De-stress for Success is a series of events, programs and workshops designed to help students to find ways to reduce stress in a healthy, productive manner, and gain the focus they need to succeed. Events, which are free to all students, begin Monday, May 4 and conclude Thursday, May 14.
Events include:
• Zumba: Tuesday, May 5, 8 to 9 p.m., Nixon Hall Lobby and Tuesday, May 12, 11 a.m. to noon, Dods Hall Gym. Dance away stress with a free Zumba class.
• Paws to Relax: Monday, May 11 and Tuesday, May 12, noon to 1 p.m., Reed Library. Pet and play with certified therapy dogs.
• Freeze Pops and Frisbees: Wednesday, May 13 and Thursday, May 14, 11 a.m. to noon, McEwen Hall lobby. Relax with free Freeze Pops and Frisbees.
• Balloons by Brittany: Monday, May 11, 7 to 9 p.m. and Wednesday, May 13, 11a.m. to 1 p.m., Reed Library. Free balloon animals from Brittany Georgalas.
• Yoga: Wednesday, May 6, 8 to 9 p.m., Alumni Hall Lobby and Monday, May 11, noon to 1 p.m., Dods Hall Gym. Free yoga class; learn how to stretch away the stress. Mats will be available or you can bring your own.
• Healthy Bites: Monday, May 4 to Friday, May 15. The Student Health Center (LoGrasso Hall) will be offering free healthy snacks. Healthy snacks will also be available May 13 and 14 in McEwen Hall from 11 a.m. to noon.
• Relaxation Kits: Monday, May 11 and Tuesday, May 12, noon to 1 p.m., Reed Library. The Student Health Center will be offering free relaxation kits.
• Stress Free Zone: Monday, May 4 to Thursday, May 14, Reed Library Lobby. Take a timeout from your hectic schedule and relax with various stress relieving activities including: coloring, crafts, and games.
• Quiet Study Areas: Reed Library has extended hours from Sunday, May 3 to Thursday, May 14. 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 2nd and 3rd floors of the Carnahan-Jackson Center. The Williams Center has designated quiet study areas: Monday, May 11 to Thursday, May 14, 9 a.m. to 11:45 p.m., and Friday, May 15, 9 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. Rooms: G103C, S204E and the Multipurpose Room.
• Exam Study Break: Tuesday, May 12, 7 p.m., Williams Center, Multipurpose Room. Sponsored by Spectrum.
De-Stress for Success is sponsored by Student Counseling Services, Reed Library, Student Affairs, Student Health Center, Residence Life, Campus Life and Spectrum.
For any questions, please contact Julie Bezek at julie.bezek@fredonia.edu.
