How to Keep Track of School and Take Notes Effectively on a Mobile Device
Thu, 03/07/2013 - 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Location: S30C Wilson Library
Instructor(s): Kate Peterson
Capacity: 20
Status: Open
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Experts@Minnesota Funding Integration Training
Tue, 03/12/2013 - 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Location: S30C Wilson Library
Instructor(s): Kate McCready
Capacity: 20
Status: Open
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Know Your Rights: Copyright Essentials for Authors and Creators
Wed, 03/13/2013 - 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Location: S30A Wilson Library
Instructor(s): Nancy Sims
Capacity: 20
Status: Open
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How has the University of Minnesota Libraries illuminated your academic career?

Was it the sage advice of a librarian? The 24/7 access to online journals and eBooks? The guidance offered at the Smart Commons? The resources provided on a Library Course Page? Something else?

Using narrative film techniques or documentary storytelling, tell us about your discovery and how the University of Minnesota Libraries helped you. Or tell the story of another student or group of students. Each film should be three minutes or less in length.

Each member of the winning team will win an iPad. Each member of the runner-up team will win an iPod Touch.

Winners will be chosen by a panel judges from the George Lucas Foundation, National Geographic, HGTV, and the Libraries. For more information about the contest, please visit this link.

When: Feb. 6, 2013, 7 p.m.

Where: Cowles Auditorium, Humphrey Center

Cost: $15*; purchase at z.umn.edu/libtix or call 612-624-2345.

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Poet, professor, and literary activist E. Ethelbert Miller will read from his work and, with host and moderator Alexs Pate, will engage in spirited dialogue about the state of the art of African American literature.

* University of Minnesota students and members of the Givens Foundation and the Friends of the University of Minnesota Libraries (FOL) are eligible to receive up to two complimentary tickets for this event. U Card or FOL membership number must be provided when tickets are ordered. Complimentary tickets are available by phone at 612-624-2345 or in person only.

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Winter Break 2012-2013
Friday, December 21st - Monday, January 21st

Monday - Friday 8 AM to 6 PM
Saturday - Sunday 12 PM to 6 PM

Exceptions:
12/22 (Sat.) CLOSED
12/23 (Sun.) CLOSED
12/24 (Mon.) CLOSED
12/25 (Tues.) CLOSED
1/1 (Tues.) CLOSED
1/21(Mon.) CLOSED

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International Education Week (IEW) is a joint initiative of the U.S. Department of State and U.S. Department of Education. IEW is an opportunity to celebrate the benefits of international education and exchange worldwide. This annual initiative aims to promote international understanding and build support for international educational exchange by encouraging the development of programs that prepare Americans to live and work in a global environment and attract future leaders from abroad to study in the United States.

A calendar of events across the University of Minnesota can be found here.