Finals Week is upon us.
To help ease the pain — or should we say stress — the University of Nebraska at Omaha is offering a series of events to help students de-stress.
Here’s a running list of things you can do and places you can go to take a break from all of the studying…
THURSDAY
Pet-A-Puppy is from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the CEC Lobby.
Relax in the Rec is from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the HPER Atrium. It’ll feature live holiday music and free hot chocolate.
Holiday Zumba is from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in Room 143 of the HPER Building.
Mavs Night at Defy Gravity, 10421 Portal Road is from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. Donate $1 to Children’s Hospital for unlimited fun and pizza. Ollie the Trolley will pick up students from the Scott Village and Maverick Village every 30 to 45 minutes.
Friday
Finals Survival Kit Giveaway is 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Criss Library and Mammal Hall.
Monday
Fill the Kettle for Coffee is from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Criss Library. Make a donation to the red kettle and receive coffee and pastries.
Support the Channel 94.1 Diaper Drive for the Lydia House from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the HPER Gym. Students, Faculty and staff are invited to donate $2 for lunch (including Jimmy John’s sandwich, chips, and a drink). Your donation will benefit the Lydia House. If you bring a pack of diapers to donate you’ll be entered in a raffle to win UNO Branded prizes including: scarfs, beanie hats, selfie sticks, shirts, hockey pucks and more.
Color me Calm is from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. in the Criss Library. Relieve some stress by coloring a picture.
Hungry Hungry Hippo Contest during De-Stress Fest is from 9 p.m. to 11 P.M. at the CEC
building. Forming a 2- or 4-person team to play the human version of Hungry Hungry Hippo. Click here for more details. Winners will receive $25 on their MavCard. The game will double as a fundraiser for the Omaha Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium.
Relaxation Station is from 9 p.m. to 11 p.m. in the CEC building. Donate $5 to the Omaha Zoo to gain entry to watch the Hungry Hungry Hippo contest which includes free food and games.
TUESDAY
Play-doh Sculpting Contest is from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Room 130 of the CEC Building. Donate $1 to Children’s Hospital and enjoy play‑doh sculpting and Topper’s Pizza. Sculpting contest winner will receive up to $100 in MavCard money. Click here for details.
Late Night Breakfast is from 9 p.m. to 11 p.m. in the Scott Café.
Textbook BuyBack is from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the UNO Bookstore. Sell your textbooks and receive a raffle ticket for a $500 gift card to use in the UNO Bookstore.
Walk-In Resume Reviews is from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m in Room 115 of the Eppley Administration Building. The event features quick career coaching, cookies and cocoa by the ACDC staff.
Wednesday, Dec. 16
Textbook BuyBack is from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the UNO Bookstore. Sell your textbooks and receive a raffle ticket for a $500 gift card to use in the UNO Bookstore.
Free Chair Massages from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. in the Maverick Village Clubhouse.
Men’s Basketball Pre-Game is from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Godfather’s Pizza in Aksarben Village.
Join the Durango cheer squad at the UNO Men’s Basketball vs. Simpson College at 7 p.m. in Baxter Arena.
Thursday, Dec. 17
Textbook BuyBack is from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Mammel Hall. Sell your textbooks and receive a raffle ticket for a $500 gift card to use in the UNO Bookstore.
