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!
Join the Wangensteen Historical Library, the Center for Premodern Studies, and the Oakeshott Institute for a pop up event on secret knowledge, medieval alchemy, and the intersection of science and magic.
Join the Health Science Art Advisory Board on February 13th from 4-6 pm for Valentine’s crafts! Come create projects such as small decorative heart plushies, paper heart garlands, and unique Valentine’s cards. Whether you want to create a handmade, individualized gift for your loved one or you forgot to get a present, there will be plenty of art materials for you to be creative! Some Valentine’s snacks will be provided and lollipops for the Valentine’s cards. All students are welcome to join us in the Makerspace in the Health Sciences Library, up on the 5th floor. XOXO ♡♡♡
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.
Learn how to use sewing and embroidery machines to make anything involving fabric! During this workshop you can expect to learn how to operate and thread the machines, create custom designs, and make your very own Block M pillow! Feel free to stay after to make one for yourself!
Learn how to operate a laser cutter and vinyl cutter! During this workshop you can expect to learn about the different use cases of digital cutting machines, how to safely and effectively use them, and how to make your own custom designs! Feel free to stay after to do a project of your own!
Learn about using the citation management software, EndNote, to import citations, customize your account, and format your bibliographies and in-text citations.
Got 15 minutes to spare? Come learn how you can use Primal VR at home with a borrowed headset to study anatomy in 3D virtual reality. Attendees can come and go at any point during the hour.
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.
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.
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?
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!
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