Stop & Breathe! Highlighted events for Midterms: Monday to Wednesday

By Cathy Michael, February 23, 2024

JED Campus Initiative's Stop and Breathe Week Events

Consider attending one of these programs to catch your breath before midterms!  Our wonderful program sponsors are offering an excellent array of events for your consideration.

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MONDAY, FEBRUARY 26 

Stop & Breathe Week

Don't forget to Stop & Breathe!

Event Title: Guided Meditation 
Time: 12 PM 
Location: Muller Chapel 
Description:  Meditation sessions are available at noon EST on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays in Muller Chapel.  Open to All 
Sponsor & Contact:  Mindful IC ddimitrova@ithaca.edu 

Event Title: Destress with CSS 
Time: 12pm - 1pm 
Location: Center for Student Success 
Description: Want to ease your midterm stress? Swing by the Center for Student Success (Muller Faculty Center 106) during the noon hour! Our welcoming CSS staff are here to support you with stress management drop-in sessions. Need a quiet spot to focus? Book our student office space for studying or recharge with a sensory break! Don't miss our Study Tip Survival Guide to ace your exams. Let's tackle the rest of the semester together! 
Sponsor & Contact: Center for Student Success & Retention success@ithaca.edu 

Event Title:  Sewing Workshop ***Registration required***
Time: 2 pm – 3 pm 
Location: IC Makerspace Friends 102  
Description:   Embark on a fabric arts adventure in our beginner sewing workshop! 
Sponsor & Contact: Ash Bailot abailot@ithaca.edu  

Event Title:  Tree Id Stroll 
Time: 3pm - 4pm 
Location: meet at main entrance of Hammond Health Building 
Description:   Bring your curiosity as we stroll around Hammond Health Building and meander towards Muller Chapel while we get to know our tree neighbors. By noticing clues in bud, branches, & bark, we will explore how to identify trees in Winter. The walk will be short with frequent stops for discussion - please dress accordingly for the weather! All participants are encouraged to unplug earbuds & silence phones. The walk will culminate with enjoying the wonderful view of Chapel Pond from Muller Chapel. Light refreshments will be available afterwards. 
Sponsor & Contact: Nature Rx mlieberman@ithaca.edu  

Event Title:  Cycling 
Time: 3:15pm - 4pm  
Location: Campus Fitness Center Aerobics Room 
Description:  Using indoor stationary bikes, your instructor will guide you through a comprehensive cycling work out. Each bike is equipped with a resistance knob that you control, so that you can follow the class' resistance pattern, which simulates hills within your own comfort level. Bikes are limited, so be sure to sign up early. 
Sponsor & Contact: Office of Recreational Sports, campusrec@ithaca.edu

Event Title:  Power Yoga 
Time: 4pm - 4:45pm  
Location: Campus Fitness Center  
Description:   Meet Liguori on the mat for a yoga class that will not only improve your strength and flexibility, but will allow you to take a step away from the rest of the world, de-stress, and focus your intentions on being present in the moment and listening to your own body. This class is tailored to each individual body, incorporating therapeutic postural alignment techniques to allow you to move and bring space to your body in the way it most needs it, while challenging your body to move deeply with muscle engagement throughout each pose. Channel your inner strength and balance, and connect your mind and body as you move mindfully through this flow class appropriate for all levels. 
Sponsor & Contact: Office of Recreational Sports, campusrec@ithaca.edu

Event Title:  Zumba 
Time: 5pm – 5:45pm 
Location: Campus Fitness Center 
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 
Sponsor & Contact: Office of Recreational Sports, campusrec@ithaca.edu  

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 27TH 

Next & Rest: IC's Stop & Breathe Week

Nest & Rest!

Event Title:  Cycling 
Time: 6:45am – 7:30am  
Location: Campus Fitness Center Aerobics Room 
Description: Using indoor stationary bikes, your instructor will guide you through a comprehensive cycling work out. Each bike is equipped with a resistance knob that you control, so that you can follow the class' resistance pattern, which simulates hills within your own comfort level. Bikes are limited, so be sure to sign up early. 
Sponsor & Contact: Office of Recreational Sports, campusrec@ithaca.edu

Event Title: Destress with CSS 
Time: 12pm - 1pm 
Location: Center for Student Success 
Description: Want to ease your midterm stress? Swing by the Center for Student Success (Muller Faculty Center 106) during the noon hour! Our welcoming CSS staff are here to support you with stress management drop-in sessions. Need a quiet spot to focus? Book our student office space for studying or recharge with a sensory break! Don't miss our Study Tip Survival Guide to ace your exams. Let's tackle the rest of the semester together! 

Sponsor & Contact: Center for Student Success & Retention success@ithaca.edu 

Event Title:  JED Substance Use Awareness Day 
Time: 1 pm to 4 pm 
Location:  Campus Center, North Foyer 
Description:    Get informed about Substance Use, the Ithaca College JED Campus Committee is promoting resources to inform the campus about high risk substance use. 
Sponsor & Contact: JED Mental Health Awareness & Events Subcommittee,  Cathy Michael cmichael@ithaca.edu 

Event Title:  Beginners Yoga 
Time: 5:15pm - 6pm 
Location: Campus Fitness Center 
Description:   This introductory class is tailored to indivdiuals who are brand new to yoga or who are in the early stages of their yoga journey, but is welcoming to students of all experience and ability levels. 
Sponsor & Contact: Office of Recreational Sports, campusrec@ithaca.edu 

Event Title:  Zumba 
Time: 6:15pm – 7pm 
Location: Campus Fitness Center 
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 
Sponsor & Contact: Office of Recreational Sports, campusrec@ithaca.edu 

Event Title:  Senior Class Game Night 
Time: 7-8:30pm 
Location: IC Square 
Description:  The Senior Class is inviting all seniors to participate in a game night with board games, cards, snacks, prizes, and more! 
Sponsor & Contact: Senior Class Executive Board, icseniorclass@ithaca.edu 

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 28TH

JED Exclusive Stickers

JED Exclusive Stickers: Visit the JED Table on Wednesday or Thursday from noon to 2 pm in the Campus Center Main Lobby

Event Title:  Cycling 
Time: 6:45am – 7:30am  
Location: Campus Fitness Center Aerobics Room 
Description: Using indoor stationary bikes, your instructor will guide you through a comprehensive cycling work out. Each bike is equipped with a resistance knob that you control, so that you can follow the class' resistance pattern, which simulates hills within your own comfort level. Bikes are limited, so be sure to sign up early. 
Sponsor & Contact: Office of Recreational Sports, campusrec@ithaca.edu

Event Title: Guided Meditation 
Time: 12 PM 
Location: Muller Chapel 
Description:  Meditation sessions are available at noon EST on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays in Muller Chapel.  Open to All 
Sponsor & Contact:  Mindful IC ddimitrova@ithaca.edu 

Event Title: Destress with CSS 
Time: 12pm - 1pm 
Location: Center for Student Success 
Description: Want to ease your midterm stress? Swing by the Center for Student Success (Muller Faculty Center 106) during the noon hour! Our welcoming CSS staff are here to support you with stress management drop-in sessions. Need a quiet spot to focus? Book our student office space for studying or recharge with a sensory break! Don't miss our Study Tip Survival Guide to ace your exams. Let's tackle the rest of the semester together! 
Sponsor & Contact: Center for Student Success & Retention success@ithaca.edu 

Event Title:  Stop & Breathe: JED Tabling 
Time: 12 pm to 2 pm  
Location: Campus Center Main Lobby 
Description:   This Stop & Breathe, fly by and visit JED Campus Committee Team members to learn more about the work that is being done by the JED Team and to earn an exclusive Stop & Breathe Week goose sticker! We will also have information available about other upcoming Stop & Breathe events and ways to get involved with the JED Campus Committee!  
Sponsor & Contact: JED Campus Task Force 

Event Title:  Power Yoga 
Time: 4pm - 4:45pm  
Location: Campus Fitness Center  
Description:   Meet Liguori on the mat for a yoga class that will not only improve your strength and flexibility, but will allow you to take a step away from the rest of the world, de-stress, and focus your intentions on being present in the moment and listening to your own body. This class is tailored to each individual body, incorporating therapeutic postural alignment techniques to allow you to move and bring space to your body in the way it most needs it, while challenging your body to move deeply with muscle engagement throughout each pose. Channel your inner strength and balance, and connect your mind and body as you move mindfully through this flow class appropriate for all levels. 
Sponsor & Contact: Office of Recreational Sports, campusrec@ithaca.edu 

Event Title:  Emotional Wellness- SAD, cold and dark season and using Sanvello as a resource! 
Time: 5 pm – 6 pm 
Location: Towers Marketplace 
Description:   Come learn with the Center for Health Promotion about Emotional Wellness and how to use resources to benefit your emotional well being. Win a prize for attendance and participation! 
Sponsor & Contact: Michelle Goode mgoode@ithaca.edu  

Event Title:  Restorative Yoga 
Time: 5:15pm - 6pm  
Location: Campus Fitness Center  
Description:   Feeling stressed out, restless, busy? Take the time to refresh and renew your body and mind with this restorative yoga class. You will use props such as blankets and bolsters to fully support your body in a variety of positions including light twists and gentle bends. The deep and complete sustained relaxation into each pose will help to relieve tension as you find a quality of calmness in your body and mind. You will always walk away from this class with a lightness to carry with you for the rest of your day. 
Sponsor & Contact: Office of Recreational Sports, campusrec@ithaca.edu 

Event Title:  Zumba 
Time: 6:15pm – 7pm 
Location: Campus Fitness Center 
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 
Sponsor & Contact: Office of Recreational Sports, campusrec@ithaca.edu 

LOOK OUT FOR A POST NEXT WEEK LISTING EVENTS FOR THURSDAY TO SUNDAY