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Therapy Dogs, Oxygen Bar, Massages:
Helping Students Cope with Exam Pressures
“DeStress Fest” Runs April 30 - May 13 on Rutgers Campus in Newark
Members of the media are invited to cover any of these programs.
WHAT: Rutgers-Newark’s “DeStress Fest” helps students cope with the stressors of final exams through a program of activities specifically designed to reduce stress and provide emotional and moral support. These include pet therapy sessions, massages, yoga, academic review sessions, bellydancing, a pancake breakfast, dodgeball and basketball, an oxygen bar, free snacks, and extended hours at a number of facilities, including the Golden Dome Athletic Center and Dana Library. All events are free and open to both residential and commuter students.
WHO: DeStress Fest is sponsored by: The Office of the Provost, Counseling Center, Paul Robeson Campus Center, Office of Student Life & Leadership, Housing & Residence Life, Athletics & Recreation, Unity Theatre & Student Health Advocates (Health Promotion & Health Services)
WHEN/WHERE: Various events and campus locations, April 30 –May 13; please see full schedule (attached)
BACKGROUND: DeStress Fest started with a twice-annual midnight pancake breakfast, held during winter and spring finals. For students who were cramming for exams, the pancake breakfasts provided nourishment, a needed break from their studies, and moral support, courtesy of R-N staff and administrators who served the pancakes while offering encouragement and a sympathetic ear. The breakfasts are still served but the campus has added a wide range of activities to help students manage the stressors associated with finals.
INFORMATION: For mental health/stress issues, Dr. Pamela Heard, Counseling Center 973/353-5805; for student life issues, Gerald Massenburg, 973/353-5541. General information: Carla Capizzi, 973/353-5262.
CALENDAR FOR DESTRESS FEST SPRING 2008
DeStress Fest 2008 Kick Off! Wednesday, April 30: 2:30 - 4 p.m
Free Massages! Free Giveaways! Food & Music!
Norman Samuels Plaza (in case of rain: Paul Robeson Campus Center, 350 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.)
Review Sessions 4U
Biology 102 Review, Fri., May 9: 11:30 a.m.- 12:50 p.m.
Boyden Hall, Room 100, 195 University Ave.
Study Spaces: Dana Library, 185 University Ave.
Tues., May 6 - Thurs., May 8: 8 a.m.-2 a.m.; Fri., May 9: 8 a.m.-9 p.m.;
Sat., May 10: 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun., May 11: noon-8 p.m.
Mon., May 12: 8 a.m.-2 a.m.; Tues., May 13: 8 a.m.- midnight
24-hour Study Lounge in Stonsby Commons, 91 Bleeker St.
Massage Therapy
Thurs., April 17: 10 a.m.-12 noon, Rutgers Center for Law and Justice (CLJ), 123 Washington St.; Mon., April 21: 11a.m.-2 p.m., CLJ
Thurs., April 24: 4 - 6 p.m., CLJ; Sat., April 26: 9:30 -11:30 a.m., CLJ
Tues., April 29: 1 - 3 p.m., CLJ; Wed., April 30: 2-5 p.m., Samuels Plaza
Thurs., May 1: 11a.m.- 1p.m., CLJ & 5 - 8 p.m., Stonsby Commons
Mon., May 5: 11 a.m.- 2p.m., Paul Robeson Campus Center, 350 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., & 5 - 8 p.m., Talbott Residence Hall, 91 Bleeker St.
Wed., May 7: 5 - 8 p.m., Stonsby Commons; Thurs., May 8: 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Paul Robeson Campus Center, RPlace; & 5 - 8 p.m., University Square, 155 University Ave.
Mon., May 12: 11a.m.-2 p.m., Paul Robeson Campus Center; 4 - 7 p.m., Stonsby Commons, & 9 p.m.- midnight, Stonsby Commons
Commuter Rush! Free Coffee to Go!
Mon., April 21: 9:30 a.m. -while supplies last, CLJ
Thurs., May 1 & Mon., May 5: 10 a.m.- while supplies last, Conklin Hall, 175 University Ave.,(near vending machines), Hill Hall lobby, 360 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Rutgers Archway (between 175 University Ave and 195 University Ave.); & Norman Samuels Plaza
FREE Game Room!
Mon., May 5: 10 a.m.-9 p.m., Paul Robeson Campus Center, 3rd floor
Make Your Own Stress Balls!
Mon., May 5: noon- 2p.m., Paul Robeson Campus Center, Student Street
Woof Therapy! Throw Your Stress to the Dogs! Bright & Beautiful Therapy Dogs, Inc.
Tues., May 6: noon-3 p.m., Samuels Plaza (rain: Paul Robeson Campus Center, RPlace)
Forget Your Finals Funk with UNITY Theatre!
Wed., May 7: 6:45 -7:15 p.m. Student Health Exhibit, & 7:15 - 8:30 p.m. Unity Theatre Interactive Performance. Free Snacks & Giveaways!
Bradley Hall, Theater 3rd floor, 392 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
Pancake Breakfast
Wed., May 7: 10 p.m.- midnight; Stonsby Commons
RELAX-A-RAMA! Check your stress at the door and enter a peaceful place to unwind!
Thurs., May 8: 11 a.m.- 6 p.m., Massages (11am-2pm), Snacks & Giveaways!
Paul Robeson Campus Center, the R Place
Ssshake Your Stress Off! Free Belly Dancing Class!
Thurs., May 8: 5 -6 p.m.; Golden Dome Athletic Center, 42 Warren St.
A Night at the Movies! Free snacks & the movie “Old School”
Thurs., May 8: 8 -10 p.m., Stonsby Commons
DeStress Your Body! Work Out! Extended Gym Hours til 11p.m.
Featuring: Pick Up Volleyball Games with Free Giveaways!
Thurs., May 8: 9 -11 p.m., Golden Dome Athletic Center
Yo!Yo!-YO-GA! Free Yoga Class!
Fri., May 9: 4 -5 p.m., Golden Dome Athletic Center
Relax, It’s Midnight! ... and the Ice Cream’s On Us! Plus healthy brain food
Hosted by Student Health Advocates
Sun., May 11: 11:55 p.m. - while supplies last, Stonsby Lounge & University Square Lounge
DeStress Your Body! Work Out! Extended Gym Hours til 11 p.m.
Featuring: Pick Up Basketball Games with Free Giveaways!
Thurs., May 12: 9 -11 p.m., Golden Dome Athletic Center
Relaxation Station: Free Oxygen Bar, Massages, Herbal Teas & Ice Cream!
Mon., May 12: 9 p.m.- midnight, Stonsby Commons
DeStress Your Body! - Work Out! Extended Gym Hours til 11p.m.
Featuring: Pick Up Dodge ball Games with Free Giveaways!
Thurs., May 13: 9 -11 p.m., Golden Dome Athletic Center
Contact: Carla Capizzi
973-353-5262
E-mail: capizzi@rutgers.edu