Relax in the planetarium at Wind Down Wednesday

From 10 a.m. to noon Wednesday, Oct. 12, students will be able to “take a moment to breathe, relax and just be” in the Dr. Veath Planetarium for Wind Down Wednesday.
“I was inspired to start this by a group of students who came in during my set up one day,” Tawney Tibbits, physical and life science associate professor, said. “I was playing music with a light show, and they were so excited to be able to watch it. They stayed and kept talking about how much they enjoyed having a quiet moment to let the stress of classes fall away. I wanted to make that feeling available to students across campus. I know how stressful school can be and if I can help students find a moment to unwind, I want to do it.”
Tibbits is partnering with RLA, who will be providing snacks for students that have had a chance to decompress.
“It’s incredibly important to take time to slow down and let your mind be blank,” Tibbits said. “And it’s just fun to relax in the very comfy planetarium seats. Besides, this is a great space on campus that is truly out of this world. My hope for this is to provide students with a way to relax and enjoy an experience they might not otherwise get to. The planetarium is for all of us, come and enjoy it!”
The planetarium is located on the ground floor of the Math Science Center of Innovative Learning (COIL) next to the Eleanor Barbour Cook Geology Museum.