Optimist
  • News
  • Sports
  • Opinion
    • Columns
    • Editorials
    • Letters to the Editor
  • Features
    • Book Review
  • Multimedia
    • Photo Galleries
    • Videos
  • Police Log
  • Print Edition
  • Projects
  • Classifieds
  • About
    • Advertise
    • Policies
    • Staff Contacts
    • Jobs
You are here: Home / News / Finals week to bring lively Dead Day events
Alt Text
Students play with puppies in May 2016.

Finals week to bring lively Dead Day events

May 5, 2017 by Erika Bolado

Finals week is creeping upon us but, before your stress levels start to escalate, just remember that Monday is Dead Day – a day filled with fun activities to de-stress between studying.

Dead Day was introduced in the 1992-93 school year, Director of Student Activities and Productions Tom Craig said. He said it “was a revitalization of an older tradition called Dead Week, which disappeared when changes occurred with the academic calendar that actually shortened the semester.”

On-campus activities include the Service Action Leadership Team hosting a recycling project at the University Church of Christ parking lot from 1–4 p.m., students can give and swap anything from furniture, clothes or household items. Students also receive a free cajun cone when they donate.

A Dead Day Dance hosted by the Swing Cats called “Come Dance for an Hour and Then Go Study!” will take place 8–9 p.m. at Cullen Auditorium. There will be dancing, refreshments and recognition for graduating Swing Cats. Fun outfits are encouraged, but not necessary.

The Honors College is giving out Chick-Fil-A and Kona Ice snow cones to Honors students from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. There will be a movie available in the Honors Commons and students will get a finals goody bag.

There will be free Group Exercise classes in the Student Recreation & Wellness Center all week of finals.

Students can also go to Midnight Breakfast from 10:30 p.m. to midnight and can recharge with games, karaoke and breakfast. The theme is beach/luau. You use your meal plan or pay $5.

If you want to get off-campus on Dead Day, The Grace Museum will hosts the College De-Stress Day for all college students from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Students get free coffee, hot chocolate and breakfast. There are also art galleries you can take a look at or find a comfortable area to sit and study or relax. There will be movies playing, fire pits, live music and food trucks during lunch hours. Local therapy dogs also are part of the de-stress day event.

Rebecca Bridges is in charge of programming and interpretation at The Grace Museum.

“We have always wanted to provide fun and interesting opportunities for our local students and at that time we were not getting much visitorship from college/university students so we started seeking a way to engage students without adding a huge commitment to their busy schedules,” she said.

Bridges said they have had a good turnout on every event. “We gauge success based on how students are enjoying the day – and I think it’s been well-received.”

 

Filed Under: News

Other News:

  • Arch apartments receive complaints from students, issues with communication, maintenance

  • Undergraduate Research, Creativity and Innovation Festival accepting abstracts for presentations until Friday

  • Annual Lunar New Year celebration held by ASO

About Erika Bolado

You are here: Home / News / Finals week to bring lively Dead Day events

Other News:

  • Arch apartments receive complaints from students, issues with communication, maintenance

  • Undergraduate Research, Creativity and Innovation Festival accepting abstracts for presentations until Friday

  • Annual Lunar New Year celebration held by ASO

Follow us online

  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Twitter
  • YouTube

Optimist on Twitter

acuoptimist The Optimist @acuoptimist ·
2 Feb

BREAKING: Campus will be operating remotely in the morning. Any classes after 1 p.m. will be in person.

Reply on Twitter 1620939263557734401 Retweet on Twitter 1620939263557734401 Like on Twitter 1620939263557734401 Twitter 1620939263557734401
acuoptimist The Optimist @acuoptimist ·
31 Jan

BREAKING: Campus will continue operating remotely Wednesday due to continued icy conditions.

Reply on Twitter 1620523455421779970 Retweet on Twitter 1620523455421779970 Like on Twitter 1620523455421779970 1 Twitter 1620523455421779970

Optimist on Facebook

The Optimist

1 week ago

The Optimist
ACU’s Alpha Psi Omega chapter raised money for the Living Waters Charity by putting on a show in the span of 24 hours. See more photos from our gallery: ... See MoreSee Less

Gallery: 24-Hour Musical tells the heartwarming story of Junie B. Jones - Optimist

acuoptimist.com

ACU’s Alpha Psi Omega chapter raised money for the Living Waters Charity by putting on a show in the span of 24 hours. This year, the department chose to perform the beloved children’s musical “...
View on Facebook
· Share

Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linked In Share by Email

The Optimist

1 week ago

The Optimist
Greek Life has started a partnership with Campus Director, a software company that works with universities all over the country. Read more: ... See MoreSee Less

Student life implements new software, updates rushing process - Optimist

acuoptimist.com

Greek Life has started a partnership with Campus Director, a software company that works with universities all over the country. The Campus Director software has an algorithm programmed to match rushe...
View on Facebook
· Share

Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linked In Share by Email

Videos

Optimist Newscast Feb. 1, 2023

Our top stories this week include campus closures due to inclement weather, the ... [Read More…]

  • Optimist Newscast Jan. 25, 2023
  • Women’s tournament run ended by first-round exit against UTRGV
  • Optimist Newscast Feb. 22. 2022

Latest Photos

  • Home
  • Podcasts

© 2023 ACU Optimist · All Rights Reserved