TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – The University of Alabama will be hosting its annual De-Stress Fest Wednesday, April 25 from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. on the Quad.

The De-Stress Fest is the culminating University event for Stress Management Month. The event features free massages, yoga, lunch, TCBY ice cream, an inflatable obstacle course and boxing ring, wax hands, a mechanical bull, live music, art therapy, and many other relaxing events.

The purpose of this event is to give students, faculty, and staff a time to relax and have fun since this time of the year can be stressful due to exams and final grades.

The De-Stress Fest is sponsored by the Counseling Center, Student Health Center, Healthy Campus, University Health and Wellness (faculty and staff), Housing and Residential Communities, and University Recreation.

This event is free and all University students, faculty and staff are invited to attend.

The University of Alabama, a student-centered research university, is in the midst of a planned, steady enrollment growth with a goal of reaching 28,000 students by 2010. This growth, which is positively impacting the campus and the state's economy, is in keeping with UA's vision to be the university of choice for the best and brightest students. UA, the state's flagship university, is an academic community united in its commitment to enhancing the quality of life for all Alabamians.