Duck Away from Finals

Fall 2024 Edition

What's the Duck?

When and Where?

Free Yoga and Meditation Classes at Asana Soul Practice

Take a moment to relax with Asana Soul Practice. You must register and reserve a spot in order to attend! Visit the registration page to sign up and learn more. Sponsored by the NJ Office of the Secretary of Higher Education. Free during finals and beyond!

Hoboken Studio: 411 Jefferson St, Hoboken, NJ 07030

Jersey City Studio: 124 1st Street Jersey City, NJ 07302

Stress Less with the Samuel C. Williams Library

The staff of the Samuel C. Williams Library and our pets are here to provide a stellar array of services to support you during finals! Visit the library's stress-less page to learn about library pet messages, activity tables, the stress-less guide and more! 

Dec 13 - Dec 20

SCW Library

Campus Coffee House

Three days during finals week your SGA will be bringing coffee and hot cocoa from shops in Hoboken to bring the cafes to the students!

Follow SGA on Instagram for more info!

Graduate Student Study Break Basket Raffle

Stop by the GSL Office to claim your ticket for destressing goodies!

Tickets available at the GSL Offices in Martha Bayard

Knitting and Crochet Group

Join the Wellness Peer Educators for knitting, crocheting, and socializing! Sign up to create hats and scarves to donate to the Hoboken community. All levels are welcome, but no experience is needed! Materials will be provided.

Wed, Dec 11, 1-3pm

Gateway North 213

Color Your Stress Away

Duck away from finals! Take a study break and relax with fellow students! Coloring pages and pencils supplied!

Wed, Dec 11, 1-4pm

UCC Student Commons, 2nd Floor

Game Together: Grad Student Wellness Evening

Get ready for a fun-filled evening of board games hosted by the Graduate Wellness Peer Educators. De-stress and get to know others while playing some classic board games together!

Wed, Dec 11, 4-6pm

Babbio 310

Dough-Not Worry

Doughnuts and coffee for students in the library. Sponsored by the GSL and the SCW Library.

Thu, Dec 12, 1:00pm

SWC Library

Breakfast After Dark

Take a break from the books and join us for a Pajama Party at Pierce Dining Hall. Dress is your favorite PJ's and enjoy a night filled with delicious food, music, prizes and more. Come comfy, leave happy! Sponsored by the Office of Residential Education and the Office of Residential and Dining Services

Thu, Dec 12, 9:30pm-12:00am

Pierce Dining Hall

Morning Yoga

12 spots will be available. Must be reserved through DSE. Registration will open 24hrs in advance. Sponsored by Campus Recreation.

Fri, Dec 13, 9-10am

UCC Fitness Center

Gratitude Journaling 

Join the Wellness Peer Educators in reflective writing as we reach the end of the semester.

Fri, Dec 13, 12-2pm

Martha Bayard 105

Destress HIIT Session

10 spots will be available. Must be reserved through DSE. Registration will open 24hrs in advance. Sponsored by Campus Recreation.

Fri, Dec 13, 4-5 pm

UCC Fitness Center

Morning Yoga

12 spots will be available. Must be reserved through DSE. Registration will open 24hrs in advance. Sponsored by Campus Recreation.

Mon, Dec 16, 9-10am

UCC Fitness Center

Pause for Paws

The best source of comfort comes from a 4-legged friend! Join CAPS and the Wellness Peer Educators for a therapy dog session. A little cuddle with our furry friends goes a long way! Pizza too (while it lasts!)

Mon, Dec 16, 11am-1pm

Babbio Atrium

Let it Go!

Snowflake Keychain/Ornament Making using Diamond Dotz. Let the stress go ^_^ Sponsored by CAPS.

Mon, Dec 16, 5-6pm

Location TBD

Succulent Pot Painting

Choose a succulent and paint for your new green friend! Sponsored by Student Health Services.

Tues, Dec 17, 11:00-1:00pm

Martha Bayard 104

Relaxation Event at Lore-El

Come join us for some relaxation focused on women's empowerment. Sponsored by the Lore-El Center for Women's Leadership. Register and learn more on DuckLink

Wed, Dec 18, 2-3pm

Gateway North 103

Design Your Own Flag and Tote Bag

Come paint and create flags and a tote bag while learning the significance of ones cultural flags. Sponsored by the Office of Student Culture and Belonging. Register and learn more on DuckLink

Wed, Dec 18, 3-4:30pm

UCC Student Commons, 2nd Floor

The Duck Den

Come hang out with the staff of Student Life! We will have games, activities, puzzles and more! Sponsored by UG Student Life.

Wed, Dec 18, 3-5pm

UCC Student Commons (2nd Fl)

Waddle Your Worries Away

Waddle by for games, paint a duck, or just say hi! Sponsored by Graduate Student Life.

Thu, Dec 19, 3-5pm

Martha Bayard 104

Morning Yoga

12 spots will be available. Must be reserved through DSE. Registration will open 24hrs in advance. Sponsored by Campus Recreation.

Fri, Dec 20, 9:00-10:00am

UCC Fitness Center

Destress HIIT Session

10 spots will be available. Must be reserved through DSE. Registration will open 24hrs in advance. Sponsored by Campus Recreation.

Fri, Dec 20, 4:00-5:00pm

UCC Fitness Center