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VR for Design
VR for Design
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.
Free
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!
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 about using EndNote to import citations, customize your account, and format your bibliographies and...
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.
Meet with fellow students on Zoom and learn how to use Zotero to create your...
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!
Ever wondered how Kendrick Lamar’s DAMN album was made? Come to this workshop to find out! We’ll get you started in music production. What do Steve Lacy (Ego Death) and Grimes have in common? Both used garageband on their phones! No experience required.
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: creating 3D printed, enamel-style pins. We've got everything you'll need, so just bring yourself--and maybe a friend or two--to join in on the creative fun!
We'll be in the Makerspace in the Health Sciences Library. Everyone is welcome, regardless of college or making experience!
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!
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.
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.
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!
Join us on Tuesday, March 19 at noon for Treasures of the IHRCA's Ukrainian American collections and the making of a documentary. The event includes a documentary film screening and panel discussion with the director. “Holodomor: Minnesota Memories of Genocide in Ukraine” by first-time director Zina Gutmanis explores how traumatic memories of genocide are preserved and transmitted.
It’s here! Come find out what’s new with the Meta Quest 3 and how we’re using it in the VR Studio. Attendees can come and go at any point during the hour.
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 for a virtual world tour!
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!
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!
Please join the Immigration History Research Center Archives and campus colleagues at: What: A Celebration...
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!
You are encouraged to bring your laptop so you can get started in the Cricut Design Space.
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!
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.
Meet with fellow students on Zoom and learn how to use Zotero to create your...
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 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!
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!
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.
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.
Join artists, educators, activists, and mothers, elder Amoke Kubat, and elder-in-the-making, Wisdom Young (Mawusi) as they share, build, and heal about their journeys as Black girls, women, and mothers in America. They will discuss how time, place, family, and historic/current events have shaped their identities and their work. They will reflect on the seeds they were given through generations, the seeds they are currently tending, and most importantly, the seeds they are sowing.
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