Friday, December 09, 2005
Finals Week Survival Guide
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You have enough to worry about during finals week; the last thing you want to concern yourself with is where you can find something to eat or when the library is open. Read on for everything you need to know about finals week, December 12-16, including a link to the final exam schedule. When are my finals? Check the final exam schedule on the Registrars Office Web site. How late is the library open? Rice Library will offer extended hours during finals. Here’s the schedule: • Wednesday, December 7 – 7:45 a.m. to 2 a.m. Thursday, December 8. • Thursday, December 8 – 7:40 a.m. to 2 a.m. Friday, December 9. • Friday, December 9 – Regular hours: 7:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. • Saturday, December 10 – Regular hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. • Sunday, December 11 – noon to 2 a.m. Monday, December 12. • Monday, December 12 – 7:30 a.m. to 2 a.m. Tuesday, December 13. • Tuesday, December 13 – 7:30 a.m. to 2 a.m. Wednesday, December 14. • Wednesday, December 14 – 7:30 a.m. to 2 a.m. Thursday, December 15. • Thursday, December 15 – Regular hours: 7:45 a.m. to midnight. • Friday, December 16 – Regular hours: 7:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Is Academic Skills open for tutoring? The Academic Skills office will not be open for tutoring. Academic Skills staff will be in the office during regular hours, but students who serve as tutors will be preparing for their own finals. Where can I chill out? Academic Skills is offering “Spirit Soothers and Mood Enhancers.” The 30-minute relaxation sessions, offered from 11:30 a.m. to noon Monday, December 12, through Thursday, December 15, are designed for students, but stressed-out faculty, administrators, and staff are welcome. Participants will be nourished with music, meditation, and relaxation with this lighten-up and learn program during finals. Bring a towel or blanket. The calming sessions will be held in ED 1102 in the Education Center. Attend one or all of the sessions. Joan DeVillez, advisor in University Division, is presenting the sessions. She said, “We know that students who are relaxed remember more and do better on exams.” The best technique for good results on exams is being prepared. Research shows memory and concentration are more acute in a relaxed person. Deep breathing and other relaxing activities just before a test can go a long way toward better recall on exams. For more information, call Academic Skills at 812/464-1743. Will places to eat on campus be open? On Monday, December 12, and Tuesday, December 13: The Loft will be open regular hours: 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. lunch; 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. dinner. Burger King will be open regular hours: 7:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. breakfast; 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. lunch/dinner. Pete’s Arena will be open regular hours: 9:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Sub Connection will be open regular hours: 8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Café a la Cart will be open regular hours: 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. On Wednesday, December 14: The Loft will be open for dinner only: 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. All other Food Service locations will be open regular hours. On Thursday, December 15: The Loft will be open from 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Burger King will be open from 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Pete’s Arena will be open regular hours: 9:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Sub Connection will be open regular hours: 8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Café a la Cart will be open regular hours: 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. On Friday, December 16: The Loft will be closed. Burger King will be open from 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Pete’s Arena will be open from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sub Connection will be open regular hours: 8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Café a la Cart will be closed. Where can I get free food? The Student Alumni Association and the USI Alumni Association will host the annual “Chili Chill-Out,” with free chili and hot chocolate, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, December 14, in the University Center. The event will be held outside if weather permits. Will the Fitness Center and the PAC be open? The Recreation and Fitness Center and the PAC will be open with regular hours during finals week. You can work out your test stress from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday. |
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