Stress Less Week

December 4-8, 2023

Stress Less Week Events

Monday, December 4

Spark Joy

Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Location: Student Center Atrium

Sponsored by: Betsy’s Friends Peer Educators
This event will promote National Day of Joy (Dec 7th) by helping students spark joy for themselves and/or their peers by making friendship bracelets and/or writing notes of appreciation. The event will hopefully help students have appreciation and moments of joy before finals. The educational value is in teaching students how to communicate appreciation and take time for moments of joy.

Stress Busters

Time: 4:00 pm – 4:30 pm
Location: Virtual 

Sponsored by: Counseling Center

Learn proven ways to reduce your level of stress and make your life more manageable. Attend this workshop presented virtually: https://zoom.us/j/96337218660

Herbal Tea + Sleep Tips

Time: All day
Location: Library and Student Center

Sponsored by: Student Wellness Promotion
Look for stations of herbal tea in the Library and Student Center throughout Review Week. Each tea bag comes with a tip for getting good sleep that will help you succeed during finals! 

YOU@Mines Daily Mission

Take a Succeed Reality Check

Tuesday, December 5

Free Flu Shots + A Cool Gift!

Time: 9:00 am – 10:00 am
Location: Student Health Center

Sponsored by: Student Health Center
One of the best ways to help protect yourself from getting the flu during your relaxing break is to get a flu shot. They are free at the Health Center and we have two cool free give aways to hand out. Takes only 5 minutes of your day and you can just walk in. 

Fun with Student Entrepreneurs

Time: 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Location: Innov8x Studio, 1750 Jackson unfinished space facing Safeway

Sponsored by: McNeil Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation
This will be setup like an Open House for all campus visitors. Student startups operate in this space to build and develop their products. Stop by for a quick tour, play ping pong or foosball and enjoy a healthy snack!

Meditation Class

Time: 4:00 pm
Location: Rec Center

Sponsored by: Fitness
Learn the basics of meditation to help calm your stress during finals week. 

Herbal Tea + Sleep Tips

Time: All day
Location: Library and Student Center

Sponsored by: Student Wellness Promotion
Look for stations of herbal tea in the Library and Student Center throughout Review Week. Each tea bag comes with a tip for getting good sleep that will help you succeed during finals! 

Tackle Test Taking

Time: All Week
Location: Virtual

Sponsored by: Student Wellness Promotion
Tackle your test taking this semester by searching “Tackle Test Taking” at you.mines.edu

YOU@Mines Daily Mission

Search “Tackle Test Taking” at YOU@Mines

Wednesday, December 6

Breakfast with SAIL

Time: 8:00 am
Location: Plaza 

Sponsored by: Every Oredigger
Come by to enjoy free breakfast burritos! 

Free Flu Shots + A Cool Gift!

Time: 9:00 am – 10:00 am
Location: Student Health Center

Sponsored by: Student Health Center
One of the best ways to help protect yourself from getting the flu during your relaxing break is to get a flu shot. They are free at the Health Center and we have two cool free give aways to hand out. Takes only 5 minutes of your day and you can just walk in. 

Every Oredigger Spirit Days Launch

Time: 10:oo am – 12:00 pm
Location: Pedestrian Plaza Maple 2-3

Sponsored by: Every Oredigger
Swagalanche and Mines clothing swap

Herbal Tea + Sleep Tips

Time: All day
Location: Library and Student Center

Sponsored by: Student Wellness Promotion
Look for stations of herbal tea in the Library and Student Center throughout Review Week. Each tea bag comes with a tip for getting good sleep that will help you succeed during finals! 

YOU@Mines Daily Mission

Find and download an app to help manage stress at YOU@Mines

Thursday, December 7

Battle of the Boy Bands Cycle Class

Time: 8:00 am
Location: Rec Center 

Sponsored by: Fitness
Are you Team NSYNC or Backstreet Boys? Miss the days of One Direction? Still hoping for a BTS reunion tour? Come cycle with Alexandra to the sweet sounds of some of the top boy bands! 

Kesha Cross Fit

Time: 8:00 am
Location: Rec Center 

Sponsored by: Fitness
Jam out to your favorite 2010s artist: Kesha! Cross Fit is a mixture of cardio and strength training for the perfect all around workout. 

Stretch n’ Sip – Gentle Stretch with your Morning Coffee/Tea

Time: 8:45 am – 9:00 am 
Location: Online – https://mines.zoom.us/j/91518200747

Sponsored by: Human Resources

Join Erika from the Human Resources team for a gentle stretching session to start the day accompanied by your favorite coffee or tea. This 15-minute class is appropriate for all levels and is a great way to relax the body and ease into the day. 

Sticky Notes Mural

Time: 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Location: Plaza 

Sponsored by: Active Minds @ Mines
Winter isn’t the only thing that’s coming- so are finals. So come join Active Minds next Thursday ( Dec 7 ) from 10am to 2pm and add some positive notes to our sticky notes mural to help everyone finish strong this semester. 

CASA Pre-Finals Workshop

Time: 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
Location: Aspen Hall 

Sponsored by: CASA Academic Services
To provide addtional tutoring for all students. We will have a course expertise sheet on our CASA Tutoring website . We will provide free massages from 12pm-2pm, Free food from 12:30-2pm and free finals snack bags.. While supples last.

Moonlight Breakfast

Time: 8:00 pm – 9:30 pm
Location: Mines Market

Sponsored by: Sodexo
Fuel up for finals with a FREE late-night breakfast served by Mines faculty and staff. Free for all Mines students – just bring your Blastercard for entry.

Herbal Tea + Sleep Tips

Time: All day
Location: Library and Student Center

Sponsored by: Student Wellness Promotion
Look for stations of herbal tea in the Library and Student Center throughout Review Week. Each tea bag comes with a tip for getting good sleep that will help you succeed during finals! 

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YOU@Mines Daily Mission

Set a goal for the number of hours you will sleep each night throughout exam week here.

Friday, December 8

Pause for Paws

Time: 11:00 am – 2:00 pm 
Location: Boettcher Room

Sponsored by: Student Wellness Promotion & Betsy’s Friends Peer Educators
Less Week on Friday, December 8th from 11am-2pm in the Boettcher Room. Dogs, and maybe even a cat, from Denver Pet Partners will take over the Boettcher Room and will be available for pets from students during this time. Take a break from finals and come destress with our favorite animals on campus. 

Herbal Tea + Sleep Tips

Time: All day
Location: Library and Student Center

Sponsored by: Student Wellness Promotion
Look for stations of herbal tea in the Library and Student Center throughout Review Week. Each tea bag comes with a tip for getting good sleep that will help you succeed during finals! 

YOU@Mines Daily Mission

Try the square breathing technique to get through the stressful moments of your exams.

Additionally, Mines will also be hosting the following events as part of Stress Less Week:

Friday, December 1: Spirit Night at Mines for Mens and Womens Basketball (5:30 PM, Lockridge Arena)

Free snarf’s is provided and win a chance to win Colorado Mills gift cards!

Saturday, December 2: Everything, Everywhere, All At Once film showing (12 PM, BE 241)

Join MAC, SASE, Kickstart and oSTEM for this free showing of Everything, Everywhere, All at Once! There will be free bagel sandwiches and popcorn to snack on during the showing.

Check back often – more events are coming!

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