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Our second-annual event recently took place on Tuesday, October 31, 2023. On this day, students, faculty, and staff enjoyed activities such as: practicing yoga, meditating while tasting chocolate, making custom slime, painting pumpkins, crafting friendship bracelets, playing retro video games, and much more!
Decorating bisons to be added to the "Wall of Encouragement" to keep our Pioneers moving forward.
Decorating bisons to be added to the "Wall of Encouragement" to keep our Pioneers moving forward.
We provided coloring books, posters, and color pencils. Pioneers could donate their masterpieces to the Community Engagement table for them to be distribution to those who could use something to brighten their day.
Say thanks and craft a bracelet for those who support you. All materials are provided by the Community Engagement Committee of Staff Assembly.
Say thanks and craft a bracelet for those who support you. All materials are provided by the Community Engagement Committee of Staff Assembly.
Say thanks and craft a bracelet for those who support you. All materials are provided by the Community Engagement Committee of Staff Assembly.
In Lawrence Hall Lobby - information about the Pioneer Pause and other mental health resources.
In Lawrence Hall Lobby - information about the Pioneer Pause and other mental health resources.
Massage releases muscle tension. Pioneers enjoyed free massages from trained therapists.
Point Parkers were invited to get creative by painting unique pumpkins. We held a "Best of Show" contest and awarded gift-cards to the winners who painted the most outstanding gourds of the bunch!
Point Parkers were invited to get creative by painting unique pumpkins. We held a "Best of Show" contest and awarded gift-cards to the winners who painted the most outstanding gourds of the bunch!
Point Parkers were invited to get creative by painting unique pumpkins. We held a "Best of Show" contest and awarded gift-cards to the winners who painted the most outstanding gourds of the bunch!
Point Parkers were invited to get creative by painting unique pumpkins. We held a "Best of Show" contest and awarded gift-cards to the winners who painted the most outstanding gourds of the bunch!
Point Parkers were invited to get creative by painting unique pumpkins. We held a "Best of Show" contest and awarded gift-cards to the winners who painted the most outstanding gourds of the bunch!
Point Parkers were invited to get creative by painting unique pumpkins. We held a "Best of Show" contest and awarded gift-cards to the winners who painted the most outstanding gourds of the bunch!
Point Parkers were invited to get creative by painting unique pumpkins. We held a "Best of Show" contest and awarded gift-cards to the winners who painted the most outstanding gourds of the bunch!
Point Parkers were invited to get creative by painting unique pumpkins. We held a "Best of Show" contest and awarded gift-cards to the winners who painted the most outstanding gourds of the bunch!
Point Parkers were invited to get creative by painting unique pumpkins. We held a "Best of Show" contest and awarded gift-cards to the winners who painted the most outstanding gourds of the bunch!
Point Parkers were invited to get creative by painting unique pumpkins. We held a "Best of Show" contest and awarded gift-cards to the winners who painted the most outstanding gourds of the bunch!
Sometimes you need to get a little messy, and creating your own custom slime is a fun activity that creates a tactile relief tool for you to take with you.
Sometimes you need to get a little messy, and creating your own custom slime is a fun activity that creates a tactile relief tool for you to take with you.
Sometimes you need to get a little messy, and creating your own custom slime is a fun activity that creates a tactile relief tool for you to take with you.
Sometimes you need to get a little messy, and creating your own custom slime is a fun activity that creates a tactile relief tool for you to take with you.
Point Parkers could collect one-of-a-kind Pioneer Pause stickers for the 2023 event by visiting various stations.
Point Parkers could collect one-of-a-kind Pioneer Pause stickers for the 2023 event by visiting various stations.
Plants provide a sense of fulfillment and literally clear the air. Pioneers could decorate a small terracotta pot and plant their own succulents.
Plants provide a sense of fulfillment and literally clear the air. Pioneers could decorate a small terracotta pot and plant their own succulents.
Plants provide a sense of fulfillment and literally clear the air. Pioneers could decorate a small terracotta pot and plant their own succulents.
Plants provide a sense of fulfillment and literally clear the air. Pioneers could decorate a small terracotta pot and plant their own succulents.
Animals offer emotional support to us in a multitude of ways, so the UCC welcomed back our volunteers and therapy dogs to the Lawrence Hall lobby.
Animals offer emotional support to us in a multitude of ways, so the UCC welcomed back our volunteers and therapy dogs to the Lawrence Hall lobby.
Animals offer emotional support to us in a multitude of ways, so the UCC welcomed back our volunteers and therapy dogs to the Lawrence Hall lobby.
Animals offer emotional support to us in a multitude of ways, so the UCC welcomed back our volunteers and therapy dogs to the Lawrence Hall lobby.
Animals offer emotional support to us in a multitude of ways, so the UCC welcomed back our volunteers and therapy dogs to the Lawrence Hall lobby.
Animals offer emotional support to us in a multitude of ways, so the UCC welcomed back our volunteers and therapy dogs to the Lawrence Hall lobby.
Animals offer emotional support to us in a multitude of ways, so the UCC welcomed back our volunteers and therapy dogs to the Lawrence Hall lobby.
Games encourage you to unwind, socialize, and focus on something fun. We provided vintage video and board games for our friends and colleagues.
Games encourage you to unwind, socialize, and focus on something fun. We provided vintage video and board games for our friends and colleagues.
A variety of yoga sessions taught by Erin McAuley, which is open to all skill levels.
A variety of yoga sessions taught by Erin McAuley, which is open to all skill levels.
2023 Pioneer Pause Recap — 40 images
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2023 Pioneer Pause Recap — 40 images Our second-annual event recently took place on Tuesday, October 31, 2023. On this day, students, faculty, and staff enjoyed activities such as: practicing yoga, meditating while tasting chocolate, making custom slime, painting pumpkins, crafting friendship bracelets, playing retro video games, and much more!
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Wall of Encouragement
Decorating bisons to be added to the "Wall of Encouragement" to keep our Pioneers moving forward.
Wall of Encouragement
Decorating bisons to be added to the "Wall of Encouragement" to keep our Pioneers moving forward.
Color for a Cause
We provided coloring books, posters, and color pencils. Pioneers could donate their masterpieces to the Community Engagement table for them to be distribution to those who could use something to brighten their day.
Friendship Bracelets
Say thanks and craft a bracelet for those who support you. All materials are provided by the Community Engagement Committee of Staff Assembly.
Friendship Bracelets
Say thanks and craft a bracelet for those who support you. All materials are provided by the Community Engagement Committee of Staff Assembly.
Friendship Bracelets
Say thanks and craft a bracelet for those who support you. All materials are provided by the Community Engagement Committee of Staff Assembly.
Information Table
In Lawrence Hall Lobby - information about the Pioneer Pause and other mental health resources.
Information Table
In Lawrence Hall Lobby - information about the Pioneer Pause and other mental health resources.
Chair Massages
Massage releases muscle tension. Pioneers enjoyed free massages from trained therapists.
Pumpkin Painting & Contest
Point Parkers were invited to get creative by painting unique pumpkins. We held a "Best of Show" contest and awarded gift-cards to the winners who painted the most outstanding gourds of the bunch!
Pumpkin Painting & Contest
Point Parkers were invited to get creative by painting unique pumpkins. We held a "Best of Show" contest and awarded gift-cards to the winners who painted the most outstanding gourds of the bunch!
Pumpkin Painting & Contest
Point Parkers were invited to get creative by painting unique pumpkins. We held a "Best of Show" contest and awarded gift-cards to the winners who painted the most outstanding gourds of the bunch!
Pumpkin Painting & Contest
Point Parkers were invited to get creative by painting unique pumpkins. We held a "Best of Show" contest and awarded gift-cards to the winners who painted the most outstanding gourds of the bunch!
Pumpkin Painting & Contest
Point Parkers were invited to get creative by painting unique pumpkins. We held a "Best of Show" contest and awarded gift-cards to the winners who painted the most outstanding gourds of the bunch!
Pumpkin Painting & Contest
Point Parkers were invited to get creative by painting unique pumpkins. We held a "Best of Show" contest and awarded gift-cards to the winners who painted the most outstanding gourds of the bunch!
Pumpkin Painting & Contest
Point Parkers were invited to get creative by painting unique pumpkins. We held a "Best of Show" contest and awarded gift-cards to the winners who painted the most outstanding gourds of the bunch!
Pumpkin Painting & Contest
Point Parkers were invited to get creative by painting unique pumpkins. We held a "Best of Show" contest and awarded gift-cards to the winners who painted the most outstanding gourds of the bunch!
Pumpkin Painting & Contest
Point Parkers were invited to get creative by painting unique pumpkins. We held a "Best of Show" contest and awarded gift-cards to the winners who painted the most outstanding gourds of the bunch!
Pumpkin Painting & Contest
Point Parkers were invited to get creative by painting unique pumpkins. We held a "Best of Show" contest and awarded gift-cards to the winners who painted the most outstanding gourds of the bunch!
Slime Station
Sometimes you need to get a little messy, and creating your own custom slime is a fun activity that creates a tactile relief tool for you to take with you.
Slime Station
Sometimes you need to get a little messy, and creating your own custom slime is a fun activity that creates a tactile relief tool for you to take with you.
Slime Station
Sometimes you need to get a little messy, and creating your own custom slime is a fun activity that creates a tactile relief tool for you to take with you.
Slime Station
Sometimes you need to get a little messy, and creating your own custom slime is a fun activity that creates a tactile relief tool for you to take with you.
Unique Bison Stickers for the 2023 Pioneer Pause
Point Parkers could collect one-of-a-kind Pioneer Pause stickers for the 2023 event by visiting various stations.
Unique Bison Stickers for the 2023 Pioneer Pause
Point Parkers could collect one-of-a-kind Pioneer Pause stickers for the 2023 event by visiting various stations.
Green Thumb
Plants provide a sense of fulfillment and literally clear the air. Pioneers could decorate a small terracotta pot and plant their own succulents.
Green Thumb
Plants provide a sense of fulfillment and literally clear the air. Pioneers could decorate a small terracotta pot and plant their own succulents.
Green Thumb
Plants provide a sense of fulfillment and literally clear the air. Pioneers could decorate a small terracotta pot and plant their own succulents.
Green Thumb
Plants provide a sense of fulfillment and literally clear the air. Pioneers could decorate a small terracotta pot and plant their own succulents.
Pioneer Paws
Animals offer emotional support to us in a multitude of ways, so the UCC welcomed back our volunteers and therapy dogs to the Lawrence Hall lobby.
Pioneer Paws
Animals offer emotional support to us in a multitude of ways, so the UCC welcomed back our volunteers and therapy dogs to the Lawrence Hall lobby.
Pioneer Paws
Animals offer emotional support to us in a multitude of ways, so the UCC welcomed back our volunteers and therapy dogs to the Lawrence Hall lobby.
Pioneer Paws
Animals offer emotional support to us in a multitude of ways, so the UCC welcomed back our volunteers and therapy dogs to the Lawrence Hall lobby.
Pioneer Paws
Animals offer emotional support to us in a multitude of ways, so the UCC welcomed back our volunteers and therapy dogs to the Lawrence Hall lobby.
Pioneer Paws
Animals offer emotional support to us in a multitude of ways, so the UCC welcomed back our volunteers and therapy dogs to the Lawrence Hall lobby.
Pioneer Paws
Animals offer emotional support to us in a multitude of ways, so the UCC welcomed back our volunteers and therapy dogs to the Lawrence Hall lobby.
Gaming Zone
Games encourage you to unwind, socialize, and focus on something fun. We provided vintage video and board games for our friends and colleagues.
Gaming Zone
Games encourage you to unwind, socialize, and focus on something fun. We provided vintage video and board games for our friends and colleagues.
Yoga with Erin
A variety of yoga sessions taught by Erin McAuley, which is open to all skill levels.
Yoga with Erin
A variety of yoga sessions taught by Erin McAuley, which is open to all skill levels.

 

Our second-annual event took place on Tuesday, October 31, 2023.

On this day, students, faculty, and staff enjoyed activities such as: practicing yoga, meditating while tasting chocolate, making custom slime, painting pumpkins, crafting friendship bracelets, playing retro video games, and much more. The PDF below provides a full recap of the 2023 Pioneer Pause.

Click here to download the 2023 Pioneer Pause Schedule PDF