With the end of the fall semester firmly in sight – and with it finals week, too – students can take advantage of a wide range of events, programs and workshops designed to help them find ways to reduce stress in a healthy and productive manner.
They’re all part of “De-stress for Success” -- 12 consecutive days chock-full of free events that run from Monday, Dec. 7, through Friday, Dec. 18 -- that’ll give students the focus they need to succeed.
Here’s what’s on the schedule:
Zumba
Tuesday, Dec. 15, 11 a.m. to noon – Williams Center, Rooms S221 and S222 (Leadership Room). Dance away stress with a free Zumba class.
Paws to Relax
Monday and Tuesday, Dec. 14 and 15, noon to 1 p.m. – Reed Library Lobby. Pet and play with certified therapy dogs.
Calm Down and Warm Up
Wednesday and Thursday, Dec. 16 and 17 – 11 a.m. to noon – McEwen Hall Lobby. Relax with free cocoa, hand warmers and healthy snacks.
Gotta Study S'more
Monday and Tuesday, Dec. 14 and 15 – 1 to 2 p.m. – Reed Library Lobby. Take a break from studies and grab a free s'more kit.
Yoga
Monday, Dec. 14, 11 a.m. to noon – Williams Center, S221 and S222 (Leadership Room). Free yoga class; learn how to stretch away the stress. Mats will be available or students can bring their own.
Healthy Bites
Monday, Dec. 7, and Friday, Dec. 18 – LoGrasso Hall. The Student Health Center will offer free healthy snacks.
Relaxation Kits
Monday, Dec. 7 through Friday, Dec. 18 – LoGrasso Hall. The Student Health Center will offer free relaxation kits.
Stress Free Zone
Monday, Dec. 7, through Thursday, Dec. 17 – Reed Library Lobby. Take a timeout from a hectic schedule and relax with various stress-relieving activities, such as coloring, crafts and games.
Exam Study Break
Tuesday, Dec. 15, 7 p.m. – Williams Center Multipurpose Room; sponsored by Spectrum
Quiet Study Areas
Reed Library has extended hours from Sunday, Dec. 6, through Thursday, Dec. 17. During this time, the Reed Library Classroom (1st Floor, Carnahan-Jackson Center) will be available for quiet study in addition to the everyday quiet study areas on the second and third floors of the Carnahan-Jackson Center.
The Williams Center has designated quiet study areas on the following days: Monday, Dec. 14, through Thursday, Dec. 17, 8:30 a.m. to 11:45 p.m.; and Friday, Dec. 18, 8:30 a.m. to 4:45 p.m.; in Rooms G103C, S204E and the Multipurpose Room.
De-Stress for Success is sponsored by the Counseling Center, Reed Library, Student Affairs, Student Health Center, Residence Life, Campus Life and Spectrum.
