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Academic Success Centre

De-stress Fest

Save the date and tell all students!

The Academic Success Centre, Campus Rec, Student Wellness, the Library and other areas of student support are collaborating to provide a healthy array of resources and services to help you through a traditionally difficult time of the semester.

Just when you need a boost into the exam prep period, we offer academic, creative, physical, nutritional, and other support. There will be activities scheduled throughout the week and in various locations around Abbotsford and CEP campuses.

To join an event through Zoom, follow these directions to join an online ASC workshop. 

Schedule of activities

Check back for updates to the schedule of events or connect with the ASC for more details.

  = Academic skills events

  = Creative Destress events

 

Sessions Time Time & Location
Monday, November 20

Citation Station  

Drop by with your referencing and citation questions and ASC peer tutors will help you out. 

12-2 pm AB G126
11 am-1 pm CEP Library

MakerSpace  

Want to create a stronger mind-body connection? Start by making something at the MakerSpace. You can try out different activities ranging from weaving looms to 3D printers. 

11 am-3 pm Abbotsford Library

MVMENT+  

This class will blend various movement styles with both high and low intensity + awareness on breath and posture to improve mobility, conditioning, strength, balance and flexibility. This will be a full-body workout and equipment will be provided if needed (resistance bands, weights, etc.). Sign up for MVMENT+

11:50 am-12:30 pm CEP Building V - V 112

Self-Care Yoga  

A mind-body practice that combines yoga postures, movements, and breathing techniques to help you reduce stress, increase your energy and an opportunity to take some "me" time. Sign up for Self-Care Yoga

12:10-12:50 pm Athletics and Recreation Centre (E150)

Journalling for Wellness  

Facilitated by Student Wellness, this event highlights the therapeutic role of writing.

2:30-3:30 pm AB S1111

DeStress Activities  

Take a restorative break from your studies with various destress activities including colouring, puzzles, and more!

8:30 am-8:30 pm CEP Library
Tuesday, November 21

Plan, Don’t Cram: End of Semester Prep  

Drop by and tackle your end of semester planning. Get on top of your time management and plan out your final exam preparations.

12-2 pm AB S1111
11 am-1 pm CEP A1302

Games and Puzzles  

Check out a variety of games and puzzles for a social break from your studies or a solo DeStress activity. 

9 am-4 pm AB G 126

Yoga Flow  

Blending the benefits of active movement yoga practice and a deep connection to the breath. This class will include a warming of the body through dynamic posture sequences, as well as the balance of quiet, cooling postures for an integrated and nourishing practice to help calm and relax the nervous system. Sign up for Yoga Flow

11:50 am-12:30 pm CEP Building V - V 112

DeStress Activities  

Take a restorative break from your studies with various destress activities including colouring, puzzles, and more!

8:30 am-8:30 pm CEP Library
Wednesday, November 22

Exam Smarts Workshop  

Getting ready for your exams and wondering how everything will come together? Learn smart strategies to succeed in any kind of exam format. The workshop will cover tips and tricks to master written and multiple-choice exam formats. 

10-11 am AB G113 / Zoom
11 am-12 pm CEP A1206 / Zoom

InSync  

This class will connect the body and mind while offering an assortment of movement styles with both high and low intensity to build strength and endurance with active recovery.  Movements will be inspired by everything from HIIT to Barre to Qi Gong and everything in between! Sign up for InSync

11:50 am-12:30 pm CEP Building V - V 112

Self-Care Yoga  

A mind-body practice that combines yoga postures, movements, and breathing techniques to help you reduce stress, increase your energy and an opportunity to take some "me" time. Sign up for Self-Care Yoga

12:10-12:50 pm Athletics and Recreation Centre (E150)

Knitting Corner  

Find some company to knit with or bring your curiosity and learn how to knit.

1-3 pm AB G126

DeStress Activities  

Take a restorative break from your studies with various destress activities including colouring, puzzles, and more!

8:30 am-8:30 pm CEP Library
Thursday, November 23

Academic Integrity Info Session  

Drop by for help keep your studies stress-free by learning more about academic misconduct and how to avoid it in your work.

11 am-1 pm AB G113 / Zoom

Yoga Flow  

Blending the benefits of active movement yoga practice and a deep connection to the breath. This class will include a warming of the body through dynamic posture sequences, as well as the balance of quiet, cooling postures for an integrated and nourishing practice to help calm and relax the nervous system. Sign up for Yoga Flow

11:50 am-12:30 pm CEP Building V - V 112

Play with Paint  

Come play with some paint—try your hand with calligraphy, have fun with watercolors, or paint a rock!

1-3 pm AB G126

DeStress Activities  

Take a restorative break from your studies with various destress activities including colouring, puzzles, and more!

8:30 am-8:30 pm CEP Library
Friday, November 24 

VOWeL  

The Virtual Open Writing Lab (for everyone) is an online writing and accountability community that meets each Friday. It’s open to all students, staff, and faculty — why not try it out this week! 

https://vowel-writers.weebly.com/

9 am-12 pm Zoom
Email asc@ufv.ca for link

Writing Retreat  

Need the perfect space to finish that final essay—look no further. The writing retreat can provide you support and motivation to complete that final project. There will be snacks to munch while you write, making sure nothing stops you from reaching your goal!

1-3 pm AB G126

Zenicle Crafting  

Find some zen in popsicle stick crafting… curious to know what that’s all about? Come and check it out!

1-3 pm AB G126

DeStress Activities  

Take a restorative break from your studies with various destress activities including colouring, puzzles, and more!

8:30 am-8:30 pm CEP Library
Sessions Time Time & Location
Monday, November 20

Citation Station  

Drop by with your referencing and citation questions and ASC peer tutors will help you out. 

12 pm-2 pm AB G126
11 am-1 pm CEP Library

MakerSpace  

Want to create a stronger mind-body connection? Start by making something at the MakerSpace. You can try out different activities ranging from weaving looms to 3D printers.

11 am-3 pm Abbotsford Library

MVMENT+  

This class will blend various movement styles with both high and low intensity + awareness on breath and posture to improve mobility, conditioning, strength, balance and flexibility. This will be a full-body workout and equipment will be provided if needed (resistance bands, weights, etc.). Sign up for MVMENT+

11:50 am-12:30 pm CEP Building V - V 112

Self-Care Yoga  

A mind-body practice that combines yoga postures, movements, and breathing techniques to help you reduce stress, increase your energy and an opportunity to take some "me" time. Sign up for Self-Care Yoga

12:10-12:50 pm Athletics and Recreation Centre (E150)

Journalling for Wellness  

Facilitated by Student Wellness, this event highlights the therapeutic role of writing.

2:30-3:30pm AB S1111

DeStress Activities  

Take a restorative break from your studies with various destress activities including colouring, puzzles, and more!

8:30 am-8:30 pm CEP Library
Tuesday, November 21

Plan, Don’t Cram: End of Semester Prep  

Drop by and tackle your end of semester planning. Get on top of your time management and plan out your final exam preparations.

12 pm to 2 pm AB S1111
11 am to 1 pm CEP A1302

Games and Puzzles  

Check out a variety of games and puzzles for a social break from your studies or a solo DeStress activity. 

1-3 pm AB G 126

Yoga Flow  

Blending the benefits of active movement yoga practice and a deep connection to the breath. This class will include a warming of the body through dynamic posture sequences, as well as the balance of quiet, cooling postures for an integrated and nourishing practice to help calm and relax the nervous system. Sign up for Yoga Flow

11:50 am-12:30 pm CEP Building V - V 112

DeStress Activities  

Take a restorative break from your studies with various destress activities including colouring, puzzles, and more!

8:30 am-8:30 pm CEP Library
Wednesday, November 22

Exam Smarts Workshop  

Getting ready for your exams and wondering how everything will come together? Learn smart strategies to succeed in any kind of exam format. The workshop will cover tips and tricks to master written and multiple-choice exam formats. 

10-11 am AB G113 / Zoom
11 am-12 pm CEP A1206 / Zoom

InSync  

This class will connect the body and mind while offering an assortment of movement styles with both high and low intensity to build strength and endurance with active recovery.  Movements will be inspired by everything from HIIT to Barre to Qi Gong and everything in between! Sign up for InSync

11:50 am-12:30 pm CEP Building V - V 112

Self-Care Yoga  

A mind-body practice that combines yoga postures, movements, and breathing techniques to help you reduce stress, increase your energy and an opportunity to take some "me" time. Sign up for Self-Care Yoga

12:10-12:50 pm Athletics and Recreation Centre (E150)

Knitting Corner  

Find some company to knit with or bring your curiosity and learn how to knit.

1-3 pm AB G126

DeStress Activities  

Take a restorative break from your studies with various destress activities including colouring, puzzles, and more!

8:30 am-8:30 pm CEP Library
Thursday, November 23

Academic Integrity Info Session  

Drop by for help keep your studies stress-free by learning more about academic misconduct and how to avoid it in your work.

11-1 pm AB G113 / Zoom

Yoga Flow  

Blending the benefits of active movement yoga practice and a deep connection to the breath. This class will include a warming of the body through dynamic posture sequences, as well as the balance of quiet, cooling postures for an integrated and nourishing practice to help calm and relax the nervous system. Sign up for Yoga Flow

11:50 am-12:30 pm CEP Building V - V 112

Play with Paint  

Come play with some paint—try your hand with calligraphy, have fun with watercolors, or paint a rock!

1-3 pm AB G126

DeStress Activities  

Take a restorative break from your studies with various destress activities including colouring, puzzles, and more!

8:30 am-8:30 pm CEP Library
Friday, November 24 

VOWeL  

The Virtual Open Writing Lab (for everyone) is an online writing and accountability community that meets each Friday. It’s open to all students, staff, and faculty — why not try it out this week! 

https://vowel-writers.weebly.com/

9 am-12 pm Zoom
Email asc@ufv.ca for link

Writing Retreat  

Need the perfect space to finish that final essay—look no further. The writing retreat can provide you support and motivation to complete that final project. There will be snacks to munch while you write, making sure nothing stops you from reaching your goal!

1-3 pm AB G126

Zenicle Crafting  

Find some zen in popsicle stick crafting… curious to know what that’s all about? Come and check it out!

1-3 pm AB G126

DeStress Activities  

Take a restorative break from your studies with various destress activities including colouring, puzzles, and more!

8:30 am-8:30 pm CEP Library