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Breakerspace Workshop: Cross Stitch 101

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

Cross stitching is the original pixel art! Learn cross stitch basics, how to read a counted pattern, and practice stitching on a grid. No experience necessary. All supplies provided.

Free

ONLINE: Introduction to Zotero

Virtual Event

Meet with fellow students on Zoom and learn how to use Zotero to create your...

Free

Pop up off the page: Bringing books to life with artifacts

Wangensteen Historical Library, 2-340 Phillips-Wangensteen Building (PWB) 516 Delaware St SE, Minneapolis, MN, United States

Have you ever been curious about what medical devices looked like throughout history? Step into the Wangensteen Historical Library and watch medical history come alive!

Dive into Virtual Reality

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

Dive into the fascinating world of Virtual Reality! Take a journey through its intriguing history before jumping into our rapid-fire VR app circuit. Perhaps you’ll find your new favorite immersive experience in Open Brush, which lets your creative freedom run wild; Job Simulator, a hilarious take on work life; Sketchup, where your wildest dreams come to life; or one of our many other specially-curated VR experiences. There’s a whole universe of excitement waiting for you in virtual reality, so come explore it with us!

Free

Learn 3D Modeling in VR with Gravity Sketch

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

In this workshop, discover how virtual reality can be used for prototyping, room tours, biophilic assessment, showcasing your work and more. Whether you’re interested in design or just curious about the applications of virtual reality, this workshop is for you!

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!

Toaster Makerspace Workshop: 3D Printing for Beginners

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

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 Riley for this Beginners Workshop.

Free

Watch and Play Game Series

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

Come play the new Assassin’s Creed Nexus game for Virtual Reality! Running around on the rooftops of Renaissance Italy has never been so immersive. We will go through the game scene by scene; you’re welcome to take turns playing or just come watch. Note: this content is rated Mature 17+ and depicts violence, blood, and strong language.

Free

Game Night @ the Virtual Reality Studio

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

Take a study break and unwind at Game Night! Experience virtual reality with games like Beat Saber, Job Simulator, Superhot, and more. No VR experience? No problem--we'll teach you how to use the headsets, and you'll be a pro gamer in no time.

Free

Workshop: Getting the most from your PhD

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

Get ready to take your research to the next level! This exhilarating workshop is all about viewing your hard-earned research as potential game-changing innovations that can revolutionize the market. We're giving you the opportunity to dive deep into the real-world impact of your work, identify the problems you're solving, understand where they fit into the global context, and discover who could play a part in catapulting your research beyond the lab walls. Especially designed for curious and ambitious 1st and 2nd year PhD students and Master's students with an eye on a PhD, this workshop is set to ignite your innovative spark!

Free

Toaster Makerspace Workshop: Beaded Lizard Keychains

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

Get ready for a fun adventure into the world of crafting! With just pony beads and string, you can create your very own beaded lizard. Imagine having these colorful critters as funky keychains or lively decorations. Best part? No crafting experience needed. So, let's dive in!

Free

Mend Monday: Workshop Sponsored by the Fab Lab

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

Bring your broken clothing or other textiles and we will teach you how to mend! No experience needed, materials provided. Hope to see you there!

Free

VR for Stress Reduction: Meditation

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

Every student experiences stress, and it’s important to find your strategies for taking care of yourself. You will also learn how you can borrow a VR headset if you decide to make this part of your strategy. In this workshop, we will use an app called Hoame to experience a guided meditation exercise.

Free

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