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Friday Finish at Walter Library

Walter Library 117 Pleasant St SE, Minneapolis, United States

The Friday Finish at Walter Library is your time to get it done. Take time to relax, finish up work from the week, get a start on weekend homework or plan ahead for next week. All students are welcome. Study solo or bring a friend. Drop in to fast-track your finish with peer tutors for research, writing papers, MATH, CHEM, and more. We will have a creative study break each week like button making, bracelet making, and more or make something in the Toaster. Free snacks and treats. We will have fun reading books to read or check out.

Free

Travel the World with Google Earth VR

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

Travel anywhere in the world or even visit your house! Google Earth VR combines all of the image data in Google Earth with the immersiveness of a virtual reality experience, so it can feel like you are standing where you grew up, studied abroad, or would like to go someday. Join us for a virtual world tour!

Free

Yoga at Wilson Library Study Break

Wilson Library 309 19th Avenue S, Minneapolis, MN, United States

Need a relaxing study break? In collaboration with RecWell, Wilson Library on west bank is hosting yoga on Friday’s from 12-12:30 on the first floor. This class is great for beginners and those seeking the mental benefits of yoga. All fitness levels are welcome.

The event is free and open to all. You do NOT need to have a RecWell membership or be part of RecWell’s Fit pass program. Bring a yoga mat, if possible, or there will be some available to use. All are welcome including students, staff and faculty.

Free

Toaster Makerspace Workshop: Intro to Tailoring

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

Learn the basics of tailoring in this workshop! Explore sewing tools, fabrics, and techniques while practicing proper body measurements, hand sewing, garment adjustments, and machine sewing. Bring your garments and let's get sewing!

Free

Intro to CNC Milling

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

Learn how to use a CNC Milling machine to create anything from a wood block cut print to a PCB Circuit Board. During this workshop you can expect to learn the basics of CNC Milling, its various applications, and how to make your very own design. Feel free to stay after to complete a project of your own!

Free

3D Modeling with Gravity Sketch VR [Drop-In Hour]

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

Drop in anytime during the hour to learn about Gravity Sketch VR, a 3D modeling program where you sketch in virtual and mixed reality. These sketches can be exported to CAD software, Unity 3D projects or 3D printed. This workshop is for anyone interested in design or virtual reality.

Free
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UMN Book Club Discussion: Rebecca

Wilson Research Collaboration Studio 309 19th Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN, United States

Join the UMN Book Club for a book discussion November 22nd from 1 to 3PM. We will be discussing Rebecca by Daphne Du Maurier. All are welcome, even if you haven't read the book!

Free

ONLINE: Introduction to Zotero

Virtual Event

Meet with fellow learners on Zoom and learn how to use Zotero to create your...

Free

Toaster Makerspace Workshop: How to Finish 3d Prints!

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

In this workshop, we’ll demonstrate the basics of finishing a 3D print, including sanding, filling gaps, priming, painting, and basic weathering and texturing techniques. Participants will practice sanding with guided instruction to ensure a smooth finish—you are welcome to bring your own prints for sanding, or you may use a provided practice print.

Free

Interview Prep in Bodyswaps: A Toaster VR Workshop

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

In this workshop, we will demonstrate how to use Bodyswaps, a tool for UMN students, staff and faculty to practice job interview skills and other interpersonal skills. This can be a start of your self-paced journey to become more confident applying for jobs and internships! Bodyswaps uses virtual reality to place you in a realistic setting where you talk to an avatar, and it can give you feedback such as whether you're coming off too confident or not confident enough. It tracks your head movements and body posture to give you advice about non-verbal communication.

Free

ONLINE: Introduction to Zotero

Virtual Event

Meet with fellow learners on Zoom and learn how to use Zotero to create your...

Free

Toaster Workshop: Intro to Dungeons and Dragons

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

Ever wanted to play tabletop roleplaying games, but weren't sure how or where to start? No problem - we'll give you a crash course in everything you need to know to play your first game! From rules to character creation to tips to enhance the fun, we'll help you go from noob to D&D pro.

Free

Long Night Against Procrastination

Wilson Library 309 19th Avenue S, Minneapolis, MN, United States

Get ready for finals and the end of semester! Bring your homework and get stuff done with structured work time and study breaks. Join us at Wilson Library (west bank) for the Long Night Against Procrastination on Wednesday, Dec 3, 6:30-9:30 p.m. We will have structured work time, fun study breaks with snacks and activities, music and more. Don’t miss the pizza!

Free

PAWS (Pet Away Worry and Stress) at *Walter Library*

Walter Library 117 Pleasant St SE, Minneapolis, United States

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!

Free

Anatomy Study Tools in Virtual Reality [Drop-In Hour]

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

Got 15 minutes to spare? Come learn how you can use Primal VR at home with a borrowed headset to study anatomy in 3D virtual reality. Attendees can come and go at any point during the hour.

Free

Stress Reduction: A Toaster VR Workshop

The Toaster (Walter Library Basement) 117 Pleasant St. S.E. (Lower Level), 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 virtual reality to take us through guided meditation exercises.

Free
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