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.
Bring your WRIT 1301 research, projects, and writing and get stuff done with your fellow Gophers. Librarians and Peer Research Consultants (a.k.a library research tutors) will be available for short consultations to help find credible sources for your project, narrow your research topic, understand how and why to search databases, evaluate sources you have found, and much more.
We will work in room 310 in Walter Library. Bring your laptop or we will have a few extras. We will have study breaks with snacks and treats.
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!
Need a relaxing study break? In collaboration with RecWell, Wilson Library on west bank is hosting mat pilates on Thursday’s from 1:45-2:15 on the first floor of Wilson Library. This class is great for beginners and those seeking the mental benefits of exercise. All fitness levels 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.
This is drop-in working session for individuals working on any type of media project. The Libraries Media Services staff will help individuals work through challenges they are facing or answer questions pertaining to their project.
Public speaking, practicing job interviews, and more: you can do this in virtual reality with Bodyswaps! Come and learn about this innovative tool for interpersonal skills training, available to UMN students, staff and faculty at the Virtual Reality Studio.
Join us for an introductory CNC cutting workshop, where you'll learn to design and create a laser-cut, press-fit marble maze! In this hands-on session, you'll explore how to turn ideas into precise designs using CAD and vector graphics software, including Fusion 360 and Inkscape. We'll guide you through converting CAD sketches into vector designs, optimizing files for laser cutting, and a crash course on vector graphics software. Expect to leave with practical skills in CAD modeling, vector design, and CNC preparation — plus seeing your designs brought to life!
Join us for the 2025-2026 season of First Fridays as we explore the things you can see, hear, touch, taste or smell in Archives and Special Collections. This penultimate program in the First Fridays season features presentations from the Andersen Horticulture Library and the Charles Babbage Institute Archives.
What can it teach us about a person to walk in their shoes? Join us for a look at Embodied Labs, a VR app that simulates what it is like to have vision and hearing loss, Alzheimer's Dementia, to go through the dying process, to experience the defining moments of a trans woman's life, or to experience social isolation as an older adult.
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!
Join beloved artists and culture bearers, Carolyn Holbrook and Arleta Little in a wide ranging conversation as they reflect on the paths that led them to where they are today in their lives and careers; paths that have often been lit by unseen and unexpected sources.
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.
Get started 3D printing! No experience needed. We'll learn how to download the software that goes with the 3D printers, and download a model from Thingiverse to turn into an amazing 3D print. Join the Toaster Ambassador Sabrina for this Beginners Workshop.
Need a relaxing study break? In collaboration with RecWell, Wilson Library on west bank is hosting mat pilates on Thursday’s from 1:45-2:15 on the first floor of Wilson Library. This class is great for beginners and those seeking the mental benefits of exercise. All fitness levels are welcome.
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