WIU Libraries and UCC to Host Therapy Dogs For Spring '24 Semester

February 6, 2024

MACOMB, IL - - The Western Illinois University Libraries and University Counseling Center (UCC) are collaborating to bring therapy dogs to Malpass Library each month throughout the Spring 2024 semester. The initiative is part of the UCC Wellness Wednesday series, which is an effort to help students manage their stress and to promote healthy habits.

Therapy dogs will be available at the Garden Lounge on the second floor of Malpass Library from 2-4 p.m. on the following Wednesdays in Spring 2024: Feb. 21, March 20 and April 24. Therapy dogs will also be available during the week of final exams; the dates and times will be announced in the coming weeks.

This initiative is a part of the Alliance of Therapy Dogs, which is an international registry of certified therapy dog teams. This team is based in Galesburg, IL, under the direction of Liz Pagel.

For more information, contact Outreach and Engagement Librarian Michelle Holschuh Simmons at mh-simmons@wiu.edu or UCC Counselor Sonja Schmidt at se-schmidt@wiu.edu.

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