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De-Stress for Success

Dog Schedule – all Library locations

At Hodges Library look out for:

Study Day Event – In addition to study sessions with Peer-Learning Assistants from the Vol Study Center, the Judith Anderson Herbert Writing Center, and the Math Place, we will be providing morning bagels/pastries, hot chocolate, and coffee in the Hodges Library (220K and 209). 

There will also be a couple of 25-minute yoga sessions: 9 AM and 11 AM in Hodges 213. We will also be providing some activities and games in our study areas including adult coloring items, play-doh, rock painting, and more. Activities will be available between 9 AM – 3 PM. We hope to see you there!

  • Game Night – December 8th starting at 6pm in Room 209
    • Sign up for D&D sessions (limited space – sign up here)
    • Gear up for Game Nights which happen once a month on Wednesdays. Join our email list for announcements or email pwhalon@utk.edu
  • Make a Walk of Fame star (ongoing in room 209)
  • Write a encouraging words on our Gold Star wall of inspiration (ongoing)
  • Make your own Phenakistiscope (ongoing in room 209)
  • Design your Gala look on a paper doll (ongoing in room 209)
  • Walkway of Acceptance speech, write your thank you’s to those who helped you succeed during finals (ongoing)
  • Come to a late night sing a long in Room 209 with Patrick (time tbd)
  • And walk the orange carpet into the Mary Greer room for some snacks and photo ops!

At Pendergrass Library look out for: 

Dungeons and De-Stress:

  • December 8 at 6 pm
  • December 12 at 6 pm
  • December 15 at 2 pm

Coffee and Tea:

  • December 9 at 9 am
  • December 12 at 11 am
  • December 13 at 2 pm

HABIT dogs (More information to come on the schedule)

  • December 9
  • December 12
  • December 13
  • December 14

Everything else we will have will be ongoing:

  • Arts and crafts
  • Snacks
  • Games
  • Selfie station

At Devine Music Library look out for: 

  • Vollywood Photo-op and snacks — December 9-15
  • Habit Dogs, Coffee/tea, Grab Popcorn to go — December 9, 12, & 13
  • Decorate a vinyl record — December 12 from 2-5 PM and December 13 from 9-12 PM & 2-5 PM

Events are being held in Hodges Library, Pendergrass Library, and Devine Music Library. Check them all for more events during finals week!