UW to Host Wellness and Destress Events for Students

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

UW Libraries, Campus Recreation, the Wellness Center, Coe Student Innovation Center, LeaRN, the Writing Center, the Associated Students of UW and 7220 Entertainment will offer opportunities for students to manage end-of-semester stress starting Monday, Dec. 4-Monday, Dec. 11.

On the main floor of Coe Library, there will be pixel art puzzles, an ambient immersive relaxation zone, foot massage pods, LEGOs, a “guess the number of candies” game and a craft table every day from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Coloring and brain break games are 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, Dec. 4

-- 10 a.m.-4 p.m.: Foot massage pods.

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

-- Noon: Beverage break.

-- 3-4:30 p.m.: Smoothie bike.

Tuesday, Dec. 5

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

-- 10 a.m.-until supplies run out: Create your own stress ball (to-go craft kit).

-- 10 a.m.-noon: Code with colored markers/colors with Ozobots, small programmable robots (guided activity).

-- 10 a.m.-4 p.m.: Foot massage pods.

-- Noon: Beverage break.

-- Noon-3 p.m.: Record a motivational message.

-- 1-3 p.m.: Make an LED copper circuit holiday card (guided activity).

Wednesday, Dec. 6

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

-- 10 a.m.-4 p.m.: Foot massage pods.

-- 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.: Friendship bracelets (guided activity).

-- Noon: Beverage break.

-- 2 p.m.-until supplies run out: Ramen and recipes.

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

Thursday, Dec. 7

-- 10 a.m.-4 p.m.: Foot massage pods.

-- 10-11 a.m.: Calligraphy, Room 218 of Coe Library.

-- Noon: Beverage break.

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

-- 2-4 p.m.: Origami (guided activity and to-go craft kit).

-- 3-4:30 p.m.: Smoothie bike.

Friday, Dec. 8

-- 10 a.m.-until supplies run out: Crochet kits (to-go craft kits).

-- 10 a.m.-4 p.m.: Foot massage pods.

-- Noon: Beverage break.

-- Noon-until supplies run out: Embroidery kits, intention bracelets and stuff an emoji, Room 218 of Coe Library.

Monday, Dec. 11

-- 10 a.m.-until supplies run out: Bookmark making (to-go craft kit).

-- 10 a.m.-4 p.m.: Foot massage pods.

-- Noon: Beverage break.

-- Noon: Motivational messages release party.

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.