Study Break at UMMA
Need a break from finals stress? Come recharge at UMMA! Be welcomed by Micro Moments of Magic, then dive into whatever helps you reset: hang with therapy dogs, practice your flow with Tiny Buddha Yoga, or head to the Play Room for [Art]breakers and some playful creativity. Challenge friends to giant Chess or Connect Four, grab free snacks, and give your brain the break it deserves.
It’s all free, totally low-pressure, and designed to help you feel refreshed and ready.
All Day Activities
MICRO MOMENT OF MAGIC
SNACKS
GIANT GAMES
UMMA PLAY ROOM
SCHEDULED EVENTS
Therapy Dogs
Don’t miss your chance to snuggle with UMMA’s favorite pooches!
2:00 – 5:30PM
Yoga
Take a break to breath and stretch with Tiny Buddah Yoga
TIME TBA
Study Break Features
Micro Moments of Magic
Adam Hess and Jeremy Mulder are bringing their participatory art project, Micro Moments of Magic, to the UMMA lobby. Armed with rolls of white paper labeled “Smiles” and “Eye Contact,” they’ll tally every genuine connection with passing students—each mark a tiny pause in the chaos. Through humor, presence, and play, they’ll help students feel seen and grounded before diving back into exams, recharged and ready to crush it.
[Art]roductions and [Art]breakers
Bite-sized creative activities where you can chill out, have fun, and connect with fellow humans. Developed by Jonathan Holland, these 10-15 minute drawing and writing games, will have you break out playdoh, crayons, and your imaginations to create characters, spin stories, and build community—leaving you creatively recharged and ready to ace that exam.
SUPPORT
UMMA Student Programs are generously supported by the University of Michigan Credit Union Arts Adventures Program, UMMA’s Lead Sponsor for Student and Family Engagement.
