Closures and Alerts

There will be no hot water in any bathroom or locker room in the SMC Campus Center on Saturday, May 2.

Programs and Initiatives for Stress Management

Graduate school can be stressful! At UMB, we are committed to spreading awareness about stress and anxiety, creating supportive programming, and providing resources designed to help students achieve academic success. A little bit of stress is good to motivate us to perform, and to pursue our personal and professional desires. However, the way that we respond to stress can make a big difference to our overall well-being. Learning how to cope with stress is important for mental and physical wellbeing. 

Take a "Paws" Pet Therapy Maddie, Marcel, and Pippin will be there to bring a little joy and hopefully brighten your day. Pet therapy takes place in the HSHSL Library Gallery from 12-1 p.m. 

Spring 2026 Dates:

Wednesday, May 6th, 12-1 p.m. 

Book Well, is a health and wellness initiative to encourage reading for pleasure and stress reduction. Research shows that regular reading improves brain connectivity, increases vocabulary and comprehension, prevents cognitive decline, and strengthens empathy. Reading also aids in sleep readiness, stress reduction, lowers blood pressure and heart rate, fights depression symptoms, and contributes to a longer life. 

Books can be donated in the wellness suite located on the 5th floor of URecfit and wellness. 

Stress Busters is a nationwide college health program that helps students rediscover relaxation. You've been go-go-going and we want you to take a breather. Sooth the stress away with a variety of simple and creative ways to feel relief during finals season.

Spring 2026 Stressbusters Events:

Stressbusters Student Cookout, Tuesday, May 5, 12-1:30 p.m., SON Lawn--Rain location SMC Campus Center Fireplace Lounge | Please join URecFit and Wellness and USGA for a student cookout during finals week. First come, first serve. Take a break to nourish yourself and relax on the SON lawn. The first 200 students will receive a hamburger, hotdog or vegetarian options-veggie burger and chick pea salad along with assorted drinks, chips, and dessert. Please bring your one card. 

Stressbusters Community Study Space and Study Break, Wednesday, May 6, 10 a.m.-3:00 p.m., HSHSL Library Gallery | URecFit and Wellness and USGA invite you to take part in a community study space in the HSHSL Library Gallery. Study alongside others and take a break to relax with therapy dogs, available for pets and play from 12–1 p.m. Enjoy refreshments at 1:30 p.m. and receive a stress‑relief gift bag during your afternoon study break. Stop by anytime throughout the day and tackle your studying in community. **First come, first serve for refreshments and gift bags. 

Take a Paws Pet Therapy, Wednesday, May 6, 12-1 p.m, HSHSL Library Gallery | Maddie, Marcel, and Pippin will be there to bring a little joy and hopefully brighten your day. 

Stressbusters Zen Relaxation Room, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., SMC Campus Center, Room 115 | Take a break during finals in our Zen relaxation room. Come and go as you need throughout the day. The room will be open from 10 am until 3:30 p.m. We will provide floor pillows, areas to relax, dim lighting, and light refreshments (delivered at 11 a.m.). Co-sponsored by URecFit and Wellness and USGA. 

Stressbusters Breakfast Give-away, Thursday, May 7, 8:30 a.m.-10 a.m., SMC Campus Center, Fireplace Lounge | Pick up a boxed breakfast to fuel your mind and body for finals. Coffee and tea service will also be available. First come, first serve. Co-sponsored by URecFit and Wellness and USGA