Active Living
The Active Living Residential Learning Community offers an opportunity for students to build a community with others who share similar active lifestyle values and wish to enjoy the wonderful outdoor surroundings in the High Country. The Active Living RLC advocates for an inclusive community that promotes healthy minds, bodies, and spirits. Members of this RLC learn together in First Year Seminar, attend regularly scheduled RLC meetings and activities, and participate in exclusive events offered by University Recreation. The Active Living RLC is led by Department of Communication professor Dr. Thomas S. Mueller, a former ultrarunner and current cyclist. If you have questions related to your active lifestyle, studies, or future career, Dr. Mueller will be there to help.
Participants in Active Living will live in Thunder Hill Residence Hall. The Active Living RLC will have special move-in events like the traditional group hike to the wind turbine on top of campus. Active Living features a mentor's program, where students from the prior academic year remain in the RLC for their sophomore year, to support and guide new community members. Students in Active Living build friendships that last, through activities like hiking, camping, swimming, kayaking, and lifting weights. There are also opportunities to share recipes, cooking, and enjoy good nutrition.
As part of the Active Living community, students will be required to complete the associated First Year Seminar "Into the Wild."
Members of Active Living will be required to:
- Successfully complete the "Into the Wild" Active Living First Year Seminar
- Actively engage with Faculty-In-Residence Dr. Thomas Mueller (Active Living advisor)
- Participate in a move-in orientation event
- Participate in community activities and events
- Model healthy behaviors and set an example for other students
Sponsoring Departments
Department of Wellness & Prevention Services
The Department of Wellness & Prevention Services (opens in a new tab) helps students make choices to facilitate a better quality of life by making healthy decisions.
University Recreation
University Recreation (opens in a new tab) provides indoor and outdoor athletic activities for students. Three recreation centers are available on campus for fitness and excercise opportunties.
Counseling & Psychological Services
The Counseling & Psychological Services Center (opens in a new tab) provides support and counseling for students' academic, vocational, emotional, social, and cultural needs.
