PAWSitively Stress Free

Join Health Promotion and Wellness and Milner Library and get PAWSitively Stress Free! Take a study or work break to pet certified therapy dogs and enjoy other stress-relieving activities! Activities are held on the Third Floor of Milner Library from 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

FALL 2023
September 13
October 11 & 25
November 8
December 11 & 12 (Finals Week)

SPRING 2024
February 7
March 6 & 20
April 3
May 6 & 7 (Finals Week)

Need your furry fix now? Check out photos from past PAWS events on our Facebook page .

Illinois State University students report stress as one of their top impediments to academic success. And what time of the year is more stressful than finals. Research shows that for some, just a few minutes of petting a dog can lower the body's level of cortisol--the stress hormone. This lowers your blood pressure and helps you feel relaxed, which will allow you to focus more on studying and projects. Additional stress management resources are available.