: For Students, Faculty, and Staff
November 2018
Breakout in the Library!
Thanks to a labeling mistake a deadly bio-chemical agent is turning unsuspecting students into zombie-like creatures. Use your research know-how to unlock the cure in this escape room-like activity. Teams are welcome but not necessary. For CLA 1001 students. Free: Register Now!
Find out more »Breaking Thread: Cross-stitching
Join us for our next Breaking Thread event. You will learn the basics of cross-stitching and have the opportunity to try it out with the help from Team Breaker. In our Breaking Thread series, we are introducing students to making with thread and fabric. From sewing, embroidery, cross-stitching, mending, and crocheting — come and learn the basics of thread and needlework. All supplies will be provided free of charge to University of Minnesota students, faculty, and staff. You belong here. All UMN students…
Find out more »Furious beautiful zines
Drop in, learn what a zine is, and make one of your own to share with the world (or just your cat)! Questions, etc. go to furiousbeautiful@gmail.com (jimmy cooper) The Breakerspace is happy to welcome guest speakers on all kinds of topics. If you're interested in hosting a workshop, contact breakerspace@umn.edu. You belong here. All University of Minnesota students from all communities are welcome in the Walter Library Breakerspace. Free: Register Now!
Find out more »Breaking Thread: Learn to Hem
Learn to hem those pants that are too long! Needles, thread, and practice fabric will be provided, or bring anything you would like to hem. Taught by Breakerspace guest speakers Nancy Sims and Jan Fransen. This workshop is part of the Breaking Thread series. Free: Register Now! You are welcome here. All University of Minnesota students from all communities are welcome in the Walter Library Breakerspace.
Find out more »3-D Paper Crafting
Create 3D animals and other amazing objects out of paper! Join guest speaker Mary Armstrong and learn the technique for making creative paper critters. The workshop is free and all supplies will be provided. Free: Register Now! You belong here. All University of Minnesota students from all communities are welcome in the Walter Library Breakerspace.
Find out more »Breaking Thread: Knitting
Join us for an informal knitting meetup! This is an open house, so come when you can. No experience necessary; experienced knitters will be on hand to teach the basics. Bring your own project or use our supplies. Crocheters also welcome! Free: Register Now! You are welcome here. All University of Minnesota students from all communities are welcome in the Walter Library Breakerspace.
Find out more »Queer Sewing Circle
Break thread with us! The Breakerspace Queer Sewing Circle is an open social sewing hour for LGBTQIA+ students interested in any type of sewing or textile art! All levels of experience, all types of work, and all types of folks are welcome! Co-hosted by Charlie Breslin and Jimmy Cooper. We welcome guest speakers and workshop organizers on all kinds of topics. If you're interested in hosting a workshop, contact breakerspace@umn.edu. Free: Register Now! You belong here. All University of Minnesota…
Find out more »Powered by WIT: A History of Women in IT@UMN
Join in a look at the history of women in IT@UMN, featuring a panel discussion and facilitated conversation about the historical context of the evolution of women’s roles in the IT landscape, including key historical events, personal reflections, and changes on the horizon. Panel presentation from 2:00 to 3:30 p.m. in 101 Walter with a reception to follow in the Upson Room. The panel presentation is being held in conjunction with a pop-up exhibit co-sponsored by the University of Minnesota Archives.…
Find out more »Picturing the Venetian State: Celebrations of Dogaressa Morosini and Doge Grimani
Kristin Huffman will deliver the 2018 Festivals Lecture: "Picturing the Venetian State: Celebrations of Dogaressa Morosini and Doge Grimani" on November 29 at 7:00 p.m. in room 120, Elmer L. Andersen Library.
Find out more »Programming & Pizza — November 2018
Join us Friday, November 30, 12:00 to 1:00 p.m., for our monthly Programming & Pizza. Expert staff from the Libraries, Liberal Arts Technology and Innovation Services, and Research Computing will connect with you for 30 minutes of hands-on help. Advanced registration required.
Find out more »Festivals Series Digital Workshop
The Festivals Series Digital Workshop features presentations by scholar experts. Jacopo de’ Barbari’s Marvelous View of Venice 1500 Presented by Kristin Huffman, Duke University Festivals in Renaissance Italy: a Digital Atlas – FRIDA Venice Atlas: Frida Part 1 presented by Giuseppe Gerbino, Columbia University Venice Atlas: Frida Part 2 presented by Paolo Ciuccarelli, DDRLab Milan What: Festivals Series Digital Workshop When: November 30, 2018 | 2:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Where: 15K Wallin Center, Elmer L. Andersen Library Who: Kristin…
Find out more »December 2018
Queer Sewing Circle
Break thread with us! The Breakerspace Queer Sewing Circle is an open social sewing hour for LGBTQIA+ students interested in any type of sewing or textile art! All levels of experience, all types of work, and all types of folks are welcome! Co-hosted by Charlie Breslin and Jimmy Cooper. You belong here. All UMN students from all communities are welcome in the Walter Library Breakerspace.
Find out more »Friends Forum: #MeToo: Momentous or Momentary?
Fifty years ago, the modern “Women’s Movement” was born. University of Minnesota Professor Emerita Sara Evans, a national expert, was at the forefront of the movement and gathers a powerful panel of woman — a cross-section of ages, ethnicities, and experiences — to reconsider the movement today. How do we ensure that the momentary media interest of today becomes a lasting, culture-shifting norm of tomorrow.
Find out more »First Fridays: December 7, 2018
The turbulent stories of women in STEM professions and the high tech industry have recently garnered a great deal of media attention. Despite this increased attention, the archives of women in computing are often ignored in favor of collections that narrate their stories through the voice and perspective of powerful men in the field. This talk will re-center the legacy of women in computing using their own words, writings, and discoveries.
Find out more »Miniature Painting
Starting a Warhammer army? Gearing up for a Dungeons & Dragons campaign? Got some cool miniatures, but not sure where to start in painting them? Join us in the Breakerspace for a workshop on miniature painting for beginners! Learn how to paint on a sweet skeleton model, which you can then take home with you! Space is limited.
Find out more »furious beautiful zines
Drop in, hands-on workshop to make your own zine. Register online Questions? Contact furiousbeautiful@gmail.com (Jimmy Cooper). The Breakerspace is happy to welcome guest speakers on all kinds of topics. If you're interested in hosting a workshop, contact breakerspace@umn.edu.
Find out more »Breaking Stress
Stressed out by final exams and projects? Do you just need a few minutes of something calming before getting back to your studying? We can help! Stop by the Breakerspace anytime from 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. to do some easy, relaxing activites like coloring, origami, or painting to break the stress.
Find out more »Programming & Pizza — December 2018
Join us Friday, December 14, 12:00 to 1:00 p.m., for our monthly Programming & Pizza. Expert staff from the Libraries, Liberal Arts Technology and Innovation Services, and Research Computing will connect with you for 30 minutes of hands-on help. Advanced registration required.
Find out more »Breaking Thread: Knitting
Join us for an informal knitting meetup! This is an open house, so come when you can. No experience necessary; experienced knitters will be on hand to teach the basics. Bring your own project or use our supplies. Crocheters also welcome! You are welcome here. All UMN students from all communities are welcome in the Walter Library Breakerspace.
Find out more »Queer Sewing Circle
Break thread with us! The Breakerspace Queer Sewing Circle is an open social sewing hour for LGBTQIA+ students interested in any type of sewing or textile art! All levels of experience, all types of work, and all types of folks are welcome! Co-hosted by Charlie Breslin and Jimmy Cooper. You belong here. All UMN students from all communities are welcome in the Walter Library Breakerspace.
Find out more »January 2019
Introduction to Citation Managers (e.g. Mendeley, Zotero, EndNote etc.)
Learn why you should use a citation manager to organize your PDFs and create bibliographies and in-text citations. This workshop will look at common citation managers: Mendeley, EndNote and Zotero.
Find out more »Introduction to Mendeley
Mendeley can automatically locate, rename, and organize your citations and PDFs then automatically create in-text citations and the bibliography. This hands-on class will cover how to use Mendeley to organize papers, read PDFs, and more.
Find out more »Introduction to Zotero
Zotero is a research tool that collects all your research in a single, searchable interface. You can add PDFs, images, audio and video files, snapshots of web pages, and more. Zotero automatically indexes the full-text content of your library, enabling you to find exactly what you're looking for with just a few keystrokes. You can also use Zotero to easily create citations and bibliographies in a variety of different styles.
Find out more »Introduction to EndNote and EndNote Web
Learn to import citations, customize your account, and format your bibliographies and in-text citations. We'll also discuss using EndNote in conjunction with EndNoteWeb, a Web-based version of EndNote available for free to current University of Minnesota students, faculty, and staff.
Find out more »Gopherbaloo
Middle and High School students preparing History Day projects from the Twin Cities area and beyond are invited to attend the Wilson Library Gopherbaloo on Saturday, January 19, from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. This is an opportunity for young researchers to experience Minnesota's largest research library while taking advantage of: Power conferences — students can sign up for a one-on-one meeting with a History Day mentor. Mini lessons — short presentations offered by Minnesota Historical Society staff on various History…
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