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October 2018
Treasures, Hoards, and the Ends of Medieval Objects
Please join us October 18, 7:00 p.m., in Elmer L. Andersen Library for the annual Carl Sheppard Memorial Lecture in Medieval Art History. Cecily Hilsdale, McGill University, will present: Treasures, Hoards, and the Ends of Medieval Objects. This event is co-sponsored by the Center for Medieval Studies and the James Ford Bell Library
Find out more »Programming & Pizza — October 2018
Join us Friday, October 19, 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 »Furious Beautiful Zines
Drop in, hands-on workshop to make your own zine. 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 »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. Free: Register Now!
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. Free: Register Now!
Find out more »2018 Book Week features Nnedi Okorafor
Please join us on Thursday, October 25, at the McNamara Alumni Center to hear Nnedi Okorafor talk about "Many Faces of Fiction" as part of Book Week 2018. Nnedi Okorafor is an international award-winning author of Africa-based science fiction and fantasy. Born in the United States to two Nigerian immigrant parents, she is known for weaving African culture into evocative settings, memorable characters, and wonder-filled plots.
Find out more »Exhibit reception: ‘Such a Big Dream’: Edward S. Curtis at 150
Reservations required. Please join us October 25, 5:30 p.m., at Elmer L. Andersen Library for a reception recognizing the exhibit, Such a Big Dream: Edward S. Curtis at 150.
Find out more »Lecture focuses on the magical world of Opera dei Pupi and puppet theater
Join us October 26 for the Festivals Lecture: "I Figli d'Arte Cuticchio, Traditon and Innovation in Contemporary Sicilian Puppet Theater," presented by Michael Wyatt, Stanford University.
Find out more »Italian American Studies Symposium
The Immigration History Research Center and the Immigration History Research Center Archives are hosting a symposium on October 26 of international scholars to discuss new Italian American research of affiliated scholars and researchers.
Find out more »3-D Printing for Beginners
Learn about 3D printing! This session is for beginners with little or no prior experience with 3D printers. In this session you will learn how 3D printing works, get hands on experience with the equipment, and see examples of objects printed with our 3D printers. These sessions are free to all UMN students. You belong here. All UMN students from all communities are welcome in the Walter Library Breakerspace. Free: Register Now!
Find out more »Puppet Theater: Free performance on October 27
Join us October 27, 7:30 p.m. at Illusion Theater for a free performance of The Great Duel Between Orlando and Rinaldo for the Beautiful Angelica’s Sake.
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. Free: Register Now!
Find out more »November 2018
First Fridays: November 2, 2018
In the mid 1960s, a lack of affordable daycare options caused the St. Paul chapter of the National Council for Jewish Women to spearhead the first educational program for pre-kindergarten children in Minnesota. This enterprising effort with underprivileged children at McKinley school set the example for what would become the successful Head Start program.
Find out more »The Cunningham Lecture featuring Scott M. Kenworthy
Scott M. Kenworthy will deliver the 23rd annual James W. Cunningham Lecture on Eastern Orthodox History and Culture on Friday, November 2, 7:30 p.m., in Elmer L. Andersen Library's Givens Conference Room.
Find out more »‘Tribal Justice’ film screening
Join us November 5 at 6:00 p.m. for a film screening of 'Tribal Justice' — the award winning documentary about tribal judges who create compassionate and effective justice systems from their traditions and model restorative justice in action. A panel discussion with Justice Anne McKeig (of Ojibwe descent), Judge Laurie Vilas (White Earth Nation), and Anne Makepeace, writer, producer, and director of Tribal Justice will follow the film.
Find out more »Holiday card making
Learn how to make holiday cards on the NEW Breakerspace Cricut Maker! The Cricut Maker is a home die-cutting machine used for scrapbooking and various projects and can be used for cutting paper, felt, vinyl, fabric and other products. This workshop will teach you how to make cards for a variety of holidays. 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 »Breaking Thread: Mending Tears and Holes
Don't throw away those worn out clothes. Learn to do minor clothing repairs by hand! Needles and thread will be provided. Bring anything that needs minor repair to practice. Taught by Breakerspace guest speakers Nancy Sims and Rachael Clark. Free: Register Now!
Find out more »The 55th James Ford Bell Lecture
Ann Waltner will deliver the 55th James Ford Bell Library Lecture on November 7, 7:00 p.m., at Elmer L. Andersen Library. Waltner is a professor in the University of Minnesota's Department of History.
Find out more »Welcome to Podcasting: Shauna and Steev
The Walter Breakerspace will host its first "Welcome to Podcasting" guest speaker event November 9 with Shauna Koszegi and Steev Baker, librarians at the Sun Prairie Public Library in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin. Shauna and Steev produce the podcast series The Tallest Building in Town: “Stories about people who use libraries, people who work in libraries, and the wonderful, amazing, sometimes strange things that libraries do." The radio program and podcast are based in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin. Free: Register Now!
Find out more »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.
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