‘Stress-Less Week’ helps students relax before exams

Posted on Sep 30 2012 - 7:16pm by Lacey Russell

A number of activities are being offered on campus this week (April 30 to May 4) to help you relax before finals. During "Stress-Less Week," sponsored by the University Counseling Center and the Office of Health Promotion, students can participate  in yoga classes, listen to live entertainment, play lawn games and enjoy several other fun activities to reduce their stress.  

One place students can go to relax is the counseling center. Monday through Friday, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., the “Napping Well” will be open. Students can take advantage of air mattresses, blankets, eye masks and earplugs for a 30 minute power nap. Cell phones, iPods or any other distracting devices are not allowed but can be checked in at the door.

Another option is the Pet-a-Puppy station located outside the union. Be sure to stop by Thursday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. to interact with some cute canines that will help you chill out.

The remaining days’ activities are listed below. All activities are in front of the union unless otherwise stated.

Wednesday, May 2

·         Wellness Wagon – Peer Health Educators (includes a stress ball station and bookmarks)

·         Pet-a-Puppy from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

·         Yoga with Hailey Berich from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

·         Massages available by William McCammon of Full Spectrum Health and Massage from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

·         Banner signing

·         Lawn games (includes cornhole, soccer and ladder ball)

·         Napping Well – University Counseling Center from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. (tech free zone)

Thursday, May 3

·         Wellness Wagon – Peer Health Educators (includes a stress ball station and bookmarks)

·         Pet-a-Puppy from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

·         Yoga

·         Banner display

·         Lawn games (includes cornhole, soccer and ladder ball)

·         Massages available by Veda Wreen

·         Union Unplugged – performance by Love Cannon

·         Meet and Greet with Ross Bjork

·         Napping Well – University Counseling Center from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. (tech free zone)

Friday, May 4

·         Wellness Wagon – Peer Health Educators (includes a stress ball station and bookmarks)

·         Banner display

·         Massages available by William McCammon of Full Spectrum Health and Massage from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

·         Napping Well – University Counseling Center from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. (tech free zone)