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NIC Student Wellness 2026

SHOW UP
WIN BIG

Participate in eligible events or activities between August 24th and September 16th.  Every event or activity earns an additional drawing entry.  Events and drawing are open to NIC students only. 

AUGUST

24 – NIC Student Government Meet and Free/Free Snow Cones. 

11am-1pm.  Edminister Student Union Building (SUB), Main Entrance

25 – Party at the SWRC **

Spikeball, cornhole, pickleball, ping pong, and more.

6pm-8:30pm

Student Wellness and Recreation Center (SWRC)

26 –

Day of Welcome Resource Fair

Learn about resources and enjoy free lunch (students only).

11am-1pm

SUB

Glow Tag **

Multiple glow-in-the-dark tag and hide-and-seek games.

Glow sticks provided

8:45pm

SUB, Main Entrance

27 –

Self Defense Situational Awareness and Training

11am-1pm

SUB, Second Floor, Room 204

Cardinal Cruise **

Lake cruise with DJ and dancing, Boarding starts at 6:30pm. 

Departs at 7pm.  First come, first served (limited space available).

6:30pm-9pm

NIC’s Sunspot/Yap-Keehn-Um Beach

28 –

Cardinal Beach Day

Free Stand-up paddleboards, kayaks, and canoe rentals for NIC students (one-hour duration)

10am-3pm

NIC’s Sunspot/Yap-Keehn-Um Beach

NIC Women’s Volleyball

6pm

Christianson Gymnasium

31 – Parker Center Day of Welcome Lunch and Resource Fair

11am-12:30pm

Parker Technical Education Center

SEPTEMBER

3 –

Club Fair

Come learn about the dozens of active clubs on campus.

11am-1pm

SUB

14 –

Paws and Poses

Beginner-friendly yoga session designed to reduce stress and promote mindfulness.  Therapy dogs will be available throughout the session to help create a calming, supportive environment.

12pm-1pm.

SWRC

16 –

Wellness Fair

Learn about NIC an community resources and enjoy free lunch

11am-1pm

SWRC

OOPS – Our Overthinking People’s Society

A relaxed place to meet people, make friends, and challenge your social anxiety together.

First event – Speed Friending!

3:30p-5p

SUB, Driftwood Bay

17 –

Drawing Winners Announced

E-Bike and other prize winners announced

12:30pm

SUB Plaza

More Ways to Win!

30 -

Our Overthinking People’s Society (OOPS)

  • Game Night!
  • 3:30pm-5pm in SUB Driftwood Bay

October

5 -

Paws and Poses – Yoga with Therapy Dogs

  • 12pm-1pm at the SWRC

6 -

Paws and Relax – Wags for Wellness Therapy Dog Visits

  • 11am-1pm in the SUB

8 -

Survivors of Suicide Loss Support Group

  • 6pm-8pm in DARM 110

14 -

NAMI Mental Health Literacy Series: Suicide Awareness and Prevention

  • 6pm-8pm in MHS 103

20 -

Paws and Relax – Wags for Wellness Therapy Dog Visits

  • 11am-1pm in the SUB

28 -

Our Overthinking People’s Society (OOPS)

  • Activity to be decided
  • 3:30pm-5pm in Blue Creek Bay of SUB

November

3 - 

Paws and Relax – Wags for Wellness Therapy Dog Visits

  • 11am-1pm in the SUB

11 -

Our Overthinking People’s Society (OOPS)

  • Activity to be decided
  • 3:30pm-5pm in Driftwood Bay of SUB

NAMI Mental Health Literacy Series: Mental Health and Substance Abuse Disorders

  • 6pm-8pm in MHS 103

12 -

NAMI Mental Health Literacy Series: Mental Health and Substance Abuse Disorders

  • 6pm-8pm in MHS 103

17 -

Paws and Relax – Wags for Wellness Therapy Dog Visits

  • 11am-1pm in the SUB

December 

1 -

Paws and Relax – Wags for Wellness Therapy Dog Visits

  • 11am-1pm in the SUB

2 -

Our Overthinking People’s Society (OOPS)

  • Activity to be decided
  • 3:30pm-5pm in Driftwood Bay of SUB

9 -

NAMI Mental Health Literacy Series: Mental Health and Its Impact on the Family

  • 6pm-8pm in MHS 103

** Students should bring their student ID or be able to show their Fall 2026 NIC schedule to participate. Liability waiver needed for Glow Tag, Rentals and Cardinal Cruise. Student sunder 18 will need a guardian to sign a liability waiver and bring it to the event. The waiver is available at nic.edu/wow.

Students with disabilities who wish to request accommodations for these activities, please contact Disability Support Services at (208) 665-4520.