Study-In at Northrop 2025

It’s that time of the year again! Start off finals season strong at Study-In at Northrop 2025. Find the study spot that suits you best with spaces that cultivate focus, increase motivation, and diffuse some of that end-of-semester stress. For a brain break, grab some free snacks and pizza (while supplies last), refuel with coffee, relax with a massage from a RecWell massage therapist, get creative at the craft corner, attend a screening of the Oscar Award-winning movie Everything Everywhere All at Once, join organist Greg Zelek for an open rehearsal on Northrop’s historic pipe organ, or head outside with friends for a Mindful Movement workshop and lawn games! Enjoy ambient music and Northrop’s rejuvenating natural light while prepping for the final stretch of classes. 

Study Spots for Success

• Level 1, Main Lobby: Tables and chairs throughout the lobby.
• Level 1, The Bistro at Northrop: Approximately 60 seats.
• Levels 1-3, east and west sides: 6 Study Lounges, approximately 12 seats per lounge. Tables and chairs are also available in the Level 3 crossover area.
• Level 4, Best Buy Theater Lobbies: Couches and chairs throughout the east and west side lobbies.

All locations are ADA accessible and have access to power outlets. Additionally, computers and other mobile devices can be connected to the monitors in the Study Lounges.

Schedule of Events

Mindful Movement*; 12:00–1:00 pm, Outside (West Lawn) as weather permits, or Hubbard Broadcasting Rehearsal Studio

Recwell Chair Massage; 12:00–4:00 pm, East Atrium

Studying Tables; 12:00–5:00 pm, Memorial Hall & Atrium

Crafting Corner; 12:00–5:00 pm, First Floor West Study Lounge

Coloring & Temporary Tattoo Corner; 12:00–5:00 pm, First Floor East Study Lounge

Snacks/Beverages & Swag Table; 12:00–5:00 pm, Fourth Floor Gallery

Lawn Games & Activities; 1:00–5:00 pm, Outside (West Lawn)

Pizza; 1:00–2:00 pm, First Floor East Concession Stand

Greg Zelek Organ Rehearsal; 2:00–3:00 pm, Carlson Family Stage

Everything Everywhere All At Once Screening; 2:00–4:00 pm, Best Buy Theater

*Session Description: 

Practicing mindfulness and mindful movement offers numerous health and wellbeing benefits. Chance York of the Earl E. Bakken Center for Spirituality & Healing will guide participants through an experiential session that includes stress-reduction techniques such as gentle yoga and meditation to help students relax and stay in the present moment during this busy time of year.

Founded in 1995, the University of Minnesota's Earl E. Bakken Center for Spirituality & Healing is a leader in the field of integrative health and wellbeing. The Bakken Center offers online and in-person programming geared towards exploring personal health and wellbeing including lectures, workshops, academic courses, graduate programs, free self-care and survivorship websites, health professional training, and much more. Learn more about Bakken Center resources for students.