Pop-Up Study Breaks

Mid-Scream

March 6-7, 2023

Mid-Scream is a series of mini events designed to help you relax and take a break from studying.

Monday

Have a ‘Poppin’ Good Week

Quad
10:45 a.m. – Noon
The Institute for Academic Outreach will be passing out popcorn and soda pop on the Quad.

Profs and Pups

Quad, between Baldwin and Pickler to start
11:50 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. or so
Profs will be on the Quad between Baldwin and Pickler with their pups ready to walk or simply hang out and chat with anyone who wants to enjoy a study break. Other pups welcome!

Mindful Coloring Book Space

Outside Violette Hall 2420 and VH Commons
1 – 4 p.m.
The School of Business will provide coloring books, adult coloring books, colored pencils, crayons, and markers. Take your artwork with you or leave it for display. Hot chocolate provided!

Shake It Off

Missouri Hall, Main Lounge
6 – 7 p.m.
Join President Sue Thomas for purple (vanilla) shakes with all the mixings and in sharing words of encouragement on posters to be displayed on campus.

Make Your Own Trail Mix

West Campus Suites, Main Lounge
6 – 7 p.m.
Lots of options to combine into your favorite study snack!  Allergen Alert:  Nuts will be included.  There will be prepackaged snacks available to anyone with a nut allergy to stop by and pick up without having to enter the lounge.

TUESDAY

Mindful Coloring Book Space

Outside Violette Hall 2420 and VH Commons
1 – 4 p.m.
The School of Business will provide coloring books, adult coloring books, colored pencils, crayons, and markers. Take your artwork with you or leave it for display. Hot chocolate provided!

Shake It Off

Ryle Hall, Main Lounge
6 – 7 p.m.
Join President Sue Thomas for purple (vanilla) shakes with all the mixings and in sharing words of encouragement on posters to be displayed on campus.

Make Your Own Trail Mix

BNB, Main Lounge
6 – 7 p.m.
Lots of options to combine into your favorite study snack!  Allergen Alert:  Nuts will be included.  There will be prepackaged snacks available to anyone with a nut allergy to stop by and pick up without having to enter the lounge.

Campus Tour

Bell Wall
7 – 8 p.m.
Need some inspiration to stay strong mid-semester? Join Zac Burden (Residence Life, Mayor of Kirksville) for a historical tour of campus exploring some of Truman’s best stories.