Schedule of Events

Lawrence Hall Lobby 3 (1st Floor)

Early Birds who Brave the morning will be greeted with Assorted pastries, Muffin, Danish and Bagels, Butter and Fruits Preserves, Fresh Fruits Display, and a Make-Your-Own-Yogurt Bowl. Refreshments include Coffee, Tea, Citrus infused water, Cucumber mint infused water, and Hot chocolate.

Lawrence Hall Lobby 3 (1st Floor)

Back by popular demand, come unwind and work out those stress knots with the magic hands of three massage therapists.

George Rowland White Studio #2 (Lawrence Hall 1st Floor — past the Lobby)

Yoga class with instructor Erin McAuley. Mats will be available, but you can bring your own! The session will last roughly 1 hour and 15 minutes.

706 Academic Hall
*RSVP Requested

Facilitators: Dr. Vincenne Revilla and Dr. Christal Edmunds, Professors, School of Education

Description: Join School of Education Professors, Dr. Vincenne Revilla and Dr. Christal Edmunds for this relaxing and informative Pioneer Pause Session on “Sensory Stitching: A Meditative Practice” enjoyed worldwide by thousands of all ages. Participants will receive supplies and learn basic stitches to create a project of their own! Vincenne and Christal will share their sabbatical experience of sensory stitching on a hilltop farm in rural England.

Prerequisite: No prior sewing experience is needed. This session is designed for students, faculty and staff of all ages.

“Sensory Stitching: A Meditative Practice”

In the fast-paced, technological world we live in, it's easy to lose touch with our inner selves and become overwhelmed by stress. "Sensory Stitching: A Meditative Practice" is a mindfulness workshop designed specifically for university students, faculty and staff to re-engage with their senses and cultivate a practice of self-care. Forget your to-do lists and deadlines for a moment as we dive into a hands-on experience that combines the therapeutic art of sensory meditative hand stitching with foundational mindfulness practice techniques. 

Each participant will receive a kit containing fabric, a needle, and a variety of colorful threads to create a personalized, tangible project. This isn't about perfection or artistic skill—it's about the process. We will use the gentle, repetitive motion of stitching as an anchor to the present moment, inviting a calm focus and a break from day-to-day stressors. This workshop serves as a reminder that taking time for yourself is not a luxury, but a necessity for well-being. Your finished piece will be a physical anchor, a "stitched" reminder to pause, breathe, and be present in your daily life.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:

• Practice a simple, repetitive art form of stitching focused meditation to reduce stress.
• Identify and utilize the five senses as tools for mindfulness and grounding.
• Create a personalized, tactile object that serves as a visual and physical reminder to practice mindfulness and self-care.
• Incorporate simple mindfulness techniques into their daily routines to navigate academic and personal pressures.
• Recognize the importance of self-care as a vital component of mental and emotional health. 

Lawrence Hall Lobby 1 (1st Floor)

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 the Lawrence Hall Lobby.  

This year we will be providing the well-loved slime making station, stylish friendship bracelet making station, and get creative at the pumpkin painting station and festive room sign painting station.

George Rowland White Studio #2 (Lawrence Hall 1st Floor — past the Lobby)

Practice self-love by calming your mind and remove energy blocks with soothing sounds. Let in the positive and release your negative energy with soothing sounds and guided meditation segments.

Lawrence Hall 3rd Floor Ballroom

Feeling a little more low key? Come to the Lawrence Hall 3^rd floor Ballroom for Mellow Movies & More offering childhood favorite TV marathons, relaxing coloring, and a variety of games.

Village Park
*Rain Location: Boulevard Apartment Lobby.

What’s in your future? We've brought in outside guests to offer Henna, Balloon Art, Tarot Readings, Fortune Teller, and a Caricature Artist.

Meet on the 1st Floor of 101 Wood Street (The Green Building)
After meeting, clean-up will take place across campus, while card-writing will remain at 101 Wood.
*RSVP Requested

Campus Clean Up: Join the Center for Civic and Community Engagement as we partner with the Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership to keep our campus clean and beautiful.  You can pick up supplies in the Center for Civic and Community Engagement (101 Wood street, 1st floor of the Green Building) anytime between 1-4pm and go out to our designated streets to pick up some litter. Please RSVP to participate in the clean-up crew. 

Clean-Up Zone Map: JPG | PDF
While the attached map shows all the cleanup zones, volunteers will be focusing on Zone 1, which covers Wood Street between Fort Duquesne and the University Center and Boulevard of the Allies between Market and Smithfield. We have gloves, bags, and printed maps ready!

Color for a Cause: You can also stop by the Center for a micro-volunteer activity throughout the afternoon.  Choose from multiple activities like making cards for students during finals, creating bookmarks for free libraries and decorating bags for kids in the hospital. No RSVP required if you only wish to write cards.

Professional Career Readiness Center (Lower Level of Student Center)
*RSVP Requested

Lawrence Hall 200 (Fishbowl)

Stop by to play Bingo and win some cool prizes!

Student Center Gymnasium (5th Floor)

Come cheer on your fellow Pioneers as they battle Frostburg State.