Hicks Library Study Breaks Start Dec. 3; Pet Therapy & Crafting Provide Final Exam Stress Relief

November 28th, 2018

Take a break from final exam stress with the Fall 2018 Hicks Undergraduate Library Study Break events. Pet therapy dogs or learn about the tradition of Purdue “Senior Cords” and decorate your own corduroy swatch to show your Purdue spirit! Cookie decorating and other crafting activities are also part of the Fall ’18 Hicks Study Breaks’ lineup.

All events are free and open to all Purdue students and are held in the Hicks Library’s main common area.

Prep Week

• 7-8 p.m. Monday, Dec. 3 — Therapy Dogs International
  Final exams can be ruff. Take time out for a pawfully relaxing evening with some furry friends.
• 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 4 — Popcorn & Mug Decorating
  Enjoy some free popcorn and design your own mug for your favorite coffee, hot chocolate, or for a homemade holiday gift.
• 5:30-8 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 5 — Mobile Making Activity
  Join the Libraries Mobile Making Team from the Data Visualization Experience Lab of Purdue (D-VELoP) to make stuff and learn more about our 3D printing and data viz resources.
• 6-7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 6 — Cookie Decorating
  Try your hand at decorating (and then eating) some delicious treats.
  

Finals Week

• 6-7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 10 — Cord Decorating
  Learn about the tradition of decorating yellow “Senior Cords” at Purdue and decorate your own corduroy fabric swatch.
• 5:30-8 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 11 — Mobile Making Activity
  Join the Libraries Mobile Making Team from the Data Visualization Experience Lab of Purdue (D-VELoP) to make stuff and learn more about our 3D printing and data viz resources.
• 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 12 — Popcorn & Crafting
  More free popcorn and creative activities to take a break from final exams.
• 6-7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 13 — Cookie Decorating
  Another chance to try your hand at cookie decorating.

In addition to the above-listed events, art-relaxation stations, puzzle stations, bubble wrap, and a Lego station will be set up around the library.