Flames Finish Strong

Flames Finish Strong is a university-wide initiative. UIC knows the pressure students are under when it comes to finals, and the Flames Finish Strong events aim to curb the anxiety by offering programs to ease the stress.

Over the years, UIC has developed finals week traditions to bring the campus together and ease exam time stress. We also celebrate our graduating students, who will be Forever Flames. UIC Library will have extended hours at various locations and additional shuttles/night ride/walking escort services.

Fall 2024 Events:

CSI - Center for Student Involvement

Doggypalooza: Pet a therapy dog between finals and various de-stress activities. Monday 12/9, 12:00-2:00PM, MAC Gym in Student Recreation Facility.
Late Night Breakfast: Enjoy a free breakfast. Free for UIC students! Monday 12/9, 9:00-11:00PM, SCE Illinois Room.

AAAN - African American Academic Network

Study Jam: Study space, tutoring, workshops, and meals.
- Breakfast: Tuesday 12/10, 10:00 AM, SSB 2800 (with TRIO)
- Lunch: Monday 12/9 & Thursday 12/12, 12:00 PM
- Dinner: Wednesday 12/11, 1:00 PM (with Black Student Success Initiative)
  (RSVP for meals)
Holiday Movie Day: Watch Home Alone, create 3D snowflakes, and enjoy hot chocolate. Thursday 12/5, 2:00-4:00 PM, SSB 2800

AASAP - Asian American Student Academic Program

Low-Sensory Space: Relax and recharge. Tuesday 12/10, 9:30-11:30 AM, SSB 2720
Games & Pizza Study Break: Wednesday 12/11, 1:00-3:00 PM, SSB 2720

ACE - Academic Center for Excellence

Movie Night & Cookie Decorating: Wednesday 12/4, 2:00-5:00 PM, SSB 2900

CHANCE Program - Finals Week De-Stress Fest

Calming Companion Pawficer Ham: Monday 12/9, 10:00 AM-12:00 PM, SSB 1600
Craft with CHANCE: Customize buttons. Tuesday 12/10, 12:00-2:00 PM, SSB 2560
Let’s Talk: Peer support with Dr. Johnson. Wednesday 12/11, 11:00 AM-3:00 PM, SSB 2560
Comfortable Study Space: Thursday 12/12, 9:00 AM-5:00 PM, SSB 2560

LAS G@NAS

Study and Sip: CHEM 101 tutors available. Enjoy lattes, coffee, and snacks. Thursday 12/5, 2:00-4:30 PM, Lecture Center B
(RSVP required)

TRIO

Finals Week Fuel Ups
- Lunch: Monday 12/9, 11:30 AM-1:30 PM, Library 1470
- Breakfast: Tuesday 12/10, 10:00 AM, SSB 2800 (with AAAN)
- Lunch: Wednesday 12/11, 11:30 AM-1:30 PM, SSB 2080

University Library's Undergraduate Engagement Program: Study with Snacks

Richard J. Daley Library, Rm. 1-470