Therapy dog Murphy is the star of the University Libraries' Stress Relief Day held on Dec. 12 in the Silverman Library on the North Campus. Sessions also were held in Silverman on Dec. 13 and in the Health Sciences Library Dec. 12-14.

Dan Storer (far right), an exercise science student, waits his turn for a puppy fix.

In addition to furry friends like Murphy, a Great Dane, Stress Relief Days featured snacks, games and soothing music for those feeling the pressures of the end of the semester.

Management student Sarah Ditucci gives Murphy a good rubdown.

Stress Relief Days seems to be working for Murphy, too.

Nicole Hamilton (peach hoodie) and Olivia Miller (hat) play with Murphy.

A little to the left, please.

No stress here!

Murphy's owner Doreen Yost (center rear) watches Murphy adroitly handle a swarm of students.

Economics student Vaishnavi Ravichandran smiles for a photo.

Biomedical sciences student Paige Guy gets up close and personal with Murphy.

Sociology student Sam Reiss with Murphy.

Pharmacy student Brittany Banks bonds with Murphy.

From left: Anuli C Okoye-Oyibo, medicinal chemistry; Kareyne Mendez, biomedical sciences; and Ayoola Obi, computer science, enjoy a moment with Murphy.