UW to Host Wellness and Destress Events for Students

As the spring semester comes to a close, a number of free wellness and destress events are planned for University of Wyoming students.

UW Libraries, the Associated Students of UW, 7220 Entertainment, Campus Recreation, the Wellness Center, LeaRN, the UW Writing Center and the Coe Student Innovation Center will offer opportunities for students to manage end-of-semester stress starting Monday, April 29-Monday, May 6.

On the main floor of Coe Library, there will be pixel art puzzles, Legos, a craft table, a bird watching program and a “guess the number of ducks” game every day from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Virtual reality doodling will take place in Studio Coe, located in Room 237 of Coe Library. Additionally, coloring and brain break games will be available anytime Coe Library is open.

The UW Wellness Center will host a Zen Den relaxation lounge featuring a wellness pod, recovery chair and massage chairs in Room 107 of Half Acre Recreation and Wellness Center. The activities will be available from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. by appointment only. To schedule an appointment, click here.

In addition to these daily activities, UW Libraries will host special wellness and destress events. These events will take place on the main floor of Coe Library next to the Coe Student Innovation Center, unless noted otherwise.

The schedule is as follows:

Monday, April 29

-- 9 a.m.: Grab-and-go breakfast.

-- 10 a.m.-until supplies run out: Card making and hot chocolate to go.

-- 10 a.m.-4 p.m.: Foot massage pods, Affirmation Station and intention bracelets.

-- 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.: Smoothie bike.

-- Noon-3 p.m.: Sphero robot painting.

-- 2 p.m.: Beverage break.

-- 3-3:30 p.m.: “Finish the Semester Strong -- Tips & Tricks.”

Tuesday, April 30

-- 10 a.m.-until supplies run out: Embroidery kits and custom puzzles (to-go craft kits).

-- 10 a.m.-4 p.m.: Foot massage pods and Affirmation Station.

-- 11 a.m.-1 p.m.: Self-care kits.

-- 2 p.m.: Beverage break.

-- 2-4 p.m.: Digital doodling with Studio Coe.

Wednesday, May 1

-- 10 a.m.-until supplies run out: Choose to snooze kits.

-- 10 a.m.-4 p.m.: Foot massage pods and Affirmation Station.

-- 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.: Smoothie bike.

-- 2 p.m.: Beverage break.

-- 2-4 p.m.: Decorate your own sleep mask.

-- 4:30-5:30 p.m.: Puppy playdate, Room 218 of Coe Library.

Thursday, May 2

-- 10 a.m.-supplies run out: Plant kits and DIY pots (to-go craft kits).

-- 10 a.m.-4 p.m.: Foot massage pods and Affirmation Station.

-- 11 a.m.-1 p.m.: Self-care kits.

-- 12:15-12:45 p.m.: Drop-in meditation in the Wellness Center’s Zen Den, Room 107 of Half Acre.

-- 2 p.m.: Beverage break.

-- 4-6 p.m.: Therapeutic journaling, Room 121 of Coe Library.

Friday, May 3

-- 11 a.m.-noon: Kitty cuddle time, Room 115 of Half Acre.

-- 11 a.m.-1 p.m.: Minute to win it games and free food, Simpson Plaza (Union Fest).

-- 1-5 p.m.: Roller skating, Wyoming Union Ballroom (Union Fest).

-- 5 p.m.: Concert on Prexy’s Pasture (Union Fest).

Monday, May 6

-- 10 a.m.-supplies run out: Friendship bracelets (to-go craft kits).

-- 10 a.m.-4 p.m.: Foot massage pods and Affirmation Station.

-- 2 p.m.: Beverage break.

For more information about wellness and destress events and activities, visit https://uwyo.libguides.com/virtualdestress.

Individuals needing assistance to attend events should call the UW Libraries Dean’s Office at 766-3279.