Don't just use your brain, build it! With ready access to in-house mindfulness and yoga, an Olympic gym (for an additional semesterly fee), Peloton bikes, Tonal training systems, and research-backed wellness programming, WE students are changing the structure and function of their brains, and the arc of their life potential.
Signature Events
4/20 5k for Wellness is an annual tradition, running 10 years strong! The event includes food trucks, giveaways, and raffles.
Glow Cycle: We partner with Campus Rec to host this healthy Halloween program.
WE Has Talent: Our annual event showcasing the many talents in the Wellness Environment.
Buildings
Linked Course
COMU1010: Healthy Brains, Healthy Bodies
Introduces students to the science of brain health and supporting emotional wellbeing during the transition to college. Critically examines the evidence supporting wellness behaviors such as mindfulness, exercise, nutrition, relationships, music, and other practices. Catamount Core: S1.
For Fall 2026: Any student who is enrolled in this course will receive free access to the Central Campus Residence Hall Gym on the bottom floor of CCRH.
Staff
Staff
Jeff Rettew
Assistant Professor, WE Faculty Director, Professor for COMU1010: Healthy Brains, Healthy Bodies
Email: jrettew@uvm.edu