Long Night Against Procrastination

Long Night Against Procrastination

Starts Wednesday, March 18, 2026, at 7:00pm and runs until Thursday, March 19, 2026, at 2:00am.

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Mar 18 & 19 2026

What is it?

Starting Wednesday, March 18th, at 7:00pm and running until Thursday, March 19th, at 2:00am, the Long Night Against Procrastination is a free, extended-hours event providing a safe place for students to study/write during a critical point in the semester. The event takes place in the Brandon University Library (Main & Music), the Indigenous Peoples’ Centre (IPC) and Student Accessibility Services (SAS).  The main floor of the library will be a hum of activity, while the second floor will be reduced-noise zones (note:  sound from the main floor does travel up the stairwell).

Reference librarians and assistants, writing coaches, learning skills coaches, computer help and circulation service will be available throughout the event to work with you to help you make progress with your papers and assignments.

Stay for the entire event or come for just a few hours. We do recommend that you plan your ride home in advance (last bus pick-up is at 11:18pm). There is also a Safe Walk Program, provided by Brandon Bear Clan, to safely walk you to the bus stop, your residence building or vehicle parked at BU.

Stay safe and use the “BU Ready” App Friend Walk to share your location with a trusted contact on or off campus whether walking or driving to your destination.

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    Schedule of Events

    Wednesday, March 18th

    7:00pm – Get your study on!!!

    All Night

    • ***Door Prizes*** – scan the QR code while in the Library during the event to enter your name for some prize draws
    • Social Media prize draws throughout the night (Student Services)
    • Research Help (Reference Desk)
    • Circulation (Main)
    • IPC open for studying (accessible with student card)
    • Group Study Rooms – bookable
    • SAD lamps available throughout the main floor of the library
    • Free Cold Beverages (sponsored by Pepsi Beverages Company, Vice President Admin & Finance, and Library)
    • Free Coffee/Tea from Bailey’s (sponsored by BUSU)
    • Free Snacks (sponsored by the Office of the Vice President Academic & Provost, Student Services, Library and BUSU)
    • Book Sale (by Library main doors)
    • Stress Busters & Craft Bar organized by BUSU and Student Services (Gathering Space)
      • Large colouring mural
      • Friendship Bracelets
      • Rock Painting
    • Library Reference Desk – “Potato Unicorn Scavenger Hunt” (sponsored by Library and Research Office)
    • Take a break in the Fusion Credit Union Energy Pod (Main floor – beside south-east emergency exit)
    • Safe Walk provided by Brandon Bear Clan

    Special Events

    Wednesday

    • 7:00pm – 10:00pm – Therapy Dogs – Funds for Furry Friends (couches by centre pillar/reference desk, and will stroll through the library)
    • 7:00pm – 10:00pm – Student Accessibility Services (Room 106 MCK) – drop-in study group – receive learning strategy support from staff and work alongside peers in a supportive environment
    • 7:00pm – Midnight – Music Library open with reference services, and space for “open mic” performances throughout the night.  Students preparing for recitals or juries (or who just want an opportunity to perform) are welcome to drop in and run through their repertoire with an audience!
    • 7:00pm – Midnight – IT Help (Help Desk)
    • 7:00pm – Midnight – Writing Skills (Curriculum Materials area)
    • 7:00pm – 11pm – Learning Skills (Curriculum Materials area)
    • 7:00pm – 9:00pm – Western Manitoba Regional Library – card signup (north of stairs by Circulation desk)
    • 9:00pm – 10:0pm – Beading with Beading Babes (Map Library area)
    • 10:00pm – Pizza (Circulation desk) – sponsored and served by BU Alumni Association Westman Chapter

    Thursday

    • Midnight – Cookies ‘N Cram (Circulation desk) – donated by BU Faculty & Staff
    • 2:00am – Library closes for a few hours and opens again at 8:30am

    Prizes Donated by:

    • BUSU
    • Student Services
    • IPC
    • Library & IT Services
    • Office of the President
    • HLC
    • Faculty of Science
    • Office of Research Services
    • Campus Manitoba

    Questions?

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    Brandon University’s Long Night Against Procrastination is organized by Library and IT Services, in partnership with Student Services and BUSU – and with support from HLC, IPC, the President’s Office, the Vice President Academic, the Vice President Admin & Finance, and the Alumni Association.

    Where did this idea come from?

    The Long Night Against Procrastination originated at the European University Viadrina in Germany in 2010. Since then, it’s become a worldwide movement, with the University of Manitoba** offering the first LNAP in Canada in 2011.

    **BU thanks the University of Manitoba’s Academic Learning Centre for inspiration and permission to use “Long Night” information.