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Spring 2024 On-campus Events

April 25: DIY Air Terrariums & Alcohol Ink Workshop, from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM – Learning Commons Classroom 

• Join us on April 25 for the DIY Air Terrariums & Alcohol Ink Workshop! During this workshop you will have the choice of building your very own air terrarium, which is safe to have in the dorms, or painting small glass jars with alcohol-based ink. Supplies are limited so the workshop will be first come, first serve. No painting experience or green thumbs required!  

April 25: Scholarly Activities Open Mic Night, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM – Cyber Café 

• Students, faculty, and staff are invited to share their creative talents with the campus community.  Art performances include visual art, poetry, music, dance, or any other creative talent you would like to showcase. Performances will be held at the Cyber Café in the Learning Commons. All performances will be livestreamed via Microsoft Teams.

April 29 – May 5: Reading Week Activities in the Learning Commons 

• April 29 – May 10: Chalk Well Wishes in the Plaza – Just outside of the Learning Commons 

• • Commencement is on May 11 this year! To celebrate, the Learning Commons will have sidewalk chalk available for students, faculty, and staff to write messages of encouragement and congratulations to the graduating class of 2024. Stop into the Lobby and grab chalk from the Circulation Desk to write your messages! Chalk will be available until 5:00 PM on May 10. 

• April 30: Glitter Sensory Bottles Workshop – 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM – Learning Commons Classroom 

• • Need a break from the chaos heading into finals week? Join us for some stress relief crafting on April 30! Supplies will be provided to create your own glitter sensory bottle during the workshop. 

• May 1: Pizza, Peers, and Prep Study Party! – 5:00 PM to Midnight – Learning Commons Classroom 

• • Grab a slice and get a head start on finals prep! You bring your work, and we’ll bring the pizza and the study support. Meet with tutors, learn effective study strategies and time management skills for finals, and connect with resources and stress relief activities to help you finish the semester strong.  

• May 2: Finals Yoga – 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM – Learning Commons Classroom  

• • Join Farren Lobdell, certified 200-hour yoga teacher, on March 8 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM for stress prevention yoga designed for beginners+. Wear comfy clothes that allow you to move. Bring a yoga mat and/or blocks if you have them. A limited supply will be available.   

• May 3: Wellness Study Day – Learning Commons Classroom 

• • Looking for a relaxing place to study? Stop into the Wellness Study Space we created in the Learning Commons Classroom. Lo-fi music will be quietly playing throughout the day, the lighting will be dimmed, and there will be snacks provided in the space.   

• May 5: Legendary (2010) Movie and Snacks with Roody – 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM – Learning Commons Classroom 

• • SUNY Canton’s Mascot Roody will be hosting a watch party for the movie Legendary in the Learning Commons Classroom and on Teams. Grab some snacks and drinks from the Lobby, take a well-deserved break from studying, and join Roody in the classroom for the movie showing. 

April 29 – May 10 – End of Semester Stress Relief Activities 

• April 29 – May 10: Stress Relief Activities   

• • Finals week can be an overwhelming and stressful time for students, faculty, and staff, and we have a way to help! On-campus, there are a variety of crafts available. Upstairs on the second floor there is a community coloring project and a community puzzle corner that you are welcome to participate in at any time. Additionally, there will be a grab & go craft available in the Lobby. Virtually, our Stress Relief Padlet is full of resources ranging from 5-minute meditation to fun games and crafts, to local hiking areas you can experience around Canton, NY. We hope these activities help you take a moment to relax during this stressful time! 

• April 29 – May 10: Coloring Stations in the Learning Commons Lobby 

• • Coloring stations will be available in the Learning Commons Lobby next to the staircase starting April 29 and will be available through the end of finals week. Coloring sheets, activity sheets, colored pencils, and crayons will be provided at the coloring station. 

• May 1 – May 6: Healthy Snacks & Bottled Drinks in the Learning Commons Lobby 

• • Various snacks and bottled drinks will be available in the Learning Commons Lobby, including granola bars, juice boxes, fruit snacks, bottled water, and more. Stop in in-between your classes, finals, and in-between study breaks for a quick snack at any time starting May 1. 

• May 2 – May 5: Coffee & Tea Cart from Dining Services in the Learning Commons Lobby 

• • A full-service Coffee & Tea station will be set up from May 2 through May 5. Cups, creamer, stirrers, and sugar will be available for use. The Coffee & Tea cart will be set up in the Learning Commons Lobby as part of our 24/7 offerings during Finals. 

May 1 starting at 7:30 AM – May 10 - 24/7 Study Hours in the Learning Commons  

• The Learning Commons building will be open 24/7 in order to provide you with an academic space to work on final projects and study for your finals. During this time snacks & bottled drinks will be provided, in addition to a full-service coffee & tea cart. Various stress relief activities will also be provided in-building and virtually. We wish you the best of luck on your final projects and exams! You've got this!! 

• • Details: The Learning Commons will be available 24/7 starting on May 1 at 7:30 AM through May 8, closing at 2:00 AM on May 9. The building will be open 7:30 AM to 2:00 AM on May 9. May 10 the building will be open from 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM. 

Monthly Campus Book Displays

Located in the Learning Commons Lobby

January: National Poverty in America Awareness Month

• Featured book: Poverty, by America by Matthew Desmond, available as an eBook and as a physical book

February: Celebrating Black History Month (Theme: Popular Research Topics-Racism in Healthcare); Blind Date with a Book Month

• Featured book: Under the Skin: The Hidden Toll of Racism on American Lives and on the Health of Our Nation by Linda Villarosa, available as an eBook and as a physical book.

March: Women’s History Month: (Women Who Advocate for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion)

• Featured book: The Fire This Time by Jesmyn Ward, available as an audiobook and as a physical book

April: Celebrate Diversity Month

• Featured book: Chain-Gang All-Stars by Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah, available as an eBook and as a physical book 

May: Celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month (AAPIHM)

• Featured book: How Much of These Hills is Gold by C. Pam Zhang, available as a physical book

June: Celebrating Pride Month

• Featured book: Heartstopper, Volume 1 by Alice Oseman, available as an eBook and as a physical book