Wellness Day: The Wellness Games

Be well at home while celebrating Wellness Day on February 13th. Drop by the Center for Well-Being or the lobby of Gateway 1 (60 Prescott) starting on Wednesday, February 11th to pick up your Wellness @ Home Kit to help de-stress and relax. Kits will be available February 11-13 or until we run out. Get one before they are gone! Sponsored by the CWB.

Try your hand at pixel art and create...! All levels of artist talent welcome – no experience necessary. Participate virtually from wherever you are by downloading the template from the Wellness Day website starting 2/13 (easy-to-follow instructions are included in the template). Submit your creations by email to cwb@wpi.edu and you might see yours highlighted on the CWB Instagram! One lucky entry may even be selected to win a prize! Sponsored by the CWB.

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.

Help Save a Life! WPI Campus Girl Scouts and Massachusetts General Hospital are partnering to sponsor a Blood Drive on WPI campus. The drive will be on Wellness Day on February 13th from 10am-4pm on the Quad. Your donation will go to patients in need and knowledge of your blood type is not required. Please consider donating! Sponsored by Campus Girl Scouts.

Sigma Phi Epsilon's annual St. Baldrick's Fundraiser brings the WPI community together to support pediatric cancer research, raising over $10,000 each year. Many of our members choose to shave their heads as part of their personal commitment, and all are welcome to participate or show their support. Sponsored by Sigma Phi Epsilon.

In celebration of National Recreation Day, WPI’s NIRSA Recreation Day will once again be part of Wellness Day, in collaboration with multiple student clubs across campus.

Recreation Council has partnered with campus organizations to offer a variety of activities focused on movement, connection, and well-being, including:
- Trail Mix table with our Nutritionist Shavaun (lobby)
- A Mobility Training class with fitness club (dance studio @ 1pm)
- Pickleball Tournament with pickleball club (wooden courts @ 1pm)
- Volleyball Tournament with women's club volleyball (wooden courts @ 11am)
- Open Recreation Basketball with the Sports & Recreation Center (Harrington @ 12pm)
- Free t-shirts while supplies last

Sponsored by Recreation Advisory Council.

Stop by for open rec basketball! This event is part of the National Recreation Day activities happening in the Rec Center. Sponsored by the Rec Center.

Bring 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.

The Adventurers’ Guild hosts a day in which various Dungeon Masters bring short Dungeons and Dragons adventures (known as one-shots) for anyone to come by and play in. Sponsored by The Adventurers’ Guild.

Interested 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.

The CWB will be hosting a free build-your-own Nacho Bar from 12PM to 2PM on Wellness Day. Stop by Morgan Wedge to get yours before they run out! Sponsored by the CWB. 

ASME will be hosting a Catapult Contest for Wellness Day. Stop by to build a simple catapult, test your aim, and compete in quick launch rounds where you score points by hitting targets. All skill levels are welcome, and you can participate solo or with a small group based on turnout. A super fun way to work with other engineers to be the champion. Sponsored by ASME.

Join in for some mobility exercises to keep yourself moving! This tournament is part of the National Recreation Day activities happening in the Rec Center. Sponsored by the Rec Center.

A Pickleball tournament with different skill level brackets open to students and faculty on campus. Grab a partner and sign up! Sponsored by Pickleball Club.

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. 

Join 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.

Join the Outing Club for FREE S'mores and Hot Cocoa at the CC Grill! Sponsored by the Outing Club.

Join 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.

Depression, anxiety, and loneliness are at all-time highs among young people—but what’s the story behind the stats? Join us for an exclusive screening of Disconnected: Life in a Digital Reality, a powerful documentary exploring how growing up in a smartphone- and social media-driven world shapes mental health, relationships, and identity. Opening remarks by President Wang. The screening will be followed by a moderated Q&A with producer and college student Ben Forman, who will share insights and practical strategies for reclaiming attention, well-being, and genuine human connection in a digital age. *Free Snacks*

Stop 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. 

Stop by the Odeum to test your luck at our Wellness Day Casino Night! Available games include Texas Hold’em, Blackjack, Roulette, and a dice game. No money needed! Attendees will be provided “funny money” in the form of poker chips to play with. When you’re done playing, turn in your chips in exchange for raffle tickets that you can use to enter to win different prizes! Sponsored by the CWB.

Sign 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.

Unwind 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.

Come enjoy some Valentine's Day hot chocolate, coffee, tea, and snacks with your friends in the Chem Eng Department. Sponsored by Chemical Engineering.

Join for a peaceful and rejuvenating mantra mediation session. Discover practical techniques for calming the mind, relieving stress, and cultivating inner peace. The session includes a brief introduction to the art of mind control and the essence of mantra meditation, followed by a guided meditation experience designed to help you feel centered and fearless. Sponsored by Origins Club.