President Reginald and Paula DesRoches and the university's leadership team are partnering with the Gibbs Recreation and Wellness Center to bring Wellness Wednesdays to campus. This initiative is dedicated to employee well-being and focuses on a comprehensive approach to health and wellness, featuring many opportunities for employees to participate with university leaders in different ways. Throughout the academic year, sessions are held once a month across campus.
September Wellness Wednesday: Owls on the Mat
Recharge your mind and body this Wellness Wednesday by joining a Mat Pilates session hosted by Meredith Bonner, executive director for Rice Global, along with the Employee Health and Well-Being team. This session, led by Pilates instructor Raven Gamble, combines movement with intentional breathing to provide a full-body workout that enhances functional stability while giving your mind a much-needed reset.
RSVP HERE!
Details
Date: Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2026
Time: 11-11:45 a.m.
Location: Gibbs Recreation and Wellness Center MAC Gym (2nd floor)
- Registration is encouraged
- Mats will be available
- No membership required
- Locker room and shower access available
- Rice EMS will provide free blood pressure checks
Save the dates!
Additional Sessions are planned for these dates, all on Wednesdays (subject to change):
- Oct. 28, 2026
- Dec. 2, 2026
- Jan. 27, 2027
- Feb. 24, 2027
- March 31, 2027
- April 28, 2027
More details, as well as frequently asked questions, are available online using this link.