Study Breaks, Extended Hours Begin Next Week in Mullins Library
The University Libraries have partnered with colleges and departments across campus to provide a slate of study breaks for students. All breaks will be held in the lobby of Mullins Library near the west entrance and will include food, drinks and/or activities at no cost. Please see the full schedule below. Mullins Library will also offer extended hours next week and the week of finals.
Monday, May 2
10 a.m. — Button making with Special Collections
2 p.m. — Snacks and coloring sheets with the Alumni Association
Tuesday, May 3
3:30 p.m. — Coffee and hot cocoa with the Associated Student Government
Wednesday, May 4
9 a.m. — Study break with Fulbright College
2 p.m. — Drinks and cookies with University Housing and button making with Special Collections
Thursday, May 5
10 a.m. — Pop-Tarts, coffee and virtual reality with the Global Campus
Monday, May 9
9:30 a.m. — Bagels, juice and coffee with the University Libraries
1 p.m. — Coffee with the Honors College
5 p.m. — Coffee with Greek Life
Tuesday, May 10
9 a.m. — Coffee and snacks with Academic Initiatives and Integrity
Wednesday, May 11
2 p.m. — Snacks and Legos with the College of Engineering
Contacts
Norma Johnson, reference librarian
University Libraries
479-575-3498,
njohns@uark.edu
Kelsey Lovewell Lippard, director of public relations
University Libraries
479-575-7311,
klovewel@uark.edu
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