Cy's Finals Frenzy

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Cy holding cereal and standing next to a student holding a stack of pancakes next to the Zodiac in the Memorial Union

Cy's Finals Frenzy

December 7-12, 2025

These events are FREE and open to all students. Scan in at each event to be entered into the daily giveaway! The more events you attend, the more entries you receive!

Sunday, December 7, 2025

TimeEventLocation
10 a.m. - Midnight

Quiet Study Rooms

Enjoy a quiet study space in the Memorial Union to focus on your studies.

Memorial Union

Rooms 2210, 2213, 3512, 3534, 3538, 3540

10 a.m. - Midnight

Group Study Rooms

Study with friends in group study rooms in the Memorial Union. 

Memorial Union

Oak Room, the Nook, the Cranny, the Pine Room, and the Cardinal Room (when the Game Room is not open)

2-5 p.m.

CyBowl and Billiards

Enjoy all of the activities in CyBowl and Billiards and take a break from studying!

Memorial Union

CyBowl and Billiards, Ground Floor

2-6 p.m.

Wellness and To-Go Crafts

Enjoy wellness activities and take advantage of the free crafts that can be done in the space or take it to go!

Memorial Union

Campanile Room

3-5 p.m.

Mario Kart Intramural Challenge

Hosted by Recreation Services, battle your peers in Mario Kart to claim the Intramural crown! Registration opens November 10 and will close December 3. You can register your league by clicking HERE.

Memorial Union

Campanile Room

3-6 p.m.

Cy's Cash Booth

Step inside Cy's Cash Booth for your chance to win some awesome prizes!

Memorial Union

Outside of the Oak Room

4-6 p.m.

MATH 1650 Review Session

Exam review session for Math 1650. Conducted by SI Leaders from the Academic Success Center.

Memorial Union

Sun Room and South Ballroom

6-8 p.m.

Karaoke

Take a break from studying and belt out your favorite songs!

Memorial Union

Maintenance Shop

4-8 p.m.

Snack Room

Stop by and grab 1-2 snacks and a drink to refuel during your studying. 

*Available while supplies last

Memorial Union

Gold Room

8-10 p.m.

Indoor Movie

Cozy up with your friends and enjoy a movie in the Great Hall! Feel free to bring any homework or activities to do while enjoying the featured film.

Memorial Union

Durham Great Hall

10 p.m. - 12 a.m.

Pancake Breakfast

Enjoy fresh right off the griddle pancakes to end the night! Other breakfast food will also be available. 

*Available while supplies last

Memorial Union

Sun Room and South Ballroom

10 p.m. - 7:30 a.m.

Free Coffee and Fruit

Coffee and fruit will be available near Cyclone Support Central (Room 140) when ISU Bookends Cafe is closed. Bookends Cafe is open 7:30 a.m. - 10 p.m. on Sunday, December 7.

*Available while supplies last

Parks Library

Near Cyclone Support Central Entrance

Monday, December 8, 2025

TimeEventLocation
10 a.m. - Midnight

Quiet Study Rooms

Enjoy a quiet study space in the Memorial Union to focus on your studies.

Memorial Union

Rooms 2210, 2213, 3512, 3534, 3538, 3540

10 a.m. - Midnight

Group Study Rooms

Study with friends in group study rooms in the Memorial Union. 

Memorial Union

Oak Room, the Nook, the Cranny, the Pine Room, and the Cardinal Room (when the game room is not open)

10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Crafts at the Multicultural Center

Make bracelets and Air Plant Terrariums at the Multicultural Center! Learn some techniques for slowing down and taking care of yourself this finals season. 

Memorial Union

Multicultural Center, 2nd Floor

12-3 p.m.

Barks@Parks

Stop by the Upper Rotunda located on the 2nd floor of the Library to destress with comfort dogs. Short chair massages will be available on a first-come, first-served basis each afternoon.

Parks Library

Upper Rotunda, 2nd floor

12-3 p.m.

Cy's Cash Booth

Step inside Cy's Cash Booth for your chance to win some awesome prizes!

Memorial Union

Outside of the Oak Room

12:30-2:30 p.m.

CHEM 1630 Review Session

Exam review session for CHEM 1630. Conducted by SI Leaders from the Academic Success Center.

Memorial Union

Sun Room

2-6 p.m.

Wellness Room and To-Go Crafts

Stop by and relax in the Wellness Room! Crafts will be available to do in the space or take home.

Memorial Union

Campanile Room

2-6 p.m.

Game Room

Take a break from studying and play a variety of games, including board games and a Nintendo Switch!

Memorial Union

Cardinal Room

2-6 p.m.

Snack Room

Stop by and grab 1-2 snacks and a drink to refuel during your studying. 

*Available while supplies last

Memorial Union

Gold Room

4-6 p.m.

BIOL 2110 Review Session

Exam review session for BIOL 2110. Conducted by SI Leaders from the Academic Success Center.

Memorial Union

Durham Great Hall

6-8 p.m.

MATH 1660 Review Session

Exam review session for MATH 1660. Conducted by SI Leaders from the Academic Success Center.

Memorial Union

Sun Room and South Ballroom

8-10 p.m.

BINGO

Play BINGO for a chance to earn lots of fabulous prizes!

Memorial Union

Durham Great Hall

10 p.m. - 12 a.m.

Cereal Breakfast

Enjoy a variety of cereals and breakfast food to end the night! 

*Available while supplies last

Memorial Union

Sun Room and South Ballroom

10 p.m. - 7:30 a.m. 

Free Coffee and Fruit

Coffee and fruit will be available near Cyclone Support Central (Room 140) when ISU Bookends Cafe is closed. Bookends Cafe is open 7:30 a.m. - 10 p.m. on Monday, December 8.

*Available while supplies last

Parks Library

Near Cyclone Support Central Entrance

Tuesday, December 9, 2025

TimeEventLocation
10 a.m. - Midnight

Quiet Study Rooms

Enjoy a quiet study space in the Memorial Union to focus on your studies.

Memorial Union

Rooms 2210, 2213, 3512, 3534, 3538, 3540

10 a.m. - Midnight

Group Study Rooms

Study with friends in group study rooms in the Memorial Union. 

Memorial Union

Oak Room, the Nook, the Cranny, the Pine Room, and the Cardinal Room

10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Chill at The Center

Make a stuffed animal and join us for tea at the Center on the fourth floor. Learn some techniques for slowing down and taking care of yourself this finals season.

Memorial Union

The Center, 4th floor

12-3 p.m.

Barks@Parks

Stop by the Upper Rotunda located on the 2nd floor of the Library to destress with comfort dogs. Short chair massages will be available on a first-come, first-served basis each afternoon.

Parks Library

Upper Rotunda, 2nd floor

12-3 p.m.

Cy's Cash Booth

Step inside Cy's Cash Booth for your chance to win some awesome prizes!

Memorial Union

Outside of the Oak Room

2-6 p.m.

Wellness Room and To-Go Crafts

Stop by and relax in the Wellness Room! Crafts will be available to do in the space or take home.

Memorial Union

Campanile Room

2-6 p.m.

Game Room

Take a break from studying and play games! Nintendo Switch games as well as board and card games will be available.

Memorial Union

Cardinal Room

2-6 p.m.

Snack Room

Stop by and grab 1-2 snacks and a drink to refuel during your studying. 

*Available while supplies last

Memorial Union

Gold Room

4-6 p.m.

PHYS 1310 Review Session

Exam review session for PHYS 1310. Conducted by SI Leaders from the Academic Success Center.

Memorial Union

Durham Great Hall

6-8 p.m.

CHEM 1770 Review Session

Exam review session for CHEM 1770. Conducted by SI Leaders from the Academic Success Center.

Memorial Union

Durham Great Hall

6-8 p.m.

AN S 3310 Review Session

Exam review session for AN S 3310. Conducted by SI Leaders from the Academic Success Center.

Memorial Union

Sun Room and South Ballroom

8-10 p.m.

ECON 1010 Review Session

Exam review session for ECON 1010. Conducted by SI Leaders from the Academic Success Center.

Memorial Union

Durham Great Hall

10 p.m. - 7:30 a.m. 

Free Coffee and Fruit

Coffee and fruit will be available near Cyclone Support Central (Room 140) when ISU Bookends Cafe is closed. Bookends Cafe is open 7:30 a.m. - 10 p.m. on Tuesday, December 9.

*Available while supplies last

Parks Library

Near Cyclone Support Central Entrance

Wednesday, December 10, 2025

TimeEventLocation
12-3 p.m.

Barks@Parks

Stop by the Upper Rotunda located on the 2nd floor of the Library to destress with comfort dogs. Short chair massages will be available on a first-come, first-served basis each afternoon.

Parks Library

Upper Rotunda, 2nd floor

3-7 p.m.

Wind Down Wednesday

Stop by and enjoy puzzles, brain games, snacks, and drinks. Take a moment to check-in with yourself and take care of your overall wellness during finals season.

*Snacks and drinks available while supplies last

Parks Library Room 140

Cyclone Support Central

5:30-8 p.m.

Get Ready at CSES

Make a finals study kit, do some small crafts, and learn some tips about keeping your mind fresh and rested while studying.

Memorial Union, Room 3250

Center for Student Educational Success, 3rd floor behind Multicultural Student Affairs

10 p.m. - 7:30 a.m. 

Free Coffee and Fruit

Coffee and fruit will be available for students near Cyclone Support Central (Room 140) when ISU Bookends Cafe is closed. Bookends Cafe is open 7:30 a.m. - 10 p.m. on Wednesday, December 10.

*Available while supplies last

Parks Library 

Near Cyclone Support Central Entrance

Thursday, December 11, 2025

TimeEventLocation
12-3 p.m.

Barks@Parks

Stop by the Upper Rotunda located on the 2nd floor of the Library to destress with comfort dogs. Short chair massages will be available on a first-come, first-served basis each afternoon.

Parks Library

Upper Rotunda, 2nd floor

3-7 p.m.

PJs at Parks

Put on your favorite onesie or pajama set and head over to Cyclone Support Central for pizza, snacks, and drinks. There will be giveaways and a chance to win a blanket from the ISU bookstore! 

*Food and drink available while supplies last

Parks Library Room 140

Cyclone Support Central

10 p.m. - 7:30 a.m.

Free Coffee and Fruit

Coffee and fruit will be available for students near Cyclone Support Central (Room 140) when ISU Bookends Cafe is closed. Bookends Cafe is open 7:30 a.m. - 10 p.m. on Thursday, December 11.

*Available while supplies last

Parks Library

Near Cyclone Support Central Entrance

Friday, December 12, 2025

TimeEventLocation
12-3 p.m.

Barks@Parks

Stop by the Upper Rotunda located on the 2nd floor of the Library to destress with comfort dogs. Short chair massages will be available on a first-come, first-served basis each afternoon.

Parks Library

Upper Rotunda, 2nd floor

3-7 p.m.

Silent Dance Break

Stop by join the shared jam session and dance out the finals stress! Snacks and drinks will be provided and you can scan in for a chance to win a prize!

*Snacks and drinks available while supplies last

Parks Library Room 140

Cyclone Support Central

Places to Study During Finals Week

LocationHours
Memorial Union

Quiet study rooms continue into Finals Week, and are available when the Memorial Union is open. You can find hours on the Memorial Union's website.

Rooms 2210, 2213, 3512, 3534, 3538, 3540 in the Memorial Union.

Parks LibraryOpen 24/7 during Finals Week. You can also find hours on the Library's website.
Free Coffee and Fruit Still Available during Finals Week

Free coffee and fruit will still be available for students near Cyclone Support Central (Room 140) during finals week when ISU Bookends Cafe is closed. 

Coffee and fruit available at the following times (while supplies last):

10 p.m. Sunday, December 14 - 7:30 a.m. Monday, December 15

10 p.m. Monday, December 15 - 7:30 a.m. Tuesday, December 16

10 p.m. Tuesday, December 16 - 7:30 a.m. Wednesday, December 17

10 p.m. Wednesday, December 17 - 7:30 a.m. Thursday, December 18