You’ve made it through this semester’s coursework and are almost to the finish line! Start finals week confidently by taking advantage of the opportunities IUP offers. Check out the study spaces, tutoring assistance, destress activities, and more on the Finals Resources website. It offers a play-by-play of where to go to get the support you need to finish the semester victoriously! 

Cook Honors College students studying together in Whitmyre Hall

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During finals week, try moving forward one step at a time, taking regular daily actions toward reaching your goals. Whether preparing for a final exam, packing up your belongings for your return home, or finalizing details for a work experience, remember the importance of breaking tasks down into small steps.

As the semester ends, take time to appreciate your accomplishments and successes. Remember to share your achievements with your support team and acknowledge their role in helping you reach your goals and move forward.

Find more Academic Success Student Resources.

Did you know the library offers extended hours during finals week? Check out the exceptions for regular hours to see when the IUP Libraries will be open next week. Reach out to your Navigator if you need help with a study plan, and make sure to stop by the De-Stress Fest on Tuesday, December 10, in Folger Student Center from 1:00 until 4:00 p.m. to help relax and get ready for finals.

Have questions? Get answers at the Hawks Q&A Center.

The IUP women’s volleyball program returns to the NCAA Atlantic Region Tournament for the third consecutive season. The Hawks will match up against Shepherd in the first round tomorrow at 1:30 p.m. Find more information, and you can watch live!

The men’s and women’s basketball programs match up on the road against Shepherd on Friday evening, with the women’s tipoff set for 3:00 p.m. and the men’s to follow. You can also watch the games live. Talons Up!

Keep up with your favorite teams at IUP Athletics.

IUP’s student a cappella group, the Crimson Cords, will present a “Winter Showcase” on Sunday, December 8, at 7:00 p.m. in Gorell Recital Hall (Sutton Hall). Come for this free night of music in honor of the holidays.  

Winter Warm-Up is Friday, January 31, from 3:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. in the KCAC. If your group is interested in being represented at this yearly event, you must register by Friday, January 24. Join in this display of the many student groups and organizations at IUP by reserving a table. Questions can be directed to Jorge Tapia (qjnz@iup.edu) in the Office of Student Leadership.

Find more student organizations in Crimson Connect.

Sometimes, the best way to relieve stress is to pet a furry friend. Take a break from finals and cuddle up with a pup on Monday, December 9, at 11:10 a.m. in Stapleton Library.

Relax before the intensity of finals week on Monday, December 9, at 11:30 a.m. in the Folger Student Center. Enjoy free coffee and donuts while expressing yourself artistically.

As finals wrap up, take an afternoon to decompress and relax before heading home. Bring your friends or make new ones while testing your knowledge on various topics! All are invited to the Folger Student Center on Wednesday, December 11, from 11:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m.

Keep yourself physically and mentally healthy at the Center for Health and Well-Being.

A good handshake is a key component in making a positive first impression and is a traditional way to greet people in most professional settings. Make sure you have a firm grip, you look the other person in the eye, and you shake for two to three pumps.

Practice your handshake over the winter break so you’re prepared for all the networking and career events that are happening in the spring. Check out our website for upcoming events you won’t want to miss!

Join the CPDC for a study break and free hot chocolate and snacks on December 9, 10, and 11 from 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. in Stabley Library, B20.

Get ready for your future at the Career and Professional Development Center.

De-Stress Fest is back on Tuesday, December 10, from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. in the Folger Student Center. Unwind with chair massages, tarot readings, lots of crafts, and snacks (and the Therapy Dogs will make an appearance, too)!

This free concert is Wednesday, December 11, at 7:00 p.m. in Fisher Auditorium. Sing along to holiday favorites presented by tuba and euphonium players at IUP. The event is free and open to all.

Find out everything happening at IUP on the Events Calendar.

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