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UW to Host Wellness, Destress Events for Students

November 28, 2022

A variety of free activities are planned to help University of Wyoming students deal with stress in healthy ways as the semester comes to a close.

UW Libraries, the Wellness Center, the Learning Resource Network (LeaRN) and 7220 Entertainment will offer opportunities to manage stress Monday, Dec. 5-Tuesday, Dec. 13.

The UW Wellness Center will host a Zen Den relaxation lounge and massage chairs in Room 107 of Half Acre Recreation and Wellness Center from 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. Appointments are required for the massage chairs. To schedule an appointment, click here.

Craft tables, coloring, brain break games, pixel art and foot massage pods will be available in Coe Library from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily.

In addition to these daily activities, UW Libraries will host special events and activities in conjunction with the Wellness Center, LeaRN and 7220 Entertainment. All events will take place on the main level of Coe Library, unless noted otherwise.

The schedule is as follows:

Monday, Dec. 5

-- 9 a.m.-until supplies run out: Greeting card making. Students can make cards in the library or take card kits with them.

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

-- Noon-2 p.m.: Button making.

-- 4-5 p.m.: Kitty cuddle time, Room 115 of Half Acre.

Tuesday, Dec. 6

-- 9 a.m.-until supplies run out: Origami craft. Students can make the craft in the library or take craft kits with them.

-- 11 a.m.-1 p.m.: Ramen giveaway.

-- 3 p.m.: Coffee and tea.

Wednesday, Dec. 7

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

-- Noon-2 p.m.: Button making.

-- 3 p.m.: Coffee and tea.

Thursday, Dec. 8

-- 9 a.m.-until supplies run out: Keychain craft. Students can make the craft in the library or take craft kits with them.

-- 11 a.m.-1 p.m.: Ramen giveaway.

-- 3 p.m.: Coffee and tea.

-- 4-5 p.m.: Calligraphy with Kevin, Room 115 of Half Acre.

Friday, Dec. 9

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

-- Noon-2 p.m.: Button making.

-- 3 p.m.: Coffee and tea.

Monday, Dec. 12

-- Noon-until supplies run out: Stuff a plush, Room 218 of Coe Library.

-- 3 p.m.: Coffee and tea.

Tuesday, Dec. 13

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

Additionally, the STEP Tutor Center’s Finals-Stravaganza will take place Sunday, Dec. 11-Thursday, Dec. 15. The event will offer appointments and work sessions in the Student Learning Commons, located on the lower level of Coe Library. Most sessions will be held late afternoon or early evening. Food will be offered during some sessions. Students can make appointments by using the Penji app.

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 (307) 766-3279.

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