“LNAP” events were initially introduced in 2010 at the European University Viadrina in Germany. Originally, it was a way of encouraging students to read before their coming exam. Still occurring all over the world today, Brandon University’s Long Night Against Procrastination took place on Wednesday, November 22, 2023.
The event began at seven o’clock in the evening. There were a ton of students that took part in this. A huge thank you to all the events sponsors of this event like Pepsi Beverages Company, Vice President Admin & Finance, BU faculty, staff, Bailey’s, Office of the Vice President Academic & Provost, Student Services and the Library who made available refreshments, including snacks and drinks that were served on the library's main floor. It can be asserted that this served as a motivating element in encouraging students to read and learn for extended periods of time.
To kick the night off, the Music Library hosted a free concert from 5:15 PM till 6:15 PM. Performers included professionals like Fabio Luisi, The Danish National Symphony Orchestra, Henriette Bonde-Hansen, Matthias Rexroth, and Markus Marquardt.
Other activities throughout the night included beading, friendship-bracelet-making, rock painting, and a visit from a therapy dog.
The Indigenous People’s Centre and the Brandon University Library served as the event’s locations. In an effort to make the occasion more pleasurable and convenient, some Student Services were on hand, and those who required aid in certain courses could also get it from other students.
The event wrapped up at 2:00 AM, although many students who don’t own automobiles, don’t live near the school, or have no other way to get out of the school grounds other than taking the bus, left at about 11:00 PM due to the final bus pickup being at 11:30 PM. The library had an announcement at that time asking students who needed to take the bus to be ready in advance so they could get to the bus terminal on time. Students who had study companions and friends strolled in groups in an orderly manner to the bus stop and other sites. The Brandon Bear Clan was also present to guarantee a safe walk home.
All in all, the Winter 2023 Long Night Against Procrastination was a grand success, with lots of studying, snacking, and fun times had. It was very popular with students and we cannot wait for the next one in the spring.