by Jawana Kamal (Intern, Student Affairs Marketing and Communications)
Don’t let the toll of exams weigh you down! Join UAB Student Affairs for Stress Less Week — a chance to give your brain a break from endless studying and participate in fun, relaxing events as exam season approaches. See all of the ways you can destress this week with your peers below.
Monday 10/14
DIY Day
If you’re interested in button-making, DIY tote bags, friendship bracelets, and other crafts, join us on the Green from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.!
Friendship Bracelets with DSS
Take your friendship bracelet-making skills to the next level with UAB’s Disability Support Services in the Hill Student Center (HSC) Dining Room from 12:30 pm to 2:30 pm.
Tuesday 10/15
Blazer Bash Car Smash
Bash your stress away with UAB National Alumni Society’s annual car smash on the Green (North Plaza) from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm.
Spooky Movie Night
Visit the Collegiate Recovery Community (CRC)’s cozy living room for a Halloween-themed movie night with free popcorn and refreshments from 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm.
Wednesday 10/16
Midterm Mindfulness with VMASC & FYE
Destress with VMASC and FYE with painting and coloring positive affirmations from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm in the VMASC (Sterne Library 222)! Enjoy a yogurt bar and various refreshments while receiving tips for exam preparation and how to utilize UAB’s Student Counseling Services.
Leggo & Eggo
Enjoy tasty waffles from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. as you draft and build the Lego creation of your dreams in Hill Student Center (HSC) 140.
October Involvement Fair
Join UAB Pathfinders for the October Involvement Fair on the Green from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Students are invited to enjoy food trucks, music, and fun while interacting with numerous student organizations that will be tabling to share ways to get involved. The first 100 students will receive a food voucher for $5 off an item at any food truck!
Don’t Say Silent Disco
Grab a pair of headphones and get lost in the music in the Gold Hall Underground from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Learn about ways to stay safe while dancing the night away!
Thursday 10/17
Pop-Up Thursdays with Art Play
Let hip hop music empower you with K.R.U (Knowledge, Rhythm, and Understanding) at the Hill Student Center Amphitheater from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm.
Donuts & Destress
The best way to destress is with donuts and puppy cuddles! Visit the Peer Wellness Ambassadors in the Blazer Lower RLC from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. and ask wellness-centered questions.
Friday 10/18
Kickball Tournament
Cheer for the UAB School of Nursing faculty, staff, and students as they face each other in a kickball tournament at the Intramural Fields at 5:00 pm!
Don’t want to miss out on Stress Less Week? Follow @uabstudents on Instagram to stay in the loop!