Schedule of Events
The schedule below will help you plan ahead for a fun-filled, stress-relieving day! You may also download an abbreviated PDF schedule.
Click here to download the 2023 Pioneer Pause Schedule PDF.
*Please note that you must RSVP for our Free Community Lunch.
Marquee Events
Free Community Lunch (RSVP required)
Dining Hall, 11:00AM-2:00PM
Any student without a meal plan, faculty member, or staff member are encouraged to go and have a lunch on us at the dining hall. Pre-registration is recommended so we can make sign in easier, and to give a better count to our amazing food service staff!
Pumpkin Painting Contest & Raffle Winner Results
Lawrence Hall Lobby, 3:15-3:30PM
*This event has been moved from Village Park to the LH Lobby due to weather forecast.
Paint a small pumpkin to release stress and show your creativity. Those who submit their masterpeices by 2:30PM will be evaluated by two "masked mystery judges". Amazon gift cards will be awarded to the top pick and two runners up!
We will also draw the raffle ticket winners at the same time. Remember that students, faculty, and staff can earn raffle tickets by attending events on campus. Tickets can be dropped into prize boxes of your choice in the Lawrence Hall Ballroom (3rd floor). We have some great prizes this year, so be sure to raise your chances by checking out all we have to offer.
Sexual Health Trick or Treat
Lawrence Hall Ballroom (3rd floor), 7:00PM
*This event has been moved from Village Park to the LH Ballroom due to weather forecast.
Hosted by our amazing nurse Rebecca Harper. Tricks, Treats, Sexual Wellness, along with a costume contest and great music? Sign me up for this fun way to end the evening!
Scheduled Activities
Lawrence 3rd Floor Dining Hall, 11:00AM-2:00PM, (RSVP required)
Lunch will be available for the University Community for those without a meal plan. Registration is required ahead of time so that we can make sign in easier and provide the expected attendee numbers to CulinArt. We will still accept guests at the door, however you will have to follow our sign in process.
Students with a meal plan must scan in as usual and are not required to register.
Lawrence Hall GRW 1
3 Sessions, specific times below
Join us for a variety of yoga sessions taught by Erin McAuley, which is open to all skill levels. Yoga mats will be available, but you are welcome to bring your own.
Session 1: 10:30AM-11:45AM (Energy Flow)
A higher intensity vinyasa, with full Sun salutations and more challenging options. Movement oriented & muscle toning. Get warmed up and break a sweat ! Build up the stamina to indulge in as many Halloween tricks or treats you’d like !
Session 2: 12:45PM-2:00PM (Yin Yoga)
A cold practice for just after lunch. Practice rest and let it all digest with poses allowing the nervous system to reset. You’ll be all set to survive any spooky encounters !
Session 3: 2:30PM-3:45PM (Restorative Vinyasa & Nidra)
A slower flow vinyasa, partial sun salutations to warm you up with plenty of options to modify. Get settled into a comfortable Savasana extended into yoga sleep at the end of the practice. Enjoy deep healing and perhaps an otherworldly experience!
Grazing Activities
Join your fellow pioneers at our grazing zones packed full of activities. No registration, no stress – just set your own pace as you navigate the open fields of Lawrence Hall Lobby, Fishbowl (LH 200), the Ballroom, and Village Park between 9:00AM-3:00PM.
Village Park activities have officially been moved to the Lawrence Hall Lobby due to weather forecast.
Not only can you collect raffle tickets from each of these areas, but you can also look for the collectible bison stickers! We hope to see you all there.
*Note: a few activities have specific times listed - look out for asterisks (*).
*Pioneer Paws
12:00PM-1:00PM & 2:00PM-3:00PM
The UCC welcomes back our volunteers and therapy dogs in the LH Lobby. Animals offer emotional support to us in a multitude of ways, so stop by to pet or cuddle a pooch.
Green Thumb
9:00AM-3:00PM
Plants provide a sense of fulfillment and literally clear the air. Decorate a small terracotta pot and plant a succulent. These plants need minimal watering and can bring a little green into your living space, without all the hassle of maintaining picky houseplants.
Slime Station
9:00AM-3:00PM
Sometimes you need to get a little messy, and creating your own custom slime is a fun activity that creates a tactile relief tool for you to take with you. Our “Slimologists” will be there to pre-mix your slime, then you can customize it with food coloring and fillers.
Pumpkin Painting & Contest
9:00AM-2:30PM
Stop by and paint a small pumpkin while enjoying the fall weather in the LH Lobby. We will hold a Best of Show contest, where our judges will vote on the best designed pumpkin and two runners up. Winners will receive Amazon gift cards. To enter the contest you must have your pumpkin submitted to the judging table before 2:30PM.
No ‘Regerts’ Here!
9:00AM-3:00PM
Visualize your feelings, story, or style. Stop by and get a temporary tattoo applied to show your support for mental health and wellness. We will have volunteers available to help apply them to arms, hands, or faces.
*Service and Communion
10:00AM
Stop by to see Pastor Jennifer for a short mass and communion service. Information on locations of all faiths and local institutions will be available for those who wish. She will also be available to answer questions or to have just a chat.
Mindfulness Room
We are turning the Fishbowl into a calming, quiet space to help melt your stress away. Stop by to receive Mindfulness and Meditation techniques from Kenneth Lawson, as well as grab some handy giveaways such as fidget poppers, sensory rings, and sensory sticker strips.
Color for a Cause
We will have coloring books, posters available, and color pencils available to everyone. If you do not want to keep your completed masterpiece, the Community Engagement table will collect the pages and provide them to a local group for distribution to those who could use something to brighten their day.
Wall of Encouragement
Decorate a bison and place them on our large poster boards to encourage others to keep moving forward. There will be tons of goodies to customize it with!
Friendship Bracelets
Say thanks and craft a bracelet for those who support you. All materials are provided by the Community Engagement Committee of Staff Assembly.
*Raffle Ticket Boxes
9:00AM-2:30PM
By visiting each grazing zone activity area, you can earn a raffle ticket to enter in to win gift cards. The Raffle entry table will be in the Lawrence Hall Ballroom, so make sure to submit your tickets before 2:30PM. The final drawing of the winners will take place between 3:15PM-3:30PM in the Lawrence Hall Lobby.
Gaming Zone
Pick up a board game or play some 'vintage' consol games with your friends, colleagues, or meet new people. Games encourage you to unwind, socialize, and focus on something fun. We have all the classics, so stop by and enjoy yourself!
*Chair Massages
9:30AM-2:00PM
Massage releases muscle tension. Enjoy a free massage from a trained therapist.
Get Refreshed
There will be sparkling punch, tea, and water available to make sure you stay hydrated and energized throughout the day.
*Pumpkin Painting & Contest
9:00AM-2:30PM
Rain Location = LH Lobby (1st floor)
Stop by and paint a small pumpkin while enjoying the fall weather (*Fingers crossed!) We will hold a Best of Show contest, vote on the best designed pumpkin and two runners up. Winners will receive Amazon gift cards. To enter the contest you must have your pumpkin submitted to the judging table before 2:30PM.
Yard Games
The SAIL office will provide access to cornhole and other outdoor games in Village Park.
*Cancelled Due to Weather
Chalk Art
Grab some chalk and embrace your artistic (or non-artistic) side by helping to decorate the park sidewalks. Leave your favorite inspiring quote, share some groovy artwork, and encourage the campus community to keep going through finals!
*Cancelled Due to Weather.
Event Day Prizes
Participation Raffle
Students, Staff, and Faculty can gather raffle tickets at our various activity areas on campus during the Pioneer Pause. Fill out the tickets and submit them to the raffle of your choice in the 3rd Floor Ballroom. We have some great prizes, so make sure to enter.
The drawings will take place at approximately 3:15-3:30PM in the Lawrence Hall Lobby. Winners who are present can take their prize immediately, those who are not at the raffle will be contacted by the event organizers via their Point Park e-mail address to pick them up.
Prizes
Student Raffle:
- One $100 Southwest Card
- Two $25 Lyft Gift Cards
- Two $50 Giant Eagle/Get Go Gift Cards
Staff & Faculty Raffle:
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One $100 Giant Eagle/Getgo Gift Card
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Two $50 Giant Eagle/Getgo Gift Cards
How to Earn Tickets
One ticket per person will be handed out by volunteers at the following event day locations:
- Our Greeter Table in the LH Lobby
- The Yoga/Fitness table outside of GRW Studio 1 (LH Lobby)
- The Quiet Zone (200LH, The Fishbowl)
- The Ballroom Gamaing Zone (3rd Floor LH)
- Village Park (Rain Location = LH Lobby)
Additional Schedule Notes:
