Monday, December 11, 2006
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 11-15, 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: • Sunday, December 10 – noon to midnight • Monday, December 11 – midnight to 2 a.m. and 7:30 a.m. to midnight • Tuesday, December12 – midnight to 2 a.m. and 7:30 a.m. to midnight • Wednesday, December 13 – midnight to 2 a.m. and 7:30 a.m. to midnight • Thursday, December 14 – midnight to 2 a.m. and 7:30 a.m. to midnight • Friday, December 15 – midnight to 2 a.m. and 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. • Saturday, December 16 – Closed • Sunday, December 17 – Closed Please note that during the special extended hours, the library will be open for study only. No reference assistance, checkout, or reserves will be available during the midnight to 2 a.m. special extended hours. 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 11, through Thursday, December 14, 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 11, and Tuesday, December 12: 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. Starbucks will be open regular hours: 7:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. On Wednesday, December 13: 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 14: The Loft will be open for dinner only: 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Burger King will be open from 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. All other Food Service locations will be open regular hours. On Friday, December 15: 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. Starbucks will be open regular hours: 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. What about the convenience store? Eagle Express Convenience Store will be open during regular hours (10 a.m. to 11:30 p.m.) except on Friday, when it will close at 4 p.m. Where can I get free food? Food Services is offering free Midnight Snacks in the University Center Sunday, December 10, through Thursday, December 14. The University Center will be open until 2 a.m. Items include popcorn, fresh fruit, soda, hot chocolate, and coffee. 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 13, in the University Center. 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. The group exercise classes also will be offered as regularly scheduled. Click here for the schedule. |
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