About Us

Here at Purdue RecWell, we aren’t here to just get people in shape. We’re here to shape people. And to shape a community. We’re a team on a mission to build minds as well as bodies. A team who believes in helping people thrive in life. We have no interest in being average and we’re not afraid to fail. We believe in making wellness a priority. And it shows. We believe human capital is our most important asset. And worth the investment. We are committed to inclusion, we believe that diversity inspires creativity and that every Boilermaker should have access to recreation and wellness.

Mission, Vision, Values

Mission

Provide the Purdue community with recreational and wellness activities that contribute to learning and the pursuit of an active, healthy lifestyle.

Vision

We believe in the power of recreation and wellness to move the world forward. Our vision is to help Purdue students, faculty and staff pursue lifelong wellness through education, inspiration and social connection.

Values

Purdue Recreation & Wellness upholds and practices the following values:

Celebrate Differences

We will create a respectful environment that celebrates the intrinsic worth of each individual, facilitates an open exchange of ideas, nurtures creative expression, and accentuates cross cultural interaction.

Optimize Resources

We take full responsibility for the efficient and effective use of all our resources.

Remember Our Customer

We must anticipate our participants’ needs, be mindful of their safety and pursue excellence in all we do.

Educate Always

We intentionally develop lifelong learners. Recreation plays a powerful role in transformative learning and enhances academic performance.

Collaborate

We believe in the synergistic benefits of working together. We strive to provide opportunities that will promote camaraderie and lifelong connections.