Wellness Day: Roar for Wellness
Wellness Days are built into the academic calendar as days to reflect, relax, reconnect, and reenergize as individuals and as a campus community. These are days for our community to focus on supporting and caring for ourselves as well as each other.
There will be no classes, no assignment due dates, no non-critical lab work, and no meetings held on these days. Wellness Days will feature a variety of ways to de-stress, relax, and connect with yourself and those around you throughout the day.
Thursday, March 26
Be well at home while celebrating Wellness Day on March 30th. Drop by the Center for Well-Being or the lobby of Gateway 1 (60 Prescott) starting on Thursday, March 26th to pick up your Wellness @ Home Kit to help de-stress and relax. Kits will be available March 26-30 or until we run out. Get one before they are gone! Sponsored by the CWB.
Locations: Daniels Hall, 60 Prescott Street (Gateway Park I)
Monday, March 30
Are you the best CAD modeler in school? Prove it at our annual March CADness CAD Modeling Competition! Show off your skills and compete against fellow students for the title of the ultimate CAD master! The winner will be awarded a prestigious trophy, a Dunkin gift card, and an official certificate of achievement. Sponsored by MME.
Locations: Higgins LaboratoriesStop by the Bookstore to compete in our Paper Airplane Contest! All participants will receive a coupon for 10% off at the Bookstore and the winners will receive an additional prize. Sponsored by the WPI Bookstore.
Locations: Rubin Campus CenterClutter is more than just stuff — it's unmade decisions, mental load, and postponed peace. In this interactive session, we'll explore why clutter affects our wellbeing and walk away with a practical framework for simplifying any space, one decision at a time. Sponsored by IT.
Locations: Rubin Campus CenterSign up for a 15-minute Reiki session with certified Reiki master, Catherine Flayhan, as you experience healing in your whole body by the gentle placement of the practitioner’s hands above or lightly on the receiver’s body. Reiki is a healing practice that helps to bring your energetic body into alignment. Humans have two body forms. One is our physical body supported by our spine, bones, and organs. We also have an energetic body with a central column that runs along our spine called a Sushumna. This is where the seven main Chakras live as well as the Nadis, which are channels that bring energy out to the rest of our body. Both can become out of alignment. When your energetic body is unaligned, you visit a Reiki Practitioner. Sponsored by the CWB.
Locations: Daniels HallOral health knowledge to keep your smile bright and healthy.
Join us for a live webinar: Empowering Smiles with Dr, Linda Vidone, our Vice President of Clinical Management, as she shares expert tips and practical advice on how to maintain a healthy, radiant smile through oral care habits.
Reserve your spot now – your smile will thank you.
Stop by the CWB during Wellness Day and play some games, do a puzzle, or get some coloring done all while enjoying some free snacks. Sponsored by the CWB.
Locations: Daniels Hall8 volleyball teams competing against each other for prizes and wellness day exercise! Registration closes 2/11. This tournament is part of the National Recreation Day activities happening in the Rec Center. Sponsored by Recreation Advisory Council.
Locations: Sports & Recreation Center BuildingUnwind and recharge with a guided, calming Zentangle session. You’ll be led step by step through simple, structured patterns that turn repetitive strokes and lines into a restorative, focused drawing practice—no artistic experience needed, and all materials are provided. Preregistration is required; any no-show spots will be released in the first five minutes on a first-come, first-served basis. Sponsored by the CWB.
Locations: Daniels HallCome design and personalize your own plant pot and choose a succulent to take home. All supplies and snacks will be provided. Sponsored by Graduate Studies.
Locations: Salisbury LaboratoriesCoffee, tea, hot chocolate and snacks with the Chem Eng Department. Sponsored by Chemical Engineering.
Locations: Goddard HallPennant Rush is an SAS run capture the flag competition open to all undergraduate students. Just sign up with a team, sign a waiver, and come compete! The event will take place from 1-4 on the quad during the Wellness Day! Sponsored by Student Alumni Society.
Locations: Rooftop FieldInterested in trying meditation for the first time? Or perhaps you are an experienced meditator and want to build and strengthen your mindfulness practice in a supportive community? Please join the CWB in this 30-minute, guided meditation session led by Robin Benoit from the Gordon Library. Sponsored by the CWB and Gordon Library.
Zoom Link: https://wpi.zoom.us/j/186050714
Locations: Daniels HallThe CWB will be giving out free hot dogs from the Dogfather food truck at 12PM on Wellness Day (1 hot dog per person). Stop by the Quad to get yours before they run out! Sponsored by the CWB.
Locations: QuadrangleStop by for open rec basketball! Sponsored by the Rec Center.
Locations: Harrington AuditoriumBring a book, take a book! Stop by the library on Wellness Day and participate in our quarterly book swap. All genres are welcome - the only rules are that the exchanged book must be something you can read for fun, and must be in decent condition! This is a drop-in event and registration is not required. Simply bring your book or books, and walk away with something exciting to read. Sponsored by the Gordon Library.
Locations: George C. Gordon LibraryJoin the CWB on the Quad for a fun, dinosaur-themed carnival! Enjoy classic carnival games with a dino twist and fun prizes, get a free caricature drawing or air brush tattoo, and snack on free popcorn, cotton candy, and the Dogfather food truck!
In the event of bad weather this event will move into the Campus Center Odeum.
Sponsored by the CWB.
Locations: QuadrangleThe SupportLinc EAP is offered at no cost to employees and their family members. This short webinar will provide an overview of the free services and resources provided throughout the year including confidential counseling, consultations for financial and legal issues, help with child or elder care, pet care, home improvement or auto repair referrals. Sponsored by Talent & Inclusion.
Zoom Link: https://wpi.zoom.us/j/99232167444
Join us in this soothing session using healing instruments such as gongs, singing bowls, chimes, and more where participants are bathed in “sound waves” that bring healing to the body. Participants may experience relaxation, an increased sense of well-being, balanced energy, and deep awareness. Sponsored by the CWB.
Locations: Daniels HallGrab a friend and compete in this term's pickleball tournament! Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced brackets available; find registration through the WPI Pickleball Club email alias, Instagram, or the Rec Center. Sponsored by Pickleball Club.
Locations: Sports & Recreation Center BuildingUpdate 3/26/26: Thank you for your interest in this event! Unfortunately, due to low registration, we will be rescheduling to a later date in D term.
Join the SDG Steering Committee for a collaborative session exploring the ripple effects of sustainability initiatives across campus.
Through an activity called Ripple Effect Mapping, we will share stories of sustainability successes and visualize the impacts they have created for students, faculty, staff, and our broader community. Together, we will identify connections between programs, highlight meaningful outcomes, and explore opportunities to strengthen our collective work.
Taking time to reflect on what’s working well is an important part of institutional wellness. By celebrating successes and learning from one another, we can build stronger partnerships and tackle complex challenges together.
Space is limited, please register in advance!
Locations: George C. Gordon LibraryJoin us for Vinyasa yoga! In Vinyasa yoga, movements flow between yoga poses as you link your breath to the movement of the body. Boost your mood, improve your sleep, and feel your stress roll away when you participate. Sponsored by the CWB.
Locations: Daniels HallJoin us between 2-4 PM in Fuller 311 for stickers, jigsaw puzzles, and quiet coloring, as well as the opportunity to meet and relax with our CS community. All are welcome! Sponsored by Computer Science.
Locations: Fuller LaboratoriesCome unwind with the free s'mores and Spikeball provided by the Outing Club and Spikeball Club! Sponsored by Outing Club and Spikeball Club.
Locations: Rubin Campus CenterStop in for a few snuggles or sloppy doggie kisses to help melt away anxiety and stress. Our furry friends from AATS will be awaiting your presence! Please note: The elevator in the library is out of service. There will be an accessible dog therapy location on the main floor of the library for those who cannot get up the stairs to the third floor. Sponsored by the CWB, HREC, and Gordon Library.
Locations: George C. Gordon LibraryCome join us in cleaning up our neighboring streets to better our planet! Need work study community service hours? This event counts as an hour of community service! Sponsored by HREC.
Locations: East Hall