This week brings a hot chocolate bar, guided meditation at Fiske, study breaks, Taste of Home in the dining halls,Ìýfree classes and rentals at The Rec, craft nights and more.
Monday, Dec. 9
I Love Mondays: Hot chocolate bar
10 a.m. to noonÌýÌýÌýfountain area
Cure your case of the Monday blues with a warm cup of hot chocolate! Stop by the UMC for a delicious hot chocolate bar.
Tuesday, Dec. 10
1:30–4 p.m. C4C S350
Let your mind relax from studying while you decorate mugs, enjoy a hot beverage and snacks, and learn all about the Journey Leader program.
6 p.m. ÌýFiske Planetarium
Join a fully-immersive and multi-sensorial guided meditation to reconnect your body and mind before finals. All are warmly welcome, and no experience is necessary. Free admission.
8–10 p.m.Ìý Chem 140
Follow the wintry exploits of youngster Ralphie Parker (Peter Billingsley), who spends most of his time dodging a bully (Zack Ward) and dreaming of his ideal Christmas gift, a "Red Ryder air rifle," in thisÌýbeloved holiday movie.
Taste of Home
Dec. 10–12Ìý 5 p.m.ÌýÌýVarious dining halls
Enjoy some comfort food at the annual Taste of Home event! Recipes submitted by ¶¶ÒõÂÃÐÐÉä families will be featured in Sewall Dining Center Tuesday, Village Center Dining on WednesdayÌýand Center for Community Dining Center on Thursday. All dining centers accept meal plans, campus cash and Munch Money; the Village Center and C4CÌýalso accept credit and debit cards.
Wednesday, Dec. 11
Wellness Wednesdays: Open house
2–4Ìýp.m.ÌýÌýWardenburg, third floorÌý
Stop by Health Promotion to prep for finals week. Make a stress ball, get a cup of tea and pick up some cold care supplies!
4–8Ìýp.m.Ìý
Join the Dennis Small Cultural Center for their biannual eventÌýFun Before Finals. Come relieve some stress through crafting and get free food!
Thursday, Dec. 12
9 p.m. UMC, first floor
Hungry Buffs,Ìýpack up your study gear and head to the UMC for fun activities and a free meal.ÌýRelax, take a break and re-energize yourself before finals. The breakfast menu includes: make-your-own breakfast burrito, scrambled eggs, country-style potatoes, bacon, oatmeal and much more.
Dec. 13–18:Ìý
Treat yourself to a workout and blow off some steam at The Rec during finals free week! There are a variety of activities you can choose from including free fitness classes, bouldering in the climbing gym, climbing shoe rentals and ice skate rentals.ÌýSee Rec Center hours.
Friday, Dec. 13
9 a.m. to 5 p.m. UMC, third floor
Join for a day of studying and fun: Food, prizes and more will be given away each hour! Stay all day or stop byÌýfor a couple of minutes to get a studying boost and learn about getting more involved on campus.
1–3Ìýp.m. Museum of Natural History, BioLounge
Take a break from studying and drop in to the BioLounge for a crafty afternoon to make handmade, heartfelt gifts for everyone on your list.
