations are not available). Please arrive 10-15 […]
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 […]
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. *All donations will […]
This interactive training focuses on enhancing gatekeepers’ knowledge, awareness, and skills concerning college student suicide. It aims to increase knowledge about statistics, risk and protective factors, warning signs, and campus resources. Open to all Rutgers Members. Registration link / event website: https://go.rutgers.edu/Campus-Connect
Together in Motion 5K and Wellness Day event is a FREE, inclusive wellness event held in recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month. Participants are invited to run, walk, or wheel, and are encouraged to bring children, strollers, and pets. The event also features music, food, activities, and a raffle for all attendees, creating a fun […]
Please join us for this FREE mat Pilates class! This session is designed to help improve strength, flexibility, and mindfulness. No prior experience necessary, and all equipment will be provided. Registration link / event website https://forms.gle/NBp7HEmczysKeTQ76
Take a pause during Mental Health & Wellness Week and connect with colleagues through the joy of reading. The ScarletWell Book Swap, hosted in partnership with Student Basic Needs, invites Rutgers staff and faculty to bring three books they have enjoyed and exchange them with others. Participants are encouraged to bring up to three gently […]
Come and join us for a guided meditation on Tuesday afternoon, in collaboration with the Mahamevnawa Bhavana Monastery of New Jersey! Learn the basics of meditation from an experienced Monk and Meditation Instructor. Location: Bloustein School, Room 369
Join us for a relaxing yoga session in the Zimmerli Art Museum on the third Wednesday of each month during the academic year. Surrounded by inspiring works of art, this all-levels class offers a peaceful midweek reset in a unique and creative setting. Advance registration is suggested, but limited walk-in spots are available. We recommend […]
Join CAPS Clinicians, Staff, and Student Wellness Champions for an amazing interactive event to promote student wellness! On April 15th from 11-4pm, experience live music, snacks, wellness activities and more. Please share widely with staff and students.
Please join us at the Floriculture Greenhouse where participants will propagate plants for our garden and make kitchen planters to take home! We will also make herb satchels to take home! Bring your lunch, and non-meat compostable items. Parking is available at Lots 70, 86, and the Douglass Deck.
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 […]
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. What if a simple cup of coffee could spark a conversation that changes your life? Join us for a free cup of coffee and […]
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. Pot your own small plant and build a personalized self-care plan for finals. Community based counselors will also be present to support a calming […]
The BATONA (BAck-TO-NAture) Trail is a 53-mile hiking route that weaves through dense pine forest, swampy wetlands, and long-forgotten small towns in the beautiful New Jersey Pine Barrens. On this introductory 2-night backpacking trip, our experienced guides will lead you through a section of the Batona Trail while teaching you some basic backcountry skills and […]
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! Celebrate the end of the Mental Health and Wellness Week with games, music, campus partners, and an ice cream truck. Learn about year-round wellness […]
Wellness Through Clay offers Rutgers students, faculty, and staff a chance to unwind, de-stress, and build meaningful connections through hands-on pottery workshops. Participants join small-group sessions that blend clay creation and glazing to promote relaxation, creativity, and social connection. Facilitators guide and support participants working in pairs or groups, fostering a welcoming, judgment-free environment. Our […]
Push-Up for Charity Event is hosted by the Rutgers University Calisthenics Club, in support of the Embrace Kids Foundation. The event brings together competition, prizes, sponsors, and community engagement to raise funds and awareness for a meaningful cause. Most push-ups (Male and Female) wins $100 Complimentary snacks, drinks and goodies All levels welcome. Register to […]
Come join us for a walk through Duke Farms, one of the most beautiful places in New Jersey! Just 30 minutes away from campus. We will have canvases and art materials for participants to paint the scenery, as well as snacks. Scan the QR code to join! We are looking for drivers! If you have […]
The Rutgers Tree Planting Festival is a student-led university-wide event that, at its core, seeks to plant 3,000 trees in the footprint of an abandoned roadway removed last year by Rutgers IP&O. This will be the first Miyawaki Forest (aka Tiny Forest) on the Rutgers University campus, joining only a handful in New Jersey. While […]
Looking for a moment to slow down, move your body, and just be? Move with Meaning is a wellness experience that blends movement, reflection, and community. This special edition blends gentle Pilates, journaling, and a live poetry workshop to help you reconnect with yourself in a way that actually feels good. Featuring guest poet Susana […]
Together in Motion 5K and Wellness Day is a FREE and inclusive wellness event held in recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month. Participants are invited to run, walk, or wheel, and are encouraged to bring children, strollers, and pets. The event also features music, food, activities, and a raffle for all attendees, creating a fun […]
The SKY Happiness Retreat introduces SKY Meditation, an evidence-based meditation practice integrated with breath work that can significantly increase one's well-being and calmness, and significantly reduces anxiety and stress markers. The course features interactive group processes, experiential learning, emotional intelligence training, breath-work, yoga, and evidence-based meditation. It's one of the coolest places to connect with […]
Group fitness/wellness classes are provided at the 4 campus recreation centers, free of charge to all users (students, faculty, staff, and recreation members). The daily schedule can be viewed here https://go.rutgers.edu/recfitness or on RUREC2GO app. Please note, schedule is subject to change. All classes are first come/first serve (reservations are not available). Please arrive 10-15 […]
Dining Services will offer the special price of $15.00 all-you-care-to-eat for adults and $10.00 for children 6 years of age and under for the “Take Your Child to Work Day”. Participating locations: Livingston Dining Commons, Busch Dining Hall, and Neilson Dining Hall.
Join us for a hands-on arts and crafts event at the Zimmerli, in collaboration with Scarlet Arts Rx, celebrating Bring a Child to Work Day.
Celebrate Bring Your Child to Work Day at Rec! Faculty, staff, and students are invited to bring their kids for an afternoon of games, crafts, rock wall climbing, and pool time. Two opportunities to participate! College Avenue Gym (11:30 AM–1:30 PM): Games, crafts, sports, and Rockwall climbing (first-come, first-served) Werblin Recreation Center Pool (1:30–3:30 PM): […]
Wellness Through Clay offers Rutgers students, faculty, and staff a chance to unwind, de-stress, and build meaningful connections through hands-on pottery workshops. Participants join small-group sessions that blend clay creation and glazing to promote relaxation, creativity, and social connection. Facilitators guide and support participants working in pairs or groups, fostering a welcoming, judgment-free environment. Our […]
Harriman State Park is a classic example of the natural beauty New York State has to offer, and it is a great overnight excursion for those who want an introduction to backpacking, regardless of their outdoor experience. We provide the most crucial equipment; all you need to bring is a refillable water jug and appropriate […]
Strengthen your body and mind while embracing the vibrant rhythm of Afrobeats! Start with Pilates-inspired exercises to build core strength and mobility, followed by dynamic Afrobeats choreography that energizes and empowers. End with a restorative stretch to leave you feeling strong, confident, and refreshed. AfroFit Fusion is perfect for all experience levels, blending dance and […]
Group fitness/wellness classes are provided at the 4 campus recreation centers, free of charge to all users (students, faculty, staff, and recreation members). The daily schedule can be viewed here https://go.rutgers.edu/recfitness or on RUREC2GO app. Please note, schedule is subject to change. All classes are first come/first serve (reservations are not available). Please arrive 10-15 […]
