Betsy Manning
On Friday, Dec.12, Temple University Libraries will welcome back the canines of Therapy Dogs International to campus for some pet therapy. This year the puppies will make stops at the Ginsburg Health Sciences Library, the Science and Engineering Library, and Paley Library.
As the semester winds down, students across campus are holding late-night cramming sessions, meeting with study groups to compare notes and pulling all-nighters in the library to finish research papers.
To help students manage the stress of finals week, the Main Campus Program Board, Temple Libraries, the Independence Blue Cross (IBC) Recreation Center , and several schools and colleges are holding events that encourage students to take a break, refuel and recharge.
“It is great that students worry about their finals, because that means they care a lot about their education, but we don’t want their stress and anxiety to take over their lives,” said Bryan Newman, program coordinator with Student Activities and advisor for the Main Campus Program Board. “We love to offer these stress-relieving programs during finals week to give Temple students an opportunity to relax and enjoy themselves in the midst of all their studying.”
Starting on Tuesday, Dec. 9, the IBC will offer an extended group fitness schedule and mini-massages as part of its Stress Less Week activities. Students can sign up to wind down with a yoga class, sweat out their stress during an intense boot camp session or relax with a 10-minute massage.
On the following day, Wednesday, Dec. 10, and several other times through finals week, Temple University Libraries will welcome the canines of Therapy Dogs International to campus for some pet therapy. This year the puppies will make stops at the Ginsburg Health Sciences Library, the Science and Engineering Library, and Paley Library.
On Thursday, Dec. 11, Student Activities will host the Breakfast Bonanza from 10 p.m. to midnight. Students can kick back and watch episodes of their favorite ’90’s shows, such as Boy Meets World and Saved by the Bell, while fueling up on a “fourthmeal” of breakfast treats.
Check the list below for details on these events and more:
Escape and Rejuvenate
Recharge your batteries with the help of a team of licensed beauty technicians during this daylong event sponsored by the Main Campus Program Board. Students are encouraged to arrive at 10 a.m. to sign up for complimentary massages, eyebrow threading and manicures.
Monday, Dec. 8, 11 a.m.–3 p.m., Student Center, Room 200AB.
Pizza and Death
Finals week can make you feel like you’re close to the end, but don’t search for the white light just yet. Join the Religion Department for free pizza and a discussion of near-death experiences.
Tuesday, Dec. 9, 1–2:30 p.m., Anderson Hall, Room 212.
De-Stress Sessions: Yoga
Tuesday, Dec. 9, and Wednesday, Dec. 10, 4–5 p.m., IBC Recreation Center, Group Fitness Room 205.
De-Stress Sessions: Boot Camp
Tuesday, Dec. 9, and Wednesday, Dec. 10, 5:30–6:30 p.m., IBC Recreation Center, Group Fitness Room 205.
Mini-Massage Stress Buster
Thursday, Dec. 11, 4–8 p.m., IBC Recreation Center, lobby.
Breakfast Bonanza
Fuel up with your favorite breakfast foods, make your own trail mix, or get creative at the arts and crafts table during this evening event sponsored by Student Activities.
Thursday, Dec. 11, 10 p.m.–12 a.m., Student Center, atrium.
Reducing Stress at Temple Libraries
Therapy Dogs International
Studies show that animal-assisted therapy improves mental functions and concentration and relieves anxiety. Students are invited to visit with dogs and their handlers from Therapy Dogs International to alleviate stress during final exams.
Wednesday, Dec. 10, 1–3 p.m., Ginsburg Health Sciences Library, first floor.
Friday, Dec. 12, 1–3 p.m., Paley Library, lecture hall.
Monday, Dec. 15, 1–3 p.m., Science and Engineering Library, College of Engineering Building, Room 201.
Tuesday, Dec. 16, 1–3 p.m., Paley Library, lecture hall.
Finals Fuel at Paley Library
While you're hitting the books, enjoy free coffee and cookies from 10 p.m. to midnight, or while supplies last. On Sunday, breakfast goodies will be served at noon.
Thursday, Dec. 11, 10 p.m.
Friday, Dec. 12, 10 p.m.
Sunday, Dec. 14, 12 p.m.
Monday, Dec. 15, 10 p.m.
Tuesday, Dec. 16, 10 p.m.
Fuel Ups
Fox students can enjoy coffee and snacks compliments of the Fox School of Business.
Wednesday, Dec. 17, 7–11 a.m., Alter Hall, Undergraduate Commons, Room 133.