Showing posts with label final exams. Show all posts
Showing posts with label final exams. Show all posts

Monday, May 12, 2014

Look Mom...I'm at the Library!

Tell your friends and family where you study with a free, library postcard! 

Take a break, select and write your postcard, then drop it off in our dedicated drop-box.  We will take care of the postage and send it on its way. 

The original images that inspired each of the four different postcard designs were supplied by University Archives.

Look for our postcard-writing station near the front entrance during finals week.

Friday, May 09, 2014

Blow off some Steam!

Take a study break with us.  Free, coffee (hot) and lemonade (cold) will be available Saturday, May 10 through Tuesday, May 13 beginning at 7:00 PM (while supplies last).  The beverage service, located in our vending area on the first floor is provided by University Housing in cooperation with Steenbock Library.

During the day (Monday, May 12-Friday May 16), Steenbock will also have bubble-blowing equipment available for use on our front deck.

For a list of extended library hours and finals week activities at the various campus libraries, visit the special, "#studystrong" pages.

We wish you the best for a successful finals week and end of term.

Monday, December 09, 2013

Take your Study Break with Us!

As a special treat to cheer you and to warm you up for finals week, Steenbock Library and University Housing are partnering to provide FREE hot chocolate and coffee!!! 

The hot beverages will be served from Saturday, December 14 through Tuesday, December 17 starting at 7:00 PM and continuing while supplies last.  Look for the service on the first floor (vending area) of the library.  Other finals week events will be posted to the Libraries site.

We wish you a successful end of term!

Monday, May 13, 2013

Blow off some Steam!

Take a study break with us.  Free, coffee (hot) and lemonade (cold) will be available Saturday, May 11 through Tuesday, May 14 beginning at 7:00 PM (while supplies last).  The beverage service, located in our vending area on the first floor is provided by University Housing in cooperation with Steenbock Library.

During the day (Monday, May 13-Friday May 17), Steenbock will also have bubble-blowing equipment available for use on our front deck from where you can also hang-out on our new patio furniture as the weather improves this week.

For a list of extended library hours and finals week activities at the various campus libraries, visit the special, "Study Strong" pages.

The staff from Steenbock Library and University Housing wishes you the best for a successful finals week and end of term.

Friday, May 10, 2013

Look Ma...I'm at the Library!

Tell your friends and family where you study with a free, library postcard! 

Take a break, select and write your postcard, then drop it off in our dedicated drop-box.  We will take care of the postage and send it on its way. 

The original images that inspired each of the four different postcard designs were supplied by University Archives.

Look for our postcard-writing station near the front entrance during finals week.

Tuesday, December 11, 2012

FREE Hot Chocolate and Coffee!!!

As a special gift to cheer you up on finals week, Steenbock Library and University Housing are providing FREE hot chocolate and coffee!!! 

The beverages will be served from December 15 to December 18 starting at 7 p.m. and continuing while supplies last.

So, take a study break at Steenbock Library and enjoy a warm cup of hot chocolate or coffee!  Also, check out what other finals week events are going on at the other UW-Madison Libraries!

Monday, May 14, 2012

Take a Break! Coffee, lemonade, popcorn!

The library will also host a generous donation from University Housing of coffee and lemonade during the evenings, (May 14-16; beginning at 7:00 PM, while supplies last).

Look for the beverage service on the first floor (vending area).  In addition to coffee and lemonade, Steenbock Library staff will supply an additional treat—popcorn!

For a list of extended library hours and finals week activities at the various campus libraries, visit the special, "StudyStrong" pages.

The staff from Steenbock Library and University Housing wishes you the best for a successful finals week and end of term.

Thursday, May 10, 2012

Study Strong in Campus Libraries, 2012

Be sure to check the "Study Strong" pages for a list of extended library hours and finals week activities at the various campus libraries.

Steenbock Library will be extending its hours until 3:00 AM, beginning Friday, May 11 and running until Friday, May 18, 2012.  On Saturday, May 19, the library will be open from 8:00 AM until 5:00 PM.

Should you need to come and go from our building during these later hours, we always advise using the "buddy system" and to walk or share a ride with friends. Additionally, and as need be, do consider using SAFE Nighttime services.

The library will also host a generous donation from University Housing of coffee and lemonade during the evenings, (May 14-16; beginning at 7:00 PM, while supplies last). Look for the beverage service on the first floor (vending alcove).

Steenbock Library staff and the University Housing community wish you the best for a successful finals week and end of term.

Friday, December 16, 2011

Take a Break! Coffee and Hot Chocolate!

The library will host a generous contribution from University Housing of coffee and hot chocolate during the evenings, (December 16-19, beginning at 7:00 and while supplies last).

Look for the hot beverage service on the first floor (vending area). For a list of extended library hours and finals week activities at the various campus libraries, visit the special, "Study Strong" pages.

The staff from Steenbock Library and University Housing wishes you the best for a successful finals week and end of term.

Tuesday, December 13, 2011

Study Strong, Finals Week 2011

Be sure to check the "Study Strong" pages for a list of extended library hours and finals week activities at the various campus libraries.

Steenbock Library will be extending its hours until 3:00 AM, beginning Friday, December 16, and running until Thursday, December 22, 2011.

Should you need to come and go from our building during these later hours, we always advise using the "buddy system" and to walk or share a ride with friends. Additionally, and as need be, do consider using SAFE Nighttime services.

In addition to some study break distractions to be found on the second floor near our entrance, the library will also host a generous donation from University Housing of coffee and hot chocolate during the evenings, (December 16-19; beginning at 7:00 PM, while supplies last). Look for the hot beverage service on the first floor (vending alcove).

Steenbock Library staff and the University Housing community wish you the best for a successful finals week and end of term.

Friday, May 06, 2011

Ice Cream Social (May 11)

CALS Career Services invites students to take a break from the stress of final exams for a bit of refreshment during the third annual Badgerland Financial Ice Cream Social, Wednesday May 11 (1:00 PM) on the Ag Hall lawn.

The CALS Career Services office thanks sponsors Badgerland Financial and UW-Madison-NAMA for supplying ice cream and student volunteers.

Tuesday, December 07, 2010

24-Hour Study, Finals Week

Steenbock Library is pleased to announce that it will pilot 24-hour study during the 2010 final exam period. Beginning, Thursday, December 16 and running through Wednesday, December 22, the library will be open for 24 hours of each study day.

As there has been much interest for a late-night study location on this end of campus, we welcome your feedback about this service and our facility. Please reply to this post or drop a message into our "suggestion box" near the entrance, on the table beneath the large display monitor.

Should you need to come and go from our building during this extended-hours period, we always advise using the "buddy system" and walk or share a ride with friends. Additionally, and as need be, do consider using SAFE Nighttime services.

The library is also happy to host a generous donation of coffee and hot chocolate from the Lakeshore Residence Hall community. This free, hot beverage service will be in place from December 17 through December 22 beginning at 7:00PM each evening and continuing while supplies last.

The staff at Steenbock Library wishes you the best for a successful end of term!

Hours (December 13-26, 2010):

  • Monday - Tuesday, December 13 -14: 8:00am - 1:00am
  • Wednesday, December 15: 8:00am - 12:00am
  • Thursday - Wednesday, December 16 - 22: 24 Hour Study
  • Thursday, December 23: 12:00am - 6:00pm
  • Friday - Sunday, December 24 - 26: CLOSED

Monday, May 10, 2010

Coffee and Hot Chocolate!

The library will host a generous contribution from the Lakeshore Residence Halls of coffee and hot chocolate during the evenings, (May 8-11; between 7:00-11:30 PM, while supplies last).

Look for the hot beverage service on the second floor (entrance level). For a list of extended library hours and finals week activities at the various campus libraries, visit the special, Stay Up Latte pages.

The staff of Steenbock Library wishes you the best for a successful finals week and end of term.

Monday, December 14, 2009

Stress Busters

Take a break from your studies and get those creative juices flowing with a brief stress-buster. You will find, on first and second floors of Steenbock Library, some activity baskets filled with an assortment of origami papers, coloring/doodling pages, crossword puzzles and knitting materials. A magnetic poetry board and jigsaw-puzzle table can also be found on second.

The library will also play host to a generous contribution from the Kronshage, Cole and Sullivan Community of hot chocolate and coffee during the evenings, (December 16-21; between 7:00-11:30 PM, while supplies last). Look for the hot beverage service on the second floor (entrance level).

For a list of extended library hours and finals week activities at the various campus libraries, visit the special, Stay Up Latte pages.

The staff of Steenbock Library wishes you the best for a successful finals week and end of term.