Featured Stress Less Fest Events include Pause for Paws, Late Night Breakfast, UPB events, and more! View the complete Stress Less Fest Schedule below. Stress Less Fest events take place on the Volker Campus, Health Sciences Campus, and in the Kansas City area.
Roochella
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
University Walkway
Kick off Stress Less Fest with UPB's end-of-year festival with food trucks, music, and attractions. There will be a photo booth, mechanical bull, games, inflatables, and more!
Group Fitness Classes
Swinney Center
LGBTea Community Hour
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Rainbow Lounge (Student Union 325)
Come to the Rainbow Lounge and spill the tea, actually, please don't-- we don't want to ruin the floors. Instead, just come down, enjoy a tea or coffee and get your week started with other folks in community. We've expanded the hours this semester so you'll have more time to stop by, relax, and take a deep breath on your Monday!
Crafts and Cinnabons
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Health Sciences Library
As part of Stress Less Fest, grab a Cinnabon and a coffee and do a variety of crafts! Options will include jewelry making, coloring, and painting.
This event occurs on the Health Sciences Campus and requires special building access to attend.
Stress Less Crafting Hour
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Jazzman's Cafe
Join the Staff Council Events Committee Arts & Crafts Club to do a fun craft! There will be a choice of a UMKC themed paper craft or a UMKC themed paint a mini canvas.
Movie Trivia
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
SU 401B
Join UPB for a fun night of Movie Trivia and some fun prizes! Food will also be provided.
Free Ice Cream Novelties
7:00 pm
Spice Market (Student Union)
Sodexo is kicking off Stress Less Fest with some free ice cream novelties! Stop by Spice Market to grab some!
Group Fitness Classes
Swinney Center
Giveaway at Hospital Hill
11:30 am - 1:30 pm
Hospital Hill
The Financial Wellness Center is providing giveaway bags to give you the boost that you need to finish the semester strong!
Crafts and Cinnabons
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
SU 401
As part of Stress Less Fest, grab a Cinnabon and a coffee and do a variety of crafts! Options will include jewelry making, coloring, and painting.
Head in the Clouds (of Cotton Candy)
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Outside of Student Union (2nd floor patio)
Who said you can't have your head in the clouds for a study break? Enjoy the spring weather and grab yourself some free cotton candy from the Cottontale cart!
1 on 1s with Pups in the Sun!
2:30 pm - 4:30 pm
University Playhouse
Students will be able to learn study skills with the help of tutors, SI leaders, and writing studio consultants in preparation for finals. As well as get to pet some puppies!
Lavender Graduation
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
University Playhouse
We invite you to celebrate our LGBTQIA graduating classes of 2022 and 2023! Please join us for the full ceremony, with our keynote speaker, the current reigning Mr. Gay USofA and proud UMKC alum, KC Sunshine. Cake and punch will be served during the event.
Free Brownies and Coffee
7:00 pm
Spice Market (Student Union)
Sodexo has some delicious brownies and coffee to help you study! Come to Spice Market to get some study fuel!
Group Fitness Classes
Swinney Center
Cup Stacking
11:00 am - 12:30 pm
University Walkway
Join Campus Recreation outside for the unique recreational game Cup Stacking. Test your hand speed and race against the clock and your fellow roos. Giveaways will be awarded to students with the fastest times.
Massages, Mocktails, and Music
11:30 am - 1:30 pm
Swinney Aquatics Center
Join Campus Recreation and Sodexo for massages, mocktails, and more at the Swinney Aquatics Center. Lounge on the pool deck and get a shoulder massage while enjoying a mocktail. Relax with a facemask or take an essential oils roller home to keep the stress away. Our pool deck has hammocks, lounge chairs, good vibes, and great music! See you there!
Pause for Paws
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Health Sciences Library
De-stress with a visit from therapy animals with the MO-KAN Pet Partners! Stop by the Health Sciences Library to spend time with a trained therapy animal as part of Stress Less Fest.
This event occurs on the Health Sciences Campus and requires special building access to attend.
Shrink Your Stress with UMKC Women's Center
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Student Union 2nd Floor
Join us for artmaking using shrink art and other materials for stress-relief and self-care as you prepare for finals. No art experience necessary. Co-sponsored by UMKC Office of Student Involvement.
Roo Wednesday: Ice Cream Social
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Outside ASSC
Do you like Ice Cream? YES, then come stop by from 2-3pm on Wednesday, May 3rd for FREE ice cream in the area in front of Atterbury Student Success Center right by the ROO Statue!
Finals Preparation
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
ASSC 237
Finals are quickly approaching and the PAL Program is here to help you prepare. Join us for a workshop on how to build a study and time management plan for finals, as well as tips for practicing self-care during the stress that finals week often brings.
7 Stones
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Old Swinney Gym
Join UMKC Campus Recreation and ISA in the popular Indian childhood game of 7 Stones. Relive your youth or learn how to play a game your fellow Roos played in their youth.
Free Smoothies
7:00 pm
Spice Market (Student Union)
What do you need for a great study break? Smoothies! Stop by Spice Market to get a free smoothie, courtesy of Sodexo.
Group Fitness Classes
Swinney Center
Pause for Paws
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Miller Nichols Library-First Floor Lobby
De-stress with a visit from therapy animals with the MO-KAN Pet Partners! Stop by the Miller Nichols Library to spend time with a trained therapy animal as part of Stress Less Fest.
Craft and Color
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Jazzman's Cafe
It's finals week! Please join The Financial Wellness Center and take a moment to relax from studying while working on one of our fun crafts. There will be various crafts, such as coloring and bracelet-making! Supplies are provided on a first-come, first-served basis.
Quad Party
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Quad Area
Join the Women's Center to celebrate the end of the semester and welcome summer with popsicles, lawn games, and a community art activity!
Table Tennis Tournament
3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Student Union
Join UMKC Campus Recreation for the final Table Tennis Tournament of the school year. This will be your last chance to bring home this year's Intramural Champ Shirt.
Finals RooView
7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
ASSC 236
Students will be able to channel the finals stress through arts, crafts, treats, and massages! Students will have the opportunity to get a massage at first come, first served, as well as participate in fun arts and crafts before heading down to the Late-Night Breakfast.
Late Night Breakfast
10:00 pm - 12:00 am
University Playhouse
Join us for a fun and wholesome UMKC tradition, Late Night Breakfast! Stop by the ASSC Playhouse for some of your favorites breakfast meals, including pancakes from Chris Cakes. Celebrate the end of the semester while fueling up for exams!
Roo Blue Friday
All day
Wear your Roo Blue and tag @umkcosi and use the hashtag #RooUp on your social media for a chance to win a fun prize! Follow our accounts to play along.
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Group Fitness Classes
Swinney Center
Roos in the City: iFLY Indoor Skydiving
4:45PM-9:30PM
iFLY
Join Union Programming Board for another Roos in the City outing! Students will have the opportunity to go to iFLY Indoor Skydiving on May 5th free of charge! Students must register in advance to receive a ticket. Students must arrive at the Student Union no later than 4:45pm and take the provided transportation to attend the event.