Canine Campus Crawl (Apr 27)

The UW Pre-Vet Club hosts its annual Canine Campus Crawl on Sunday, April 27 (noon -). This dog-friendly, 2.5 mile run/walk serves as a fundraiser for the Dane County Humane Society and the "One Horse at a Time" project. The run/walk departs from Lot 60 (801 Walnut Street).

Pre-registration can be done online. The pre-registration fee is $15 for one person (no dogs) or $20 for one person (up to two dogs). Registration fees for the day of the event (beginning at 11:30 AM) are $20 for one person (no dogs) or $25 for one person (up to two dogs).

For more information, see the information packet.

Visit the Facebook page.

Raise the Woof! (Dec 2)

What better way to relieve the stress of studying than to meet wet-nose to nose with a wagging member of the canine corps, Dogs on Call?!

Steenbock staff welcomes Dogs on Call and their companion handlers to the library, Monday, December 2, from 6:30-8:00 PM. The dogs will be available for a pat near the front, main entrance to the library (second floor) for this special study break.

Dogs on Call is a local member of Pet Partners--an organization devoted to improving human health through the existing bond between people and companion animals. These companion animals are specially-trained to gently-interact with their human counterparts in any number of environments including schools, hospitals, libraries and special-care facilities.  In addition to its membership with Pet Partners, Dogs on Call is a R.E.A.D (Reading Education Assistance Dogs) affiliate with Intermountain Therapy Animals.  Please visit their sites to learn more about their services.

NLW with Dogs on Call, April 16

In celebration of National Library Week (April 14-20) and its call to community-building, Steenbock Library will again welcome the delightful community of canines from Dogs on Call to wag their way through our front entrance, and to raise the "woof" so-to-speak with our library users, on Tuesday, April 16 (6:30-8:00 PM).

"Dogs on Call" is a local member of Pet Partners--an organization devoted to improving human health through the existing bond between people and companion animals. These companion animals are specially-trained to gently-interact with their human counterparts in any number of environments including schools, hospitals, libraries and special-care facilities.

The dogs will be available for a pat near the front, main entrance to the library (second floor).

Please visit the sites for Dogs on Call and Pet Partners to learn more about their services.

Raise the Woof with Dogs on Call

What better way to relieve the stress of studying than to meet wet-nose to nose with a wiggling, wagging member of the canine corps, Dogs on Call?! "Dogs on Call" is a local member of Pet Partners--an organization devoted to improving human health through the existing bond between people and companion animals. These companion animals are specially-trained to gently-interact with their human counterparts in any number of environments including schools, hospitals, libraries and special-care facilities.

Steenbock staff welcomes Dogs on Call and their companion handlers to the library, Monday, October 29, from 6:30-8:00 PM. The dogs will be available for a pat near the front, main entrance to the library (second floor).

Please visit the sites for Dogs on Call and Pet Partners to learn more about their services.

Study Nights are for the Dogs! (April 18)

If you're looking to take a study break and feeling hungry, be sure to stop by the library for some bagels. CALS Week--brought to you by the CALS Student Council--features this night of studying and refreshments with special guests, Dogs on Call.

While a meet-n-greet with the dogs will be held on the library main entrance level, the bagels will be served, from 6:30-8:00 PM, on the first floor. Students who attend can also sign-in to get points for their student organization as part of the CALS Week participation competition.

When: Wednesday, April 18 (6:30-8:00 PM)
Where: Steenbock Library (first & second floors)

Raise the Woof! (April 18)

What better way to relieve the stress of studying than to meet wet-nose to nose with a wiggling, wagging member of the canine corps, Dogs on Call?! "Dogs on Call" is a local member of Pet Partners--an organization devoted to improving human health through the existing bond between people and companion animals. These companion animals are specially-trained to gently-interact with their human counterparts in any number of environments including schools, hospitals, libraries and special-care facilities.

Steenbock staff and CALS Student Council welcome Dogs on Call to the library, Wednesday, April 18, from 6:30-8:00 PM. The dogs, accompanied by their companion handlers, will be available for a romp and cuddle near the front, main entrance to the library.

Please visit the sites for Dogs on Call and Pet Partners to learn more about their services. Dogs on Call was also recently-awarded a grant from the Wisconsin Veterinary Medical Association to support its R.E.A.D work.

Canine Campus Crawl (April 22)

The UW Pre-Vet Club hosts its annual Canine Campus Crawl on Sunday, April 22 (9:30 AM –). This dog-friendly, 2.5 mile run/walk serves as a fundraiser for the Dane County Humane Society and the club. The run/walk departs from Lot 60.

Participants should register by April 12 to enjoy a discount. This pre-registration fee is $15 for one person (no dogs) or $20 for one person (up to two dogs). Registration fees for the day of the event are $20 for one person (no dogs) or $25 for one person (up to two dogs).

An additional $1 donation gets you a photo shoot with your dog!

For more information, see the information packet.

Visit the Facebook page.

Pet Therapy

Take a study break and romp with some friendly dogs on Library Mall, Wednesday, May 6 (from 3:30-5:00 PM). (Rain date will be Friday, May 8). This annual “Pet Therapy” event, hosted by the Counseling & Consultation Services unit of University Health Services, will also afford an opportunity to chat informally with counselors about any end-of-term stress and how to manage it.

In order to schedule a free, individual session with a counselor, students are asked to call 608-265-5600. Students may also use that same number to schedule 50 minutes of massage therapy ($40.)

If guided relaxation techniques interest you, visit the Relaxation Exercises (MP3 audio) page.

Pet Therapy

Take a study break and romp with some friendly dogs on Library Mall, Wednesday, May 7 (from 3:00-5:00 PM). This annual “Pet Therapy” event, hosted by the Counseling Services unit of University Health Services, will also afford an opportunity to chat with counselors about any end-of-term stress and how to manage it.

According to Bob McGrath, Directory of Counseling Services at UHS, "Dogs don't care about grades and exams. They're just happy to see you." (as interviewed for campus news)

Of related stress-busting interest, check out the UHS’ Live Well site.

Or, the Counseling Services’ Relaxation Exercises (MP3 audio)