Every week, there are numerous activities to help you maintain balance and manage your stress. Consider building the following opportunities into your calendar:

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Big Red Chill

Monday 5/7, 2 – 5 pm
Ho Plaza (if rain in the Lobby of WSH)

Take a break from studying and chill out with a free massage, mocktails, subs, pizza, cookies, popcorn, fruit and veggies and fortune cookies! Make a stress ball, a tie dye shirt, decorate with henna, or pet a puppy! Sponsored by Cornell Minds Matter and Residential Congress

Retention in the IVY, the How & Why of It

Thursday, 5/10; 12:00 noon-2:00 pm
Willard Straight Memorial Room

The Men of Color Colleague Network Group cordially invites you to participate in a discussion to highlight issues surrounding the retention of men of color. Join us as we discuss issues faced by our male faculty, staff, and students of color at Cornell University, and solutions to support their retention. Lunch will be provided by La Cocina Latina Catering.  Limited space available. Please visit this link to RSVP.

Meditation and Prayer Space Available During Study/Exam Period

9 am to 10:30 pm daily
Annabel Taylor Hall

As part of its focus on creating a caring community at Cornell, Cornell United Religious Work invites you to use its meditation and prayer space in Anabel Taylor Hall. This space is open to the entire Cornell community during building hours. The room is furnished with a plush carpet, meditation pillows, and a kneeler. It is a non-sectarian space with no religious iconography. For more information, contact Leslie Meyerhoff (5-6003; mls73)

Free Cornell Outdoor Education Stress Busters 

Sign up with a friend. No experience is needed.Whether just for a half hour, or as much as two hours, briefly escape library and laboratory, the books and papers, and get some healthy and fun exercise—feed your soul as well as your brain! There are limited spaces for the activities and while they are free to Cornell students (undergrad and grad), pre-registration is required: to register please go to: http://ctlc.cornell.edu/content/stress-buster. If you have questions, please contact Rob Cook at rjc288@cornell.edu or 254-1357.

• Canoeing: Paddle Beebe Lake including the “gorgeous” Hemlock Gorge and its hidden waterfall. Meet at Beebe Lake near Japes Lodge.
  Tuesday, May 8; *24 people max per hour
  - 12-1 pm
  - 1-2 pm
  - 2-3 pm
• Tyrolean Traverse: Glide over the water on a zipline with spectacular views! Meet at Sackett Bridge/Beebe Lake.
  Tuesday, May 8; *15 people max per hour
  - 12-1 pm
  - 1-2 pm
  - 2-3 pm
• Biking: leisurely bike tour of Forest Home, the Plantations and its beautiful blossoms and spring flowers, and depending on the group’s energy levels, upper Cascadilla Creek and the East Hill Recreation Way. Meet at Japes Lodge, Beebe Lake.
  Thursday, May 10; *10 people max per hour
  - 12-1 pm
  - 1-2 pm
  - 2-3 pm

Textbook Buyback 

Last day: Friday, May 18
The Cornell Store, plus 2 other locations

Cash for books you no longer need, plus a candy bar and 25% off coupon* for every transaction. Get back up to 50% of the new book price* on over 1,000 titles. Earn top dollar, no matter where your books were purchased.

Anime Showing

Saturdays from 7 - 11 pm 
Lewis Auditorium, Goldwin Smith

This event is sponsored by member organizations of Cornell Asian Pacific Islander Student Union (CAPSU): Join the Cornell Japanese Animation Society, to watch some new, some old, some excellent, and some hilariously terrible anime series. Commentary and no-commentary seating available upon request. Free for any anime enthusiasts. Review the full semester schedule.

Coffee Hour

Thursdays at 4:30 pm
Willard Straight Hall Browsing Library

Come hang out with old friends and converse with new friends over a free cup of coffee or tea! Coffee Hour represents a time and place where people can meet each other for the sake of developing new connections and friendships. The goal is to integrate the network of students and organizations on campus who otherwise may not cross paths by encouraging those with similar interests to connect.

Chi Kung Classes

Thursdays, 5 pm. $12.00 per class
One World Room, Anabel Taylor Hall

Instructor Kati Hanna '64 helps slow you down and develop mindfulness. Just show up for half-hour of relaxing exercise!  Develops mindfulness. It's good for your mental & physical health.

Tibetan Buddhist Meditation

Mondays, Wednesdays & Thursdays, 12:15 -1pm
Founders Room, Anabel Taylor Hall

Students, faculty, and staff are welcome to attend these meditation sessions, led by Namgyal Monastery Monks.

Al-Anon Group

Mondays, 12:15-1 pm
Edwards Room in Anabel Taylor Hall

This noon-time AFG (Al-Anon Family Group) is open to all members of the community. It offers strength and hope for friends and family members of problem drinkers. Feel free to bring your lunch. Learn about other alcohol and other drug support groups.

Life coaching for CU faculty & staff

Would you like to talk to someone from the Wellness Program about something on your mind or a change you are wanting to make? If you are looking to have a conversation about health, nutrition, fitness, or a general topic, this is an opportunity for you. The Wellness Program professionals are certified coaches who can help you clarify your thinking around what's most important to you. Half hour sessions can be done in person or by telephone; they are free and confidential. Email Kerry at kk253@cornell.edu or call 254-2985 to schedule a life coaching session. If your concern is more in-depth, The Faculty and Staff Assistance Program (FSAP) offers free, confidential, professional counseling and consultation services by telephone or in person. Get more information about FSAP and its services.

Fun online resources (to do whenever you wish)

• My Yoga's on-demand mind-body video library  
• Mayo Clinic office stretches
• Humor Day lecture on CornellCast