De-Stress Fest
Dec. 1 - Dec. 8, 2024
Relax and unwind for finals. Explore new ways to de-stress, take a break and have fun or participate in your favorite activity.
At the end of each semester, multiple campus entities come together to offer a selection of free activities for students to participate in to enhance their wellbeing and have fun ahead of a stressful time.
Have an event you would like to see on the schedule? Email amandaf@uidaho.edu.
De-Stress Fest Events
Monday, December 2
4:30-5:30 p.m. | English Conversation Hour | International Programs Office — Living Learning Community | Learn More
Tuesday, December 3
2:30-3:30 p.m. | Convocation 5 | Haddock Performance Hall — Lionel Hampton School of Music | Learn More
6-7 p.m. | Vandalizing the Kitchen Cooking Demo | SRC Classroom (SRC 103) — Student Recreation Center | Learn More
6-7 p.m. | Student Recital- Patrick Brandl Suarez, Piano and Harpsichord | Haddock Performance Hall — Lionel Hampton School of Music | Learn More
7 p.m. | Cool down and Color | LLC Trout Room
Wednesday, December 4
11 a.m. to 1 p.m. | Health Hut: Destress | ISUB Upper Canvas
11 a.m. to 1 p.m. | Photos with Santa | ISUB |
Noon to 12:20 p.m. | 20-Minute Mindfulness Reset | | Learn More
12:30-4 p.m. | Graduation Cap Decorating with the MILL | The MILL, U of I Library
5:30-7 p.m. | Wellbeing Ambassador Meeting | Well Space |
7:30-8:30 p.m. | Composers Concert | Haddock Performance Hall — Lionel Hampton School of Music | Learn More
Thursday, December 5
11 a.m. to 1 p.m. | Therapy Dogs | Library | Learn More
11 a.m. to 1 p.m. | Photos with Santa | ISUB |
6-7 p.m. | Student Recital- Mario Jimenez, Piano | Haddock Performance Hall — Lionel Hampton School of Music | Learn More
4-6 p.m. | Winter Destress | ISUB
7:30-9:30 p.m. | Holiday Jazz Choirs Concert | ICCU Arena | Learn More
Friday, December 6
12:30-2:30 p.m. | Friday Crafternoon: Lavender Sachets | Women’s Center
Saturday, December 7
2-5 p.m. | Vandal Women’s Basketball vs St. Thomas | Memorial Gym | Learn More
Create at the MILL
Stop by the Making, Innovating, Learning Laboratory (the MILL) on the first floor of the Library May 2-6 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. to relax and get creative!
The Well Space
The Well Space, located in the Student Recreation Center, is a space all students can use to relax, find health information, study, and de-stress. It is designed with well-being in mind and has many de-stress resources available for students. Drop by any time during open hours.
Alice's Room
Alice's Room provides a calm, tranquil space for meditation and reflection on the third floor of the ISUB.
Students can access unlimited drop-in group fitness by purchasing a pass at a prorated rate at the Info Desk at the Student Recreation Center.
Access the schedule here.
Video
This adorable chunky malamute puppies will bring a smile to your face.
Vandal Coloring Pages
These U of I themed coloring pages are provided by Vandal Entertainment.
What Helps Us Map
Find places and spaces that help fellow Vandals when they need it.