Exam Cram Activities

Exam Schedule

Extended Hours and Extra Seating

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 Monday, December 3. Kirkhof Center will also be reserving space for extra student study and the Loutit atrium will have extra study tables. Text the library at 616-818-0219 for customized seating suggestions.

How Busy is the Mary Idema Pew Library?

Check our real-time traffic display to see how busy the building currently is.

Mary Idema Pew Library & Kirkhof Center:

• Will open at 7am on Monday, December 3 and remain open until 2am on Friday, December 7
• Will reopen from 8am on Saturday, December 8 and close at 2am
• Will reopen at 8am on Sunday, December 9 and will remain open until midnight on Thursday, December 13

Steelcase Library:

• Will stay open until 2am nightly Monday, December 3-Thursday, December 6
• Will stay open until midnight on Friday, December 7 and Saturday, December 8
• Will stay open until 2am nightly Sunday, December 9-Wednesday, December 12

Kirkhof Center Quiet Study Spaces:

• Monday, December 3: 9am-10pm Quiet Study Room (Kirkhof room 2270)             
• Tuesday, December 4: 8:45am-7:30pm Quiet Study Room (Kirkhof room 2266)    
• Wednesday, December 5: 8am-8pm Quiet Study Room (Kirkhof room 2266)         
• Thursday, December 6:  8:45am-8:45pm Quiet Study Room (Kirkhof Room 2266)
• Saturday, December 8: 10am-10pm Quiet Study Room (Kirkhof rooms 2259, 2263, 2266, 2270)   
• Sunday, December 9: 9am-10pm Quiet Study Room (Kirkhof rooms 2259, 2263) 
• Monday, December 10: 8am-11pm De-Stress Room (Kirkhof room 2250)

Need caffeine? We've got you covered!

Argo Tea is once again extending hours at the Mary Idema Pew Library.  

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, December 3-12, Mary Idema Pew Library lobby
• Various pop-up activities throughout University Libraries locations

Sunday, December 2

• 6pm-11pm : Collaborative Coloring (Mary Idema Pew Library Knowledge Market)

Monday, December 3

• 6pm-11pm : Collaborative Coloring (Mary Idema Pew Library Knowledge Market)
• 6:15pm-7pm : Feel Good Flow with Xue (Kelly Turf Building)           
• 7:45pm-8:30pm  SPIN® + Core with Cami (Instructional Fitness Studio in Rec)        
• 9:15pm-10pm : Groove with Aylissa (Holton Hooker Living Center Multipurpose Room)    
• 8pm-10pm : Chair Massages (Mary Idema Pew Library atrium)

Tuesday, December 4

• 12pm-2pm : Sleep, stress, blood pressure screenings; Benefits of Exercise (Mary Idema Pew Library atrium)
• 12pm-2pm : Chair Massages (Mary Idema Pew Library atrium)      
• 6pm-11pm : Collaborative Coloring (Mary Idema Pew Library Knowledge Market)
• 6pm-6:45pm : TRX with Anna (East corner of track in Kelly Turf Building) 
• 6-8pm: Therapy Dogs (Mary Idema Pew Library)
• 6:30pm-7:15pm : Cardio Drum with Deb S. (Dance Studio in Rec) 
• 7pm-7:45pm : Interval SPIN® with Steven (Instructional Fitness Studio in Rec)        
• 8pm-8:45pm : Power Yoga with Tess (Multipurpose Room in Kelly Turf Building)   

Wednesday, December 5

• 11-1pm: Therapy Dogs (Frey Library at CHS)
• 6pm : Stress Management Workshop (Mary Idema Pew Library Exhibition Space)
• 6pm-11pm : Collaborative Coloring (Mary Idema Pew Library Knowledge Market)
• 6pm-6:45pm : Slow Flow with Shannon (Multipurpose Room in Kelly Turf Building)              
• 6:15p-7pm : SPIN® with Cami (Instructional Fitness Studio in Rec)    
• 7pm-7:45pm : G3 with Monica (Dance Studio in Rec)         
• 9:15pm-10pm : Stress Less Yoga with Zoe (Neimeyer Multipurpose Room)
• 8pm-10pm : RHA Sip n Study (HHLC Multipurpose Room)
• 8pm-10pm : Chair Massages (Mary Idema Pew Library atrium)

Thursday, December 6

• 6-8pm: Therapy Dogs (Mary Idema Pew Library)
• 6pm-11pm : Collaborative Coloring (Mary Idema Pew Library Knowledge Market)
• 6pm-6:45pm : SPIN® + Strength with Kit (Instructional Fitness Studio in Rec)           
• 6:15pm-7pm : Pilates with Shannon (Multipurpose Room in Kelly Turf Building)     
• 7:45pm-8:30pm : Barre with Mackenzie (Dance Studio in Rec)

Friday, December 7

• 10:15am-11:30am : Sunrise Yoga with Sophia (Dance Studio in Rec)
• 1:15pm-2pm : Lunch Crunch w/Allison (Instructional Fitness Studio in Rec)
• 3-5pm: Therapy Dogs (Steelcase Library)           
• Holiday Open House (Laker Store)

Sunday, December 9

• 6pm-11pm : Collaborative Coloring (Mary Idema Pew Library Knowledge Market)
• 7pm-7:45pm : Yoga with Xue (Multipurpose Room in Kelly Turf Building)  
• 7pm: Snacks with Student Senators (Mary Idema Pew Library atrium & Steelcase Library lobby)

Monday, December 10

• 6-8pm: Therapy Dogs (Mary Idema Pew Library)
• 6pm-11pm : Collaborative Coloring (Mary Idema Pew Library Knowledge Market)
• Campus Dining Snack Cart - follow @gvsufood to find out when and where

Tuesday, December 11

• 12-2pm : Sleep and Stress Screenings (Kirkhof lobby)        
• 12-2pm : Chair Massages (Kirkhof lobby)
• 6pm-11pm : Collaborative Coloring (Mary Idema Pew Library Knowledge Market)
• Campus Dining Snack Cart - follow @gvsufood to find out when and where

Wednesday, December 12

• 5-7pm : Free Hot Chocolate provided by the Career Center (Mary Idema Pew Library lobby)
• 6pm-11pm : Collaborative Coloring (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
• College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
• Grand Valley Police Department
• Facilities Services (especially our amazing custodians!)
• Health and Wellness
• Housing and Residence Life
• Office of Student Life
• IT Helpdesk
• Pew Faculty Teaching and Learning Center
• Student Senate
• University Counseling Center
• West Michigan Therapy Dogs
• Knowledge Market partners