We're here to support you as you learn to create balance in your life. Our events and workshops are fun and interactive, designed to help you gain practical skills you'll use now and after graduation.
Our events are also listed on the University Calendar for your convenience.
Weekly Drop-In
| DATE | TIME | LOCATION | DETAILS | REGISTRATION |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Thursdays Starting August 29 | 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm | Room 238 Thrive Hamel Rec Center | WILDCATS FOR RECOVERY-WEEKLY PEER SUPPORT Considering making changes around your use of alcohol or other drugs? Is FOMO getting in the way? Perhaps you are simply sober curious or a Wildcat already in recovery seeking to connect with others on the path. This peer driven drop-in group welcomes all students interested in planning social meetups and engaging in activities that enrich and expand your college experience beyond the usual. | Drop-In |
Mondays Starting Sept 8 | 12:10 - 12:30 pm | Room 215 Health & Wellness | MINDFUL MONDAYS - GUIDED MEDITATION Cultivate present moment awareness and compassionate curiosity. No experience needed. | Drop-In |
Wednesdays Starting Sept 3 | 11:00 am - 2:00 pm | Classroom 243 Hamel Rec Center | PAWS & RELAX Take a break, get some snuggles, and feel relaxed with the help of our pet therapy animals. | Drop-In |
Classes
| DATE | TIME | LOCATION | DETAILS | REGISTRATION |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday 9/16, 10/7, 10/28, 11/18, 12/2 | 5:00 - 6:30 pm | Demo Kitchen, 239 Hamel Rec Center | WHAT’S COOKING? CLASSES Our nutrition interns will teach you how to make meals that are healthy, tasty, budget-friendly, and easy-to-prepare. Classes are free and open to UNH students only. Please note that while classes are free, if you are no longer able to attend, you must cancel with at least 24 hours' notice, or you will be charged a $15 fee. ***If you have any dietary restrictions, please inform Laila.Hammam@unh.edu.” | Register here |
| Friday 9/19, 10/24, 11/14 | 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm | Studio 1 Hamel Rec Center | YOGA NIDRA "Yogic Sleep" WORKSHOPS Restore, revive, and energize your physical, mental, and emotional well-being. This workshop will leave you feeling refreshed and relaxed. Open to all abilities. No yoga experience is needed. Open to the UNH community. | Register here |
Fall Semester 9/18, 10/7, 10/20, 11/6, 11/18, 12/5
| Various Times | Room 215A Health & Wellness | MINDFUL CHOICES If you choose to consume alcohol, learn how to reduce risks of harm to your body, brain, friends / peers, reputation, and academic performance. This class is particularly helpful to any student in the psychology, social work, or other human services field who wants to take a deeper dive into harm reduction, neuroscience and addiction. Open to students only. | Register here |
Classes
| DATE | TIME | LOCATION | DETAILS | REGISTRATION |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Tuesdays 9/16, 10/7, 10/28, 11/18, 12/2 | 5:00 - 6:30 pm | Demo Kitchen Hamel Rec Center | WHAT’S COOKING CLASS Make meals that are healthy, tasty, budget-friendly, and easy to prepare. Led by Health & Wellness interns. Open to students only. | Register here |
Fridays 9/19, 10/24, 11/14
| 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm | Studio 1 Hamel Rec Center | YOGA NIDRA "Yogic Sleep" WORKSHOPS Restore, revive, and energize your physical, mental, and emotional well-being. This workshop will leave you feeling refreshed and relaxed. Open to all abilities. No yoga experience is needed. Open to the UNH community. | Register here |
Fall Semester 9/18, 10/7, 10/20, 11/6, 11/18, 12/5 | Various | 215 A Health & Wellness | MINDFUL CHOICES If you choose to consume alcohol, learn how to reduce risks for harm to your body, your brain, your peers, your reputation, and academic performance. This class is particularly helpful to any student in the psychology, social work, or other human services field who wants to take a deeper dive into understanding harm reduction, neuroscience and addiction. Open to UNH students only. | Register here |
Special Events
DATE | TIME | LOCATION | DETAILS | REGISTRATION |
| Sept 30 | 11:00 am - 2:00 pm | Hamel Recreation Center (HRC) | WELLNESS FEST Our signature event to kick-off the academic year! Learn about the resources at UNH to help you care for your wellness as you pursue your academic and personal goals. Interactive activities, prizes, free food, Paws & Relax therapy dogs. Open to the UNH community. Sponsored by Health & Wellness and UNH Basic Needs | Drop-In |
| Oct 8 and 30 | 8:00 am - 4:30 pm | Hamel Recreation Center (HRC) | FLU VACCINE CLINICS Protect yourself against the flu by getting the flu vaccine. Anyone in the UNH community can make an appointment for the flu vaccine. | Make an appointment on your Health & Wellness portal |
| Month of October | Various | Various | SEXTOBER Sextober is a month of comprehensive sex education opportunities for students. The month will conclude with the popular Sexpo on Thursday, October 30th. | Drop-In |
October 2025 Stay Tuned! | NATIONAL COLLEGE HEALTH ASSESSMENT Bi-annually UNH’s participates in a national survey that collects anonymous data on the health and wellness trends of college students. The data is used to enhance the well-being services and education to meet the specific needs of UNH students. All responses are anonymous. If you complete the survey, you will be entered into a raffle to win a variety of prizes valued up to $200. The assessment is a joint collaboration between Health & Wellness and the American College Health Association. For more information, contact Kathleen.Grace-Bishop@unh.edu | If you are selected to participate in the study, you will get an email. Check your inbox! | ||
| Month of November | Various | Various | GREAT AMERICAN Nicotine is harmful whether you smoke, vape, or use oral pouches. Every year, on the third Thursday of November, the American Cancer Society designates a day to experience 24 hours being nicotine-free. Quitting is do-able with the right tools and support. | Drop-In |
Academic Courses
LIFETIME ACTIVITY PROGRAM (LAP): WELLNESS
An 8-week, 2-credit course on wellness is taught each semester. The course provides students with opportunities to learn about wellness, emotional wellness, self-compassion, boundaries, values, and strengths. The course concludes with students designing a plan of action to help them move confidently towards their personalized wellness vision. Taught by Dawn D. Zitney, Well-Being Educator/Counselor. Register for the spring 2026 course when registration opens later this semester.
