: For Students, Faculty, and Staff 
Toaster Workshop: Intro to Dungeons and Dragons
Come to immerse yourself in fantasy and fiction with Dungeons and Dragons! Open to both…
Emerson IronstoneMarch 26, 2026
Get excited for the MVP Challenge
For fans of entrepreneurial challenges, the MVP Challenge is a must-attend. As winter break ends…
Megan DavisFebruary 9, 2026
The first ever game jam at the Toaster
A variety of students from majors all across the University of Minnesota met for three…
Megan DavisDecember 4, 2025
The Toaster helps incoming design students grow their opportunities
The Toaster hosts CDes College Day The school year starts again and freshmen work to…
Megan DavisSeptember 4, 2025
Students sharpen their entrepreneurial talents during Biz Pitch at the Toaster
On April 2, Biz Pitch was held at the Toaster, the competition was open to…
Megan DavisApril 8, 2025
Students celebrate five years of creation and innovation at The Toaster on Toast Day!
On Feb. 25, 2020, the Toaster Innovation Hub opened its doors to all University of…
Megan DavisMarch 4, 2025
The Toaster Challenges Students to Tinker with AI
The Tinker @ the Toaster innovation challenge has emerged as a unique platform for University…
Ai-Quynh Bui — Toaster AmbassadorDecember 13, 2024
Innovation happens here!
Written By Erik Halaas, BASE Accelerator Coordinator In early August the Toaster played host to…
Kimberlie MoockSeptember 4, 2024
Makerspace Lab Manager Wins Competition and Discusses Role of Makerspaces in Start-Ups
Congratulations to Makerspace lab manager Steven Bleau who, alongside his business partner Morgan Kerfeld, won…
Emerson IronstoneMay 20, 2024
Robot dogs and genetically engineered flies: Students present their innovative ideas at Founder’s Day
Twenty-one student teams participated in the Minimum Viable Product (MVP) Challenge, presenting their prototypes or…
Adria CarpenterMay 13, 2024