March 2020
Make Art with Code
Learn how to make interactive and generative art using Javascript and the P5.js library. Whether you have coded before or are brand new to it, this workshop is for you. Participants will write their own code, explore creative coding techniques, look at advanced uses, and get suggestions for where to go next. Check out openprocessing.org for ideas. Register now
Find out more »Programming & Pizza
Join DASH on March 27 for Programming & Pizza – Research Programming Consultations Served with a Slice. Register now Friday, March 27 12:00-1:00 pm Wilson Research Collaboration Studio, (first floor, Wilson Library) Do you have an idea for a web design project but need a little technical guidance? Want to experiment with scripting in R or Python? Curious about Git or GitHub? Want advice about how to create an map using GIS? Perhaps you don’t even know what you don’t…
Find out more »Bullet Journaling
Join us in the Breakerspace for a meet-up to start a bullet journal, or continue working on your in-progress bullet journal. This month's theme is doodles and banners! Learn how to create special flourishes to bring your pages to life. Bring your own journal, or make a mini-journal using materials in the space. Register
Find out more »Intro to 3D design
In this session we'll go beyond the basics of using 3D printing and learn a little bit about how to design your very own model that you can print. We will talk about how 3D design and printing work, use an easy tool (Tinkercad) to explore the concepts and design an object, and discuss other software programs and methods of making printable files. This session is oriented towards beginners with little to no experience with 3D design, but all are…
Find out more »VR Play Session
Come and try out the Makerspace's free VR headsets. Build and color in virtual worlds, learn anatomy and cell biology, act out plays, and climb mountains. Stop by or leave any time you like. Register now
Find out more »Breaking Thread: Knitting & Crochet
Join us in the Breakerspace for drop-in knitting, crochet, and cross stitch time. Experienced crafters will be on hand to teach you the basics, or you're welcome to bring your own projects to work on! Supplies will be provided. All are welcome. Register
Find out more »April 2020
PAWS at Wilson Library
Join us in the Wilson Library, first floor lobby for PAWS (Pet Away Worry & Stress) sessions featuring registered therapy animal teams — including dogs, bunnies, chickens and other therapy animals. Sessions are FREE and open to the University of Minnesota community.
Find out more »Sticker Making with the Cricut Maker and Roland Vinyl Cutter
Learn how to make stickers using a Cricut Maker or Roland Vinyl Cutter! This workshop will introduce you to sticker making using paper and vinyl. Register now
Find out more »Grad Cap Decorating
Have you picked up your graduation cap yet? If so, stop by the Breakerspace anytime from 3-5 to decorate your cap for all to see at commencement this May! Supplies will be provided -- just bring your cap! All are welcome. Register
Find out more »Pankake Poetry Series: My Name Is Immigrant
Wang Ping will read new poems from My Name Is Immigrant and relate her experiences while living, writing and teaching poetry as an immigrant activist.
Find out more »First Fridays April 2020
"Collies and Trogons and Bugs, Oh My!" presented by Kathy Allen, Librarian, Andersen Horticultural Library. Friday, April 3, noon to 1:00 p.m. at Elmer L. Andersen Library, Room 120.
Find out more »Podcasting 102
Get a quick refresher of the content covered in Podcasting 101 before moving on to more in-depth discussion of audio editing and techniques. No experience necessary. All are welcome. Please bring a laptop if you have one; we will have a few on hand for those who do not have a laptop. Register
Find out more »What’s a Makerspace?
Come by for a quick tour of the Bio-Medical Library Makerspace. We'll talk about what the Makerspace is, what tools we have and how you can use them. Register now
Find out more »VR Play Session
Come and try out the Makerspace's free VR headsets. Build and color in virtual worlds, learn anatomy and cell biology, act out plays, and climb mountains. Stop by or leave any time you like. Register now
Find out more »Intro to 3D printing
So you've heard about the things you can do with 3D printing, but aren't sure what it is or where to start? This free workshop at the Bio-Medical Library Makerspace is for you. We'll go over the basics of how the 3D printers work, how to use them, how you make and find things to print. Finally, we'll do some real printing! This session is oriented towards beginners with little to no experience with 3D design or printing, but all…
Find out more »Kerlan Awards honoring Jon Scieszka
Join us for the 45th Annual Kerlan Award Ceremony, honoring children's book author Jon Scieszka. The event takes place Tuesday, April 14 at 5:30 p.m. Free and open to the public. Reservations requested.
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