ODU De-Stress

ODU De-Stress Week

April 21-29

Wednesday, April 23 - CORE Self-Care Kits

1-2 p.m.

Center for Orientation, Retention, and Exploration (CORE Office) 1500 Webb Center

Pick up a self-care kit and check out the CORE office during the CORE Open House!

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Wednesday, April 23 - SHS Health on the Go Time

12-2 p.m.

Webb Center, North Mall

Quick Health Check-ups: Student Health Services will be ffering brief, no appointment needed health screenings (like blood pressure, temperature checks, or general wellness checks). These would be quick and easy ways to help you stay on top of your health without interrupting your day!

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Thursday, April 24 - SEES Slime Station

12:30-1:30 p.m.

Webb Center, Front Lobby

Join the SEES Marketing and Communications team for a fun and relaxing DeStress Week tabling event! Our main attraction is Make-and-Take Slime, where you can create your own slime to take home. We’ll also have stress balls, squishes, and other stress-relief goodies to help you unwind. Stop by, take a break, and de-stress with us!

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Thursday, April 24 - “Let’s Talk About It” Weekly Support Group

12:30-1:30 p.m.

Online event

A supportive space where all ODU students are welcome to discuss current events. This weekly drop-in support group will be held virtually, via Zoom, and facilitated by a Counseling Services staff member.

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Friday, April 25 - Car Smash

11am-2 p.m.

Kaufman Mall

Let out your exam week stress by putting a sledgehammer to a car, right here on campus! You won’t want to miss this!

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Saturday, April 26 - Hope Walks Here

12-2 p.m.

Kaufman Mall

The Out of the Darkness Campus Walks are the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention's (AFSP) signature student fundraising series, designed to engage youth and young adults in the fight to prevent suicide, a leading cause of death. Let's walk to prevent suicide. Hope walks here. #stopsuicide. The walk is on April 26th on ODU's Norfolk campus. On-site registration starts at 11:30 a.m. and the walk begins at Noon.

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Sunday, April 27 - De-Stress Day Hike

8 a.m.-1 p.m.

Local Park

Relax before finals and experience the beauty of nature. Let's go for a local day hike and give ourselves a much needed brain break. Beginners are welcome! We'd love for you to join us. The trip registration fee includes transportation, a bike rental, and the guidance of a knowledgeable trip leader. Please register and pay on the ODU Rec Well Portal or App to save your spot!

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Tuesday, April 29 - Pop-Up @ Perry

11 a.m.-1 p.m.

5-7 p.m.

Perry Library Learning Commons

Join the Health Promotion team for a study break in the library during final's week! Various destress stations will be offered like coloring, aromatherapy, bubbles, and playdough. Refreshments and snacks will also be available!