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What’s new with the Meta Quest 3?
What’s new with the Meta Quest 3?
It's finally here! Come find out what's new with the Meta Quest 3. Hint: mixed reality.
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It's finally here! Come find out what's new with the Meta Quest 3. Hint: mixed reality.
Every student experiences stress, and it's important to find your strategies for taking care of yourself. This is a part of a series of workshops on VR for Stress Reduction, this one being focused on meditation. In this workshop, we will use an app called Hoame to experience a guided meditation exercise, and you will learn how you can borrow a VR headset if you decide to make this part of your strategy.
Unlock the potential of your creativity by mastering the art of 3D printing! This workshop is an opportunity to not only understand the wide-ranging applications of 3D printing but also its limitations. You'll gain hands-on experience on how to safely and efficiently operate a 3D printer. Don't miss the chance to bring your ideas to life - stick around after the workshop to get your project underway!
Pursuing Diagnosis: Academic Underachievement and the Racialization of Special Education in Public Schools Dr. Keith...
Join us at Wilson Library (west bank) for PAWS (Pet Away Worry and Stress) from UMN...
Collaboration event with the Student Group Resource Center, Student Group Services Team and The Toaster. This event will provide a space for student groups to create promotional materials, learn about the resources available to student groups through The Toaster and Student Group Resource Center. Advisors will be available to assist with general student group operational questions.
Join us on Feb. 2 for an event in the 2023-24 First Fridays season, featuring a presentations from the Wangensteen Historical Library of Biology and Medicine. Please register to attend in person or online. ASL interpreters will be present for all First Fridays events.
Plagiarism and academic dishonesty can lead to severe consequences. This online workshop will help you...
Travel anywhere in the world or even visit your house! Google Earth VR combines all of the image data in Google Earth with the immersiveness of a virtual reality experience, so it can feel like you are standing where you grew up, studied abroad, or would like to go someday. Join us, and we will teach you how to do this!
Join us Feb. 8, 2-7:30 p.m., as we explore Minnesotans' contributions to the global movements to end gender-based violence, racial discrimination, and torture. A call to action offers hope for a better future while acknowledging the unfinished work of protecting human rights in Minnesota and globally.
Walter Library is turning 100 years old! Explore a mini-exhibit about the history and construction...
Unleash your creativity with our audio recording and podcasting workshop! Discover the vast array of audio equipment available, some even available for free checkout at the U of M Libraries. Master the art of planning, preparing, and editing your recordings. Our dedicated staff will be ready to guide you, conduct insightful demos, and equip you with the tools you need for your audio journey. Don't miss this chance to embark on an exciting adventure in the world of audio! This workshop is offered as in-person and virtually.
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 Lauren for this Beginners Workshop.
Have a special someone? Join us on Tuesday, February 13 and make a mini treat bag or valentine on the 2nd floor of Walter Library anytime from 3-4:30 p.m.
You are invited to join the U of M Special Collections for a pop-up exhibit featuring items related to hearts both physical and metaphorical. We will be showing books, maps, manuscripts, art, and objects from across the collections. The perfect antidote to gray and foggy days!
As we celebrate Valentine's day -- let give some love to the UMN Libraries and...
Join us at WAM (Weisman Arts Museum) for a special edition Valentine’s Day Study Night...
The theme for international Love Data Week is “My kind of data” - because data...
Meet with fellow students on Zoom and learn how to use Zotero to create your...
Join us at Wilson Library (west bank) for PAWS (Pet Away Worry and Stress) from UMN Boynton Health. Drop in at any time to meet registered therapy animal teams—including dogs, bunnies, cats, chickens, and other therapy animals. Sessions are FREE and open to the University of Minnesota community. All are welcome!!
Discover the power of websites, versatile platforms that can serve as personal diaries or even mediums for class projects. They offer a rich communication ecosystem, effortlessly incorporating photos, audio, video, and text. In our upcoming session, we'll unravel the secrets of planning, designing, and crafting compelling websites using Google Sites. Don't miss this opportunity to harness the full potential of digital communication.
Discover how virtual reality can be used for prototyping, room tours, biophilic assessment, and showcasing your work and more. This workshop is for anyone interested in design or virtual reality.
Ever lose your page in a book and wish you had a bookmark? Fancy a little fun with your artistic side? Join our Toaster Ambassador, Lauren, for a whimsical adventure turning odds and ends from our Breakerspace stash into funky bookmarks!
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!
Every student experiences stress, and it's important to find your strategies for taking care of yourself. This is a part of a series of workshops on VR for Stress Reduction, this one being focused on meditation. In this workshop, we will use an app called Hoame to experience a guided meditation exercise, and you will learn how you can borrow a VR headset if you decide to make this part of your strategy.
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!
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!
Liberate yourself from the constraints of perfection! Join the Toaster Breakerspace team for Bad Art Night and create your personal catastrophe-on-canvas. Relax with new friends and make some memorable blunders, or strive to create the worst art of the night and stake claim to our Worst Bad Art trophy. Be it sculpture, painting, or a new art form all your own, let your bad taste guide you in forming your "disasterpiece."
Meet with fellow students on Zoom and learn how to use Zotero to create your...
Dive into the world of video production with us! In a compact 30-minute session, you can master the art of storytelling, choosing the perfect visuals and sound, conducting impactful interviews, and more. We'll guide you from planning to distribution, ensuring your project reaches its full potential. Plus, we'll educate you on media reuse, attribution, and sharing your project effectively. Don't miss out on this opportunity to tap into available campus support resources. This knowledge-packed session is your ticket to creating compelling video content!
Calling all game gurus and thrill-seekers! Ready to swap textbooks for joysticks? Our media service lab and VR corner are bursting with excitement, just for you. Summon your inner ninja with Fruit Ninja or channel your inner rockstar with Beat Saber. Or, step into the ring of Super Smash Bros Brawl - the choice is yours. With a snazzy VR headset and a Nintendo Wii in the mix, you're set for an epic gaming break. So, who's game?
Discover how virtual reality can be used for prototyping, room tours, biophilic assessment, and showcasing your work and more. This workshop is for anyone interested in design or virtual reality.
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!
Join the UMN Libraries at the Carlson Book Bash on Wednesday, February 28...
Join us at Wilson Library (west bank) for PAWS (Pet Away Worry and Stress) from UMN Boynton Health. Drop in at any time to meet registered therapy animal teams—including dogs, bunnies, cats, chickens, and other therapy animals. Sessions are FREE and open to the University of Minnesota community. All are welcome!
Join us on Feb. 29 to celebrate 50 years of independent publishing at Graywolf Press. This event features a brief program with Carmen Giménez, Director and Publisher at Graywolf; Jeff Shotts, Executive Editor and Director of Poetry; author Roy G. Guzmán, and poet Jim Moore. Guests will enjoy refreshments and have a chance to explore the exhibit “Graywolf at 50: First Drafts and Next Pages.”
Join us on March 1 for an event in the 2023-24 First Fridays season, featuring presentations from the Social Welfare History Archives and the James Ford Bell Library. Please register to attend in person or online. ASL interpreters will be present for all First Fridays events.
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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