Each Dead Week, Vandal Health Education, the Counseling and Testing Center, the Department of Student Involvement and Campus Recreation partner to offer De-Stress Fest.
De-Stress Fest is Dec. 3 to Dec. 8, and will have a variety of events from early morning yoga to late-night programs. Amanda Ferstead, mental health coordinator, said these activities are aimed at helping students maintain a balance and check on their stress.
“De-Stress Fest gives students the opportunity to engage in many different types of fun activities before finals,” Ferstead said.
Kristin Strong, marketing and special events coordinator for the Student Recreation Center, said there will be a variety of yoga classes offered at the center for students, faculty and staff to attend. On Tuesday and Thursday, students can sign up for 10-minute massages from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. in the Teaching and Learning Center, Strong said.
“Inside Out” will play 6:30 p.m. Tuesday in the Borah Theater of the Pitman Center.
Students enjoyed the company of local dogs Wednesday during Pause for Paws.
Vandalizing the Kitchen is from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday in Room 103 of the Rec Center.
Strong said there are places within the Recreation Center for students to work out, classrooms and spaces for them to be able to meditate or do yoga by themselves.
There are also games like shuffleboard which students can play within the Recreation Center.
“De-Stress Fest provides opportunities for students to try out some new strategies or participate in something that is a part of their regular self-care routine,” Ferstead said.
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Editor’s note: This article has been updated to correct a misspelt name.