Duck Away from Finals

Spring 2025 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 are here to provide a stellar array of options to support you during finals! Visit the library's stress-less page to learn more.

SCW Library

Puppies and Pizza

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, May 5, 12-1:30pm

Babbio Atrium

Breathe In: A Chill Space

A chill space to stress less. Take a break with CAPS and unwind with aromatherapy, origami, planting, bubble-blowing, and more.

Thu, May 8, 1-3pm

Wellness Garden (Behind the Wellness Center)

Dough-Not Worry

Grab a doughnut for your study session as GSL wishes all students best of luck on their final exams and projects. Sponsored by GSL.

Thu, May 8, 1-3pm

SCW Library

De-Stress Yoga

More info to come!

Thu, May 8, 6-7pm

UCC Gym

Breakfast After Dark

Take a break from the books and join us for 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, May 8, 9-11:30pm

Pierce Dining Hall

The Duck Den

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

Fri, May 9, 1-4pm

UCC Student Commons, 2nd Floor

Virtual Reality Relaxation

Get away from it all in virtual reality. Visit CAPS to experience VR meditation and relaxation. Limited spaces available - must be booked in advance through the Healthy Stevens Portal.

Mon, May 12, 9am - 4:30pm

CAPS, Student Wellness Center, 2nd Floor

Chalk It Up!

More info to come!

Mon, May 12, 11am-1pm

Walker Lawn

Yoga with Carlie

Space is limited! Click here to reserve your spot today. Sponsored by Campus Recreation.

Mon, May 12, 6-7pm

UCC Movement Studio

Duck, Duck Games

Come to the Career Center for games, snacks, and fun. Jenga, Connect 4, Corn-Hole Toss, Twister, Hula Hoops, Coloring. We will have a quiet space too!

Tues, May 13 - Thu, May 15, 11am-3pm

Career Center, Howe 6th Floor

Wellness Walk & Coffee

Join the Wellness Peer Educators for a one-hour de-stress walk around Hoboken! We will walk from campus to The Hive, then along the waterfront and end at Babbio. Walk participants get 50% off drinks at The Hive! Meet outside the Student Wellness Center.

Tues, May 13, 12-1pm

Student Wellness Center

Hydroponic Plant Propogation

Decorate a vase, propogate a plant cutting, and watch the roots grow! Limited supplies, first come, first serve!

Tues, May 13, 1-3pm

Martha Bayard 104

Decorate Your Own Gratitude Journal

Take a mindful break with the Office of Student Culture and Belonging. Practicing gratitude can reduce stress, improve mental health, and ease anxiety - plus it's a fun way to reflect on what grounds you. Coffee, tea, cookies and supplies provided

Tues, May 13, 2-4pm

UCC 220 Student Commons

Air Dry Clay

More info to come!

Tues, May 13, 2-4pm

Gianforte North, 103

Pickleball Free Play

More info to come!

Wed, May 14, 4-6pm

UCC Tennis Courts

Yoga with Carlie

Space is limited! Click here to reserve your spot today. Sponsored by Campus Recreation.

Thu, May 15, 6-7pm

UCC Movement Studio