Welcome to Queer Creative Connections, where LGBTQ+ individuals and allies can come together to explore the art of collaboration! Bring your ongoing project and enjoy the company, or join us as we embark on our latest endeavor.
This workshop will provide you with a variety of ways to create and use a bullet journal. You bring a journal and we will supply the tools and equipment to help you get organized!
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.
n this online workshop, reflect on your semester so far and make a study plan whether you have papers, finals or other types of assignments. Learn new time management techniques and how to study most effectively using proven brain-based methods.
Unleash your inner artist with Adobe Illustrator, no prior design experience necessary! Our Toaster Ambassador, Faith, will guide you through the nuances of Adobe Illustrator tools and the wealth of free online resources at your fingertips. Imagine mastering the fundamentals of Adobe Illustrator tools, like layers, shapes, text, images, and the pen tool, in this immersive workshop. Envision understanding where to access free design resources like fonts, imagery, and inspiration. This is your chance to transform your ideas into stunning creations. Don't miss this opportunity to explore the world of design with us!
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.
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.
Check out the newest addition to the Virtual Reality Studio, the Apple Vision Pro, and learn what it can do! Can you share the Apple Vision Pro? What is spatial video? What is spatial computing?
Get ready to party with the Toaster Team for our 5-year anniversary bash! Join us on Thursday, February 27, for International Toast Day. Expect awesome giveaways, fun crafts, thrilling bingo, and yummy snacks. At 1:15pm, we’ll take a trip down memory lane and give a big shoutout to everyone in the Toaster Community. Don’t miss out on the fun!
Explore the Wangensteen Historical Library’s new additions to the East Asian collections at this casual, open house-style pop up exhibit!
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 Alex for a no experience needed workshop!
Ever wanted to put Fluffy on your water bottle, or Fido on your laptop case? Learn how to use the Cricut to create a sticker using an image of your pet! Be sure to snap a few good photos of your pet beforehand-- the more minimal the background, the better-- and bring them on a flash drive or send them to your Google Drive.
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! FREE food will be provided!
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.
Global climate change has resulted in global climate-related migration that impacts different countries and regions uniquely. Our experts will explain what climate migration is, how it impacts Finland and the United States, and what governments can do to be better prepared.
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