Ivy Tech to Host Paws ‘N Relax Event for Students, Faculty, and Staff

The Paws ‘N Relax program is planned again at Ivy Tech Community College Evansville Campus during final exam week on Dec. 10 – 12. This is the fifth year for this program. During Paws ‘N Relax, students, faculty, and staff can enjoy the stress-reducing benefits of visiting with Certified Therapy dogs, a cat, and, for the first time, a miniature horse. Ivy Tech is the first college in the area to host a pet therapy horse. Paws N Relax will take place in Ivy Tech’s Koch Student Center located at 3501 N First Ave.

Schedule:

Paws ‘N Relax Pet Therapy: Koch Student Center

 Dec. 10, 11, and 12:       10 a.m. – 1 p.m. and 4 – 6 p.m.

Dec. 11:       10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (Miniature Horse outside Entrance C)

Dec. 12:       11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. (Cat therapy)

The Ivy Tech Wellness and Fitness Center developed Paws ‘N Relax to help students manage the stress of final examinations. Ivy Tech is the first college in this region to offer pet therapy.  “Studies have shown that pets help lower anxiety and blood pressure,” said Amy Lutzel, Ivy Tech’s Wellness Director.

“We’re always looking for ways to help our students de-stress, as stress takes such a toll on the body and can cause numerous health issues. We hear a lot of positive feedback about this program from our students each semester.”

Ivy Tech has offered this program every semester since Fall 2014.