UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — With finals week approaching, Penn State will host the Flourish Fair to provide students with opportunities to reduce stress, engage in mindfulness practices and support their overall well-being. The fair is a collaboration between Student Affairs and the College of Health and Human Development.
“The Flourish Fair is a fun, interactive opportunity for students to take a break and learn about mindfulness, stress management and sleep,” said Erika Tuller, community health educator for Health Promotion and Wellness, a unit of Student Affairs. “We offer this event once a semester and students really seem to enjoy it. It gives students the ability to learn coping strategies that they can use during their time at Penn State and beyond.”
The fair was previously held in spring 2023 and fall 2022 under a different name, the Care Fair, but featured similar activities.
The Flourish Fair will occur on Wednesday, Nov. 29, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Heritage Hall, HUB-Robeson Center. Students can stop by at any time.
The fair will feature several hands-on stations where students can engage in various relaxing activities. Activities will cover topics that allow students to:
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Learn about strategies to manage stress and improve sleep quality.
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Experience in-the-moment mindfulness practices.
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Make a “Mind Jar.”
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Build a mini sculpture with kinetic sand.
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Create a “field of care” reminder box.
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Participate in mindful coloring.
For the first time, the fair will feature “The Rest Room” in HUB 129 A–C, a quiet space for students to rest or meditate. The Rest Room is designed with the intention of helping students disconnect from their daily routines to reconnect with themselves.
Resources will be provided for the fair, including a Manage Stress workbook and sleep kits. More information about the fair can be found on the HPW events and programs webpage.