October 1, 2025

StudyWell: Extended Chat Hours and Stress Relief!

October 13–16, 2025 | Merrill-Cazier Library & Online

Questions? Contact Katie Luder, Outreach Librarian | kaitlin.luder@usu.edu

a cheerful, stylized illustration of a student writing in an open book, surrounded by stacks of textbooks on either side. Above the figure, bold text reads “STUDY WELL,” while below it says “MIDTERMS STRESS RELIEF.” The design uses a soft red and black color scheme on a lightly textured, lined background, conveying encouragement and calm during exam season.

USU Libraries StudyWell initiative is offering several academic and emotional support activities for Midterms. We are offering Extended Online Chat hours for three days during the week to help students with their research projects, as well as providing two fun stress relief activities for students!

Extended Online Chat Hours

  • Dates: October 14, 15, and 16 (Tuesday–Thursday)
  • Time: 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM

These additional evening hours provide students with real-time support from faculty and staff when they’re most likely to need it—outside of typical business hours. Whether you're stuck on citations or narrowing a topic, we're here to help relieve mid-semester stress. Be ready to share your course info, instructor name, and project type to get the best help possible.

Ghost Paintings

  • Date: Monday, October 13th
  • Time: 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM
  • Location: Room 101, Merrill-Cazier Library

Drop in and paint ghostly apparitions onto vintage snapshots from USU Libraries’ Special Collections & Archives. This creative escape brings a little haunted history to your midterms.

Spooky Team Trivia

  • Date: Wednesday, October 14th
  • Time: 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
  • Location: Room 101, Merrill-Cazier Library

Gather a team of 2–6 members to compete in a haunting trivia competition. Costumes optional. Bragging rights guaranteed. Please register in advance to secure your spot.

Register Your Team Here