Stamp Study Zone
Finals have you feeling anxious? Need to de-stress? We have crafts, meditation sessions, free food, quiet study spaces and more to help you keep your cool as you prepare for your exams.
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STUDY IN STAMP
We know how tough finding a quiet, peaceful spot to study—or to simply collect your thoughts—can be during finals. Which is why there are spaces in STAMP and in the Memorial Chapel set aside for just that. Feel free to visit and make these spots your own during the times indicated.
Dec 13th 8am-12am
Juan Ramon Jimenez (2nd floor)
Margaret Brent A (2nd floor)
Nanticoke (first floor)
Pyon Su (2nd floor)
Thurgood Marshall (2nd floor)
Dec 15th 8am-12am
Margaret Brent A (2nd floor)
Nanticoke (first floor)
Pyon Su (2nd floor)
Thurgood Marshall (2nd floor)
December 16th 8am-12am
Nanticoke (first floor)
Thurgood Marshall (2nd floor)
Dec 17th 8am-12am
Juan Ramon Jimenez (2nd floor)
Margaret Brent A (2nd floor)
Nanticoke (first floor)
Pyon Su (2nd floor)
Thurgood Marshall (2nd floor)
December 18th 8am-12am
Juan Ramon Jimenez (2nd floor)
Margaret Brent A (2nd floor)
Nanticoke (first floor)
Pyon Su (2nd floor)
Thurgood Marshall (2nd floor)
Events all month long - take a look!
Dec 1st: Wags for Wellness
11am-1pm | Prince George’s Room (Stamp Student Union)
Host: University Health Center-Health Promotion & Wellness Services
Description: Wags for Wellness is an Animal Assisted Activity, featuring well trained and highly skilled volunteer pups from our partner organization People. Animals. Love. (PAL), all of whom provide love, connection, companionship, and stress relief to the campus community.
Dec 2nd: Tea Time with TFR
10am-1pm | University Health Center, Room 0141
Host: Terps for Recovery (TFR) & University Health Center
Description: Unwind before finals with Terps for Recovery! Join us for brews, bites, and community in the Health Center's Drop-in Space.
Dec 3rd: Free HIV/STI Testing
1-3pm | University Health Center, Ground Floor
Host: University Health Center
Description: Take a break from your studies and take care of your health with our free HIV, gonorrhea, and chlamydia testing event! Visit us on the ground floor of the University Health Center where HIV testing counselor from Heart to Hand awaits you. In just a few minutes, with a quick finger prick, you will receive your results in a confidential setting. Plus, enjoy free safer sex giveaways and access to sexual health resources.
https://health.umd.edu/wellness-advocacy/sexual-health
Dec 3rd: Wind Down Wednesday
12-1pm | Garden Chapel
Host: Chapel
Description: Take a midday break in the multifaith Garden Chapel. Listen to soothing live music, reflect in a journal; eat a light lunch; go outside to walk the meditative labyrinth.
Dec 3rd & 4th: Hamilton Singalong Screening
8pm | Hoff Theater (Stamp Student Union)
Host: Student Entertainment Events
Description: Take a break and come sing along with us in Hoff Theater!
Dec 4th: Wreck the Halls
5-8pm | Atrium (Stamp Student Union)
Host: Student Entertainment Events (SEE)
Description: Feeling finals frustration? Come Wreck the Halls! Step into our rage room and smash away your stress before exams. Safety gear provided, just bring the rage!
Dec 4th: Get TUC'd In
11am-2pm | Unity Center (Cole Field House)
Host: Unity Center
Description: Get cozy and chill in the Unity Center (TUC). Enjoy some coffee, tea, and snacks in the Wave Lounge. And you can study, relax, and spend time with your peers in all the Unity Center spaces. We can't wait to see you!
Dec 5th: Recovery Brunch
11am-1pm | University Health Center, Room 1150
Host: University Health Center
Description: Enjoy free brunch treats, play games, do crafts, hang out with new friends, and learn more about Terps for Recovery at Recovery Brunch! Recovery Brunch occurs on the first Friday of each month in the semester. We hope you'll join us!
Dec 5th: Meditation
12-12:30pm | Zoom
Host: University Health Center
Description: Explore meditation, mindfulness and grounding practices with staff from the University Health Center. Whether you are new to meditation or looking to deepen your practice, these sessions provide space for you to pause and connect with yourself while discovering the many benefits of meditation and mindfulness. These are free drop-in sessions, and you may attend as frequently as you like.
https://health.umd.edu/meditation
Dec 9th: Get TUC'd In
1230-3:30pm | Unity Center (Cole Field House)
Host: Unity Center
Description: Get cozy and chill in the Unity Center (TUC). Enjoy some coffee, tea, and snacks in the Wave Lounge. And you can study, relax, and spend time with your peers in all the Unity Center spaces. We can't wait to see you!
Dec 10th: TOCSL Study Session
12:30-2:30pm | Pyon Su (Stamp Student Union)
Host: Transfer and Off-Campus Student Life (TOCSL)
Description: Procrastinating projects or test prep? Study for finals amongst other transfer and commuter terps with TOCSL! Coffee, cocoa, and light snacks provided while supplies last.
Dec 10th: Labyrinth Lights
5-6:30pm | Labyrinth and Garden Chapel
Host: Chapel
Description: Join in an interfaith lighting ceremony at the labyrinth, then come inside for a cup of hot cider and cookies. Treat yourself to a meditative labyrinth walk by candlelight.
Dec 11: Wags for Wellness @ UHC
11am-1pm | University Health Center, Ground Floor
Host: University Health Center-Health Promotion & Wellness Services
Description: Wags for Wellness is an Animal Assisted Activity, featuring well trained and highly skilled volunteer pups from our partner organization People. Animals. Love. (PAL), all of whom provide love, connection, companionship, and stress relief to the campus community.
Dec 11th: AAAS Game Night
5-8pm | 1102 Taliaferro Hall
Host: African American and Africana Studies (AAAS)
Description: Come take a break from studying, grab free food, and play games for prizes with the Department of African American and Africana Studies.
Dec 12: Meditation
12-12:30pm | Zoom
Host: University Health Center
Description: Explore meditation, mindfulness and grounding practices with staff from the University Health Center. Whether you are new to meditation or looking to deepen your practice, these sessions provide space for you to pause and connect with yourself while discovering the many benefits of meditation and mindfulness. These are free drop-in sessions, and you may attend as frequently as you like.
https://health.umd.edu/meditation
Dec 13th: BreakZone
12-8pm | TerpZone (Stamp Student Union)
Host: TerpZone
Description: TerpZone will be open to enjoy a study break or celebrate by relaxing after a tough exam.
Dec 14th: BreakZone
12-6pm | TerpZone (Stamp Student Union)
Host: TerpZone
Description: TerpZone will be open to enjoy a study break or celebrate by relaxing after a tough exam.
Dec 15th: Crafting with Teddy
10am-12pm | McKeldin Library, 2nd Floor
Host: UMD Police Department
Description: Join Teddy the Terp and UMPD for crafting with Teddy. Take a break from studying and make a friendship bracelet, de-stress by coloring or just chill with Teddy.
Dec 15th: Books On The Ground
1pm | The Unity Center (Cole Field House)
Host: Sista Staff
Description: This is a fun, stress reducing, endorphins raising, get your body moving line dance class. We will teach participants some of the most popular R&B line dances, including Boots on the Ground. Dress comfortably and bring water.
Dec 16th: Study Packs with M&T Bank
10am | M&T Bank (Ground floor of Stamp)
Host: M&T Bank
Description: Come pick up a package of goodies that’ll enhance your studying experience (while supplies last).
Dec 17th: Donuts with M&T Bank
10am | M&T Bank (Ground floor of Stamp)
Host: M&T Bank
Description: Stop by the branch to grab a donut to fuel your studies (while supplies last).
Dec 17th: Movie Marathon PJ Party
3-9pm | Riggs Alumni Center, Orem Hall
Host: Riggs Alumni Center
Description: Join us for a study break with National Lampoon's Van Wilder marathon. Featuring:
- Van Wilder: Freshman Year at 3PM
- Van Wilder: The Rise of Taj at 5PM
- Van Wilder at 7PM
Bring your blankets and pillows to get comfy. Soda and popcorn provided PLUS study rooms will be open and available for those wishing to pop in and out!
Dec 17th: Breakaway Study Break
5:30-7:30pm | Chapel Lounge
Host: Chapel
Description: Join Terp Hub for snacks and a study break at the Memorial Chapel!
Dec 19th: Wags for Wellness @ McKeldin Library
1-3:30pm | McKeldin Library, Second Floor
Host: University Health Center-Health Promotion & Wellness Services
Description: Wags for Wellness is an Animal Assisted Activity, featuring well trained and highly skilled volunteer pups from our partner organization People. Animals. Love. (PAL), all of whom provide love, connection, companionship, and stress relief to the campus community.
Open Drop-in Hours:
Dec 15th -Dec 19th: BreakZone
11am-8pm | TerpZone (Stamp Student Union)
Host: TerpZone
Description: TerpZone will be open to enjoy a study break or celebrate by relaxing after a tough exam.
Dec 15th - Dec 19th: Gardenside Studying
12/15-12/19 | 9AM-5PM | Memorial Chapel Conference Room
Host: Chapel
Description: Do your best work in the cozy and quiet conference room overlooking the meditative Garden of Reflection and Remembrance.
Dec 16th - Dec 18th: Study Zone Craft Break with Studio A
1pm-3:30pm | Studio A Activities Room (Stamp Student Union)
Host: Studio A
Description: Join Studio A for a craft break during finals! Drop in on December 16-18 between 1-3:30 pm to complete crafts from felt magnets to key holders or painted terp spirit signs!
Stamp Study Zone Coloring Pages
Click here to download our coloring pages so you can print them out and color them at home!
