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During Taking Care Week 2018, students wrote “Get Well” cards for Akron Children’s Hospital patients while relaxing with the therapy dogs.

Taking Care Week 2020 Promotes Physical, Mental Health During Midterms

Sponsored by the Counseling and Testing Center, this week of events will begin on Feb. 24 and end on Feb. 28.
By Megan Parker and Caitlin Heintz • February 20, 2020

The Counseling and Testing Center is sponsoring Taking Care Week 2020 with a variety of events across campus to help students engage in positive physical and mental health activities. Dr. Juanita Martin,...

University students write “Get Well” cards for Akron Children’s Hospital patients and take a moment to relax with the therapy dogs.

Taking Care Week Offers Students, Faculty, Staff Ways to De-stress

Each spring semester, the Counseling and Testing Center hosts Taking Care Week in order to help remind people of the importance of self-care.
By Megan Parker, News Contributor • March 5, 2018

Hosted by the Counseling and Testing Center, this year’s Taking Care Week included several activities; such as informational workshops where students, faculty and staff learned ways to de-stress and...

The power of Yoga

The power of Yoga

By Zaina Salem, Editor in Chief • March 9, 2016

With spring break approaching, it may be difficult for students to stay motivated for all of the upcoming papers and exams. A way students can de-stress from school work and relax is by taking time to...

Stress turning you into a zombie?

October 9, 2012

Written by: Nancy Stone Bags under the eyes, shuffling feet, bottomless coffee, and a draining stare. This can only mean one thing: it’s midterm time! Students all over campus are striving to get...

Procrastination: a constant worry for students as midterms approach

February 15, 2012

By: Katelyn Freil Midterm exams are quickly approaching, and students may be wondering how they got here so fast. For those who procrastinated and didn’t keep up with their school work, this can be...

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