Success Week

RIP Dead Week
RISE SUCCESS WEEK! Rising tides lift all ships!
Check out these events and resources to help you finish strong!

Events

Breakfast with Library Services
Library services and SGA will hand out donuts and orange juice in front of the respective libraries each day of Success week, .
Dates: 4/23 through 4/27
Time: Starting at 9:00 am
Location:
Monday- Gorgas
Tuesday- Bruno
Wednesday- Rogers
Thursday- Gorgas

Get Your Groove On (Stress Free Days) with University Programs and the Counseling Center
Kick-off Stress Free Days and Success Week at Get Your Groove On! Take a break from studying and get your face painted, DIY your own hat and sip on an ice-cold mocktail! Don’t miss out!
Date: Monday, April 24, 2023
Time: 11:00 am
Location: UA Student Center Lawn

New View Meet-up with FYE
All out of state women are invited to join New View for a final social featuring food, conversation, and the introduction of our upcoming New View Mentors.
Date: Monday, April 24, 2023
Time: 3:00 pm 
Location: Gorgas Yellowhammer Room 

“Final Exam prep” Skill Session with the Learning Commons
Students will learn tips in studying for cumulative exams and mindfulness strategies for staying sane during Finals Week! Students will create a Finals Week Study Spreadsheet, study plan, and calendar for each of their classes.
Register for this session!
Date: Monday, April 24, 2023
Time: 6:00 pm 
Location: Russell Hall 208  

Toasty Tuesday  (Stress Free Days) with University Programs and the Counseling Center
Who doesn’t love campfire vibes? Come to Toasty Tuesday to get in the camping spirit! We’ll have DIY dreamcatchers, Origami, lantern-making and more! Grab a hot dog during your study break and come out to Toasty Tuesday!
Date: Tuesday, April 25, 2023
Time: 11:00 am
Location: UA Student Center Lawn

Success is my Dinner with Alabama REACH
At this event, Alabama REACH Scholars will have the opportunity to continue to improve on their learning skills and achieve their academic goals. Alabama REACH will provide support and motivation for learning. Dinner will be provided.
Date: Monday, April 24, 2023
Time: 5:00 pm
Location: Russell Hall 323 

Mind Matters Workshop Series: Stress Management with the Counseling Center
For additional information, visit The Counseling Center
Date: Tuesday, April 25, 2023
Time: 12:00 pm
Location: UA Student Center Room 3104 

Do-nut Stress with the Learning Commons
Come into the Learning Commons for FREE donuts, coffee, and chats with peer coaches and peer tutors on how to make the most of success week. Coaches can help you make a study plan and tutors can help clarify content for your upcoming exam 
Date: Wednesday, April 26, 2023
Time: 8:00 am to 12:00 pm 
Location: 2nd Floor Russell Hall 

Pause for a Picnic (Stress Free Days) with University Programs and the Counseling Center
It’s time to Pause….for a Picnic! Take a break from studying, come grab a sandwich and relax on the Student Center Lawn! We’ll have inflatables, DIY tote bags, succulents, a lemonade stand and MORE! We hope to see you there!
Date: Wednesday, April 26, 2023
Time: 1:00 pm
Location: UA Student Center Lawn

Taco ‘Bout Success Study Break with FYE
All students are invited to a study break with FYE featuring FREE Taco Mama, mind break activities, and time with friends during Success Week.
Date: Wednesday, April 26, 2023
Time: 3:00 pm
Location: Russell Hall 300 

Serious Business of Happiness with Legacy Scholars and the College of Engineering
Are you the first in your family to go to college? Join Legacy Scholars, UA’s First- Gen community for the special event as Jackson Kerchis, an author, speaker, UA alum, and creator of the world’s first Happiness Studies major teaches us about the research that proves happiness leads to success. Register to attend!  
Date: Thursday, April 27, 2023 
Time: 3:00 pm
Location: Yellowhammer Room Gorgas Library 

Summer Credit Workshop with Advising at Capstone Center for Student Success
Having conversations about how to apply to different institutions to receive transfer credit over the summer.
Date: Thursday, April 27, 2023
Time: 1:30 PM
Location: Russell Hall 159 

Mind Matters workshop series VIRTUAL: Stress Management with the Counseling Center
Date: Thursday, April 27, 2023
Time: 6:30 PM
Zoom link  

Free Stuff Friday  (Stress Free Days) with University Programs and the Counseling Center
It’s the last day of Success Week and it’s time to go home with some FREE stuff! Come out to Free Stuff Friday for coffee and treats while you DIY a coffee mug and grab some free stuff on your way out! See you there (:
Date: Friday, April 28, 2023
Time: 11:00 am
Location: UA Student Center Lawn

Brain Breaks in Gorgas Library
Puzzles, button maker, coloring pages, sudoku: brain break activities on the first floor of Gorgas Library.
Dates: 4/23 – 4/28 

Full Week Supports

Drop-in Academic Coaching at the Learning Commons
Coaches know how to thrive through finals! Come chat with an academic coach to build your finals study plan, learn efficient study tips, and create a stress management toolbox. All are welcome and no appointments necessary!
Dates: 4/24 through 4/28
Hours: 8:00 am – 8:00 pm
Location: Russell Hall 2nd Floor 

Drop-in Tutoring at the Learning Commons:
Drop-in tutoring is a great place to start if you feel lost and don’t know what questions to ask and want to review course concepts for your upcoming exam. 
Dates: Monday through Thursday
Check our tutoring schedule! 

Learning Groups at the Learning Commons: 
Great place to start if you need additional tutoring outside of drop-in hours and want to review course material with a small group
Dates: Monday through Friday
Sign up for a Learning Group session!

Pop in for Popcorn and Study Rooms!
Study rooms and free popcorn are available on the 2nd and 3rd floors of Russell Hall 
Dates: 
Hours: 8:00 am to 4:30 pm
Location: Russell Hall 2nd and 3rd Floor 

Math Tutoring at the MTLC:
Dates: Monday through Friday
Hours: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Location: Math and Science Building 2000 

ENGenuity Lab Tutoring:
The College of Engineering offers tutoring for all undergraduate students through the ENGenuity Lab. 
Dates: Monday through Thursday 
Hours: 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm 
Location: Hardaway 252 

Writing Center:
Appointments are available in Lloyd Hall during the daytime, a drop-in service in Gorgas from 7-9 pm in the evenings, and online appointments are available throughout the day.
Book an Appointment Today!

Brain Breaks in Gorgas Library
Puzzles, button maker, coloring pages, sudoku: brain break activities on the first floor of Gorgas Library.
Dates: 4/23 – 4/28

Library Hours:  

Gorgas: 
Gorgas will be open for 24 hours/day starting April 3rd through the end of the school year. 

McClure Library Hours: 
McClure is open regular hours 

Rogers Library Hours: 
Rodgers is open 24/7 starting Monday April 4th through finals. 

Bruno Library Hours: 
April 28th and April 29th from 7:30 am – 11:00 pm 
April 30th through May 4th from 7:00 am – 3:00 am