
January 2021
Bullet Journaling for Motivation
Start the new year and new semester out right! Learn how to use a bullet journal to increase your motivation, stay organized, set daily goals, and reflect on challenges and accomplishments. Have a notebook/journal and some writing utensils ready, as we'll be starting our journals during the workshop! Register
Find out more »Design for 3D Printing
Learn tips and techniques for designing objects to 3D print using a starter program called Tinkercad.
Find out more »Bullet Journaling for Motivation
Start the new year and new semester out right! Learn how to use a bullet journal to increase your motivation, stay organized, set daily goals, and reflect on challenges and accomplishments. Have a notebook/journal and some writing utensils ready, as we'll be starting our journals during the workshop! Register
Find out more »February 2021
Workshop: Introduction to Citation Tools (Zotero, Mendeley, EndNote)
Learn why you should use a citation tool to organize your PDFs. These tools create in-text citations and bibliographies while you write in a word processor. This workshop will talk about how to use these tools and the pros and cons of Mendeley, EndNote, and Zotero. We will send a Zoom link to students who are registered the week of the workshop. Register now
Find out more »3D Design with Fusion 360
Get started using the 3D design program Fusion 360. This class will cover the basics so you can navigate the interface and generate solid objects. Install Fusion 360 ahead of time.
Find out more »Increase your reading efficiency
Reading ramping up this semester? Having trouble staying focused? Let's talk about strategies to read more efficiently -- we'll cover reading strategies in the sciences and humanities. Register
Find out more »Handmade Valentines
Hoping to send something special through snail mail this year? Want to gift a loving card to your significant other? Look no further! Supplies will be provided if needed via contactless pickup in the Toaster at Walter Library (register for an email with details!) Otherwise, gather your own paper and markers and get ready to create some valentines with peers! Register
Find out more »Creating Posters in PowerPoint
Getting ready to do a poster for your course or at an upcoming conference? Learn pointers about using PowerPoint to create the poster as one giant slide, and send it to a large-scale printer. Register now
Find out more »Workshop: Expanding your reach: How to give your best presentation
Do you want to improve your skills in giving presentations? In this workshop you will learn best practices for presenting, such as telling your story with the ABT template, how to use design elements, and image use. Register now
Find out more »Calligraphy and Creative Lettering
Learn how to make decorative calligraphy and hand lettering through this virtual workshop! Register now to reserve your spot and be on the email list to learn about supply pickup if you are in need of markers (coming January 2021). All skill levels are welcome. Have some writing utensils and paper and be ready to learn! Register
Find out more »Data visualizations: Design principles and targeted messaging workshop
This Zoom workshop will introduce universal design strategies such as color, font, proximity, and shape that can be applied to traditional research visualizations such as tables and charts. It will also teach you how to create targeted messages for specific audiences through telling the story of your data. These learning objectives are grounded in ethical and accessibility principles. This workshop is intended for beginners – please be prepared with paper & pens/markers for a small activity at home. You will…
Find out more »Get to Know Linux
Learn about using Linux and command line basics.
Find out more »Increase your reading efficiency
Reading ramping up this semester? Having trouble staying focused? Let's talk about strategies to read more efficiently -- we'll cover reading strategies in the sciences and humanities. Register
Find out more »Starting your paper: Choosing a topic and starting your search (online workshop)
Do you need to find a topic for a research paper or project? Or do you have a topic but you need to start finding sources? Join us for a virtual topic brainstorming session and work time with a librarian. We promise you will leave with a topic and at least one source that will make your instructor leap with joy. A Zoom invite will be emailed to you prior to the event. Register
Find out more »Introduction to Tableau
This workshop will introduce participants to the basics of using Tableau, a tool for visualizing data. Topics will be presented via lecture and demonstration (no need to download the tool beforehand) and include preparing and importing datasets, creating queries, and exporting useful visualizations. This workshop is intended for beginners (no Tableau experience necessary). You will be emailed a Zoom link an hour before the workshop. Register
Find out more »Starting your paper: Choosing a topic and starting your search (online workshop)
Do you need to find a topic for a research paper or project? Or do you have a topic but you need to start finding sources? Join us for a virtual topic brainstorming session and work time with a librarian. We promise you will leave with a topic and at least one source that will make your instructor leap with joy. A Zoom invite will be emailed to you prior to the event. Register
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