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Intro to Canva: A Media Services Workshop
The Toaster (Walter Library Basement) 117 Pleasant St. S.E. (Lower Level), Minneapolis, MN, United StatesLearn the basics of Canva, a free graphic design platform with templates for flyers, resumes,...
Learn the basics of Canva, a free graphic design platform with templates for flyers, resumes,...
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!
Are you preparing to present your research at the Spring Undergraduate Research Symposium (on April 15)? Want some tips for creating your poster and sharing your research with diverse audiences and communicating your ideas visually on a research poster? Bring your laptop and we will provide pizza, snacks and a space to work with fellow Gophers to get it done!
Unleash your inner artist with Adobe Illustrator, no prior design experience necessary! Our Toaster Ambassador,...
Let’s talk about love! From love letters to break up letters, the course of true love never did run smooth. Join us for the 2024-2025 season of First Fridays as we share matters of the heart from collections across Archives and Special Collections. The April program features presentations from the James Ford Bell Library and from Special Collections and Rare Books.
Ready for a study break? Student Unions and Activities (SUA) is bring the crafts and fun to Wilson Library on Tuesday, April 8 anytime from 11am-3pm. Take a break and join us for a selection of easy, relaxing crafts in the Wilson studio. Bring your lunch (yes you can eat in the library) or just show up anytime and craft.
Learn about using the citation management software, EndNote, to import citations, customize your account, and format your bibliographies and in-text citations.
Join us on April 9, 2025 for the Pankake Poetry Reading featuring Roy G. Guzmán, author of “Catrachos” (Graywolf Press 2020), which was named a finalist for the 2021 Minnesota Book Award in Poetry. This event takes place at Elmer L. Andersen Library and online.
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.
Professional headshots can be expensive... so learn how to take your own (or your friends')...
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.
This is drop-in working session for individuals working on a podcasting project. The Libraries Media...
This is drop-in working session for individuals working on a video projects. The Libraries Media...
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!
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.
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