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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

Enhancing Your Studying: TASC Open House at the 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!

With access to cutting-edge technology such as 3D printers, laser cutters, and sewing machines, you can prototype ideas, solve complex problems, and integrate innovative tools into your coursework. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned maker, our open house event is a great opportunity for you to connect with folks from TASC to brainstorm about learning environments and learn how to use different resources to improve your studying sessions.

Join us to build community, learn, and have fun! Food will be provided!

Free

PAWS (Pet Away Worry and Stress) at Wilson Library

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

Media Workshop: Tell your story through podcasting Part II

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

Armed with the basics of podcasting; it's time to translate your knowledge into a tangible product! This session is your gateway to experiencing the exhilarating process of podcast creation, learning Audacity, and recording your practice podcast presentation. Don't miss this opportunity to bring your podcasting vision to life! Media support staff and microphones will be on hand to assist in your creation.

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

Halloween Games at the Toaster: A Toaster VR Event

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

Calling all game gurus and thrill-seekers! Ready to swap textbooks for joysticks? Summon your inner ninja with Fruit Ninja or channel your inner rockstar with Beat Saber. Or, take the Halloween thrills to the next level with some scary virtual reality games and experiences!

Free

Get started with online Library research

Virtual Event

Working on a research paper or project? Learn tips and tricks for figuring out a good topic and finding high-quality sources (e.g. online journals, magazines, newspapers, books) through the U Libraries website (lib.umn.edu).

Free
Event Series Make Mondays at the Toaster

Make Mondays at the Toaster

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

Join us for Make Mondays at the Toaster, a crafting meetup for everyone! Bring your own work in progress, or we'll have a Make of the Week for you to try. Hang out and meet other crafters and makers each week in a chill, low-pressure environment. Recurs weekly; come when you can, for however long you can. All experience levels welcome!

Free

Intro to 3D printing (filament and resin)

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

Learn how to operate a 3D printer and make your ideas a reality! During this workshop you can expect to learn about the applications and limitations of 3D printing, how to safely and effectively operate a machine, and how to start your very own 3D print! Feel free to stay after to start a project of your own!

Free

Libraries table at Row the Vote’s Voterpalooza

Coffman Plaza 300 Washington Avenue SE, Minneapolis

We will be hosting a UMN Libraries table at Row the Vote's Voterpalooza on Tuesday, October 22nd from 11-1. We will be hosting voter button making, stickers and can help answer voting question. Did you know the Libraries have tools to help you research candidates and issues?

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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