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Destress with End-of-Year Activities

Wednesday, May 12, 2021, By News Staff
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Barnes Center at The Archhealth and wellnessOrange After Darkwellness

As finals approach, students are invited to decompress with stressbuster activities, including the return of in-person pet therapy.

Health Hub

Follow @BeWellSU  and keep an eye out for the Mobile Health Hub this Thursday, May 13, 2021. Visit with Barnes Center at The Arch peer educators for a chance to win prizes and to learn more about health and wellness.

Rhythmic Connections: Community Drumming

people drummingOn Thursday, May 13, from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m., students are invited to a hands-on drumming event. No experience is necessary to participate in this event. Community drumming has been a long provider of opportunities for flexing creative muscles to enhance health and wellness. Wellness Portal registration is required and spots are limited. If this is your first time using the Wellness Portal, please visit the Barnes Center at The Arch website for detailed instructions.

Orange After Dark Pancake Breakfast Stressbuster

On Sunday, May 16, 7 to 11 p.m. students can stop by the Schine Student Center to enjoy silent disco roller skating, record painting, grab-and-go breakfast foods, virtual reality games and other stress-busting activities throughout the evening.

In-Person Pet Therapy

Join some furry friends on the Huntington Beard Crouse Hall (HBC) Patio to relax and welcome back the Deborah A. Barnes Pet Therapy Program.

  • Wednesday, May 19, 2-3:30 p.m.
  • Wednesday, May 19, 5:15-6:45 p.m.
  • Friday, May 21, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.

Tennity Ice Skating Pavilion

Many activities are offered at the Tennity Ice Skating Pavilion through the end of the semester. Visit the Wellness Portal for more information on times, dates and to register. If this is your first time using the Wellness Portal, please visit the Barnes Center at The Arch website for detailed instructions.

  • Curling
  • Late Night Ice
  • Open Skate
  • Stick & Puck

Fitness Classes

Throughout the end of the semester, the Barnes Center at The Arch is offering a variety of in-person and virtual Group Fitness Classes. Visit the Fitness Class Schedule webpage for more information. Wellness Portal registration is required. If this is your first time using the Wellness Portal, please visit the Barnes Center at The Arch website for detailed instructions.

Wellness Leadership Institute Workshop Videos
Offering something for everyone, the Wellness Leadership Institute workshop series, hosted on the Wellness Portal, is an engaging and convenient way to explore health and wellness. Highlights of end of the semester videos include stress management, self-care and more.

For questions or to request accommodations for the Orange After Dark Pancake Breakfast Stressbuster event, please contact the Office of Student Activities by emailing stactivities@syr.edu or by calling 315.443.2718. For additional programs, please contact the Barnes Center at The Arch by calling 315.443.8000 or by emailing BarnesCenter@syr.edu.

Story by Division of Enrollment and the Student Experience graduate assistant Alana Boyd G’21, S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications

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