De-Stress Fest
April 27 - May 3, 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
Check back closer to the end of the semester to see Spring events. The below events are from Fall 2023 and are a good idea of what to expect for De-Stress Fest.
Friday, Dec. 1
TBA | Vandal Women's Swimming and Diving vs. Vandal Invite | UI Swim Center
Noon to 1 p.m. | Recovery Ally Training | Zoom | Register
6-9 p.m. | Vandal Women's Basketball vs. Texas A&M University | ICCU Arena
Saturday, Dec 2
Noon to 1 p.m. | Student Piano Recital: Jacob Johnson & Izak Lohrke | Haddock Performance
2-5 p.m. | Vandal Men's Basketball vs. Cal Poly | ICCU Arena
2-3 p.m. | Student Piano Recital: Jacob Johnson and Izak Lohrke | Haddock Performance
7-8 p.m. | Random Presentation Night | Wallace Basement
Monday, Dec. 4
4 p.m. | Therapy Dogs | SRC
5:30-6:30 p.m. | Meal Kit Making for Vandal Food Pantry, Public Health Club | SRC Well Space
Tuesday, Dec. 5
5-6 p.m. | Vandalizing the Kitchen Cooking Demo and Samples | SRC Classroom
5:30-7:30 p.m. | Dinner and BS | The Center
6:30-7:20 p.m. | Recovery Yoga | SRC West
6-9 p.m. | Vandal Men's Basketball vs. University of the Pacific | ICCU Arena
8:30-9:30 p.m. | Snacks and Study Night | LLC Trout Room
Wednesday, Dec. 6
11 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Stress Balls for Stress Management Health Hut | ISUB Upper Canvas Hallway
Noon to 12:20 p.m. | Drop-in Mindfulness/Stress Relief | Zoom
Noon to 12:30 p.m. | Laughter Yoga | SRC Classroom
Thursday, Dec. 7
6:30-7:20 p.m. | Recovery Yoga | SRC West
7 p.m. | Holiday Movie and Cocoa | Library Classroom
7:30-9:30 p.m. | Holiday Jazz Choirs Concert | ICCU Arena
Friday, December 8
All Day | Free Rental Friday | Climbing Center
11 a.m. to 1 p.m. | Therapy Dogs | Library
Check back soon for Spring drop-in options, but in the mean time, check out the options from fall!
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.
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.