Finish Strong Week 2025

Chill, Play, and Win

From 10:00am - 4:00pm each day, your Barnes and Noble Campus Bookstore will be hosting an event for those on campus who need a little fun, games, refreshments, and/or prizes to help them sail through the last week of classes.

Hosted by Barnes and Nobles 

Endgame Essentials

Stop by the Deeann Griebel Student Success Center in IL 224 to grab a goody bag filled with finals-week essentials. Come anytime Monday-Friday from 9:00am - 4:00pm to grab FREE bag, while supplies last!

Hosted by the Deeann Griebel Student Success Center & Mustang Market

Monday, 7:00 AM: Sonder Social - Plan Your Upcoming Week

Ready to get organized and stay motivated? Join one of our coaches to fill out your weekly setup. You'll learn how other members plan, leaving you ready to tackle the week ahead. 

What sections you’ll fill in: 

• Set your weekly to-dos 

• Write down how you want to feel 

• Identify your major three goals and habits for the week 

• Fill out your meal plan 

• Complete your mind-body health plan 

• Tackle your shopping list 

• Reflect on what you are loving 

Register here for free: Sonder Social: Plan Your Upcoming Week! Tickets, Mon, Apr 28, 2025 at 7:00 AM | Eventbrite 

Hosted by Silk + Sonder

Monday, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM: Tea up for Finals Week

We are teaming up with Southwest Nutrition to get you ready for finals! The first 20 students will get a free tea of their choice. In order to get your free tea, you must 1) Follow the Deeann Griebel Student Success Center on Instagram @smsusuccess and 2) Follow Southwest Nutrition on Instagram and 3) Tag 2 friends in the comments section on both of their latest Instagram posts. Location in the BA/CH Link (first floor). 

Hosted by Southwest Nutrition

Monday, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM: Axe Throwing at Wings Axe

Come to Wings Axe Co. in downtown Marshall for 2 hours of free axe throwing! Make sure to bring your student ID for entry. 

Hosted by Student Activities Committee

Tuesday, 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM: Be Happy, Be Healthy Education Series

The Be Happy, Be Healthy Education Series is an online program designed to help you build healthier habits and well-being. Each session covers a new health or wellness topic, offering practical tips and strategies for a happier, more connected life. Register here for free: Be Happy, Be Healthy Education Series Tickets, Multiple Dates | Eventbrite 

Tuesday, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM: Thank a Mustang! 

In honor of National Teacher Appreciation Day on May 6, 2025, stop by the lower Student Center to write a thank you note to a faculty or staff member who has contributed to your success this year at SMSU. Thank you cards and delivery provided.  

Hosted by Deeann Griebel Student Success Center

Tuesday, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM: Black Box Dance

Join us for an unforgettable evening in the Black Box Theatre (FA 112). This is the perfect opportunity to celebrate the end of the semester with friends and classmates and learn some new moves from the students in PE 387: Rhythm and Dance Fundamentals. Our sound system will be ready to pump out your favorite tunes, ensuring the dance floor stays lively all night! 

Hosted by Professor Sheila Tabaka, Professor Frankie Albitz, and PE 387 Class

Tuesday, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM: Glow Yoga

Come relax before finals week with some Glow Yoga, your typical yoga with a twist. Wear glow sticks and bracelets while stretching! Located in the lower Conference Center.  

Hosted by Student Activities Committee

Tuesday, 8:00 PM - 11:00 PM: Open Gym

Bring your Mustang ID down to the RA Facility to participate in open gym time! Sporting equipment, including pickle ball nets, pickle balls, rackets, spike balls, basketballs, soccer balls, footballs, and volleyballs are available for checkout. 

Hosted by SMSU Intramurals

Wednesday, 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM: Paint n' Sip

Join Margaret, an artist and instructor, for a unique workshop where you'll create art out of coffee! While you create your masterpiece, you are also welcome to sip on coffee from our coffee bar. Located in the upper Student Center.  

Hosted by Student Activities Committee

Wednesday, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM: The Edible Garden - How to Grow & Cook the Best Vegetables of the Season

April is the perfect time to talk about delicious, flavorful vegetables to plant! We are excited to talk with Willi Galloway and discuss her new book Grow Cook Eat: A Food Lover's Guide to Vegetable Gardening. We will dig into understanding the different stages of harvest and edible parts of the plant, the best types of tomatoes, and with salad season in full swing, some really gorgeous greens. Register here for free: Grow Cook Eat: A Food Lover's Guide to Vegetable Gardening Tickets, Wed, Apr 30, 2025 at 12:00 PM | Eventbrite 

Hosted by RevelEleven

Wednesday, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM: Finish Strong BINGO

Grab some friends and press your luck at one of America’s favorite board games – BINGO! A variety of BINGO games will be played including: regular, four corners, blackout, and more! The winner of each round will also receive a prize. Located in lower Conference Center. 

Hosted by the Deeann Griebel Student Success Center

Thursday, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM: It's Time to Go Gnome

Join us for a Gnome-Making Workshop where students can unleash their creativity and craft unique gnomes. It's the perfect way to relax, boost your creativity, and create memorable keepsakes to bring home for the summer break! Located in the SMSU Costume Shop (FA 104). 

Hosted by Professor Sheila Tabaka

Thursday, 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM: M4L Day Celebration

Join the Mustang Family on May 1st for our annual M4L (Mustangs 4 Life) Day of Giving! This is a 24-hour online fundraising event designed to unite the SMSU community to create a lasting impact in areas that mean the most to YOU! You can support the efforts by posting/sharing with your friends, family and extended networks and making a gift to any area of SMSU. Don’t forget to tag @SMSUAlumniandFoundation on your M4L Day social media posts to be entered into a prize drawing! Learn more at www.m4lday.com. A celebration social will take place from 3:00-5:00pm in the upper Student Center with free appetizers and bonus winner announcements.  

Hosted by SMSU Foundation & Alumni Association

Thursday, 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM: Planetarium Show

The show is titled “Laser Rock” and includes your favorite rock and roll artists such as Pink Floyd, Elton John, Queen, ZZ Top, Prince, Taylor Swift, and many more!  Come hear this awesome heart-pounding music set to scintillating laser lights with fog beam effects that will captivate your imagination.  You won’t want to miss it! Located in the SMSU Planetarium (SM 108) with seating for 70 guests. 

Liquid nitrogen ice cream will be served after the show from 8:30-9:00pm by the Chemistry Club. 

Hosted by Deeann Griebel Student Success Center

Thursday, 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM: Headphone Disco

"Shut Up and Just Dance" with headphone disco in the lower Conference Center! Simply put headphones on and jam out to your favorite genres of music.

Hosted by Student Activities Committee 

Friday, 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM: Donut Decorating

DO-NUT STRESS! Come to the BA/CH link to decorate your own donut. 

Hosted by Student Activities Committee 

Friday, 12:45 PM: Nature Walk

Get outside and take in the beauty of nature and campus by exploring the trails at SMSU on a walking tour with Professor Sheila Tabaka. Don’t forget to wear your walking shoes and dress for the weather. Students interested in joining this event can meet at the entrance of the ADM Nature Reserve (by the Physical Plant).  Campus Map: https://www.smsu.edu/map/index.html 

Hosted by Professor Sheila Tabaka