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Dive Into Virtual Reality

HSL VR Studio (5-132 Health Sciences Education Center) 526 Delaware St SE, Minneapolis, MN, United States

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!

Free

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Embracing Our Roots: Rooted & Rising With Dr. Haki Madhubuti & Chaun Webster

Elmer L. Andersen Library, Room 120 222 21st Ave. S., Minneapolis, MN, United States

Join Dr. Haki Madhubuti and Chaun Webster in a conversation about self-determination in Black writing, publishing and distribution. Elder Madhubuti a widely published author and poet, and is the founder of Third World Press, the oldest Black Publishing house in the world. Chaun Webster is also a widely published poet and graphic artist. This event continues a series of intergenerational discussions between African American creatives.

Free

VR for Stress Reduction [Drop-In Hour]

HSL VR Studio (5-132 Health Sciences Education Center) 526 Delaware St SE, Minneapolis, MN, United States

Every student experiences stress, and it’s important to find your strategies for taking care of yourself. In this workshop, we will use an app called Hoame to experience a guided meditation exercise. You will also learn how you can borrow a VR headset if you decide to make this part of your strategy. These VR for Stress Reduction workshops are not intended to be professional therapy or medical advice. To locate these services for students, staff and faculty, see z.umn.edu/personalwellbeing.

Free

Virtual Reality in the Health Sciences

HSL VR Studio (5-132 Health Sciences Education Center) 526 Delaware St SE, Minneapolis, MN, United States

The news is full of stories about how VR is transforming healthcare or health education. Come learn about and experience some of the most impactful ways, including visualizing anatomy, building empathy for patients, and improving team communication skills.

Free

Explore Your Interests in Making and Virtual Reality!

HSL Makerspace (5-101 Health Sciences Education Center) 526 Delaware St SE, Minneapolis, MN, United States +1 more

Are you...

Looking for a new hobby this new year?
Interested in exploring the Makerspace and Virtual Reality Studio?
Curious about the headsets and podcasting equipment for checkout from the Library?
Wanting to check out the debut of our new lounge space?
Hungry for some free snacks?

If you answered yes to any of these questions, join us for this exploration of everything the Makerspace and Virtual Reality Studio have to offer!

Free
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First Fridays February 2025

Elmer L. Andersen Library, Room 120 222 21st Ave. S., Minneapolis, MN, United States

Let’s talk about love! From love letters to break up letters, the course of true love never did run smooth. Join us for the 2024-2025 season of First Fridays as we share matters of the heart from collections across Archives and Special Collections. The February program features presentations from the Upper Midwest Jewish Archives and the Archives and Special Collections.

Free

ONLINE: Tools and tips to avoid plagiarism (and what about Chat GPT!?!)

Elmer L. Andersen Library, Room 120 222 21st Ave. S., Minneapolis, MN, United States

This online workshop will help you understand what plagiarism is and some of the most common mistakes that students make. We will also talk about Chat GPT, Microsoft Co-pilot and other AI tools, what they do and how to think through using them (or not). You will learn strategies and tools to cite sources, avoid plagiarism and about other resources to get additional support.

ONLINE: Introduction to Zotero

Virtual Event

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 which can be added to Google Docs, Microsoft Word and Libre Office.  We will send a zoom link to students who are registered the day before the workshop.

Free

Love your MN Daily: A pop-up exhibit

Walter Library 117 Pleasant St SE, Minneapolis, United States

Take a study break to learn more about the history of your student newspaper - MN Daily! See historic copies of the Daily from the 1920s and beyond and get a glimpse at student life at the University including sports, social events, news of the day and more.

Free

Toaster Media Workshop: Video Creation

The Toaster (Walter Library Basement) 117 Pleasant St. S.E. (Lower Level), Minneapolis, MN, United States

Dive into the world of video production with us! In this session, you can master the art of storytelling, choosing the perfect visuals and sound, conducting impactful interviews, and more. We'll guide you from planning to distribution, ensuring your project reaches its full potential. Plus, we'll educate you on media reuse, attribution, and sharing your project effectively. Don't miss out on this opportunity to tap into available campus support resources. This knowledge-packed session is your ticket to creating compelling video content!

Free

Valentine’s Day Reading Party in Walter Library (with crafts)

Walter Library 117 Pleasant St SE, Minneapolis, United States

Find a date or grab a friend to spend a cozy afternoon relaxing and reading in the unique Upson Room (room 102) at Walter Library on Friday, February 14 anytime from 3-4:30 for a Valentine's Day Reading Party!

Free

Media Workshop: Postproduction Video Editing

The Toaster (Walter Library Basement) 117 Pleasant St. S.E. (Lower Level), Minneapolis, MN, United States

In this session, you will learn the fundamentals of editing your video in iMovie. Topics will include importing media, adding titles, transitions, text, photos, voice-over narration and music, trimming footage, and exporting your video project in preparation for publishing. Attending a Video Creation workshop beforehand will be useful, but not required. 

Free

ONLINE: Maximize your midterms – Study planning tips and tricks

Virtual Event

n this online workshop, reflect on your semester so far and make a study plan whether you have papers, finals or other types of assignments. Learn new time management techniques and how to study most effectively using proven brain-based methods.

Free

ONLINE: Introduction to Zotero

Virtual Event

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 which can be added to Google Docs, Microsoft Word and Libre Office.  We will send a zoom link to students who are registered the day before the workshop.

Free

Enhancing Your Studying: TASC Open House @ Makerspace

HSL Makerspace (5-101 Health Sciences Education Center) 526 Delaware St SE, Minneapolis, MN, United States

Transform your study habits and boost your creativity by understanding your optimal learning environment. The Tutoring & Academic Success Center (TASC) invites you to join us at the Health Sciences Library to explore the Makerspace and the Virtual Reality Studio! FREE food will be provided!

Free
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