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Pre-register for meditations throughout the day taught by certified BHI instructors: Seated Mindful Yoga (9 a.m., 30-45 mins); Seated Meditation (10 a.m., 30 mins); Introduction to Meditation (11:30 a.m., 60 mins); Walk in the Meadow Meditation (8 p.m., 20 mins); Evening Wind Down Meditation (9 p.m., 15 mins)
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Tie Dye Party
11 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. | Metawampe Lawn
Sign up with friends for a 30 minute appointment to make your own wearable creations. White t-shirts will be provided but you may also bring 1-2 natural fiber items to dye. Limit one appointment/two items per person. (Note: a pair of socks counts as one item.)
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Paws Program
11 – 12:30 p.m. and 7 – 8 p.m. | via Zoom
Enjoy a virtual visit with the Bright Spot Therapy Dogs! Register in advance for either the morning or evening session, and get to know the canine “Paw-nelists” who will attend these events
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Try out different wellness practices, connect with health-related campus groups and offices, and perhaps win a prize. Event is sponsored by UMass Hillel's Resource Center and takes place virtually, on Gather. Pre-register here.
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Qigong/Tai Chi in the Garden
1 – 3:30 p.m. | Durfee Lawn
Learn simple Qigong exercises that you can practice anywhere. With regular practice, Qigong and Tai Chi can support sleep, strengthen your immune system, and improve overall well-being. Pre-register on IM Leagues for a 30-minute session: 1 to 1:30, 2 to 2:30 or 3 to 3:30. Classes will take place on Zoom if it rains.
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“Happy to Chat” Spots
Throughout spring semester | Benches around campus
Visit campus benches with Chat Spot signs, and use the conversation prompts to strike up interesting conversations. Meet new people or learn something new about old friends.
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Labyrinth Walking
1 – 6 p.m. | Metawampe Lawn
Used in many cultures and religions for thousands of years, labyrinths are tools for personal, psychological, and spiritual transformation. Take a mindful walk through our beautifully created COVID-safe labyrinth and experience the journey for yourself.
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DIY Reusable T-shirt Bags
1:30 – 3 p.m. | Minuteman Statue
Make your own snazzy reusable bag from an old t-shirt (great for to-go meals or shopping trips!) in this free session with the Res Life sustainability coordinator. We will have t-shirts to choose from or bring your own. Look for the registration tent near the Minuteman statue and sign up for one of three 30 minute sessions.
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Last Bag Standing
Starts 2 p.m. | Location assigned after registration
Whether you are looking to be crowned the best cornhole team on campus or just enjoy time outside playing cornhole with friends, this event (a collaboration between UMPD and Campus Recreation) is for you! Pre-register on IM Leagues.
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Join the UMass student-led meditation group for an afternoon of mindfulness offerings: walking, breathing, grounding, sound healing, affirmations, contemplation, art-making, and more. Mix and match. Meet like-minded students! Come sit with us. See full schedule here.
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Escape the busy day and create some happy little trees with the chillest guy we know – Bob Ross. Pre-register to receive a mini-painting kit and 5x7" canvas (or doodle along with markers, crayons or any medium you choose). Join us on Zoom or paint at your own pace.
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Log on with your NetID to stream movies on demand: Angels in the Outfield (about a boy who requests divine intervention to reunite his family and help the California Angels win the pennant) and 42 (about baseball legend Jackie Robinson who broke the MLB color barrier). Available 1 a.m. Wed. to 1 a.m. Thurs.
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PondFIRE
3 – 9:30 p.m. | Campus Pond
Socialize with a small group of friends (or meet new people) at one of 10 bonfires around the Campus Pond with music, s’mores, food truck treats, and special guests. Pre-registration required.
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Mandala Rock Painting
3 – 7 p.m. | Campus Pond
Stop by PondFIRE for some crafty relaxation, painting mandala rocks. First come, first served. All materials supplied.
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Take it in Stride, U GOT THIS!
4 – 5 p.m. | Minuteman Statue
Enjoy fresh air and conversation on a one-hour walk around campus with UMPD, Campus Recreation, CCPH, and Off Campus Student Center staff, plus Vice Chancellor Brandi Hephner LaBanc and other special guests. Walk all or part of the route, and join us again April 17 (1 p.m. at Central) and April 22 (noon at Student Union).
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Sunset Yoga
6:30 – 7:30 p.m. | Recreation Turf Fields
Unwind from the day and acclimate your body and soul to the setting sun. Class begins with an energetic vinyasa and ends in a gentle flow, coordinating breath with movement to leave you feeling calm, focused, and relaxed. Pre-register on IM Leagues.
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Explore the area by electric-assist bike. Through April, a one-year student pass (good for unlimited 45-minute rides) is just $30. Sign up on ValleyBike using your .edu email address, then download the app, find a nearby pickup station, choose a route, and enjoy the ride!
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UMass professor and renowned sleep expert Rebecca Spencer (Psychological and Brain Sciences) answers your sleep-related questions in this virtual event hosted by the Center for Health Promotion. Zoom link: 919 9824 3709.
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