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ONLINE: Introduction to EndNote and EndNote Online
Virtual EventLearn about using the citation management software, EndNote, to import citations, customize your account, and format your bibliographies and in-text citations.
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Learn about using the citation management software, EndNote, to import citations, customize your account, and format your bibliographies and in-text citations.
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.
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!
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.
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!
Unlock your creativity with our Introduction to CAD Software in Fusion 360, where you'll learn to design and model your very own LEGO brick. Perfect for beginners, this hands-on course will guide you through the basics of 3D design, bringing your ideas to life one brick at a time.
Take a study break on Friday, April 11 from 3:15-4:30 p.m. and learn about the unique archival collections in Andersen Library. Take this opportunity to get an introduction to these collections, Andersen Library and more. We will start in Andersen Library room 120 for an overview then, go on a short Cavern tour and next explore the current exhibits.
Take your first steps into the world of 3D modeling with Tinkercad! Toaster Ambassador Daniel will lead you through creating a custom-designed keychain ready to 3D print. Bring your laptop to follow along -- no need to download software!
Join the UMN Book Club for the April book discussion April 12th from 1 to 3PM. We will be discussing poems from You Better Be Lightning by Andrea Gibson. All are welcome, even if you haven't read the book!
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.
Join us for the Creators Showcase, an exhibition of creativity hosted by the University of Minnesota Libraries. Celebrate the diverse student work across the UMN Twin Cities Campus, ranging from the exciting realm of virtual reality to the sphere of media creation and the marvels of digital fabrication. At this event, you will explore and immerse yourself in student projects and build connections with our talented student communities and academic professionals. Food and drink will be provided!
Learn how to use a vacuum former to make a chocolate bar mold! During this workshop you can expect to learn the basics of mold making and its applications. Feel free to stay after to make a mold of your own!
Study nights feature seasonal art-making activities and chill vibes for catching up on your work, or just to socialize with friends. As always, the first 100 students who arrive to enjoy a FREE MISFIT COFFEE. Free and open to all students.
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.
Please join us for an in-person screening of the documentary “Change the Subject,” on April 21, 3-4 p.m. Light refreshments will be served! The documentary is also available online to view for free any time at the Change the Subject website. After the screening, from 4 to 5:30 p.m., a panel of U of M librarians will discuss the film and their social justice work from. The panel discussion will be streamed in the screening room space for in-person attendees and on Zoom webinar for remote attendees.
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.
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