Long Night Against Procrastination

Long Night Against Procrastination

Starts Wednesday, November 20, 2024, at 7:00pm and runs until Thursday, November 21, 2024, at 2:00am.

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Nov 20 & 21 2024

What is it?

Starting Wednesday, November 20th, at 7:00pm and running until Thursday, Nov 21st, 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), and the Indigenous Peoples’ Centre (IPC).  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, math 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 11:30pm). 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.

Schedule of Events

Wednesday, November 20th

7:00pm – Get your study on!!!

All Night

  • Research Help (Reference Desk)
  • Circulation (Main)
  • Music Library – CLOSED at 7pm
  • IPC open for studying (accessible with student card)
  • Group Study Rooms – bookable
  • SAD lamps available throughout the main floor of the library
  • Free Beverages (sponsored by Pepsi Beverages Company and Vice President Admin & Finance and Bailey’s)
  • Free Snacks (sponsored by the Office of the Vice President Academic & Provost, Student Services and the Library)
  • Book Sale (by Library main doors)
  • ***Door Prizes*** – scan the QR code while in the Library during the event to enter your name for the prize draws
  • Library Reference Scavenger Hunt (Reference desk)
  • Photo Booth
  • Information booth – sexual wellness and consent
  • Stress Busters organized by BUSU (Gathering Space)
    • Colouring pages
    • Rock, Paper, Scissors contest
  • 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

  • TBD – Learning Skills Coach (Curriculum Materials area)
  • 7:00pm – midnight – Writing Skills (Curriculum Materials area)
  • 7:00pm – midnight – IT Help (Help Desk)
  • 7:00pm – 9:00pm – Western Manitoba Regional Library – card signup
  • 7:00pm – 10:30pm – Therapy Dogs – from Funds for Furry Friends (Gathering Space, and may stroll through the library)
  • 7:30pm – Yoga – Shawna Philpott of Brandon City Yoga (Gathering Space)
    • Calm & Strong: Mindful movement set to a laid back playlist. Detailed and differentiated cueing ensures all yogis will find a unique challenge and adaptation to each pose. This class is a beginner friendly all-levels yoga class with a focus on opening up the shoulders and hip flexors.  
  • 8:00pm – 10:00pm – Math Skills Tutor
  • Roughly 7:00pm – 9:00pm – Beading with Beading Babes (Map Library area)
  • 10:00pm – Pizza (Circulation desk) – sponsored by BU Alumni Association Westman Chapter

Thursday

  • Midnight – Cookies ‘N Cram (donated by BU faculty, staff and Bailey’s)
  • 2:00am – Library closes for a few hours and opens again at 8:30am

Prizes Donated by:

  • Student Services
  • Library & IT Services (Worldcat & Dell)
  • Communications
  • Science

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.