Wednesday is dedicated to helping students thrive by exploring the many dimensions of wellness—mental, physical, emotional, and social. The day centers around the
🗝️Wellness Fair and Feast🗝️, where you can connect with campus resources, take part in interactive activities like the Amazing Wellness Race, and enjoy a nourishing picnic to recharge your body and mind. With opportunities to learn about holistic self-care, meet support services, and build healthy habits, the day is designed to help you flourish throughout your RMC journey.
Get ready to thrive at the RMC Wellness Fair and Feast! From the Wellness Feast and Amazing Wellness Race to mindfulness activities, health promotion resources, and fun challenges like Dizzy Dash, this event is packed with ways to boost your mind, body, and spirit. Meet campus and community partners, win prizes, and discover everything you need to live your healthiest, happiest Yellow Jacket life!
The Amazing Wellness Race (TAWR) is not your typical race — it's an immersive wellness experience designed to promote mental health, self-discovery, and overall well-being. Stations Include:
Bead Who You Are, Life Letter, Mental Health Trivia, Fitness Focus, Unlock Your Story, Gratitude Gallery, Body Positivity, Equity Exploration, Social Butterfly.
Visit them all to complete the race and be entered to win a prize!
At Randolph-Macon, your well-being isn’t one-size-fits-all—and it doesn’t have to be. Whether you're looking for mental and physical health support, nutritional guidance, community connection, or just a break in the great outdoors, we've got your back. The services below are here to support every part of you—mind, body, and spirit—so you can thrive in and out of the classroom. Explore what’s available, find what fits, and don’t be afraid to reach out. This is your wellness, your way.
Parkhurst Nutritionist
Disability Support Services
Mindfulness with the Chaplain's Office
Counseling Services
Student Health Services
RMC Outdoor Adventure
Title IX Resources
The Hull Closet
Healthy Hive Student Support
Student Engagement Center Well-being Team
Hanover Safe Place
Wellness Advisors
Dizzy Dash is proudly sponsored by the Dean of Students Office and Campus Safety. This interactive event offers participants a chance to experience the effects of alcohol impairment in a safe and controlled environment using goggles to simulate the effects of alcohol on the body. Through various simulation exercises, participants will gain valuable insights into the challenges and dangers of alcohol intoxication, fostering a greater understanding of responsible decision-making and personal safety. Join us for an unforgettable learning experience along with that aims to promote a safer and more responsible campus community.
Fuel your mind and body at the Wellness Fair & Feast, a campus-wide meal designed to nourish and energize! Enjoy a variety of delicious dishes with plenty of healthy options to keep you feeling your best. Gather with friends, celebrate wellness, and savor a feast that’s as good for you as it is tasty!
Menu Highlights:
🌶️ Chili-Lime Grilled Chicken Salad
🍗 Baked Chicken Legs
🍝 Vegetarian Lasagna with Gluten-Free Pasta
😍 Vegan Nuggets
🍚 Steamed Rice
🥔 Sweet Potatoes
🥕 Peas and Carrots, Sauteed Mixed Vegetables, Sauteed Green Beans
🍴 Hummus with Pita Chips
🍎 Fruit Salad
🍧 Jello with Non-Dairy Whipped Topping
🍓 Mini Fruit Sandos
🥤 Boba Tea
🍋 Light Lemonade
🍒 Fruit Infused Water
🥛 Ice Water
What is the Healthy Hive Series?
The Healthy Hive Series is a recurring wellness initiative hosted by the Well-being and Health Promotion team in the Student Engagement Center at Randolph-Macon College. Each semester features workshops, campaigns, and interactive events focused on mental health, substance use prevention, healthy relationships, and holistic self-care. Programs like Talk Saves Lives, Beyond First Vibe, and Exam Week Wellness engage students in education, reflection, and hands-on activities. The series fosters an inclusive, proactive approach to student well-being across campus.
5:00pm at Nunnally Field
Bring the energy and back your Yellow Jackets as RMC Women’s Soccer hits the field against McDaniel! Gather your friends, pack the stands, and feel the excitement as you cheer on the team in a thrilling match. It’s the perfect way to unite with your classmates and show off your campus pride!
5:00pm - 6:30pm - Fountain Plaza
The Board is Back! Join the Multicultural Programming Board (MPB) for an exciting kickoff event focused on connection, community, and belonging. The well-being of RMC students starts with feeling like they are part of the community, and this event is your chance to meet the MPB members, share your ideas for future campus events, and help shape a community where every student feels at home. Enjoy making a delicious treat, engage in great conversations, and don’t miss your chance to win some amazing prizes while building the foundation for a year of meaningful programming for ALL Yellow Jackets!
What is the Multicultural Programming Board?
The Multicultural Programming Board (MPB) is a student-led organization that creates events and experiences designed to help every Yellow Jacket feel connected and at home on campus. By providing events where students can build relationships and a sense of community, MPB supports belonging as an essential part of overall well-being. Feeling connected to others is a key aspect of holistic health, and MPB’s programs encourage students to engage socially, emotionally, and mentally in ways that help them thrive throughout their college experience.
5:30pm - Fountain Plaza to DeJarnette Park and Back
Take a break, enjoy the fresh air, and explore Ashland with fellow Yellow Jackets on a scenic 2-mile evening walk! Hosted by the Welcome Ambassadors and RMC Adventure, this event is the perfect way to unwind, meet new friends, and experience the beauty of our community as the sun sets.
We’ll start at Fountain Plaza and make our way to DeJarnette Park, where snacks and water will be provided to keep you refreshed. Bring a friend—or even your pup, because dogs are welcome!
Brock Sports and Recreation Center
8:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Gear up for “Intramural Palooza,” a high-energy celebration of RMC’s nationally acclaimed Intramural Sports Program—ranked #13 in the country! Dive into an evening filled with excitement and discovery as you explore everything intramurals have to offer. From the fast breaks of basketball and the tosses of can jam to the splashes of water polo and the action of ultimate frisbee, experience the variety of sports and the unbeatable sense of community that make intramural play unforgettable.