Stress Less: Full Schedule
If you’re feeling stressed about your winter semester final exams and projects, check out SAMRU’s Stress Less events and resources! All Stress Less programs and activities are free, so you can refresh your body and mind without leaving campus or spending a dime!
Oxygen Bar
April 11th & 12th | Wyckham House | 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
Feeling tired from late-night study sessions? Boost your energy levels at our Oxygen Bar! Oxygen bars deliver air that is concentrated with more oxygen than the air you normally breathe, which can make you feel more alert!
Sound Bath
April 12th & 13th | Council Chambers (second floor of Wyckham House, up the stairs in the centre of the food court) | 2:00 pm – 3:15 pm
Sound baths use the sounds of musical instruments to encourage you to focus on the present moment, which helps to reduce stress. Three Sound Bath sessions will take place in Council Chambers on April 12th and 13th, each for 20 minutes.
Session One: 2:00 pm – 2:20 pm
Session Two: 2:25 pm – 2:45 pm
Session Three: 2:50 pm – 3:10 pm
Exam Relief Snack Stations
April 11th – 14th | 11:30 am *until supplies last
Do you study so hard that sometimes you forget to nourish your mind and body? SAMRU has Exam Relief Snack Stations to help you get through those intense cram sessions!
Snack Station locations:
April 11th: MRU Library Lobby
April 12th: EA
April 13th: Main Street
April 14th: REC
Puppy Room
April 11th – 14th | The Gallery (On the second floor of Wyckham House, next to the study lounge area) | 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Back by popular demand, the Puppy Room is back on campus during Stress Less Week! Research shows that petting or hugging a loving puppy can help calm you when you’re stressed or anxious.
Free Plants
April 11th – 14th | SAMRU Reception (Z222) | 8:30 am – 4:30 pm *while supplies last
Plants in the home can reduce tension because it reminds us of the outdoors, nature and a slower pace of life, which is instantly calming. Not sure how to take care of your own plants? We’ll provide you with some care instructions to take home with your plant!
*free plants generously donated by the Mount Royal Greenhouse
Free DIY Crafts
April 11th – 14th | SAMRU Reception (Z222) | 8:30 am – 4:30 pm *while supplies last
Many people use crafting as self-care! Don’t have time to sit in on a craft? That’s a-ok! You can pick up a craft to take home and do at your own pace!
Smudge Space
April 11th – 14th | Cultural Inclusion Centre (Z203) | 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
Smudging is a cultural ceremony practiced by a wide variety of Indigenous people in Canada and throughout the world. Smudging involves burning a selection of herbs for cleansing or health purposes.
Popcorn & Giant Games
April 11th – 14th | West Gate Social | 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
Give yourself a break from studying and come by West Gate Social to play some games and snack on popcorn!
Jazz Lounge
April 11th – 14th | West Gate Social | 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Did you know that Jazz Music is said to provide a calm and healing influence? Come by WGS and enjoy some Jazz tunes provided by your very own alumni band: The Swingsetters!
