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Winter break is just around the corner, finish strong Buffs! This week brings to campus free coffee and cocoa, a finals week swag bag giveaway, a DIY gift-making event, International Coffee Hour and more.

Monday, Dec. 9

  2–3 p.m.   UMC North Dining Room and stage
Enjoy some coffee sips while learning study tips to help you prepare for finals!

  5–6 p.m.   Fiske Planetarium
Don't miss this fully-immersive, multi-sensorial guided mediation to cultivate ease of mind and profound peace. Reconnect the mind and body before finals under Fiske’s 8K dome. 

Tuesday, Dec. 10

  11 a.m.–1 p.m.   Engineering Center
Stop by to pick up finals swag, snacks, self-care resources and other goodies to get you through finals week. 

  1–3 p.m.   UMC 330
Need a cuddly friend to keep you company during study sessions? Stuff, fluff and dress your own stuffed animal friend at the Center for Student Involvement Resource Center! Free supplies are provided, while supplies last. 

  4–7 p.m.   UMC North Dining Room and stage
Busy with finals? Want to find a nice comfy place to study with live music? Visit the UMC north dining area for Jazz and Cocoa—completely free for students. We will have live jazz music and hot cocoa for your study needs!

  5–6 p.m.   Rec Center, Studio 2
Join fellow Buffs for an end-of-semester embodied meditation and free-form movement class designed to help you process stress and cultivate joy and resilience. Everyone is welcome and no previous experience is necessary. 

Wednesday, Dec. 11

  3–6 p.m.   UMC 386
Feeling the pressure of finals? Take a break and enjoy an afternoon of relaxation and rejuvenation.

  4–6 p.m.   Village Center, Wellness Suite
Stop by to pick up finals swag, snacks, self-care resources and other goodies to get you through finals week. 

  7–9 p.m.   UMC first floor
Relax, take a break and re-energize yourself before finals. Stop by for free food and activities at Late Night Breakfast. Open to all ÃÛÌÇÖ±²¥ Boulder students with a valid Buff OneCard—no meal plan required. Be sure to stop by the UMC Gaming Lounge for ! 

Thursday, Dec. 12

  9–11 a.m.   The Grotto
Stop by The Grotto to fuel your brain and body with a free breakfast box filled with all your morning favorites that keep you full and focused. Gluten free and vegan options are available.

  5:30–8:30 p.m.   Museum of Natural History (Henderson)
Short on cash this time of year? Stop by the museum's DIY gift-making stations and create some clever cards, all made from your heart! 

Friday, Dec. 13

  Dec. 13–18   Rec Center
The Rec Center will host free activities and events for all Rec Center members during finals week, Dec. 13-18, including free fitness classes, free bouldering (12–4 p.m.) and free skate rentals during Rec Skate. There are also quiet study spaces to help you finish strong. 

  9 a.m.–5 p.m.   Village Center, Wellness Suite
Join Health Promotion for free hot coffee, tea and cocoa. Quiet study spaces and a meditation room are also available to use. 

  12–2 p.m.   Rec Center lobby
Visit the Rec Center lobby for a stress-relief snuggle session with therapy dogs! Brought to you by Go Team Therapy Dogs.

  4–5:30 p.m.   UMC North Dining Room
Stop by for free coffee, tea, snacks, and conversation! International Coffee Hour is open to all members of the ÃÛÌÇÖ±²¥ Community.

  8–10 p.m.   Village Center Wellness Suite
Enjoy a free massage, try out some stress-relief activities and fill a DIY tote bag with self-care goodies and some grand prizes!