Tranquil Time at Hitt Library: Take a Finals Relaxation Break
Tranquil Time at Hitt Library: Take a Finals Relaxation Break In-Person
On Monday, December 1 and Tuesday, December 2, we’re transforming room 402 of Hitt Library into a Zen Zone which will offer a peaceful retreat designed to help you recharge and refocus during finals. Enjoy soothing soundscapes, relaxing videos, gentle lighting, and a variety of seating options to suit your study style. Take a mindful break with passive calming activities like coloring, fidget tools, and sensory-friendly spaces. Whether you're deep in study mode or need a moment to breathe, Hitt Library is here to support your well-being.
- Date:
- Monday, December 1, 2025 Show more dates
- Time:
- 12:00pm - 5:00pm
- Time Zone:
- Eastern Time - US & Canada (change)
- Location:
- 402
- Library:
- John C. Hitt Library
- Audience:
- Graduate Students Post-Docs Undergraduate Students
- Categories:
- Academic Health & Well-being
Monday-Friday appointments are scheduled via Zoom or in person. Friday appointments are held via Zoom only. If you need to meet outside of available appointment times, please email patrick.green2@ucf.edu.
Patrick Green began his career with UCF Libraries in November 2024 and is the hard/physical sciences librarian in the Research Engagement Department.
Patrick is the primary librarian for these colleges/programs:
- College of Optics and Photonics Lead
- Optics & Photonics
- College of Graduate Studies
- Nanotechnology
- College of Sciences
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Forensic Sciences
- Physics
and the secondary librarian for these programs:
- Communications
- Computer Science
- Digital Media
- Interactive Entertainment
- Materials Science
- Math
- Mechanical, Materials, and Biomedical Engineering
- Modeling and Simulation
- Statistics & Data Science
He provides research assistance, library instruction, outreach, and collection development for these subject areas. Patrick is also the lead contact for the UCF Writing Center.
Lauren Kehoe (she/her) is the head of research engagement at University of Central Florida Libraries. In this role, she leads nine faculty librarians in their work to support their academic engagement endeavors that include research support, information literacy and library instruction, and outreach activities to support the academic success and well-being of the UCF community.
Lauren received an MA in digital humanities from the City University of New York Graduate Center and an MS in library and information science from Pratt Institute. Previously, she served as the accessibility and accommodations librarian at New York University Libraries and as the undergraduate instruction and outreach librarian at NYU. Additionally, Lauren was an adjunct lecturer at the Palmer School, Long Island University, where she taught graduate courses in Information Literacy & Libraries and Serving Diverse Populations. Her research interests include accessibility in libraries, critical pedagogy and librarianship, and making, collecting, describing, and discovering zines in the library.
Lauren is the secondary librarian for these programs:
- Burnett Honors College
Lauren is available for general research consultations or to provide support in subject specific research. If her availability does not meet your needs, please email her at lauren.kehoe@ucf.edu to request an appointment outside of what's available on this calendar.