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Take a Brain Break with Massages, Therapy Goats, Tacos, & More

Take a break from studying for exams and writing final papers during Brain Breaks (Monday, April 29 – Friday, May 10) on the Thomas Jefferson University — Center City Campus. Check out the schedule of programming below and visit the 2nd floor of Scott Memorial Library for puzzles, coloring sheets, and stress-relieving toys. Explore our Cozy Book Display, full of cookbooks, popular fiction and nonfiction books, and more to help you take a well-deserved break from studying.

  • Monday, April 29

    Grab & Go Breakfast Tacos from Hi-Lo
    11 am - 1 pm (until supplies last)
    1st floor cafe, Scott Library

    Self Care Day at Lubert Plaza
    Massage Chair Truck
    9 am - 3 pm

    Self Care Table
    10:30 am 

    Funnel Cake
    12 pm

  • Tuesday, April 30

    Peer Listening with JeffCHAT
    1 - 2 pm
    200a, Scott Library

  • Wednesday, May 1

    Massages
    11:30 am - 2:30 pm
    1st floor cafe, Scott Library

  • Friday, May 3

    Haagen-Daz Truck
    11:30 am - 1 pm
    Lubert Plaza

  • Monday, May 6

    Relaxing Documentary Marathon
    1 - 3 pm
    200a, Scott Library

  • Tuesday, May 7

    Pop-Up Swag Shack
    11 am
    Jefferson Alumni Hall

  • Wednesday, May 8

    Produce Pop Up (part of Ramily Market)
    11 am 
    Jefferson Alumni Hall

    Water Ice Social
    12 pm 
    Lubert Plaza

  • Thursday, May 9

    Iced Coffee & Tea
    10:30 am - 12:30 pm
    2nd floor, Scott Library

  • Friday, May 10

    • Therapy Goats from Philly Goat Project
    1 - 3 pm
    Due to the rain, the goats will be in the Jefferson Recreation & Fitness Center Gym

The Brain Breaks program is brought to you by the Office for Residential Life, the Department of Campus Life & Enrichment, and the Scott Memorial Library.