Finals Week Events: Study & Relax!

Finals week is coming up! We've got you covered with treats to help you study and relax. 

Week of Dec 11-15:

❄️ 12/11 ― Winter Wonderland | 5 - 9pm | Bartol Dining Hall

❄️ 12/12 ― Decompression Session with Pet Partners 🐶 | 12:30 - 2pm | Management Building, 2nd Fl Lobby

❄️ 12/14 ― REEF Coffee Shop Hour: Prepping for Break | 12 - 1pm | Fens Hallway

❄️ 12/14 ― Decompression Session with Pet Partners 🐶 | 12:30 - 2pm | Management Building, 2nd Fl Lobby

❄️ 12/14 ― SAM's Fall Study Oasis | 4 - 6pm | Library Reading Room (A-185)

❄️ 12/15 ― Relaxation Hour | 11 - 12pm | REEF Center

❄️ 12/15 ― Decompression Session with Pet Partners 🐶 | 12:30 - 2pm | Management Building, 2nd Floor Lobby

Week of Dec 18-22:

❄️ 12/18 ― Take 5 Before Finals (With Pastries!) | 10am - 12pm | Multicultural Center Lounge (Management Building, 1st Fl)

❄️ 12/18 ― Gingerbread House Competition! | 12 - 2pm | Fens Café

❄️ 12/18 ― Almost Midnight Breakfast | 9:30 - 11pm | Bartol Dining Hall

❄️ 12/19 ― Dix Scholars and Commuters: Fuel for Finals | 9am | REEF Center

❄️ 12/19 ― Dogs of Res Life in the CLE! 🐶 | 3 - 4pm | Center for Leadership & Engagement Lounge (Management Building, 1st Fl)

❄️ 12/20 ― Coloring Break & Snacktime 🖍️ | 10:30am - 12pm | Center for Leadership & Engagement Lounge (Management Building, 1st Fl)

❄️ 12/22 ― Goodies Before Break | 2 - 4pm | REEF Center

Body Doubling "Study Buddy" Adventure!

Get ready for finals by learning about Body Doubling as a study strategy! 

Undergraduate Advising is hosting a workshop called Homestretch Parallel Play: A Body Doubling "Study Buddy" Adventure! Bring your study materials with you on Wednesday, December 13 from 3 - 4:30 pm in the Simmons University Library Reading Room.

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SAMs Study Oasis

Join the SAMs at their Study Oasis in the Library Reading Room (E-185) on December 14 from 4pm-6pm! 

There will be snacks, study materials and tips, as well as an opportunity to win prizes! Come and go as you please, bring a friend, and get ready for finals.

Reminder: Newman Civic Fellowship - Jan 19

Are you interested in addressing an issue in the community? Are you a civically-minded student? Consider applying for the Newman Civic Fellowship! The Newman Civic Fellow will work on a proposal of civic engagement within the Simmons or Boston community, write a short proposal (with staff or faculty advising), and attend professional development events with other National Newman Civic fellows. 

We are looking for students who are interested in engaging in collaborative action, taking action in addressing issues of inequality and political polarization, and will demonstrate the motivation and potential for effective long-term civic engagement. 

We will accept applications until January 19, 2024. Email [email protected] with questions.

Health Center During Winter Break

The Health Center will close for winter break at 4:30 PM on Thursday, December 21 and will reopen on Tuesday, January 16. 

If you need to see a provider before the break, please be sure to make an appointment soon! If you take any prescription medication that is prescribed by a provider at the Health Center, please check your supply and make sure you will have enough for the break. If not, contact the prescribing provider as soon as possible. To contact the Health Center, call 617-521-1020.

Holiday & Winter Break Dates

Last Week of Classes: Monday, Dec. 11 - Friday, Dec. 15

Finals Week: Tuesday, Dec. 19 – Friday, Dec. 22

Residence Halls Close: Saturday, Dec. 23 at 12 pm

Winter Break: Saturday, Dec. 23 – Monday, Jan. 15 (MLK Day)

Residence Halls Open: Sunday, January 14 (Bartol Hall Opens for Dinner)

Spring Classes Begin: Tuesday, January 16

The Anchor is a periodic newsletter connecting students to in-person and online activities, events, resources, and other Simmons updates. For more information, email [email protected].