Take-A-Break Program

The Take-A-Break Program provides fun and stress-relieving activities during final exams. Past events have included: ice cream socials, massage therapy sessions, and stress relieving opportunities during exam week.

Spring 2008 Program

Chill Out Lounge
Wednesday, May 7 through Tuesday, May 13
Student Resource Center
Kimmel Center 2nd Floor
9am-9pm every day except Friday, which is 9am-5pm (not on Saturday or Sunday)

Coffee, tea, snacks, games, and information about studying, time management, and stress relief.

A Moment of Zen
Tuesday, May 6
12:30-3:00pm
LBGT Lounge, Kimmel Center, Suite 602

Before you go back to studying, come let your mind drift, as you enjoy a moment of solitude...Soft mood lightening. Scented candles. Invigorating temple massage oil. Beautiful flowers. Peaceful music. Tea and fruit. You. This event is part of NYU’s Spring 2008 Take-a-Break program.

Time to De-Stress: Self Defense Workshop!
Thursday, May 8
11am-12pm OR 12:30-1:30pm
(please RSVP, info below)

Kimmel 6th Floor Dance Studio (down the hall from LGBT Office). Take-a-break from finals...and brush up on your self-defense skills! An instructor from The Center for Anti-Violence Education will share vital self-defense information in this fun 1-hour event. Participants will learn effective ways to respond to physical and non-physical harassment, and will discuss ways to get support as individuals and as a community. Wear loose and comfortable clothing and bring your questions! RSVP to "Susan (susan@caeny.org) with your session of choice. For more information, check out www.caeny.org. This event is open to all NYU students, and is sponsored by the NYU LGBT Office as part of NYU’s Spring 2008 Take-a-Break program.

Chair Massages!
Thursday, May 8
Noon – 4PM
OSA 7th Floor Lounge, Kimmel Center

Join us for relaxing chair massages on the Kimmel Center 7th floor front lounge. Stop by for a 10-minute chair massage; it will prove to be a stress-relieving outlet from your finals week tension! Sign-ups begin in the lounges at 11AM the day of the event!
OSA Brunch
Monday, May 12
11AM - 12:30PM
OSA 7th Floor Lounge, Kimmel Center

OSA is hosting a delicious brunch for all students who stop by the Kimmel Center 7th Floor Lounge on Monday, May 12th. Take a study break with OSA and grab some nourishment to help you through your finals!