"Women's Work: Shaping Healthcare in the Rural Midwest," a new exhibit at the Wangensteen Historical...
Meet with fellow learners on Zoom and learn how to use Zotero to create your own database of citations, PDFs, images, webpages, video and audio files and more. Zotero can then be used to create citations in a large number of citation styles (APA, MLA, CSE, endnotes, footnotes, etc.) which can be added to Google Docs, Microsoft Word and Libre Office. Zotero is a free, easy-to-use tool to help you collect, organize, annotate, cite, and share research. The workshop is open to all disciplines.
Spend a cozy afternoon relaxing and reading in the unique Upson room (102) in Walter Library. There will be hot chocolate and snacks to enjoy. Bring a book to read, select one from a pop-up library of fun books or try out the Libby app for ebooks and audiobooks.
Join beloved artists and culture bearers, Carolyn Holbrook and Arleta Little in a wide ranging conversation as they reflect on the paths that led them to where they are today in their lives and careers; paths that have often been lit by unseen and unexpected sources.
This session will show you how to make the right choice for your research. We will discuss how to identify potential journals and what factors to consider before you submit. We will also describe the peer review process and how journal quality is assessed.
This session is part of our Nuts & Bolts of Academic Publishing series. These are aimed at students who are at any stage of their graduate program or new faculty or instructors and are looking for more information on all stages of the publishing process. The focus will be on publishing in scholarly journals and is open to all disciplines.
Join us at Wilson Library (west bank) for PAWS (Pet Away Worry and Stress) from UMN Boynton Health. Drop in at any time to meet registered therapy animal teams—including dogs, bunnies, cats, chickens, and other therapy animals. Sessions are FREE and open to the University of Minnesota community. All are welcome!
Join the Save Our Signs (SOS) team—a constellation of librarians, public historians and data experts based out of t
he University of Minnesota Libraries—for a presentation and discussion event on Thursday, January 29 from 1 - 3 pm in the Liberal Arts Engagement Hub, room 310 in Pillsbury Hall or online via zoom. Register today. We will explore how to connect institutional resources to people power in order to protect endangered cultural resources.
Plagiarism and academic dishonesty can lead to severe consequences. This online workshop will help you understand what plagiarism is and some of the most common mistakes that students make.
Get an introduction to how generative AI tools work, the pros and cons of using and tips for potentially incorporating them into your research and writing practice.
Come to Walter Library anytime from 1:30-4 for a relaxed yet productive study time at the Friday Finish.
Join the UMN Book Club for a book discussion January 31 from 1 to 3PM. We will be discussing The Will of the Many by James Islington. All are welcome, even if you haven't read the book!
Dive into the fascinating world of Virtual Reality! Take a journey through its intriguing history before jumping into our rapid-fire VR app circuit. Perhaps you’ll find your new favorite immersive experience in Open Brush, which lets your creative freedom run wild; Job Simulator, a hilarious take on work life; or one of our many other specially-curated VR experiences. There’s a whole universe of excitement waiting for you in virtual reality, so come explore it with us!
Give your favorite kicks the personality they deserve by handweaving your own shoelaces, or create a new lanyard for your keys! Join us to learn about how to use your very own backstrap loom to make cords and straps and start weaving. You’ll leave with everything you need to finish your project! Makers of all experience levels and abilities are welcome.
Meet with fellow learners on Zoom and learn how to use Zotero to create your own database of citations, PDFs, images, webpages, video and audio files and more. Zotero can then be used to create citations in a large number of citation styles (APA, MLA, CSE, endnotes, footnotes, etc.) which can be added to Google Docs, Microsoft Word and Libre Office. Zotero is a free, easy-to-use tool to help you collect, organize, annotate, cite, and share research. The workshop is open to all disciplines.
Have you been curious what goes on in the Virtual Reality Studio? All are welcome to come and learn about how we support students, student groups, classes, community partners and more! Explore the equipment and the possibilities for you at the Virtual Reality Studio.
Have you been curious what goes on in the Makerspace? All are welcome to come and learn about how we support students, student groups, classes, community partners and more! Explore the equipment and the possibilities for you at the Makerspace.
© 2026 Regents of the University of Minnesota. All rights reserved. The University of Minnesota is an equal opportunity educator and employer.
Report Web Accessibility Issues | Privacy Statement | Acceptable Use of IT Resources
: For Students, Faculty, and Staff 