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Remember, we Press Pause on Tuesday, October 29th!

The schedule below will help you plan ahead for a fun-filled, stress-relieving day! A downloadable PDF schedule will follow once all events and locations are finalized.

Schedule of Activities

Lawrence Hall GRW 1 (Dance Complex)

Join us for a variety of yoga sessions taught by Erin McAuley, which is open to all skill levels. Yoga mats will be available, but you are welcome to bring your own.

Lawrence Hall Lobby

Join your fellow pioneers at our grazing zones packed full of activities. No registration, no stress – just set your own pace as you navigate the open fields of the Lawrence Hall Lobby.  

This year we will be providing chair massages, cozy beverages, potted plants, coloring, and friendship bracelets.

409 Lawrence Hall
RSVP Required

Meditative Hand-Stitching is a relaxing process to create small hand-stitched collages, using a variety of threads and fabric swatches. Meditative hand-stitching is not perfectionistic, may be artistic and can be done anywhere, anytime. Meditative hand-stitching is focused on the process rather than the end result. (Revilla, 2022)

Workshop Facilitators:  Dr. Vincenne Revilla and Dr. Christal Edmunds, Professors, School of Education

Description:  Come and join Vincenne and Christal as they bring this joyful, creative artform, enjoyed by thousands worldwide, to members of the Point Park University community.

This relaxing and informative presentation will define meditative hand-stitching, its history and benefits. Participants will receive supplies, see examples, learn basic stitches and how to get started in this meditative practice.  Everyone will have an opportunity to stitch a unique project or two of their own!

Dr. Revilla and Dr. Edmunds will share their sabbatical experiences of meditative stitching at the Organic Arts Maker’s Group Farm in Exeter, England. https://www.organicarts.org.uk/projects/makersgroup/

PREREQUISITE: No prior sewing experience is needed. All materials and supplies with be provided.

Professional Career Readiness Center (Lower Level of Student Center)
RSVP Requested

Open to new and experienced players of Dungeons & Dragons. Share your passion for storytelling and creativity while experiencing the joy of D&D across our university community. All the resources and training you'll need will be provided by staff members Ken Lawson and Phill Harrity.

Gym, 4th floor Student Center

All members of the university community are welcome to come and have some fun playing dodge ball in the student center gym. 

Lawrence Hall Lobby

Stop by and get in some PAWsitive energy by visiting with trained therapy dogs sponsored by the University Counseling Center (UCC). 

Village Park and Boulevard Apartments Lobby

We've brought in outside guests to offer Henna, Balloon Art, Tarot Readings, and a Caricature Artist. Watch a Pumpkin Carving demonstration or paint your own pumpkin.

Annual Lunch 11:30AM-2:00PM

Fall Festival Lunch - RSVP Link
Village Park (Rain Location: Dining Hall) 

Staff and Faculty, please RSVP so that we can ensure there is an accurate count for food. Students with meal plans will swipe their id cards as usual. The food options include:

Walking Taco Bar
Mac and Cheese Bar

Hot apple cider and local produce will also be available for sale. Culinart will be accepting meal plans, flex, credit cards, and cash for these additional items. 

Village Park and Boulevard Apartments Lobby

We've brought in outside guests to offer Henna, Balloon Art, Tarot Readings, and a Caricature Artist. Watch a Pumpkin Carving demonstration or paint your own pumpkin.

Village Park (*Rain Location is )

*Details on participation/signups coming soon

Professional Career Readiness Center (Lower Level of Student Center)
RSVP Requested

Open to new and experienced players of Dungeons & Dragons. Share your passion for storytelling and creativity while experiencing the joy of D&D across our university community. All the resources and training you'll need will be provided by staff members Ken Lawson and Phill Harrity.

Lawrence Hall 200 (aka the fishbowl)

Stop by to play Bingo and win some cool prizes!

Lawrence Hall Ballroom (3rd floor)

Hosted by our amazing nurse Rebecca Harper. Tricks, Treats, Sexual Wellness, along with a costume contest and great music? Sign me up for this fun way to end the evening!

Additional Schedule Notes:

Conservatory Students: The Conservatory will not hold rehearsals on the evening of Pioneer Pause.  

Student Athletes: Per the VP of Athletics Scott Swain, athletes should connect with their respective coaches regarding their practice/game schedule.