Calling all game gurus and thrill-seekers! Ready to swap textbooks for joysticks? Summon your inner ninja with Fruit Ninja or channel your inner rockstar with Beat Saber. Or, take the Halloween thrills to the next level with some scary virtual reality games and experiences!
The University Libraries will be well represented at the 24th annual Twin Cities Book Festival — the annual Minnesota gathering for readers, writers, publishers, and purveyors of all things literary — with staff and swag on hand from the Kerlan Collection of Children's Literature, the Upper Midwest Literary Archives, Minitex, and the Friends of the Libraries.
The 2024 Midwest Queer & Trans Zine Fest will be held Saturday, Oct. 19 and Sunday, Oct. 20, 2024, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day, at Open Book in downtown Minneapolis, Minnesota.
The 2024 Midwest Queer & Trans Zine Fest will be held Saturday, Oct. 19 and Sunday, Oct. 20, 2024, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day, at Open Book in downtown Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Working on a research paper or project? Learn tips and tricks for figuring out a good topic and finding high-quality sources (e.g. online journals, magazines, newspapers, books) through the U Libraries website (lib.umn.edu).
Join us for Make Mondays at the Toaster, a crafting meetup for everyone! Bring your own work in progress, or we'll have a Make of the Week for you to try. Hang out and meet other crafters and makers each week in a chill, low-pressure environment. Recurs weekly; come when you can, for however long you can. All experience levels welcome!
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!
We will be hosting a UMN Libraries table at Row the Vote's Voterpalooza on Tuesday, October 22nd from 11-1. We will be hosting voter button making, stickers and can help answer voting question. Did you know the Libraries have tools to help you research candidates and issues?
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.
Please join us for the 49th annual Kerlan Award, honoring Lisa Yee, the award-winning author of more than 20 books for children and young adults including her recent titles, Maizy Chen's Last Chance and The Misfits. The child of two public school teachers, Lisa Yee is a third-generation Chinese American. Born and raised in Los Angeles, her groundbreaking book, Millicent Min, Girl Genius, features one of the first Asian American protagonists in contemporary children's literature.
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.
Join us at the Wangensteen Historical Library on Thursday, October 24th from 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. to celebrate the opening of Artist-in-Residence Professor Jenny Schmid’s exhibition: Disembodied/Reembodied: The Gaze and Dysphoria of Medical Images of Women’s Bodies.
In this session, you will learn the fundamentals of editing your video in iMovie. Topics will include importing media, adding titles, transitions, text, photos, voice-over narration and music, trimming footage, and exporting your video project in preparation for publishing. Attending a Video Creation workshop beforehand will be useful, but not required.
Celebrate National Transfer Student Week! Transfer students....build and take a free mini-LEGO kit and explore all that The Toaster has to offer! representatives from our academic support and tutoring resources will also be there to answer your questions about how to get academic support.
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: queer magazine collage buttons. We've got everything you'll need, so just bring yourself--and maybe a friend or two--to join in on the creative fun!
Join the University of Minnesota Center for Premodern Studies and the James Ford Bell Library on Thursday, Oct. 24 for the 2024 Carl Sheppard Memorial Lecture in Medieval Art History. Professor Elina Gertsman presents, “The Secret of Creation: Bestial Humanity in the Worms Mahzor.” Please register if you plan to attend.
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