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The Immigration History Research Center is hosting their inaugural Philip K. Hitti Memorial Fund lecture featuring Charlotte Karem Albrecht, author of Possible Histories: Arab Americans and the Queer Ecology of Peddling, which was published open access with University of California Press in 2023. This event will take place in person and on Zoom.
The Libraries and University Archives will be hosting resource tables at the Veterans Appreciation Event in Coffman Union on Thursday, November 6 from 11:30-1:30. The Libraries will be hosting a pop-up library including fun books with information about Libraries and academic success services. We will have Libraries bookmarks, swag and maybe the prize wheel or button making.
The University Archives will have a pop-up display of campus military history.
The Veterans Appreciation Event is a community event hosted by University Veterans Services (UVS) to honor the service and commitment of the veteran and military members of our University community. This celebration is free and open to the public. There will be pizza, entertainment, and a community partner information fair. We look forward to seeing you there!
Want to know more about getting started with undergraduate or faculty-sponsored research? Are you thinking of applying for a Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program (UROP) in the spring? Not sure where to start? Have questions on next steps? Join us to learn more. We will share student's experiences of doing research in the sciences, social sciences and humanities. Learn how to find potential faculty mentors, how to find past student projects and more.
Need a relaxing study break? In collaboration with RecWell, Wilson Library on west bank is hosting yoga on Friday’s from 12-12:30 on the first floor. This class is great for beginners and those seeking the mental benefits of yoga. All fitness levels are welcome.
The event is free and open to all. You do NOT need to have a RecWell membership or be part of RecWell’s Fit pass program. Bring a yoga mat, if possible, or there will be some available to use. All are welcome including students, staff and faculty.
Join us for the 2025-2026 season of First Fridays as we explore the things you can see, hear, touch, taste or smell in Archives and Special Collections. This November program in the First Fridays season features presentations from the Givens Collection of African American Literature & Life, the James Ford Bell Library, and the Historical Ethnomusicology department.
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!
Join us for Tinker @ the Toaster Fall 2025! This year, we're hosting Tinker as a Game Jam!
A game jam is an event where participants make games from scratch in a limited time frame. They're fantastic opportunities to expand your game development skills, meet new creative partners, and challenge yourself to innovate in new ways. Plus, you'll have a proof-of-concept game at the end to show off!
Teams at this jam can choose to make either a board/tabletop game or a video game. Games will follow a theme, which will be revealed at the kickoff event on Friday, November 7th. Over the course of the weekend, you'll get the opportunity to hear from industry professionals and University experts on all sorts of aspects of game design, development, and production. You'll also have the chance to get professional and player feedback on your game, and may even win cash prizes!
Join the UMN Book Club for a book discussion October 25th from 1 to 3PM. We will be discussing On Earth We're Briefly Gorgeous by Ocean Vuong. All are welcome, even if you haven't read the book!
The jammers have worked hard... now it's your turn to participate! Come play the finished jam games, vote for your favorites, and see who will take home a prize! This event is open to all. Register to let us know you're coming!
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.
Learn about using the citation management software, EndNote, to import citations, customize your account, and...
Learn about the ways to do research on campus (e.g. job, volunteer, for course credit, UROP, etc.), how to get started, finding potential faculty mentors, exploring past student projects, and more.
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.
Join Student Unions and Activities and put your mind to the test at Pizza and Puzzle at Wilson Library (west bank)! Enjoy jigsaw puzzles, brain teasers, and puzzle boxes while snacking on pizza and light refreshments.
Bring some friends, challenge yourself, and de-stress with food, fun, and problem-solving. While supplies last.
Need a relaxing study break? In collaboration with RecWell, Wilson Library on west bank is hosting yoga on Friday’s from 12-12:30 on the first floor. This class is great for beginners and those seeking the mental benefits of yoga. All fitness levels are welcome.
The event is free and open to all. You do NOT need to have a RecWell membership or be part of RecWell’s Fit pass program. Bring a yoga mat, if possible, or there will be some available to use. All are welcome including students, staff and faculty.
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