Students petting K-9 comfort dogs.
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Fall 2023 De-Stress Fest kicks off Monday, Dec. 4 and concludes Friday, Dec. 8. See our list of events below:

Monday, Dec. 4

Relaxation Station 4:30-7:30 p.m., Campbell Student Union CAB presents a Relaxation Station that includes an oxygen bar, four massage chairs, four spinal exercisers, and two foot massagers.

Tuesday, Dec. 5

Sensory Room All Day, Hedberg Library 224 Enjoy soothing scents, sounds, and tactile experiences in this soothing room.

Hot Chocolate Bar 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Hedberg Library Lobby Make a cup of hot chocolate to warm up as you study.

Pizza, Popcorn, Crafts, and a Movie 4 p.m., Ehrler Hospitality Center Enjoy food, crafting, and a holiday movie.

Wednesday, Dec. 6

Sensory Room All Day, Hedberg Library 224 Enjoy soothing scents, sounds, and tactile experiences in this soothing room.

Make an Ornament 9 a.m., Hedberg Library Lobby Craft a beaded ornament for your tree or as a gift.

Button-Making Station 9:30-11:30 a.m., Hedberg Library Lobby The Health and Counseling Center will provide all the supplies to make a personalized button.

Paint and Sip 11:45 a.m.-1:30 p.m., A. F. Siebert Chapel Lobby Enjoy hot cocoa and a variety of crafts to paint.

Thursday, Dec. 7

Sensory Room All Day, Hedberg Library 224 Enjoy soothing scents, sounds, and tactile experiences in this soothing room.

Hot Chocolate Bar 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Hedberg Library Lobby Make a cup of hot chocolate to warm up as you study.

Comfort Dogs 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m., A. F. Siebert Chapel Adorable dogs will be hanging out, awaiting your pets and affection.

Interfaith Lunch 11:30 a.m.-12:20 p.m., A. F. Siebert Chapel Join your peers for free lunch and conversation.

How to Cope Through the Holidays 3-4 p.m., Niemann Media Theater Drop in to speak with the Health and Counseling Center’s counselors and discuss plans for maintaining your wellness over the holiday break.

Friday, Dec. 8

Coloring, Crafts, and Puzzles All Day, Hedberg Library De-stress with puzzles, crafts, and coloring activities.

Crafts, Coloring, and Snacks 9 a.m.-2 p.m., A. F. Siebert Chapel Lobby Stop by the chapel for snacks and calming crafts.

Pajama Bingo 9:30 p.m., Todd Wehr Center Wear your pajamas to bingo night with CAB! The first 100 students in attendance get a free “Firebird Bingo” winter beanie!

Sponsoring Department, Office, or Organization:

Hedberg Library, Center for Faith and Spirituality, Health and Counseling Center, Carthage Activities Board

For more information, contact:

Jen Kawakami: jkawakami@carthage.edu