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Toaster Makerspace Workshop: Introduction to the Cricut

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

Get ready to dive into the world of Cricut with the Toaster Team! Discover the wonders of this incredible crafting machine that has the power to transform simple ideas into intricate designs. Whether it's crafting cute stickers or executing an elaborate project, Cricut has got you covered! Never used a Cricut before? No worries! This is the ideal jumping-off point for you. Our engaging workshop will guide you through the basics of maneuvering the Cricut Design Space and gradually elevate you to mastering advanced techniques such as uploading and editing your own images. Let's embark on this exciting crafting journey together!

Registration is encouraged. You are encouraged to bring your laptop so you can get started in the Cricut Design Space.

Free

Virtual Reality in the Health Sciences

HSL VR Studio (5-132 Health Sciences Education Center) 526 Delaware St SE, Minneapolis, MN, United States

The news is full of stories about how VR is transforming healthcare or health education. Come learn about and experience some of the most impactful ways, including visualizing anatomy, building empathy for patients, and improving team communication skills.

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

Explore Your Interests in Making and Virtual Reality!

HSL Makerspace (5-101 Health Sciences Education Center) 526 Delaware St SE, Minneapolis, MN, United States +1 more

Are you...

Looking for a new hobby this new year?
Interested in exploring the Makerspace and Virtual Reality Studio?
Curious about the headsets and podcasting equipment for checkout from the Library?
Wanting to check out the debut of our new lounge space?
Hungry for some free snacks?

If you answered yes to any of these questions, join us for this exploration of everything the Makerspace and Virtual Reality Studio have to offer!

Free
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First Fridays February 2025

Elmer L. Andersen Library, Room 120 222 21st Ave. S., Minneapolis, MN, United States

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 February program features presentations from the Upper Midwest Jewish Archives and the Archives and Special Collections.

Free

ONLINE: Tools and tips to avoid plagiarism (and what about Chat GPT!?!)

Elmer L. Andersen Library, Room 120 222 21st Ave. S., Minneapolis, MN, United States

This online workshop will help you understand what plagiarism is and some of the most common mistakes that students make. We will also talk about Chat GPT, Microsoft Co-pilot and other AI tools, what they do and how to think through using them (or not). You will learn strategies and tools to cite sources, avoid plagiarism and about other resources to get additional support.

Intro to Computer-Aided Design (CAD)

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

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.

Free
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UMN Book Club: Bookish Social

Wilson Research Collaboration Studio 309 19th Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN, United States

Join the UMN Book Club for the February bookish social event, located in the Wilson Collaboration Studio on February 8 from 1 to 3PM. There will be games and crafts.

Free

Toaster Makerspace Workshop: Tinkercad Keychain

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

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!

Free
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Celebrate Black History Month with the Givens Collection

Elmer L. Andersen Library, Room 120 222 21st Ave. S., Minneapolis, MN, United States

Join us on Feb. 11 for a free and open-to-the-public workshop focusing on Black family history, led by genealogist Mica L. Anders of Anders Genealogical Services. Workshop participants will learn to identify and evaluate primary sources related to African American life. Materials from family archives in the Givens Collection of African American Literature and Life will be on display. Davu Seru, Curator, will provide a brief welcome to the University Libraries and the history of the Givens Collection.

Free

ONLINE: Introduction to Zotero

Virtual Event

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.

Free

Love your MN Daily: A pop-up exhibit

Walter Library 117 Pleasant St SE, Minneapolis, United States

Take a study break to learn more about the history of your student newspaper - MN Daily! See historic copies of the Daily from the 1920s and beyond and get a glimpse at student life at the University including sports, social events, news of the day and more.

Free

PRIDE in Healthcare presents: H-O-T-C-O-C-O

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

Come join PRIDE in Healthcare in the Makerspace in the Health Sciences Library for some free "hot coco," great music, and crafts at the Makerspace!

Free
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Webinar | Spatial Humanities Approaches to North American Histories of Segregation

Virtual Event Virtual Event

This webinar introduces three innovative research projects that use spatial humanities approaches to research, analyze, and visualize policies and practices of segregation in North America. The event features presentations by: Dr. Cheryl Troupe, University of Saskatchewan, “Mapping Métis Displacement in Saskatchewan”; Dr. Saara Kekki, University of Helsinki, “A Community in Motion: Reassessing Japanese American Resettlement in Post-World War II Society”; and Dr. Kirsten Delegard, University of Minnesota, “Mapping Prejudice in Minnesota.”

Free
Virtual Event Featured Event Series Language of Flowers

Language of Flowers

Andersen Horticultural Library, Minnesota Landscape Arboretum 3675 Arboretum Drive, Chaska, MN, United States

In the Victorian era, flowers were assigned various sentiments and meanings, a practice known as the Language of Flowers or Floriography. Did you know that herbs were also included in Floriography? Smell the potent scents of your favorite herbs and spices, discover their meanings, and peruse rare books from Andersen Horticultural Library’s collections this Valentine’s Day.

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. This week only: check out the "Blind Date with a Book" program too! Sessions are FREE and open to the University of Minnesota community. All are welcome!

Free
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