UAB students can take a break and unwind during Stress Less Week, which runs from April 7 to 12. This weeklong event offers fun and relaxing activities to help students manage stress as they approach finals.

Stress Less schedule of events:

Monday, April 7

DIY Day
11 a.m. – 2 p.m. | Campus Green
Craft friendship bracelets, study buddies, and more!

Tuesday, April 8

Notes of Hope
9 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. | Heritage Hall First Floor lobby
Leave and receive messages of encouragement.

Wednesday, April 9

Notes of Hope
10 a.m. – 1 p.m. | Heritage Hall First Floor lobby
Another chance to spread positivity! .

Forging Hope with Firehouse
11 a.m. – 1 p.m. | HSC First Floor
Learn about service events with Serve205 and Firehouse Ministries.

Pugs not Drugs with Hand in Paw
11 a.m. – 2 p.m.| HSC Amphitheater
Take a study break with puppy cuddles and learn about on-campus resources for students in recovery.

Blazer Bash Car Smash
11 a.m. – 2 p.m. | Campus Green North Plaza
Smash away your stress with the UAB National Alumni Society.

Craft ‘n’ Chat
11 a.m. – 2 p.m. | HSC 230
Join Blazer Production Assistants for crafts, snacks, and chats with Pathfinders.

De-Stress with DCA: Hat Painting
2 – 4 p.m. | HSC Amphitheater
Relax while expressing your creativity by designing your own hat!

Thursday, April 10

Pugs not Drugs with Hand in Paw
11 a.m. – 2 p.m. | HSC Amphitheater
Another chance for puppy cuddles and to learn about student recovery resources.

Ecoscape
11 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. | HSC First Floor
Learn eco-friendly tips while creating your own personal terrarium.

FYE & SYE Send-Off
11 am – 1 pm | Blazer LRC
Celebrate a transition in your college journey with free food and giveaways.

Bite-Size Budgeting
11 a.m. – 2 p.m. | North Campus Green
Enjoy a pretzel and lemonade while picking up budgeting tips.

Friday, April 11

Toss Away the Stress Cornhole Tournament
11 a.m. – 2 p.m. | Unity Park, SON
Join the School of Nursing for a singles tournament.

FNL Silent Disco: Raving with Respect
7–11 p.m. | Campus Green
Grab a pair of headphones and dance the night away to different mixes—all while learning how to party smart and stay safe!

Saturday, April 12

5K/10K Scholarship Run
Check-in at 7 a.m. | Crestline Village
Students receive a $10 discount with their BlazerID. Register at alumni.uab.edu/run.

Register for events on Engage and don’t forget to bring your ONE Card where required. For more information about Stress Less Week or to arrange disability accommodations, contact April Coleman at alcolema@uab.edu or Student Counseling Services at 205-934-5816.