Stop & Breathe! Highlighted events for Midterms

By Catherine Michael, October 5, 2023

JED Campus Initiative's Stop and Breathe Week Events

Consider attending one of these programs to catch your breath before midterms! It is only a selection of one of the many wonderful events you can attend at IC; browse the Events page or Engage for additional opportunities.

Unable to attend any programs in person? No problem. Check out our virtual hub of online wellness resources that include live animal cams, videos for visual relaxation, and creative virtual art activities.

Ongoing Events

Time: Noon on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays
Event: Meditation
Registration? No
Hosting organization: Mindful IC
Description: No experience is necessary; guidance is always offered. After the meditation ends at 12:30, there will be the opportunity for discussion until 12:45 PM. If you have questions please contact Diana Dimitrova, Mary Ann Erickson or Eric Howd.
Location: Muller Chapel
Who can attend? Anyone
For more information

Stop & Breathe: Midterms Edition

Don't forget to Stop & Breathe!

Friday, October 6th

Time: 11:30 to 12:30 pm
Event: Button Making
Registration? No
Hosting organization: IC Library
Description: Take a short break by stopping into the library (entrance floor) to make a button! Book covers and magazines will be available for you to cut out images to make a button -- you can bring your own design, too!
Location: Table on the 2nd floor
Who can attend? Anyone
For more information: Contact Cathy Michael cmichael@ithaca.edu

Time 12:15 pm to 1 pm
Event: Get HIIT
Registration? Yes
Hosting organization: Campus Recreation
Description: High-intensity interval training (HIIT) is a form of interval training, a cardiovascular exercise strategy alternating short periods of intense anaerobic exercise with less intense recovery periods. HIIT is the concept where one performs a short burst of high-intensity (or max-intensity) exercise followed by a brief low-intensity activity, repeatedly, until too exhausted to continue.
Location: Fitness Center- Aerobics Room
Who can attend? Students, Staff, Faculty
For more information

Saturday, October 7th

Time: 10 am to 2 pm
Event: Bee Fest
Registration? No
Hosting organization: Environmental Sciences
Description: South Hill Apiaries presents: Bee Fest 2023! Come join us at our on campus apiary for hive tours, honey tasting, and a fun opportunity to learn about honey bees, led by Ithaca College students! ?
Location: South Hill Apiaries (follow the signs past the mail center)
Who can attend? Anyone
For more information: southhillapiaries@gmail.com

Time: 8 pm to 10 pm
Event: The Wolves
Registration? Ticket: $10 student, $15 Friends of IC, $20 Adult
Hosting organization: IC School of Music, Theatre & Dance
Description: Play directed by Wendy Dann
Location: Clark Theatre
Who can attend? Anyone
For more information

Sunday, October 8th

Time: 12 pm to 4 pm
Event: SAB Presents: Grit n Wit
Registration? Ticket in Eventbrite
Hosting organization: Student Activities Board
Description: Have you ever wanted to be on Survivor? Well this isn't Survivor but its close! Grab your friends and come down to the Fitness Center Quad to participate in the ultimate challenge course. Grit n Wit combines physical challenges and puzzle games to put your skills to the test! All fitness levels and all ability levels are welcome and encouraged! Participants will complete the course in teams of four, but if you can't find a team, we'll take care of that. Register here to reserve a spot, and find more information about the course!
Location: Fitness Center Quad
Who can attend? Students
For more information

Time: 1 pm
Event: Masterclass with Guest Artist Rhonda Larson, flute
Registration? No
Hosting organization: IC School of Music, Theatre & Dance
Description: Masterclass with Guest Artist Rhonda Larson, flute
Location: Hockett Family Recital Hall
Who can attend? Anyone
For more information

Take some time to stop & breathe

Monday, October 9th

Time: 5:15 pm to 6 pm
Event: Zumba
Registration? Yes
Hosting organization: Campus Recreation
Description: Zumba is a dance aerobics class that is effective for building cardiovascular endurance and is open to all skill levels. Participants will be introduced to a variety of Latin and International music, making the class unique and full of energy.
Location: Fitness Center - Aerobics Room
Who can attend? Students, Staff, Faculty
For more information

Time: 4 pm to 5 pm
Event: Managing Stress (SLI Leading Self)
Registration? Yes, within 24 hours of the event
Hosting organization: Student Leadership Institute
Description: During this workshop, students will participate in small group discussions and brainstorm to identify healthy stress coping mechanisms. Students will also develop several self-care plans and learn about stress management resources.
Location: Taughannock Falls Room, Campus Center
Who can attend? Students
For more information: leadership@ithaca.edu

Tuesday, October 10th

Time: 5:15 pm to 6 pm
Event: Get HIIT
Registration? Yes
Hosting organization: Campus Recreation
Description: High-intensity interval training (HIIT) is a form of interval training, a cardiovascular exercise strategy alternating short periods of intense anaerobic exercise with less intense recovery periods. HIIT is the concept where one performs a short burst of high-intensity (or max-intensity) exercise followed by a brief low-intensity activity, repeatedly, until too exhausted to continue.
Location: Fitness Center- Aerobics Room
Who can attend? Students, Staff, Faculty
For more information

Time: 6:15 pm to 7 pm
Event: Zumba
Registration? Yes
Hosting organization: Campus Recreation
Description: Zumba is a dance aerobics class that is effective for building cardiovascular endurance and is open to all skill levels. Participants will be introduced to a variety of Latin and International music, making the class unique and full of energy.
Location: Fitness Center- Aerobics Room
Who can attend? Students, Staff, Faculty
For more information

Wednesday, October 11th

Time: 7 pm
Event: Expressions ft. Dorothy Cotton Jubilee Singers
Registration? No
Hosting organization: IC School of Music, Theatre & Dance
Description: The Dorothy Cotton Jubilee Singers, a new ensemble in the Ithaca College School of Music, Theatre, and Dance, will be recording in Ford Hall on the Ithaca College campus. A broadcast of this free event will air on WSKG TV at a later date. Take part in WSKG's Expression Show and get an inside look at how a live show is produced. The session is scheduled for 7:15 p.m.–9:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 11th, 2023.
Location: Ford Hall
Who can attend? Anyone
For more information

ENJOY YOUR FALL BREAK!