Consider attending one of these programs to catch your breath before finals and help you to enjoy your day!
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.
For any questions, please contact Rachel at rng2@ithaca.edu.
Resource: Library Games, Rubik’s Cube, Fidget Kits, Full Spectrum Light & Coloring pages
Time: Anytime
Location: Ask to check them out at the IC Library’s Circulation Desk
Sponsor & Contact: IC Library. iclibrary@ithaca.edu
Resource: Wysa
Time: Self-care at your fingertips
Description: IC students, employees and dependents have free premium access to the Wysa phone application that helps navigate stress, anxiety, sleep, negative thoughts, and confidence-building with clinically proven self-help tools. To access the premium version of Wysa at no cost, IC members must download the application and create an account using the Ithaca College link or referral code, accessible here.
Resource: Wellness Resource Room
Description: Located in the lower level of Hammond, the Wellness Resource Room is available 9am to 5pm Monday-Friday and has different tools for self-care including coloring, puzzles, fidget toys, light therapy boxes, meditation cushion, yoga mats, and more.
Resource: LGBTQ Center Rest & Relaxation Room
Time: Monday-Friday, 9am to 5pm
Description: Come relax in the LGBTQ Center’s Rest & Relaxation Room for some low-sensory down-time, bean bags for resting, light therapy, and more!
Location: LGBTQ Center, Towers Concourse 110
Sponsor & Contact: LGBTQ Center, lgbt@ithaca.edu
Resource: BIPOC Unity Center Sensory Room
Time: Monday-Friday, 9am to 5pm
Description: Sensory Room is a setting where stimulation can be controlled and provided individuals to engage in self-stimulating activities. The room has a wide-range of materials and objects such as: fidget toys, light therapy boxes, sensory bottles, dim lighting, sensory panels, soft music, white noise, and soft, low seating. The need for a multi-sensory room can depend on the needs of the users in each setting and support those who gain access to the space, so we are open to feedback if there are other items needed!!!
Location: 339 Egbert Hall (3rd Floor, Campus Center)
Sponsor & Contact: BIPOC Unity Center
Resource: The Unity Student Lounge
Time: Monday-Friday, 9am to 5pm
Description: The lounge is open as long as the Campus Center building is open and has 3 computers available to use. Whether you need somewhere to sit and study, eat your lunch without making a commute home, or you just want to watch YouTube videos on the projector, the Unity Student Lounge is a great place to meet other students.
Location: Campus Center, 3rd floor (Next to the BIPOC Unity Center)
Sponsor & Contact: BIPOC Unity Center
Resource: MLK/First Gen Lounge
Time: Monday-Friday, 9am to 5pm
Description: The MLK/First Gen Lounge serves as a nice place to study or hang out with friends. There is a microwave and seating area if you want to come and eat lunch; you can also find snacks and candy!
Location: Campus Center
Sponsor & Contact: BIPOC Unity Center
Event Title: Noon Hour Meditation
Time: 12pm
Location: Muller Chapel
Description: Meditation sessions are available at noon EST on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays in Muller Chapel. No experience is necessary.
Sponsor & Contact: Mindful at IC
Raffle participant? No
Event Title: 3D Printed Trinkets
Time: 12-2pm
Location: Friends Hall 101 (Makerspace Room 1)
Description: RSVP on Engage required! The best part of 3D printing isn't rapid prototyping, or problem solving, or having incredibly cheap and easy access to a marvel of engineering. Obviously it's is all the cool trinkets you can make ;D
At this 3D printing workshop we'll have a bunch of neat trinkets for you to take and decorate, there will be time for you to explore existing 3D files and set them up to print, and learn about how to 3D print at the Makerspace.
Sponsor & Contact: IC Makerspace, makerspace@ithaca.edu
Raffle participant? No
Event Title: De-stress Fest: Slime
Time: 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Location: Muller Chapel Library
Description: Join us to make some slime! Take a break to make a fidget for finals! Wednesday the 4th of December 2-3 pm Muller Chapel Library
Sponsor & Contact: IC Hillel, Claire Shroder cshroder@ithaca.edu
Raffle participant? Yes
Event Title: Zumba
Time: 4:15pm to 5:00pm
Location: Aerobics Room, Fitness Center
Description: Join the Office of Recreational Sports for Group Fitness Zumba. 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. Class sign-ups are available online at recreation.ithaca.edu and at the Fitness Center front desk 24 hours prior to the scheduled start time.
Sponsor & Contact: Office of Recreational Sports, campusrec@ithaca.edu
Raffle participant? No
Event Title: Mat Pilates
Time: 5:15pm to 6:15pm
Location: Aerobics Room, Fitness Center
Description: Join Kate in our Mat Pilates class to strengthen and tone your body with a focus on core stability, flexibility, and overall balance. Using just a mat, you'll perform a series of controlled movements and exercises designed to enhance muscle strength, improve posture, and increase endurance. Suitable for all fitness levels, this class emphasizes precise technique and breathing to help you achieve a more aligned and resilient body. Class sign-ups are available online at recreation.ithaca.edu and at the Fitness Center front desk 24 hours prior to the scheduled start time.
Sponsor & Contact: Office of Recreational Sports, campusrec@ithaca.edu
Raffle participant? No
Event Title: Queer for the Holidays
Time: 6:00 to 8:00pm
Location: LGBTQ Center
Description: Come be in community and enjoy a meal with us as the semester comes to a close. Thai food and drinks, with vegan options!
Sponsor & Contact: LGBTQ Center, lgbt@ithaca.edu
Raffle participant? Yes
Event Title: Button Making in the Library
Time: 1 pm to 2:30 pm
Location: Table to your right as you enter the library
Description: Make a free button out of magazines & book covers
Sponsor & Contact: Ithaca College Library, Cathy Michael cmichael@ithaca.edu
Raffle participant?: Yes
Event Title: Self-Care Jeopardy
Time: 5:30pm to 6:30pm
Location: Taughannock Falls Room (Campus Center)
Description: During a Jeopardy-style game about self-care, you will work with other students to test your knowledge of self-care and wellness topics, including sleep, stress, physical activity, and time management. This will also count as SLI credit.
Sponsor & Contact: Center for Health Promotion and the Student Leadership Institute
Raffle participant? Yes
Event Title: Raise the Barre
Time: 4:15pm to 5:00pm
Location: Aerobics Room, Fitness Center
Description: Join the Office of Recreational Sports instructor for Raise the Barre is a fun and empowering class set to the latest music. This class will focus on dance elements to help develop postural strength and proper alignment while sculpting and toning the lower body and core muscles. Class sign-ups are available online at recreation.ithaca.edu and at the Fitness Center front desk 24 hours prior to the scheduled start time.
Sponsor & Contact: Office of Recreational Sports, campusrec@ithaca.edu
Raffle participant? No
Event Title: Destress with CSS
Time: 12pm - 2pm
Location: Center for Student Success, Muller Faculty Center - Suite 106
Description: Finals week is here! Join us at the Center for Student Success for Drop-In Hours with a Success Coach, Monday – Friday, 12 – 2pm. We are ready to help you with skills for stress management, time management, assessing your study techniques, beating procrastination and more! Need a quiet place to concentrate? Reserve our student office space for studying or take a sensory break to recharge. Don't forget to grab our Study Tip Survival Guide to ace your exams and the limited edition Stop & Breathe Goose Sticker! Plus, get creative and help us decorate at our paper snowflake crafting station. Let's finish the semester strong together! Visit our website to learn more about us here.
Sponsor & Contact: Center for Student Success, Jessica Santiago jsantiago@ithaca.edu
Raffle participant? Yes
Event Title: De-stress Fest: Hillel Study Sesh with snacks!
Time: 1:30 PM-4:30 PM
Location: Muller Chapel Phillips Room
Description: Study with us as we prepare for finals!
Sponsor & Contact: IC Hillel, Claire Shroder cshroder@ithaca.edu
Raffle participant? Yes
Event Title: Noon Hour Meditation
Time: 12pm
Location: Muller Chapel
Description: Meditation sessions are available at noon EST on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays in Muller Chapel. No experience is necessary.
Sponsor & Contact: Mindful at IC
Raffle participant? No
Event Title: Destress with CSS
Time: 12pm - 2pm
Location: Center for Student Success, Muller Faculty Center - Suite 106
Description: Finals week is here! Join us at the Center for Student Success for Drop-In Hours with a Success Coach, Monday – Friday, 12 – 2pm. We are ready to help you with skills for stress management, time management, assessing your study techniques, beating procrastination and more! Need a quiet place to concentrate? Reserve our student office space for studying or take a sensory break to recharge. Don't forget to grab our Study Tip Survival Guide to ace your exams and the limited edition Stop & Breathe Goose Sticker! Plus, get creative and help us decorate at our paper snowflake crafting station. Let's finish the semester strong together! Visit our website to learn more about us here.
Sponsor & Contact: Center for Student Success, Jessica Santiago jsantiago@ithaca.edu
Raffle participant? Yes
Event Title: Unity Friday: Relaxation Station
Time: 1:00pm – 5:00pm
Location: North Foyer (Campus Center)
Description: Relax before finals with games, bracelet making, hot chocolate, massages & snacks! Unity Friday is a monthly event intended to build community and create culturally validating spaces for IC students.
Sponsor & Contact: BIPOC Unity Center
Raffle participant? Yes
Event Title: Strength & Flexibility
Time: 1:00pm – 2:00pm
Location: Aerobics Room, Fitness Center
Description: Join the Office of Recreational Sports instructor for Strength & Flexibility. This class is designed to improve your mobility by blending elements of yoga, aerobic activity, and strengthening into one. Everyone is welcome, wherever you are at in your fitness journey! Class sign-ups are available online at recreation.ithaca.edu and at the Fitness Center front desk 24 hours prior to the scheduled start time.
Sponsor & Contact: Office of Recreational Sports, campusrec@ithaca.edu
Raffle participant? No
Event Title: Raise the Barre
Time: 3:15pm to 4:00pm
Location: Aerobics Room, Fitness Center
Description: Join the Office of Recreational Sports instructor for Raise the Barre is a fun and empowering class set to the latest music. This class will focus on dance elements to help develop postural strength and proper alignment while sculpting and toning the lower body and core muscles. Class sign-ups are available online at recreation.ithaca.edu and at the Fitness Center front desk 24 hours prior to the scheduled start time.
Sponsor & Contact: Office of Recreational Sports, campusrec@ithaca.edu
Raffle participant? No
Event Title: MetCon
Time: 4:15pm to 5:00pm
Location: Aerobics Room, Fitness Center
Description: Join the Office of Recreational Sports instructor for MetCon this type of training requires maximum output of its clients but in return offers impressive results with less of a time commitment than conventional workouts. Rather than compartmentalizing training into elements of cardio, strength, muscular endurance, plyometrics, and agility Metabolic Conditioning combines all of them into one program. Class sign-ups are available online at recreation.ithaca.edu and at the Fitness Center front desk 24 hours prior to the scheduled start time.
Sponsor & Contact: Office of Recreational Sports, campusrec@ithaca.edu
Raffle participant? No
Event Title: School of Music student recitals and performances
Times: 4:30pm to 6pm , 7pm to 8:30pm
Location: Hockett Family Recital Hall
Description: Join the Ithaca College School of Music, Theater and Performing Arts as their student performers host recitals.
Sponsor & Contact: School of Music
Raffle participant? No
Event Title and calendar link (Engage): Friday Night Food Donation
Time: 7:45pm to 8:45pm
Location: Campus Center Dining Hall
Description: Join Eco Reps for our weekly food donation to help combat food waste through the CC dining hall. We meet in front of the dining hall entrance near the bathrooms in CC at 7:45pm every Friday to package and label unused food to give to those in need in the community. Feel free to stay for as little or as long as you would like!
Sponsor & Contact: Eco Reps, ecoreps@ithaca.edu
Raffle participant? No
Event Title: Stop & Breathe: Self-Care Corner
Time: 11am to 3pm
Location: IC Square
Description: Join the Mental Health Flock and come practice self-care with different activities including, make your own slime, make your own goose magnet, karaoke, mario kart on Nintendo DS and Wii, Painting canvases and rocks, button making, snacks and more!
Sponsor & Contact: Mental Health Flock
Raffle participant?: Yes
Event Title: School of Music student recitals and performances
Times: 4pm to 5:30pm, 7pm to 8:30pm, 8:15pm to 9:45pm
Location: Hockett Family Recital Hall
Description: Join the Ithaca College School of Music, Theater and Performing Arts as their student performers host recitals.
Sponsor & Contact: School of Music
Raffle participant? No
Event Title: School of Music student recitals
Times: Noon to 1:30pm
Location: Hockett Family Recital Hall
Description: Join the Ithaca College School of Music, Theater and Performing Arts as their student performers host recitals.
Sponsor & Contact: School of Music
Raffle participant? No
Event Title: A Feast of Carols Dorothy Cotton Jubilee Singers
Time: 4pm
Location: Ford Hall
Description: The Dorothy Cotton Jubilee Singers is a diverse community that offers deep, human connection and consantly seeks ways to educate and inspire our community through sharing their extensive repertoire. While the main focus of the Dorothy Cotton Jubilee Singers is to share the music of the "Negro Spirituals" with others, there is a substantial educational piece that is woven into the fabric of their singing. Join us this December for "A feast of Carols" to ring in the holiday spirit, featuring the World Premiere of African-American composer lena McLin's Christmas Cantata and a special performance by the Dorothy Cotton Youth Singers! Free admission (donations accepted)
Sponsor & Contact: Ithaca College School of Music
Raffle participant?: No
Event Title: Percussion Ensemble
Times: 8:15pm to 9:45pm
Location: Ford Hall
Description: Join the Ithaca College School of Music, Theater and Performing Arts Percussion Ensemble performance.
Sponsor & Contact: School of Music
Raffle participant? No
Event Title: Noon Hour Meditation
Time: 12pm
Location: Muller Chapel
Description: Meditation sessions are available at noon EST on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays in Muller Chapel. No experience is necessary.
Sponsor & Contact: Mindful at IC
Raffle participant? No
Event Title: Hand Embroidery Workshop
Time: 12-2pm
Location: Friends 102 (Makerspace Room 2)
Description: RSVP required on Engage! The Makerspace will teach you a thing or two about hand embroidery in this relaxing workshop! Feel free to bring clothes or fabric that you want to embroider on, or we can get you set up on a traditional fabric and hoop.
Sponsor & Contact: IC Makerspace, makerspace@ithaca.edu
Raffle participant? No
Event Title: Zumba
Time: 4:15pm to 5:00pm
Location: Aerobics Room, Fitness Center
Description: Join the Office of Recreational Sports for Group Fitness Zumba. 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. Class sign-ups are available online at recreation.ithaca.edu and at the Fitness Center front desk 24 hours prior to the scheduled start time.
Sponsor & Contact: Office of Recreational Sports, campusrec@ithaca.edu
Raffle participant? No
Event Title: Realization Process Meditation
Time: 5:00 pm – 5:30 pm
Location: Muller Chapel
Description: Join Mindful IC for Realization Process Meditation at 5:00-5:30 pm and Qigong (an ancient movement practice) at 5:30-6:15 pm on Mondays at Muller Chapel. Come as you are - no experience or special clothing needed.
Sponsor & Contact: Mindful IC
Raffle participant? No
Event Title: Monday Night Qigong
Time: 5:30 pm – 6:15 pm
Location: Muller Chapel
Description: Join Mindful IC for Realization Process Meditation at 5:00-5:30 pm and Qigong (an ancient movement practice) at 5:30-6:15 pm on Mondays at Muller Chapel. Come as you are - no experience or special clothing needed.
Sponsor & Contact: Mindful IC
Raffle participant? No
Event Title: Mat Pilates
Time: 5:15pm to 6:15pm
Location: Aerobics Room, Fitness Center
Description: Join Kate in our Mat Pilates class to strengthen and tone your body with a focus on core stability, flexibility, and overall balance. Using just a mat, you'll perform a series of controlled movements and exercises designed to enhance muscle strength, improve posture, and increase endurance. Suitable for all fitness levels, this class emphasizes precise technique and breathing to help you achieve a more aligned and resilient body. Class sign-ups are available online at recreation.ithaca.edu and at the Fitness Center front desk 24 hours prior to the scheduled start time.
Sponsor & Contact: Office of Recreational Sports, campusrec@ithaca.edu
Raffle participant? No
Event Title: School of Music student recitals
Times: 7pm to 8:30pm
Location: Hockett Family Recital Hall
Description: Join the Ithaca College School of Music, Theater and Performing Arts as their student performers host recitals.
Sponsor & Contact: School of Music
Raffle participant? No
Event Title: Strength & Flexibility
Time: 6:30pm – 7:15pm
Location: Aerobics Room, Fitness Center
Description: Join the Office of Recreational Sports instructor for Strength & Flexibility. This class is designed to improve your mobility by blending elements of yoga, aerobic activity, and strengthening into one. Everyone is welcome, wherever you are at in your fitness journey! Class sign-ups are available online at recreation.ithaca.edu and at the Fitness Center front desk 24 hours prior to the scheduled start time.
Sponsor & Contact: Office of Recreational Sports, campusrec@ithaca.edu
Raffle participant? No
Event Title: Symphony Orchestra
Times: 8:15pm to 9:45pm
Location: Ford Hall
Description: Join the Ithaca College School of Music, Theater and Performing Arts Symphony Orchestra performance.
Sponsor & Contact: School of Music
Raffle participant? No
Event Title: Destress with CSS
Time: 12pm - 2pm
Location: Center for Student Success, Muller Faculty Center - Suite 106
Description: Finals week is here! Join us at the Center for Student Success for Drop-In Hours with a Success Coach, Monday – Friday, 12 – 2pm. We are ready to help you with skills for stress management, time management, assessing your study techniques, beating procrastination and more! Need a quiet place to concentrate? Reserve our student office space for studying or take a sensory break to recharge. Don't forget to grab our Study Tip Survival Guide to ace your exams and the limited edition Stop & Breathe Goose Sticker! Plus, get creative and help us decorate at our paper snowflake crafting station. Let's finish the semester strong together! Visit our website to learn more about us here.
Sponsor & Contact: Center for Student Success, Jessica Santiago jsantiago@ithaca.edu
Raffle participant? Yes
Event Title: Pond Reflections: Forest + Sound Bathing
Time: 11am-2pm
Location: Muller Chapel; Gathering Hall
Description: Join Nature Rx for a special edition of Pond Reflections! Immerse yourself in the sounds of the winter forest while staying warm and connecting with nature. Journaling prompts and coloring pages will be available as additional forms of relaxation and reflection.
Sponsor & Contact: Nature Rx, John Witkiewicz; jwitkiewicz@ithaca.edu
Raffle participant? Yes
Event Title: MetCon
Time: 4:15pm to 5:00pm
Location: Aerobics Room, Fitness Center
Description: Join the Office of Recreational Sports instructor for MetCon this type of training requires maximum output of its clients but in return offers impressive results with less of a time commitment than conventional workouts. Rather than compartmentalizing training into elements of cardio, strength, muscular endurance, plyometrics, and agility Metabolic Conditioning combines all of them into one program. Class sign-ups are available online at recreation.ithaca.edu and at the Fitness Center front desk 24 hours prior to the scheduled start time.
Sponsor & Contact: Office of Recreational Sports, campusrec@ithaca.edu
Raffle participant? No
Event Title: Strength & Flexibility
Time: 6:30pm – 7:15pm
Location: Aerobics Room, Fitness Center
Description: Join the Office of Recreational Sports instructor for Strength & Flexibility. This class is designed to improve your mobility by blending elements of yoga, aerobic activity, and strengthening into one. Everyone is welcome, wherever you are at in your fitness journey! Class sign-ups are available online at recreation.ithaca.edu and at the Fitness Center front desk 24 hours prior to the scheduled start time.
Sponsor & Contact: Office of Recreational Sports, campusrec@ithaca.edu
Raffle participant? No
Event Title: Destress with CSS
Time: 12pm - 2pm
Location: Center for Student Success, Muller Faculty Center - Suite 106
Description: Finals week is here! Join us at the Center for Student Success for Drop-In Hours with a Success Coach, Monday – Friday, 12 – 2pm. We are ready to help you with skills for stress management, time management, assessing your study techniques, beating procrastination and more! Need a quiet place to concentrate? Reserve our student office space for studying or take a sensory break to recharge. Don't forget to grab our Study Tip Survival Guide to ace your exams and the limited edition Stop & Breathe Goose Sticker! Plus, get creative and help us decorate at our paper snowflake crafting station. Let's finish the semester strong together! Visit our website to learn more about us here.
Sponsor & Contact: Center for Student Success, Jessica Santiago jsantiago@ithaca.edu
Raffle participant? Yes
Event Title: Noon Hour Meditation
Time: 12pm
Location: Muller Chapel
Description: Meditation sessions are available at noon EST on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays in Muller Chapel. No experience is necessary.
Sponsor & Contact: Mindful at IC
Raffle participant? No
Event Title: Zumba
Time: 4:15pm to 5:00pm
Location: Aerobics Room, Fitness Center
Description: Join the Office of Recreational Sports for Group Fitness Zumba. 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. Class sign-ups are available online at recreation.ithaca.edu and at the Fitness Center front desk 24 hours prior to the scheduled start time.
Sponsor & Contact: Office of Recreational Sports, campusrec@ithaca.edu
Raffle participant? No
Event Title: Mat Pilates
Time: 5:15pm to 6:15pm
Location: Aerobics Room, Fitness Center
Description: Join Kate in our Mat Pilates class to strengthen and tone your body with a focus on core stability, flexibility, and overall balance. Using just a mat, you'll perform a series of controlled movements and exercises designed to enhance muscle strength, improve posture, and increase endurance. Suitable for all fitness levels, this class emphasizes precise technique and breathing to help you achieve a more aligned and resilient body. Class sign-ups are available online at recreation.ithaca.edu and at the Fitness Center front desk 24 hours prior to the scheduled start time.
Sponsor & Contact: Office of Recreational Sports, campusrec@ithaca.edu
Raffle participant? No
Event Title: Destress with CSS
Time: 12pm - 2pm
Location: Center for Student Success, Muller Faculty Center - Suite 106
Description: Finals week is here! Join us at the Center for Student Success for Drop-In Hours with a Success Coach, Monday – Friday, 12 – 2pm. We are ready to help you with skills for stress management, time management, assessing your study techniques, beating procrastination and more! Need a quiet place to concentrate? Reserve our student office space for studying or take a sensory break to recharge. Don't forget to grab our Study Tip Survival Guide to ace your exams and the limited edition Stop & Breathe Goose Sticker! Plus, get creative and help us decorate at our paper snowflake crafting station. Let's finish the semester strong together! Visit our website to learn more about us here.
Sponsor & Contact: Center for Student Success, Jessica Santiago jsantiago@ithaca.edu
Raffle participant? Yes
