Computers are reserved for GVSU students, faculty, and staff on December 2-12 as students prepare for exams
Exam Cram
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 2nd. 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:
- Will open at 7am on Monday, December 2
- Will be closed from 2am until 8am on Saturday, December 7
- Will be closed from 2am until 8am on Sunday, December 8
- Will reopen at 8am on Sunday, December 8 and will remain open until midnight on Thursday, December 12
Steelcase Library:
- Will stay open until 2am nightly Monday, December 2 - Thursday, December 5
- Will stay open until midnight on Friday, December 6 and Saturday, December 7
- Will stay open until 2am nightly Sunday, December 8 - Wednesday, December 11
Kirkhof Center:
- Will be open until 2am Monday, December 2 - Thursday, December 5
- Will be open until 2am Sunday, December 8 - Wednesday December 11
Kirkhof Center Quiet Study Spaces
|
Day |
Time |
Room |
|---|---|---|
|
Monday, December 2 |
9:00am - 10:00pm |
KC 2263 |
|
Tuesday, December 3 |
9:00am - 8:00pm |
KC 2250 (Grand River Room) |
|
Wednesday, December 4 |
8:00am - 7:00pm |
KC 2266 |
|
Thursday, December 5 |
9:00am - 9:00pm |
KC 2266 |
|
Saturday, December 7 |
10:00am - 10:00pm |
KC 2266 and KC 2270 |
|
Sunday, December 8 |
9:00am - 10:00pm |
KC 2266 and KC 2259 |
|
Tuesday, December 10 |
9:00am - 10:00pm |
KC 2263 |
|
Wednesday, December 11 |
8:00am - 10:00pm |
KC 2263 |
Kirkof Center De-Stress Rooms
|
Day |
Time |
Room |
|---|---|---|
|
Monday, December 9 |
8:00am - 11:00pm |
KC 2250 (Grand River Room) |
|
Tuesday, December 10 |
8:00am - 11:00pm |
KC 2250 (Grand River Room) |
|
Wednesday, December 11 |
8:00am - 1:00pm |
KC 2250 (Grand River Room) |
Stay Safe During Exam Cram!
We hope you feel safe and secure in the Libraries, but we understand that late nights can present some safety concerns. If you're ever in immediate danger, please call 9-1-1. If you're ever feeling unsure or unsafe about being in the library or traveling to and from the library during late night hours, we have resources that can help.
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, Recreation and Wellness, and Health and Wellness.
Throughout Exam Cram
|
Dates |
Event |
Location |
|---|---|---|
|
December 2-13 |
Free book exchange |
Mary Idema Pew Library Lobby |
|
Varies |
Pop-up Activities |
University Libraries locations |
Monday, December 2
|
Time |
Event |
Location |
|---|---|---|
|
9:00 - 11:00am |
Brain Food Sampling |
Lobby Shop |
|
3:00 - 5:00pm |
Sleep and Stress Screenings |
Mary Idema Pew Library Atrium |
|
4:30 - 5:30pm |
Intro SPIN® |
Instructional Fitness Studio |
|
5:15 - 5:45pm |
Express Abs - Allison |
Fieldhouse Dance Studio |
|
6:00 - 11:00pm |
Collaborative Coloring |
Mary Idema Pew Library Knowledge Market |
|
6:00 - 6:50pm |
Yoga with Sophia |
Fieldhouse Dance Studio |
|
7:00 - 7:50pm |
SPIN® with Cami |
Instructional Fitness Studio |
|
7:30 - 8:20pm |
G3 with Monica |
Fieldhouse Dance Studio |
Tuesday, December 3
|
Time |
Event |
Location |
|---|---|---|
|
11:00am - 2:00pm |
Awkward Holiday Photos |
Kirkhof Lobby |
|
5:00 - 5:50pm |
TRX Circuit with Allison |
Instructional Fitness Studio |
|
6:00 - 11:00pm |
Collaborative Coloring |
Mary Idema Pew Library Knowledge Market |
|
6:30 - 7:20pm |
Groove with Aylissa |
Fieldhouse Dance Studio |
|
6:30 - 7:30pm |
Keep Calm and Study On |
1104 Kirkhof Center |
|
8:15 - 9:00pm |
Gloga (Glow Yoga) with Sarah |
Fieldhouse Dance Studio |
|
9:00 - 9:50pm |
Zumba with Rocara |
Holton Hooker Living Center Multipurpose Room |
Wednesday, December 4
|
Time |
Event |
Location |
|---|---|---|
|
10:00am - 12:00pm |
Sleep/Stress Screenings |
Mary Idema Pew Library Atrium |
|
11:00am - 2:00pm |
Awkward Holiday Photos |
Kirkhof Lobby |
|
1:00pm |
Stress Management Program |
Kirkhof Center 2201 |
|
6:00 - 11:00pm |
Collaborative Coloring |
Mary Idema Pew Library Knowledge Market |
|
6:15 - 7:05pm |
Kickboxing with Malia |
Fieldhouse Dance Studio |
|
8:00pm |
Let's Get Crafty - Cookie Decorating |
Kirkhof Center Area 51 |
|
8:15 - 9:05pm |
Zumba with Toni |
Fieldhouse Dance Studio |
|
9:00pm |
Men's D2 Club Hockey |
Griff’s Georgetown Ice Arena |
|
9:15 - 10:00pm |
Candle Light Yoga |
Niemeyer Multipurpose Room |
Thursday, December 5
|
Time |
Event |
Location |
|---|---|---|
|
11:00am - 2:00pm |
Awkward Holiday Photos |
Kirkhof Lobby |
|
2:00 - 4:00pm |
Tea Bar, Stress Relief Sampling |
Argo Tea |
|
5:30 - 6:20pm |
Candle Light Yoga with Zoe |
R.J. Finkelstein Hall Room 20 |
|
5:30 - 6:20pm |
Strength SPIN® |
Instructional Fitness Studio |
|
6:00 - 11:00pm |
Collaborative Coloring |
Mary Idema Pew Library Knowledge Market |
|
6:30 - 7:20pm |
TRX with Tyler |
Instructional Fitness Studio |
|
7:00 - 7:50pm |
Barre with Megan |
Fieldhouse Dance Studio |
|
7:30 - 8:30pm |
SPIN® + Strength with Sabriah |
Instructional Fitness Studio |
Friday, December 6
|
Time |
Event |
Location |
|---|---|---|
|
8:00am - 5:00pm |
Holiday Open House: Cookie Decorating, Photobooth, Promotions, Prizes, Free Gift Wrapping |
GVSU Laker Store |
|
10:45 - 11:30am |
Morning Yoga with Shannon |
Fieldhouse Dance Studio |
|
11:30am - 1:30pm |
Free chair massages |
Mary Idema Pew Library Atrium |
|
6:00 - 8:00pm |
Sip N Study |
Holton Hooker Multipurpose Room |
|
6:30 - 8:30pm |
Game Night with ACES |
0058 Kirkhof Center |
|
9:00pm |
Popcorn & Movie: Once Upon a Time in Hollywood |
Kirkhof Theatre |
Saturday, December 7
|
Time |
Event |
Location |
|---|---|---|
|
9:00 - 11:00am |
Coffee and Climb |
Climbing Center |
|
6:00 - 9:00pm |
Stress-relief activities with Student Senate |
Mary Idema Pew Library lobby |
Sunday, December 8
|
Time |
Event |
Location |
|---|---|---|
|
12:00pm |
Women’s Club Basketball |
Fieldhouse Arena |
|
6:00 - 9:00pm |
Stress-relief activities with Student Senate |
Mary Idema Pew Library lobby |
|
6:00 - 11:00pm |
Collaborative Coloring |
Mary Idema Pew Library Knowledge Market |
Monday, December 9
|
Time |
Event |
Location |
|---|---|---|
|
10:00am - 3:00pm |
Greenhouse open hours |
2241 Kindschi Hall |
|
11:00am - 2:00pm |
West Michigan Therapy Dogs |
Frey Library at CHS |
|
11:30am - 1:30pm |
Free chair massages |
Mary Idema Pew Library Atrium |
|
6:00 - 9:00pm |
Stress-relief activities with Student Senate |
Mary Idema Pew Library lobby |
|
6:00 - 11:00pm |
Collaborative Coloring |
Mary Idema Pew Library Knowledge Market |
Tuesday, December 10
|
Time |
Event |
Location |
|---|---|---|
|
10:00am - 3:00pm |
Greenhouse open hours |
2241 Kindschi Hall |
|
6:00 - 8:00pm |
West Michigan Therapy Dogs |
Mary Idema Pew Library |
|
6:00 - 9:00pm |
Stress-relief activities with Student Senate |
Mary Idema Pew Library lobby |
|
6:00 - 11:00pm |
Collaborative Coloring |
Mary Idema Pew Library Knowledge Market |
Wednesday, December 11
|
Time |
Event |
Location |
|---|---|---|
|
10:00am - 3:00pm |
Greenhouse open hours |
2241 Kindschi Hall |
|
6:00 - 8:00pm |
West Michigan Therapy Dogs |
Mary Idema Pew Library |
|
6:00 - 9:00pm |
Stress-relief activities with Student Senate |
Mary Idema Pew Library lobby |
|
6:00 - 11:00pm |
Collaborative Coloring |
Mary Idema Pew Library Knowledge Market |
Thursday, December 12
|
Time |
Event |
Location |
|---|---|---|
|
10:00am - 3:00pm |
Greenhouse open hours |
2241 Kindschi Hall |
|
6:00 - 11:00pm |
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!
Hey There Laker-Taking Care of Our University Libraries
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
- Recreation and Wellness
- 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
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