Exam Cram Activities

Exam Schedule

Extended Hours

We will once again be extending hours at the Mary Idema Pew Library and Kirkhof Center in Allendale and the Steelcase Library downtown starting on April 16th. Kirkhof Center will also be reserving space for extra student study.

Mary Idema Pew Library & Kirkhof Center:

• Will open at 7 am on Monday, April 16 and remain open until 2 am on Friday, April 20
• Will reopen from 8 am on Saturday, April 21 and close at 2 am
• Will reopen at 8:00 am on Sunday, April, 22 and will remain open until midnight on Thursday, April 26

Steelcase Library:

• Will stay open until 2:00 am nightly Monday, April 16-Thursday, April 19
• Will stay open until midnight on Friday, April 20 and Saturday, April 21
• Will stay open until 2:00 am nightly Sunday, April 22-Wednesday, April 25

Kirkhof Center Quiet Study Spaces:

• Monday, April 16: De-Stress Room 7 am -8:30 pm, KC 2263
• Monday, April 16: Quiet Study room 8am-8pm, KC 2266
• Tuesday, April 17: De-Stress Room 8am-8pm, KC Area 51
• Tuesday, April 17: Quiet Study Room 8am-8pm, KC 2259
• Thursday, April 19: Quiet Study Room 8am-8pm, KC 2259
• Monday, April 23: Quiet Room 8am-8pm, KC 2215/2216
• Monday, April 23: De-Stress Room 8am-8pm, KC 2250 Grand River Room
• Tuesday, April 24: De-Stress Room, 8am-8pm KC 2250 Grand River Room
• Tuesday, April 24: Quiet Room, 8am-8pm KC 2204
• Wednesday, April 25: De-Stress Room 8am-8pm, KC 2250 Grand River Room
• Wednesday, April 25:: Quiet Room, 8am-8pm KC 2215/2216

Need caffeine? We've got you covered!

Argo Tea is once again extending hours at the Mary Idema Pew Library and free coffee will be available at the following times and locations:

•     Steelcase Library: Sunday 22nd – Wednesday 25th starting at 6pm until it's gone
•     Frey Library Room 290 (CHS): Monday 16th – Thursday 19th starting at 9am until it's gone  

Free Events for Students (with Student ID)

We know you're studying hard for finals! Adding some yoga and massage to your routine may actually help you perform better. Learn more about the benefits of stress-reducing activities by contacting the Counseling Center, Campus Recreation and Health and Wellness.

Throughout Exam Cram

• Free book exchange, April 16-25, Mary Idema Pew Library lobby
• Stress-relieving Destruction Room, April 18-26, Mary Idema Pew Library Exhibition Space

Sunday, April 15

• Slow Flow Yoga: 6 pm, Kelly Turf Building Multipurpose Room 

Monday, April 16

• Sunrise Yoga: 9 am, Holton Hooker Multipurpose Room
• Pancakes with the President, 9-11 am, Kirkhof Center Pere Marquette
• Chair massages: 11 am-1 pm, Mary Idema Pew Library lower level
• Sleep/Stress Screenings: 11 am-1 pm, Mary Idema Pew Library lower level        
• Power Yoga: 6 pm, Kelly Turf Building Multipurpose Room                    
• Express Abs: 7 pm, Recreation Center Instructional Fitness Studio                     
• Strength SPIN: 8 pm, Recreation Center Instructional Fitness Studio                  
• Color Me Stressed: 6-11 pm, Mary Idema Pew Library Knowledge Market

Tuesday, April 17

• West Michigan Therapy Dogs: 2-4 pm, Steelcase Library
• Tropical Getaway (Allendale), 5-6:30 pm, Kirkhof Lobby
• Color Me Stressed: 6-11 pm, Mary Idema Pew Library Knowledge Market
• Kickboxing: 6:30 pm, Recreation Center Dance Studio
• Zumba: 8:30 pm, Recreation Center Dance Studio
• Express SPIN: 8:30 pm, Recreation Center Instructional Fitness Studio
• Yoga: 9:15 pm, Holton Hooker Living Center Multipurpose Room

Wednesday, April 18

• Chair Massages: 12-2 pm, Kirkhof Center
• Sleep/Stress Screenings: 12-2 pm, Kirkhof Center
• West Michigan Therapy Dogs: 4-6 pm, Frey Library at CHS
• Stress Management: 6-7 pm, Mary Idema Pew Library Exhibition space
• Color Me Stressed: 6-11 pm, Mary Idema Pew Library
• Interval SPIN: 6 pm, Recreation Center Instructional Fitness Studio
• Barre: 6:30 pm, Recreation Center Dance Studio
• Chair Massages: 7-9 pm, Mary Idema, Pew Library
• Zumba: 7:30 pm, Recreation Center Dance Studio
• Yoga for Relaxation: 8p-9 pm, Kelly Turf Building Multipurpose Room

Thursday, April 19

• Tropical Getaway (Downtown), 11-1 pm, DeVos C
• Chair Massages: 3-5 pm, Mary Idema Pew Library lower level
• West Michigan Therapy Dogs: 5-7 pm, Mary Idema Pew Library
• Color Me Stressed: 6-11 pm, Mary Idema Pew Library Knowledge Market
• SPIN & Yoga: 6:15 pm, Campus Recreation Instructional Fitness Studio
• Zumba: 6:30 pm, Recreation Center Dance Studio
• Game Night: 6:30-8:30 pm, Area 51
• Yoga: 7 pm, Kelly Turf Building Multipurpose Room
• HIIT (High Intensity Interval Training): 7:30 pm, Recreation Center Dance Studio
• Hypnotist Show: 9:00 pm, Grand River Room

Friday, April 20

• Chair Massages, 12-2 pm, Mary Idema Pew Library lower level
• Lakerpalooza, 12-4 pm, Kirkhof Center lawn
• Laker Showcase: 7:00-9:00 pm, Kirkhof Lounge

Sunday, April 22

• Color Me Stressed: 6-11pm, Mary Idema Pew Library Knowledge Market

Monday, April 23

• Chair Massages: 11a-2p, Mary Idema Pew Library lower level
• Color Me Stressed: 2-4pm, Center for Women and Gender Equity
• Color Me Stressed: 6-11pm, Mary Idema Pew Library Knowledge Market
• Encouragement from our Littlest Lakers: 11-11:30am, Mary Idema Pew Library lobby
• West Michigan Therapy Dogs: 6-8p, Mary Idema Pew Library

Tuesday, April 24

• Chair Massages: 1-3p, Center for Women and Gender Equity
• Color Me Stressed: 6-11pm, Mary Idema Pew Library Knowledge Market

Wednesday, April 25

• Board Games: 1-2pm, Center for Women and Gender Equity
• Color Me Stressed: 6-11pm, Mary Idema Pew Library Knowledge Market

We Need Your Help!

We're looking forward to extra students using University Libraries this Exam Cram! You can help make your fellow students happy by keeping as many seats open as possible and handling the furniture with care.

Have Questions? Comments? Suggestions? Let us know!

Exam Cram Shout Out!

Exam Cram would not be possible without the efforts and resources of several programs on campus. We'd like to especially thank the following:

• Argo Tea
• Campus Dining
• Campus Recreation
• Grand Valley Police Department
• Facilities Services (especially our amazing custodians!)
• Health and Wellness
• Housing and Residence Life
• Office of Student Life
• IT Helpdesk
• Student Senate
• University Counseling Center
• West Michigan Therapy Dogs
• Knowledge Market partners