College Care Week

Care Week Events

Breakfast Bar with Bloomington Bagel Company

Monday, April 27, 2026

9 a.m.11:30 a.m.

ERNIE PYLE HALL

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It’s the most important meal of the day and the hardest one to make time for when you’re up late working. Let us feed you!

Quiet Study + Journaling

Monday, April 27, 2026

9 a.m.5 p.m.

EDMONDSON HALL (COLLINS LIVING-LEARNING CENTER)

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PSA: Take advantage of Collins’ dedicated quiet work space! There are plenty of tables and comfy chairs, not to mention snacks and journals available for you to take.

Enter to win Care Week Giveaways!

Monday, April 27, 2026

9 a.m.5 p.m.

ERNIE PYLE HALL

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Who can brighten up your day? Who can smile and chase the blues away? The Care Bears can! Swing by the Walter Center throughout the week and enter for a chance to win one of five Care Bears. 

Quiet Spaces

Monday, April 27, 2026

9 a.m.5 p.m.

ERNIE PYLE HALL

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Quiet space is a hot commodity right now. We hope these offerings help you get your work done or take a much-needed break!

Afternoon Snack Bar

Monday, April 27, 2026

12 p.m.4 p.m.

ERNIE PYLE HALL

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Don’t let that afternoon energy crash undermine your efforts. We’ve got the remedy: snacks and caffeine you can take on the go. Take your pick from yogurt, fruit, and assorted granola bars.

Pause for Paws

Monday, April 27, 2026

1 p.m.4 p.m.

Ernie Pyle Hall

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You love dogs. We love dogs. Take a pawse from your studies to make a furry friend. These pets live with College faculty and staff and can’t wait to meet you!

Cereal Breakfast Bar

Tuesday, April 28, 2026

9 a.m.11:30 a.m.

ERNIE PYLE HALL

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Fortify yourself for finals work—come take from an assortment of cereals and add-ons while supplies last!

Quiet Study + Journaling

Tuesday, April 28, 2026

9 a.m.5 p.m.

EDMONDSON HALL (COLLINS LIVING-LEARNING CENTER)

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PSA: Take advantage of Collins’ dedicated quiet work space! There are plenty of tables and comfy chairs, not to mention snacks and journals available for you to take.

Enter to win Care Week Giveaways!

Tuesday, April 28, 2026

9 a.m.5 p.m.

ERNIE PYLE HALL

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Who can brighten up your day? Who can smile and chase the blues away? The Care Bears can! Swing by the Walter Center throughout the week and enter for a chance to win one of five Care Bears. 

Quiet Spaces

Tuesday, April 28, 2026

9 a.m.5 p.m.

ERNIE PYLE HALL

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Quiet space is a hot commodity right now. We hope these offerings help you get your work done or take a much-needed break!

Campus Tour 1 with Kate Crum

Tuesday, April 28, 2026

11 a.m.11:30 a.m.

FRANKLIN HALL

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Join Kate Crum, author of Unique IU: An Offbeat Tour of Indiana University’s Bloomington Campus, for an offbeat tour of the Old Crescent and beyond!

Campus Tour 2 with Kate Crum

Tuesday, April 28, 2026

11:30 a.m.12 p.m.

FRANKLIN HALL

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Join Kate Crum, author of Unique IU: An Offbeat Tour of Indiana University’s Bloomington Campus, for an offbeat tour of the Old Crescent and beyond!

Make Your Own Trail Mix

Tuesday, April 28, 2026

12 p.m.4 p.m.

ERNIE PYLE HALL

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Don’t let that afternoon energy crash undermine your efforts. We’ve got the remedy: snacks and caffeine you can take on the go. Swing by as your schedule allows to grab some yogurt and fruit or...Read more

Slime + Friendship Bracelets Workshop

Tuesday, April 28, 2026

1 p.m.3 p.m.

FRANKLIN HALL

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Need a sensory toy to help cope with the stress of finals? Swing by the Media School Commons to make your own for free!

Bivi’s Tamales

Wednesday, April 29, 2026

9 a.m.11:30 a.m.

ERNIE PYLE HALL

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It’s the most important meal of the day and the hardest one to make time for when you’re up late working. Stop by the Walter Center’s breakfast bar for breakfast tamales, fresh fruit, tea, an...Read more

Quiet Study + Journaling

Wednesday, April 29, 2026

9 a.m.5 p.m.

EDMONDSON HALL (COLLINS LIVING-LEARNING CENTER)

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PSA: Take advantage of Collins’ dedicated quiet work space! There are plenty of tables and comfy chairs, not to mention snacks and journals available for you to take.

Enter to win Care Week Giveaways!

Wednesday, April 29, 2026

9 a.m.5 p.m.

ERNIE PYLE HALL

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Who can brighten up your day? Who can smile and chase the blues away? The Care Bears can! Swing by the Walter Center throughout the week and enter for a chance to win one of five Care Bears. 

Quiet Spaces

Wednesday, April 29, 2026

9 a.m.5 p.m.

ERNIE PYLE HALL

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Quiet space is a hot commodity right now. We hope these offerings help you get your work done or take a much-needed break!

Wellness Wednesday: Watercolor Painting

Wednesday, April 29, 2026

12 p.m.3 p.m.

Dunn Meadow

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As Bob Ross said, “We don’t make mistakes, just happy little accidents.”  Bring forth your own little world with watercolors.

Afternoon Snack Bar

Wednesday, April 29, 2026

12 p.m.4 p.m.

ERNIE PYLE HALL

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Don’t let that afternoon energy crash undermine your efforts. We’ve got the remedy: snacks and caffeine you can take on the go. Take your pick from yogurt, fruit, and assorted granola bars.

Wellness Wednesay: Yoga

Wednesday, April 29, 2026

12:30 p.m.1:30 p.m.

Dunn Meadow

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Namaste. 🙏 Balance your mind and body with a good yoga session.

Wellness Wednesday: Aromatherapy

Wednesday, April 29, 2026

2 p.m.3 p.m.

Dunn Meadow

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Awaken your senses and learn how aromatherapy can influence physical, emotional and mental health.

Pancake-Flipping Fun! with Chris Cakes

Thursday, April 30, 2026

9 a.m.11:30 a.m.

Ernie Pyle Hall

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Stop by the Walter Center for pancakes, breakfast sausage, and Tang—made on the spot by Chris Cakes of Indiana. Coffee and tea will be served as well. Seating is available in room 252.

Quiet Study + Journaling

Thursday, April 30, 2026

9 a.m.5 p.m.

EDMONDSON HALL (COLLINS LIVING-LEARNING CENTER)

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PSA: Take advantage of Collins’ dedicated quiet work space! There are plenty of tables and comfy chairs, not to mention snacks and journals available for you to take.

Enter to win Care Week Giveaways!

Thursday, April 30, 2026

9 a.m.5 p.m.

ERNIE PYLE HALL

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Who can brighten up your day? Who can smile and chase the blues away? The Care Bears can! Swing by the Walter Center throughout the week and enter for a chance to win one of five Care Bears. 

Quiet Spaces

Thursday, April 30, 2026

9 a.m.5 p.m.

ERNIE PYLE HALL

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Quiet space is a hot commodity right now. We hope these offerings help you get your work done or take a much-needed break!

Make Your Own Trail Mix

Thursday, April 30, 2026

12 p.m.4 p.m.

ERNIE PYLE HALL

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Don’t let that afternoon energy crash undermine your efforts. We’ve got the remedy: snacks and caffeine you can take on the go. Swing by as your schedule allows to grab some yogurt and fruit or...Read more

Tie-Dye Scarves and Pot Painting

Thursday, April 30, 2026

1 p.m.3 p.m.

Robel Plaza across 7th from Ernie Pyle Hall

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Unleash your inner artist! Join us for an afternoon of tie-dying and pot painting.

Chocolate Moose Ice Cream Sundae Bar

Thursday, April 30, 2026

1 p.m.3 p.m.

Robel Plaza

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Cool off and relax with some delicious ice cream, courtesy of Chocolate Moose! While supplies last.

Breakfast Bar with Bloomington Bagel Company

Friday, May 1, 2026

9 a.m.11:30 a.m.

ERNIE PYLE HALL

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It’s the most important meal of the day and the hardest one to make time for when you’re up late working. Let us feed you!

Quiet Study + Journaling

Friday, May 1, 2026

9 a.m.5 p.m.

EDMONDSON HALL (COLLINS LIVING-LEARNING CENTER)

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PSA: Take advantage of Collins’ dedicated quiet work space! There are plenty of tables and comfy chairs, not to mention snacks and journals available for you to take.

Enter to win Care Week Giveaways!

Friday, May 1, 2026

9 a.m.5 p.m.

ERNIE PYLE HALL

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Who can brighten up your day? Who can smile and chase the blues away? The Care Bears can! Swing by the Walter Center throughout the week and enter for a chance to win one of five Care Bears. 

Quiet Spaces

Friday, May 1, 2026

9 a.m.5 p.m.

ERNIE PYLE HALL

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Quiet space is a hot commodity right now. We hope these offerings help you get your work done or take a much-needed break!

Afternoon Snack Bar

Friday, May 1, 2026

12 p.m.4 p.m.

ERNIE PYLE HALL

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Don’t let that afternoon energy crash undermine your efforts. We’ve got the remedy: snacks and caffeine you can take on the go. Take your pick from yogurt, fruit, and assorted granola bars.

DIY Tea Blends

Friday, May 1, 2026

1 p.m.4 p.m.

ERNIE PYLE HALL

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Craft your very own herbal tea blends using natural ingredients. Discover the art of pairing herbs and flowers to create teas that either boost your brain power or relax your mind as you prepare fo...Read more

Pops in the Park

Friday, May 1, 2026

5 p.m.7 p.m.

Collins Living-Learning Center

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Take a break from studying and drop by the Collins Courtyard for an evening of de-stressing with Rasta Pops, music, lemonade, and relaxing activities.