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.
Meet with fellow learners on Zoom and learn how to use Zotero to create your...
Want to know more about getting started with undergraduate or faculty-sponsored research? Are you thinking of applying for a Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program (UROP) in the spring? Not sure where to start? Have questions on next steps? Join us to learn more. We will share student's experiences of doing research in the sciences, social sciences and humanities. Learn how to find potential faculty mentors, how to find past student projects and more.
Learn how to use sewing and embroidery machines to make anything involving fabric! During this workshop you can expect to learn how to operate and thread the machines, create custom designs, and make your very own Block M pillow! Feel free to stay after to make one for yourself!
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.
Learn about using the citation management software, EndNote, to import citations, customize your account, and...
Learn about the ways to do research on campus (e.g. job, volunteer, for course credit, UROP, etc.), how to get started, finding potential faculty mentors, exploring past student projects, and more.
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.
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!
This is a workshop for anyone interested in learning how to both hand sew and operate a sewing machine, understand basic tools, properly set up your sewing space, and work with fabric. Join Toaster Ambassador Koveyia for a no experience needed workshop!
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.
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!
This is drop-in working session for individuals working on a podcasting project. The Libraries Media Services staff will help individuals work through challenges they are facing or answer questions pertaining to podcasting.
This is drop-in working session for individuals working on a video project. The Libraries Media Services staff will help individuals work through challenges they are facing or answer questions pertaining to video creation.
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!
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!
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