Upcoming Events

Learn to navigate and get the most out of your Mac. Here we will delve into the basics of navigating the operating system, learn how to update and install software, as well as learning how to make the most of the systems features to make yourself more productive.

Enhance your efficiency with Microsoft Office, iWork, and Google Doc suites. Learn to navigate these systems and get work done faster. Covered topics include spreadsheets, word documents, and presentations.

Local author and University of Minnesota Carlson School of Management career coach will discuss his book, Building Up Without Tearing Down, at the University of Minnesota Bookstores at Coffman Memorial Union on Tuesday, September 25 at 4:00 p.m.

Building Up Without Tearing Down was inspired by Ellsworth’s past professional experiences and includes lessons he shares with his students - including how inhibiting organizations impact individuals who work for them, and how you can find agency at the workplace.

Tackle your MLA paper with confidence. Join us for a workshop designed to answer your questions and cover the fundamentals of MLA formatting.

Local author and former University of Minnesota professor of Religious Studies Dr. Cal Roetzel will discuss his book, I Knew We Wuz Poor: Coming of Age on an Arkansas Farm in the Great Depression, at the University of Minnesota Bookstores at Coffman Memorial Union on Thursday, October 4 at 4:00 p.m.

I Knew We Wuz Poor is a recounting by Dr. Calvin of his own childhood memories. Using stories, original poetry, and sketches, Roetzel gives his account of his developing years in the environment of the Great Depression and WWII.

Take your study skills up to eleven. Learn about software for notes, apps for PDF’s, and collaborative tools that you can use to help with your retention of course concepts and improve your group work participation.

Photoshop basics made easy. Learn about the core concepts of photo editing and gain an understanding of Adobe, Affinity, and more.

Grab your coat, phone, and walking shoes and join us for a photo walk around the beautiful University of Minnesota Minneapolis campus. Along the way learn how to frame photos, adjust your camera app for the best settings, and leave with a photo collection that proves you’re the best photographer in your friend group.

Local author Maureen Aitken will read excerpts from her book The Patron Saint of Lost Girls. Joining her will be author and U of M lecturer Gary E Peter reading from his book Oranges: Stories at the University of Minnesota Bookstores at Coffman Memorial Union on Wednesday, November 7 at 4:00 p.m.

The Patron Saint of Lost Girls is a fictional work about main character Mary’s resilience in the face of economic struggle, addiction, and injustice. Oranges: Stories is a fictional work about Michael Dolin, a gay man navigating the Midwest social structures and gender expectations.