UW to Host ‘Coechella’ Wellness and De-stress Events for Students

As the spring semester wraps up, several free wellness and de-stress events are planned for University of Wyoming students.

UW Libraries, the Wellness Center, LeaRN, the Writing Center, the Associated Students of UW (ASUW), the UW Innovation Network (UWIN) Coe Makerspace, Residence Life, Financial Wellness and Outreach, and the Wyoming Union will come together to offer opportunities for students to manage their end-of-semester stress Monday, May 4, through Monday, May 11.

On the main floor of Coe Library, there will be coloring daily, as well as coloring pages available to submit to the Coe Library help desk by Monday, May 11, at 5 p.m. for a coloring contest. Also featured will be brain break games, a StickTogether pixel puzzle, a guess-the-amount jar, a craft table, jigsaw puzzles and Legos every day.

The UW Wellness Center will offer massage chairs by appointment, with the Zen Den relaxation lounge available Monday through Friday from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. in Room 107 of Half Acre Recreation and Wellness Center. Campus Recreation also will have guided fitness classes that students can register for through FitDegree.

Every day during Coechella, students who reserve a study room can enter the VIP Study Room raffle. Upon check-in at the Coe Library help desk, students with reservations can complete raffle tickets for a chance to win either a prize bag or the VIP prize of dinner for themselves and up to three other classmates.

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

The schedule is as follows:

Monday, May 4

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

-- 10 a.m. until supplies run out: Iced coffee and card craft kits.

-- Noon-1 p.m.: Smoothie bike.

-- 1 p.m. until supplies run out: ASUW Reboot Kit giveaway.

-- 3 p.m. until supplies run out: Beverage break.

Tuesday, May 5

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

-- 10 a.m. until supplies run out: Beaded keychain craft kit.

-- 1-2 p.m.: Button making.

-- 3 p.m. until supplies run out: Beverage break.

-- 5-6:30 p.m.: Bingo, Room 506 of Coe Library.

-- 6:30-8 p.m.: Drop-in mocktails and craft, Room 506 of Coe Library.

Wednesday, May 6

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

-- 10 a.m. until supplies run out: Creativity craft kits.

-- 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.: Financial vision boards.

-- 3 p.m. until supplies run out: Beverage break.

-- 5-7 p.m.: Journaling, Room 121 of Coe Library.

Thursday, May 7

-- 9 a.m. until supplies run out: Grab-and-go breakfast.

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

-- 10 a.m. until supplies run out: Air dry clay craft kit.

-- 12:15-12:45 p.m.: Drop-in meditation, Room 107 of Half Acre.

-- Noon-1 p.m.: Time management workshop, Room 218 of Coe Library.

-- 1-3 p.m.: Hot glue craft time.

-- 3 p.m. until supplies run out: Beverage break.

-- 5-5:45 p.m.: Puppy playdate, Room 115 of Half Acre.

-- 9-10 p.m.: Late-night cookies, milk and story time, Room 506 of Coe Library.

Friday May 8

-- 9 a.m. until supplies run out: Free fruit Friday, Room 107 of Half Acre.

Sunday, May 10

-- Noon-8 p.m.: STEP Finals-Stravaganza, Coe Library level 1.

Monday, May 11

-- 7:30 a.m. until supplies run out: Donut stress in the Wyoming Union breezeway.

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

-- 10 a.m. until supplies run out: DIY magnet craft kits.

-- Noon-1 p.m.: DIY cat toys.

-- 3 p.m. until supplies run out: Beverage break.

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

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

People who need assistance to attend events should call the UW Libraries Dean's Office at (307) 766-3279.