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.
August Wellness Wednesday: Whoo's Ready to Walk with President DesRoches
Kick off the new semester with an early morning walk alongside President Reginald DesRoches and members of the Employee Health and Well-Being team. President DesRoches, a dedicated champion of the university's health and wellness culture, invites faculty and staff to embrace the morning energy and enjoy a refreshing stroll around the Inner Loop. Whether you are logging your steps or catching up with colleagues, come out to chat, recharge and enjoy a bright Houston morning.
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Details
Date: Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2026
Time: 8-8:45 a.m.
Location: Gibbs Recreation and Wellness Center Courtyard
- Registration is encouraged
- 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):
- Sept. 30, 2026
- 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.
