UW-Eau Claire finals week is May 15-19 and this can be a stressful time, but the campus has resources to help reduce stress for students.
According to the director of libraries, Jill Markgraf, the McIntyre Library is doing a lot to help reduce stress for all students.
Markgraf said the library is offering several extra stress-relieving opportunities and brain breaks along with their regular peaceful studying environment.
“We offer stress relievers like therapy dogs and are having pancakes with the chancellor event on May 16. We also have coloring activities in the Makerspace, and the Rest Nest will be operating at its usual hours,” Markgraf said.
There are 26 scheduled therapy dog visits between May 8 and May 19. These visits are held in the library right off the main desk area, according to Markgraf.
“We observe that students connect with each other when they are…